Digital Reunion barbecue next week
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Digital former employees will reunite on Friday week (September 27) at the Ardilaun Hotel for a relaxed evening of BBQ, music, and conversation, starting at 6:30 PM. Limited tickets are still available for €35 and can only be purchased online through DigitalBBQ.eventbrite.ie
Read more ...Tea at the g for breast cancer research
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
To help celebrate October, breast cancer awareness month, the g Hotel will host ‘Afternoon Tea a the g’ in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute on Sunday, October 6.
Read more ...Higgins welcome decision to deliver veterinary course to Mountbellew
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway East general election candidate Cllr Clodagh Higgins last night expressed her delight following the Government’s decision to deliver a veterinary medicine course at Mountbellew Agricultural College.
Read more ...City faces ‘perfect storm’ in accommodation crunch
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Three Labour Party members of Galway City Council have issued a broadside against the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ strategy, with accusations that an unknown number of children are in emergency accommodation in the city.
Read more ...Wardens bust city puppy farm
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Dog wardens seized 15 juvenile dogs after raiding a suspected illegal puppy farm in Galway city last month.
Read more ...Free one-day conference on medieval church heritage to take place in Loughrea tomorrow
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Archaeology experts from across Ireland will gather in Loughrea tomorrow for a free one-day conference exploring the fascinating history of the county’s medieval churches and their connections to the local community.
Read more ...Bins cannot be emptied for fear of attacks by late night revellers
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Public bins cannot be emptied overnight in Galway city centre because local authority staff are fearful of physical and verbal assault by late night revellers.
Read more ...Almost 8,000 patients on trolleys in UHG this year
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
With flu season fast approaching, new figures show a hefty 20 per cent increase in patients on trolleys in University Hospital Galway.
Read more ...Galway’s 70th celebration of oysters
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
For 70 years, since 1954, the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival has celebrated a timeless, unchanging Irish tradition and treasure, and the ongoing pleasure given by our native oysters.
Read more ...September seawater quality unknown in city
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Officials have declined to test bathing water quality this month out of fears that results may lead to Galway city’s beaches losing their coveted Blue Flag status.
Read more ...The benefit of resourcing small towns
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
I love towns, small towns. Those that get insulted if they’re ever called a village. Those that are laughed at it if they’re ever referred to as a city. Towns that have a bit of attitude about them, an identity, a ballsiness. Towns that have notions.
Read more ...Council to recruit architect to ensure ‘city character’
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
The Galway City Council has advertised for a new role of Senior Architect amid concerns that the development of the city lacks character.
Read more ...A sort of homecoming
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
There was always an element of rock-stardom about the Galway West constituency. Home to some of the biggest hitters in Irish politics over many decades, the election count always attracted a certain amount of national interest. Something for the national hacks to get their teeth into.
Read more ...Galway should get a bite of the €13bn Apple
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway West TD Noel Grealish has demanded that a portion of the €13 billion Apple ‘windfall’ be ring-fenced for major infrastructural projects in Galway and the wider west of Ireland.
Read more ...Council talking rubbish
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Public bins cannot be emptied overnight in Galway city centre because local authority staff are fearful of physical and verbal assault by late night revellers.
Read more ...Galway Environment department wins Good Practices Award
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
The Environment Department of Galway County Council was recognised in An Taisce’s annual Good Practices Competition. The department recently hosted a seashore event at An Trá Mhór in Indreabhán.
Read more ...University of Galway establishes Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
University of Galway has announced it is to establish the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, to pursue pioneering research into the understanding of disease, and solutions for healthcare.
Read more ...Misleór Festival of Nomadic Cultures returns to Galway
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Europe’s only annual festival of nomadic cultures, Galway based Misleór has launched their 2024 programme. The programme features a vibrant mix of music, film, talks, poetry, storytelling, workshops and art exhibitions. The Misleór Festival of Nomadic Cultures will connect nomadic peoples from around the world and showcase their artistry at over 25 events over four days. ?
Read more ...Egan’s whiskey tasting event at The Skeff Bar & Kitchen
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
The Skeff Bar & Kitchen are hosting an exclusive whiskey tasting experience on Wednesday, 25th September in their very own 1852 Whiskey Club, Galway’s largest whiskey bar. This special evening promises to be a celebration of fine whiskey, featuring a selection of superb Egan's Whiskey, hosted by none other than Rupert Egan, Egan’s Master Bonder.
Read more ...Discover your dream wedding venue at Hyde Hotel's Wedding Open Day
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Date: Sunday, 22nd September
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
