Craughwell, a shocking example of a national speeding crisis - Cannon

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Local Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has described the results of a speed survey in Craughwell village as a shocking example of a national speeding crisis and has urged Taoiseach Leo Varadkar immediately engage with the Gardai, the Road Safety Authority, and the Minister for Transport in an effort to tackle speeding head on and ensure the safety of vulnerable road users.

Galway artist casts gendered eye on city’s urban and botanical life

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Galway artist Ruby Wallis will host a major new exhibition, involving photography, collage, video installations, print, and sound work, as part of the 2023 Galway International Arts Festival.

Stolen skulls begin their return journey to Inishbofin after 130 years

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

by Una Sinnott
A ceremony in Trinity College Dublin yesterday marked the first step in returning 13 skulls to Inishbofin more than 130 years after they were stolen from the island by visiting anthropologists.

Green light for development set to positively change the heart of the city

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Unkempt and derelict lands in the vicinity of Ceannt Station are to be transformed into new usable public realm, following the granting of planning permission by An Bord Pleanala for a development that is set to positively change forever the experience of living and working in Galway city centre.

Colin Clarke Bed Push for Little Champions July 15 Galway

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

My name is Colin. I am a dad to four wonderful kids, to whom our youngest, Fíadh was born in May 2021 with CHD, Pulmonary Atresia, VSD’s, MAPCAs and DiGeorge Syndrome. The first year and a half of Fíadh’s life was an uphill battle, but we got through it, and more so we got through with the welcomed support from Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Their service allowed us to care for Fíadh at home ensuring all her medical needs were met while keeping her siblings, Jake, Lilly and Harry’s daily life as normal as possible as they tried to come to terms with Fíadh’s condition and the new change to our home life. With this golden support, we were in a position to spend much needed quality time with our other children after long stints in hospital while our Jack and Jill nurse would care for Fíadh in the comfort of her own home which as parents gave us great peace of mind.

Galway Bay Swim expected to draw a huge crowd

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Huge crowds are expected to descend on Salthill on Saturday 15th July for the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim. 140 swimmers accompanied by nearly one hundred boats, paddle boards and kayaks will start arriving at Blackrock, Salthill around noon as family and friends line the shore to welcome them. There is always a fantastic buzz around this annual event and this year is expected to be no different.

Isolated, forgotten and ignored - the reality of life for Galway's family carers

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

They save the Irish State a reported €20 billion per anum, but spend their days constantly having to fight for recognition for their work. Despite living in the third 'wealthiest' country in the world, the life of a carer within the home in Ireland is one of financial and career insecurity, loneliness and anxiety.

BROWN THOMAS GALWAY WELCOMES GYM GODDESS POP-UP

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Brown Thomas Galway will launch an exciting pop-up with sustainable Irish leisurewear brand, Gym Goddess, in store from Wednesday 12th July.

Mutual love of maths adds up to PhDs for mother and daughter

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

A mutual love of maths led to Róisín Hill and her daughter Aoife being conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research degrees, funded under the Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, by the University of Galway at its summer 2023 graduation.

Water works at Terryland to be completed in early ‘24

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

As you pass over the Quincentennial Bridge and glance towards the river you will see first-hand the ongoing works to ensure Galway City has a reliable water supply for years to come.

Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Galway City Council, are relocating raw water intake facilities on the River Corrib which will guarantee homes and businesses in the City of the Tribes have sufficient water to cater for their needs.

Galway wows German travel journalists

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

A group of German travel journalists has been exploring Galway city and Connemara, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. They were here to experience our outdoor and adventure activities and, in turn, to showcase these and some of the many things to see and do in Galway and inspire their German readers and listeners to come and follow in their footsteps.

Galway Simon Community to create purpose-built homes for older people and people with reduced mobility

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway Simon Community is commencing development of 10 homes in Galway City with full accessibility for older people and for people who have compromised mobility or who are wheelchair users.

Reimagining Leisureland — after half a century of service

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Fifty years on from the opening of Leisureland, Galway City Council in partnership with the Leisureland Board are to begin the commencement of a public engagement process as they look to reimagine the Leisureland site for its next 50 years.

Kinvara national school announced as overall Incredible Edibles winner for 2023

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Pupils and teachers in St. Joseph’s National School in Kinvara are celebrating after their first prize win in the Incredible Edibles primary schools’ healthy eating and growing programme.

Launch next week of the latest volume of Galway’s Own Magazine

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Justin (Jack) Kavanagh from National Geographic will launch the latest volume of the Galway’s Own Magazine on Sunday at 4 pm in the Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay.

Grainne’s legacy is that people find the joy of living an elderly life

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

A popular Galway lady, Gráinne Connaughton, who passed away recently, has left a legacy of kindness for the elderly in the City of the Tribes. Growing old is part and parcel of life’s journey; facing daily challenges that can only be truly understood and experienced by the elderly.

Gogglebox Ireland seeking Galway television fanatics

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Gogglebox Ireland will be returning to Virgin Media Television this autumn and producers are on the lookout for Ireland’s wittiest and most opinionated telly fanatics to join the new season.

In a show where you sit and watch the TV, with other people sitting and watching TV, there has never been a show that had as many viewers thinking to themselves “I could do that...”

Clonberne man raises over €20,000 for bereaved parents and families in memory of late brother

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Clonberne native, Gerard Heneghan, has been fundraising in support of Firstlight, a charity that supports bereaved parents and families after the loss of a child up to, and including, the age of 18, since 2015, raising more than €20,000 in memory of his elder brother, Noel, who passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in January 2001.

University of Galway welcomes new Student Union President

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Following in the footsteps of President Michael D Higgins, Dean Kenny, took up his new role of Student Union President on Monday, July 3.

Galway projects receive funding for peatlands initiatives

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, last evening (Wednesday) announced more than €290,000 in funding for 24 local community groups and organisations, including three in Galway, to support a variety of local projects across Ireland under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2023.

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