Kylemore sees the Blessing of its twentieth Abbess

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

This week Kylemore Abbey saw the Blessing of its twentieth Abbess, Mother Karol O’Connell OSB.

Ordú to create 10 new jobs as it secures €1.5M partnership with Lazenby Group

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Ordú, a leading Galway-based provider of advanced online ordering systems for the food service industry, today announces a new €1.5 million investment in its partnership with Lazenby Group.

Christmas storage solutions from Baron

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Every year Baron help businesses and homes with that extra space they need. It’s not just the essential help that they provide such as the need for excess stock or household furniture to be stored, it is the fun stuff like providing a place for those surprise Christmas gifts!

SuperValu unveils exciting revamp in Oranmore

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Leonard Fay of FAY’s SuperValu Oranmore has announced that ongoing revamp works are nearing completion.

The store revamp in Oranmore, marks a significant investment in the local community and will elevate the shopping experience for residents. With building works led by esteemed builder Jimmy Considine and electrical contractor Tom Cunningham and flooring company Footfall, the project promises to transform the store into the leading fresh food retailer in the area.

County Council targets 40 derelict buildings

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Galway County Council has identified 40 derelict buildings in the county for inclusion in the first phase of a nationwide programme to address vacancy and underutilisation of residential properties to help contribute to the supply of housing.

Don’t kill the golden Gluas

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Brendan Holland says he has been banging on about light rail for Galway city for decades, and that publication of a very positive, official feasibility study last week is a sort of vindication for him and his 22 colleagues on Galway’s tenacious Gluas Committee.

Soc Dems to run Seoighthe in Galway West

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The Social Democrats have selected Councillor Ebhlín Seoighthe to contest the Galway West constituency in the upcoming general election.

The fast approach of the end of year

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The hammering noise from outside my window here in Eyre Square caught me by surprise; the Christmas Market starts tomorrow, the earliest it has ever been, and a reminder once again of how the year has been concertina-ed into what feels like six months.

Telecoms not welcome in Tirellan

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Residents of Tirellan are up in arms about a telecommunications mast which they say sprung up in the neighbourhood last week without notice.

NTA-commissioned study shows Gluas makes sense for Galway

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

A new feasibility study carried out for the National Transport Authority shows that there is a very viable case for developing Gluas - light rail transit (LRT) for Galway City.

Galway pup makes final in Petmania’s Dog of the Year

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Ireland’s Pet Experts Petmania have announced the winning pup of their Puppy of the Year competition. Galway puppy Charlie was the county finalist in Petmania’s Puppy of the Year competition, beating all other Galway pups to attend the grand final last weekend. This year’s competition marks the 9th year of the annual canine competition with it becoming more popular each year.

Labour calls for action to end price gouging and soaring living costs

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has announced the launch of Labour’s Cost of Living action plan, aimed squarely at combating price gouging and easing the immense strain of high living costs on families.

Grealish calls for raising of “insulting” age cap on school bus drivers

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish has called for a lifting of the “ageist and insulting” age cap which means school bus drivers are not allowed to continue working once they turn 70.

Galway science and technology festival exhibition day tickets released

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The unmissable annual Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition Day will return to the University of Galway campus on Sunday, November 10 supported by main sponsor Medtronic and University of Galway as lead academic sponsor. All ages are welcome and free to explore immersive interactive stands by world leading global companies, local schools and research centres plus exciting shows and workshops inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

We will do what it takes to get ring road built, says Independent Ireland’s Thomas

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas, has said that the group will do whatever is required to build the Galway City Outer Ring Road.

Seoige calls for re-establishment of Department for Gaeltacht Affairs

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway West, Grainne Seoige, is pushing for a dedicated government department for the Gaeltacht in the next Dail Term.

Two arrests following public order incident in Tuam

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Gardaí investigating a public order incident in Tuam on Friday, October 25, 2024, have charged two men.

Galway Indian Community presents the Diwali: Festival of Lights celebration

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway Indian Community will hold its annual Diwali celebration in the Ardilaun Hotel on Saturday November 9 from 5pm onwards. In recent years, the Galway Indian Community Diwali event has grown and developed into a sparkling, authentic, fun-filled occasion for all the family, and plans for this year are for an evening to surpass all previous celebrations.

Greater investment needed for road safety in East Galway, says Dolan

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway East, Councillor Albert Dolan, has called for greater investment in road safety measures and a wider roll out of the Safe Routes to School Scheme, to limit the speed of traffic travelling through rural villages in East Galway.

Bacik backs Gaillimh Ogbu

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Speaking at a selection convention in Shantalla to ratify Councillor Helen Ogbu as the Labour Party’s Dáil candidate for Galway West, Bacik said an alliance with other, like-minded parties to exert real influence within or on the next government would be a conversation for after an election she expects in late November.

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