The Galmont Hotel & Spa Galway wins at 2024 Irish Hotel Awards

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The Galmont Hotel & Spa enjoyed a windfall of wins at the 2024 Irish Hotel Awards, scooping prestigious accolades including: Four Star Hotel of the Year; City Hotel of the Year; Excellence in Service; and Great Irish Breakfast at the ceremony held at Johnstown Estate in Meath.

A big week for the world. Or is it?

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

My first interaction with the American political and military machine came not long after my fifth birthday.

A local hero - Galway’s Carer of the Year 2024 recognised at award ceremony

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Named the Netwatch ‘Galway Carer of the Year’, Renmore’s Maura Fahy was recognised for her ‘outstanding dedication and contribution’ to her family at the award’s recognition ceremony yesterday (Wednesday) in the Menlo Park Hotel.

University of Galway launches programme to celebrate 175 years of education

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

University of Galway has this week announced a series of creative initiatives to mark a milestone anniversary in its history - the university is celebrating 175 years since the arrival of its first students in 1849.

Rural Social Scheme changes welcomed by Galway Rural Development

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Newly announced changes to the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) have been welcomed by Galway Rural Development. Last week, Minister Joe O’Brien confirmed that rule changes were imminent following the publication of a review of the farmers’ scheme. Those changes have been welcomed by Galway Rural Development, one of the largest scheme operators in Ireland.

Galway University Hospitals and the Irish Hospice Foundation launch new Bereavement Support Initiative

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway University Hospitals Bereavement Support Services and the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) recently launched the ‘Galway Grief Sherpa Network’ (GGSN); a new bereavement support initiative, established to promote those organisations who provide bereavement support in Galway City and County.

Event in Galway honours native Irish speakers of unique Gaeltacht areas

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

A very special gathering took place at the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway City last Friday night when people from two adjoining Gaeltacht areas to the north and east of the city gathered to honour their native Irish speakers.

PAC should set accountability standard

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

There has certainly been a lot of talk over the last number of weeks when it comes to how public money is spent.

University of Galway awards students scholarships for their sports talent

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

University of Galway has recognised 29 students for their sports talent and has awarded them all with sports scholarships. A further 57 athletes from previous years were also recognised at the ceremony.

Local authorities and developers meet to discuss affordable housing opportunities for Galway

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Senior officials from Galway City Council and Galway County Council have met with property developers, planners and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for delivering new affordable housing projects across Galway.

Galway City Council wins two awards for Active Travel Department

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway City Council's Active Travel Department has won two awards at both the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024 and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Ireland (CILT) Mobility & Supply Chain Awards 2024.

Forde notes bus stop revamps

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

First elected in June, the Fine Gael man said these two areas were highlighted by constituents during his local election campaign.

Seating at the dock of the Bay

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

McDonagh said he is delighted that this upgrade project is completed, and that it will benefit both locals and tourists alike. He thanked staff in Galway City Council's Parks and Recreation Department for their quick response to his request.

West Galway city to get Park & Ride twenty years late

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

After 19 years of complaints that Galway’s annual wintertime Park and Ride service only serves the eastern city, plans are finally being drawn up for the west side – but after this Christmas.

GHR Consulting celebrates its fifth birthday in style

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

GHR Consulting, the west of Ireland’s leading human resources consultancy, was excited to celebrate its fifth birthday celebration last Friday, October 11, in Mary Mullen’s bar with clients, families and friends.

Get festive with the Christmas-themed Craft Your Own Paper Star workshop at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

The Connacht Hotel has announced its Christmas-themed craft events, starting with a Craft Your Own Paper Star Workshop, taking place on Wednesday, November 20. This will be followed by Make Your Own Brass Christmas on Wednesday, December 18. Both classes take place in the cozy and stylish setting of The Aviary.

They RAN 4 GAP

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

A group of Galway men, friends since their college years, completed the well known Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for Galway Autism Partnership.

Innovative sculpture exhibition to open in Galway next week

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

That’s Life, an exhibition of sculptures by clients of Brothers of Charity Services Galway, will open at Nuns Island Theatre next week.

Farrell gets short notice to be first female PAC chair

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Although Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald gave her only two hours to prepare to take the chair of the most powerful committee in the country last week, Galway West TD Mairead Farrell says she is ready.

Spaces for Biodiversity Competition 2024 results announced

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

The annual Galway City Spaces for Biodiversity Competition (formerly Tidy Towns Garden Competition) results have been announced. The competition is organised by Galway City Council to recognise and celebrate the efforts of residents, businesses, and public buildings putting biodiversity first in their gardens, estates, and public areas.

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