Inaugural Bish Rowing Club yearbook launch

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Bish oarsmen past and present and their families gathered in Galway Rowing club, in the heart of Rowing Country, to formally launch their much-anticipated inaugural Yearbook 2023.

Club President George Finnegan shared with the crowded hall, the herculean effort of committee members to make this day a reality and thanked the businesses of Galway for their support of the club, a century old institution with roots deeply embedded in the fabric of the city.

Sabina Higgins thanks public for support

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Sabina Higgins has thanked the public for the support she has received since announcing the treatment which she has undergone for breast cancer.

Rick Officer new chief officer at Marine Institute

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Dr Rick Officer has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Institute, Ireland's state agency for marine research, technology development, and innovation.

Remembering Eileen Quinn

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

One hundred years ago this week, on 10 December 1923, Irish poet W. B. Yeats (1865–1939) was presented with the Nobel Prize in Literature at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. The previous year, he had published a lengthy political poem entitled 'Thoughts Upon the Present State of the World' (later renamed ‘Nineteen Hundred and Nineteen’), which included the lines:

Kinane welcomes wasterwater plant funding for Craughwell and Clarinbridge

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Local Councillor Martina Kinane has welcomed Minister Darragh O’Brien's announcement of 20m for the development of new wastewater treatment plants in both Clarinbridge and Craughwell.

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa wins All Ireland wedding title

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa has been selected as the Top Wedding Hotel in Ireland for 2023. The award is based on reviews and testimonials of the hotel on weddingdates.ie by couples who have had their weddings there.

World darts champ Michael Bully Boy Smith in Oranmore fundraiser tomorrow

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Buy a ticket for Michael Bully Boy Smith and Galway’s top players on tomorrow December 8 at Keanes, Oranmore.

Free events and exhibitions at Galway City Museum

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Galway City Museum are rolling out the last of this year’s free programme of events and exhibitions and are inviting the public to visit the museum and join in upcoming activities.

DROP-IN WORKSHOP: Clothes-Peg Dolls In times past, before toys were made in factories, Irish children often made their own toys to pass the time and amuse themselves.

Quakers to host an interfaith Christmas Service for Peace

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

The Religious Society of Friends, Quakers will host an interfaith Christmas Service for Peace on Thursday December 14.

As Galway prepares for the birth of the Prince of Peace, one cannot ignore the fact that millions of people across Gaza and the West Bank of Palestine, Israel, Ukraine and Russia, as well as parts of Africa are currently suffering and dying as a result of armed conflicts.

Falling numbers of gardaí in Galway is shocking, says McNelis

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

City councillor Niall Mc Nelis said it is deeply concerning to see the level of neglect exhibited by Government in tackling the alarming recruitment and retention crisis plaguing the ranks of An Garda Síochána.

Embrace the Spirit of Christmas at Galway Cathedral’s live Crib event from next week

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Galway Cathedral is delighted to announce the return of its much anticipated Live Crib on Thursday next December 14, inviting visitors from 11:30am to 4:00 pm to immerse themselves in the true spirit of the Christmas season.

Bauer Media Audio completes acquisition of iRadio

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Bauer Media Audio, Europe’s leading digital commercial radio and audio operator announced this week that it has completed its acquisition of iRadio - the leading youth music station serving listeners in the West, North West, North East and Midlands region of Ireland

Blue Christmas - a reflective service of hope at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Christmas is often said to be “the most wonderful time of the year”, but for many it is a time of sadness and a reminder of loss and absence.

In solidarity with those whose circumstances, for whatever reason, mean Christmas and the seasonal celebrations are a difficult time, Blue Christmas, a special service at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, takes place on Thursday December 14 at 8pm.

Welcome plan for segregated cycle lanes on Western Distributor Road

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Cllr Alan Curran has enthusiastically welcomed the provision in the 2024 budget to include the construction of raised, and segregated cycle lanes on the Western Distributor Road from the Cappagh Road to the Deane Roundabout. The proposed cycle lanes would have a positive impact on traffic, are cost-effective, easily funded, and present a straightforward, uncontroversial solution.

Connolly urges better management and maintenance of Miller’s Lane greenway

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Galway city’s Active Travel project at Miller’s Lane has essentially been abandoned by the Council since the opening of the facility last June, according to Fianna Fail councillor Cllr John Connolly.

Take a Winter Solstice Dip at Dawn to help tackle homelessness

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Did you know that the Winter Solstice is on December 22 this year? Don’t be caught out and miss the shortest day of the year. Galway Simon Community invites you to join them that day to celebrate the Winter Solstice with a Dip at Dawn and support those facing the trauma of homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Ailish O’Reilly and Louis O’Hara selected to run for Sinn Féin in local elections

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Following a recent selection convention held in the Temperance Hall, Loughrea, attended by Chris MacManus MEP and Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin have confirmed two more candidates to contest next June’s Local Elections. Ailish O’Reilly from Woodford will stand in the Loughrea LEA while Louis O’Hara from Athenry will run in the Athenry-Oranmore LEA.

Galwaywoman gives artists with autism a voice

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

A heartwarming initiative by a Galway woman is giving artists with autism a voice at Ireland’s biggest craft and design fair this week.

Well designed online presence can make council more efficient, says Murphy

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

The Galway City Budget for 2024 was approved last Monday and includes funding for an online reporting system. Until now many routine requests could be submitted by phone or email, but a dedicated online system will make it easier to log a request, and easier to track it later on.

Community Climate Action public information meeting in Renmore

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

People living on the east side of the city have been urged by Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty to attend a Community Climate Action public information meeting in Renmore Community Centre next Tuesday, December 12.

This, the third in a series of such meetings organised by Galway City Council for different areas of the city, it will run from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.

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