Galway Chamber connects to celebrate 40 Years of Aran Island Ferries

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Aran Island Ferries hosted a Galway Chamber ‘Connect Series’ event last week, giving members of the Chamber an opportunity to network while enjoying a pleasurable cruise on the Bay.

‘Dodgy box’ clampdown on users does not deter Galway users

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

The national crack down on the use of ‘dodgy boxes’ to access premium TV content is moving closer to home, as households within Galway were issued cease-and-desist notices between August 7 to 18.

The letters, which were issued to households in Mayo, Monaghan, Galway, Louth, Dublin, Cork and Laois, instruct those using services which provide illegal access to ‘premium television content’ being issued to households running devices which provide illegal access to premium TV content, warning users to ‘immediately cease all illegal streaming activity otherwise risk facing the consequences, including criminal prosecution’.

Public submissions for city’s first Climate Action Plan closes tomorrow

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

With the closing date for submissions for Galway city’s first ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) closing tomorrow, Friday, September 8, residents have been urged to contribute their thoughts and opinions on how Galway City Council can best transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, environmentally sustainable and climate-neutral economy.

‘Dodgy box’ clampdown users does not deter Galway users

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

The national crack down on the use of ‘dodgy boxes’ to access premium TV content is moving closer to home, as households within Galway were issued cease-and-desist notices between August 7 to 18.

Literary highlights at Clifden Arts Festival

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

As the eagerly anticipated 46th Clifden Arts Festival approaches, it continues to uphold its tradition of nurturing artistic passion and fostering creative expression.

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Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Aras Badminton Club to resume next week
Aras Badminton Club will resume on Tuesday, September 12 at Aras Bothar na Tra, Dr Mannix Road, Salthill.

Sustainable energy saving event for Ballinasloe

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

An information event focusing on sustainable energy saving for home and business owners will take place on Saturday, September 23, in the Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library.

The event, taking place from 11am to 1pm and organised by Europe Direct Ballinasloe, will see expert speakers, builders and engineers from SEAI, JFW Renewables, Snughome and Unitherm on site to advise on how people can reduce energy consumption with big impact actions at reduced costs.

Brian Mooney to speak at Pathways 2023

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Education Expert, and former President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors in Ireland, Brian Mooney will be one of the guest speakers at this years Pathways 2023, the West of Ireland’s largest colleges and careers event, to be held in The Galmont Hotel, Galway on September 26, 2023.

Merlin Park back gate to be closed from tomorrow in bid to end morning ‘rat running’

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

The back gate of Merlin Park Hospital will be shut from tomorrow morning for a trial period of three weeks in a bid to assess the impact of ‘rat running’ through a nearby quiet residential area.

That lovely end of season feeling

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

There is a lovely end of season feeling to Galway over the last few weeks. Consigned to memories now are the heady days of the Arts Festival and the Races, there is one eye firmly on the autumn, and how blessed have we been with the wonderful weather of the last few weeks.

EirGrid to Host Informative Energy Citizens Roadshow Event in Galway

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, is set to host an Energy Citizens Roadshow in Galway on Wednesday 13 September.

An Evening with Rachel Gorry at HYDE in aid of Cancer Care West

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Funding boost of €1.5m for Mayo County Council

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Mayo County Council is to receive an additional €1.5m in funding next year after Minister Darragh O'Brien announced this week that the Local Property Tax (LPT) baseline fund, which ensures every local authority receives a minimum amount of funding from the local retention of LPT - is to increase for all local authorities by over €75 million.

Claregalway charity announces exciting new brand — Anam Croi

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The Claregalway & District Day Care Centre has announced a new name and brand. The new name, Anam Croí, which loosely translates as ‘Heart and Soul’, was chosen following input from employees, volunteers, and residents of the charity’s housing project, along with local TY students from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.

Aisling authors in conversation with Edel Coffey at Kennys Bookshop

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Join bestselling Irish co-authors of the Aisling series, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen at Kennys Bookshop next Thursday Sept 7, as they join author and journalist Edel Coffey in conversation to celebrate the launch of their new novel, and the final book in their series, Aisling Ever After.

The novel is out this week and is the fifth and final book in the bestselling Aisling series about a small town Irish girl named Aisling and her adventures and experiences. Aisling Ever After sees her living in the Big Apple where she finds her ex-boyfriend John on her doorstep looking to lure her back home. Pulled between head, heart and home, Aisling strives to finally create her own happy ever after.

Fighting Irish, Fighting Cancer — University of Galway signs cancer research agreement with Notre Dame

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Cancer researchers at University of Galway and Notre Dame’s Harper Cancer Research Institute have come together to establish the Biseach Initiative, a strategic cancer research collaboration, which aims to build on the ideas, talent and infrastructure of both universities for global cancer impact.

Galway Fairytales selected to represent county at National Ploughing Championships

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

One of Galway’s best small businesses will get a chance to exhibit their business to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships next month as part of the Local Enterprise Village.

Bleak back to school for families and children in Emergency Accommodation across the West

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has highlighted the challenges, families in Emergency Accommodation are facing as the usual back to school rush begins this week.

The latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government show that the number of families living in Emergency Accommodation in the West has increased by over 17 per cent in the last year as a result of the ongoing housing crisis. There were 101 families with 212 children living in Emergency Accommodation across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon at the end of July, just three below the peak number.

Europe’s fastest-growing MedTech event, Medical Technology Ireland, returns to Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Medical Technology Ireland is Europe’s second largest and fastest-growing MedTech Exhibition and Conference, reflecting the dynamic medical device sector in Ireland.

‘Absence of Garda presence’ in Galway ‘is a serious concern’, says Canney

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Independent TD for Galway East, Sean Canney, has called on the Government to expand the scope of its recently announced €10 million additional overtime funding for Dublin’s gardai in an effort to counteract the city’s crime, as the ‘absence of garda presence’ on the ground is a ‘serious concern’ across the country.

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