Gaelic Ireland comes to life at Galway City Museum

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

This Halloween midterm break, the ghosts of Gaelic Ireland may be gracing the galleries of Galway City Museum as Dave Swift of Claíomh Living History, shines a light on Ireland’s Gaelic past.

Clifden RNLI assist three walkers cut off by the tide at Omey Island

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard at 1.45pm on Tuesday following a report that three people were stranded on Omey Island.

Connolly welcomes installation of electronic basketball scoreboards in local community centres

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Cllr John Connolly has welcomed the installation of new electronic basketball scoreboards in three City Council Community Centres.

He said that the central feature of each of the council’s community centres is that each centre contains a multi-functional indoor sports hall with a full-size basketball court.

United provide successful connection between team, management and fans

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

On the sultry Saturday afternoon Galway United exited the FAI Cup, John Caulfield spotted a distraught and distressed young fan not yet fully versed in the harsh reality of the domestic game. Tears flowed, the pain of defeat hitting hard.

Government urgently needs to address labour shortage in construction - Mc Nelis

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis, has urged the Government to urgently address the chronic labour shortage in construction that is delaying the building of homes.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Thieves target van on Monivea Road
A red Peugeot Partner van was damaged by thieves while parked on the Monivea Road earlier this month.

O’Flaherty calls for a much needed facelift for Walter Macken Flats

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Independent City Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has called on Galway City Council to carry out a much-needed facelift to the ‘shabby’ exterior of the Walter Macken Place flats complex in Mervue.

Make A Miracle at the g

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Make A Miracle is a one-night-only exhibition by west of Ireland artist Fintan Friel taking place in the g Hotel on Friday, November 3 from 6pm to 9pm. “Basically what’s happening is that I am taking my studio into a hotel room and meeting people to show the work and discuss contemporary art in Ireland,” Friel explained. “What I’m interested in is how contemporary art is created. My creative process includes references to cyberpunk, science fiction and the legacy of modernism in the context of the west of Ireland landscape.” Images of the works can also be seen on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fintan.friel.

Irish hands on the World Cup this weekend belong to ‘Wegians Rugby woman

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

“It was 1998. I just answered an admin job ad in the paper; I had no idea it was rugby…” so says Joan Breslin (née Moore) about her first foray into the world of rugby administration almost 25 years ago. After working in marketing for Clarinbridge Crystal and Dunlop Tyres in Galway, Joan’s career as a backroom ‘blazer’ with the IRFU and Six Nations tournament took off. Now she finds herself at the apex of the professional game as World Rugby’s project coordinator for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Oranmore’s IMS Marketing acquired by US company and announces 20 jobs

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

IMS Marketing, a leading B2B international marketing services agency, today announces that it has been acquired by North Carolina-based LOCOMOTIVE Agency. The acquisition will see IMS significantly expand its geographical reach into the US market, enabling it to almost double its workforce to 45 in the next two years.

Galway lighting the way on climate — Sen O’Reilly

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway has become the first city in Ireland to complete the rollout of LED lighting, leading to an annual saving of approximately €600,000, Senator Pauline O’Reilly said this week.

Reddington says County Council needs to modernise its website

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway County Council needs a website to match the profile of the county, a local councillor has claimed.

Aerogen celebrates 20 millionth product this week

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway-based MedTech innovator Aerogen has marked a significant milestone this week with the production of its 20 millionth nebulizer.

Ringroad planning back to square one

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Original plans for the controversial N6 Galway ringroad have been resubmitted to An Bord Pleanala.

Planning permission granted for Dexcom facility in Athenry

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

There was relief and welcome in Athenry last evening at the news that Galway County Council has this week granted planning permission for the construction of Dexcom’s new global manufacturing facility in Athenry.

Croí Women at Heart Brunch at HYDE Bar

Tue, Oct 24, 2023

The Croí Women at Heart Brunch will take place at HYDE Bar Galway on Sunday, November 19 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm – and you’re invited to grab tickets for this incredible event.

HYDE Sweeps the Boards at the Irish Hotel Awards

Tue, Oct 24, 2023

HYDE Sweeps the Boards at the Irish Hotel Awards
OCTOBER, 2023 – On Tuesday October 17, HYDE Hotel were triumphant at the Irish Hotel Awards 2023. In all, the Galway city-centre hotel took home an incredible seven awards across a number of categories to complete an immensely successful evening.

Law student Latisha overcomes the challenges to chase her dreams

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

My name is Latisha McCrudden, and I am nineteen years of age. I sat my Leaving Cert this summer and with hard work and determination have been accepted into the University of Galway to study Law where my dream of being a solicitor can be fulfilled, a dream I have had since I was a young girl. For as long as I can remember I have always dreamt and pictured myself taking on high class cases in Ireland and being my own boss in my own office.

EZ Living Furniture’s Octoberfest Sale 2023: Furnishing your home for less

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

EZ Living Furniture’s Octoberfest Sale is here. Once again, during the month of October, you can avail of huge savings across all ranges of furniture including sofas, dining, bedroom, mattresses, living, accessories and more.

Glyphosate needs to be banned in the interest of our health, says Green Party councillor

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the popular weed-killer Roundup. Pressure to ban it followed the World Health Organisation’s conclusion that it was “probably carcinogenic to humans” and the evidence that it has been devastating to nature.

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