Loveen travels over land & sea to meet up with 7,000 scouts in the Netherlands.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
A boat’s natural home is on the water but in this case Loveen, the 97 year old Galway hooker, will embark on a journey of her lifetime! Along with 40 Galway Sea Scouts, their leaders and families she will travel via road and ferry to represent Irish traditional nautical heritage at NaWaKa, the Scout International National Water Kamp that's held every 4 years in the Netherlands with over 7,000 participants from all over the world.
Read more ...Your guide to the fifth day of the 2022 Galway Festival
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Day five of the Galway Festival takes centre-stage on Friday evening with another cracking card for punters to enjoy at Ballybrit.
Read more ...A look ahead to Saturday’s action for day six of the 2022 Galway Festival
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Day six of the Galway Festival takes centre-stage on Saturday afternoon with another cracking eight-race card for punters to enjoy at Ballybrit.
Read more ...Bank Holiday influx to seal end to €100m month
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock into the city this Bank Holiday Weekend to bring to an end what has been a €100m month for Galway.
Read more ...Galway a vital link on connectivity between Iceland and Japan through new Pan-Arctic Fibre cable
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Icelandic Government-owned Farice and Far North Digital (FND) have signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint marketing and sales agreement for fibre optic connectivity between Japan and Iceland which will have its exchange in Galway.
Read more ...‘Bofin in with a chance of Best Place to Holiday title
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Inisbofin has been named as one of the ‘Five Best Places to Holiday in Ireland’ and is now in with a chance to win the overall title of ‘The Best Place to Holiday in Ireland 2022’
The other four finalists hoping to win that crown are Achill in Mayo, Carlingford in Louth, The Burren in Clare and The Causeway Coast / Portrush in Antrim.
Read more ...Islands use smart technology to monitor sustainable tourism
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is currently conducting research with six island communities off the west and northwest coast to measure the impact of tourism on the islands. Visitors to Islands have become increasingly popular since the pandemic and while it has led to some economic benefits for some, it has also added extra pressures on the islands resources.
Read more ...Galway City Council showcases city at reception for Californian Assembly members and industrialists
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Galway City Council hosted members of the Californian Assembly and prominent industrialists, as part of a high profile delegation to Ireland last weekend. California is a source of significant foreign direct investment in industry in Ireland, with the visit to Galway represented a major opportunity to showcase Galway City, and outline investment opportunities to delegates.
Read more ...A quarter century of SAP in Ireland
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Galway-based SAP this week celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Ireland operation. To mark the occasion, Clas Neumann, Global Head of the SAP Labs Network joined Liam Ryan, Managing Director, SAP Ireland in welcoming Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton and IDA Ireland to its Galway office.
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Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Medieval Summer Fete at St Nic’s
The Medieval Summer Fete will take place in Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church Grounds on Saturday August 6 from 10.00am to 2.00pm
The Medieval Summer Fete will take place in Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church Grounds on Saturday August 6 from 10.00am to 2.00pm
Read more ...Two-day event to remember legacy of legendary Aleen Cust, Ireland and Britain’s first female vet
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Celebrated American scientist, neurodiversity exponent and respected animal behaviorist Professor Temple Grandin comes to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mountbellew next month (11 August) to speak at the centenary conference honoring the life and work of Aleen Cust, the first woman to work as a veterinary surgeon in Ireland and Britain in the early 1900s.
Read more ...Lidl Ireland plans new store in Portumna
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Lidl Ireland has submitted a planning application for a new store in Portumna. The proposal lodged with Galway County Council, showcases plans to transform a greenfield site on the Birr side of town into a vibrant retail unit.
The new store will bring a significant investment to the community, creating 30 new jobs at the new Lidl store and up to a 100 more through the construction phase.
Read more ...Council to build 2,400 social and affordable homes
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Galway City Council has committed to delivering more than 2,400 social and affordable homes in the next five years in line with a target set by the Government under its national Housing For All policy.
Read more ...Now is the time to register an event for Culture Night 2022
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Galway City Council is calling on people and organisations planning to host an event for Culture Night later this year to get in touch with the local authority.
Read more ...People in the west and north likely to be happier in retirement than those elsewhere
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
People living in Connacht and Ulster are more likely to be happier in retirement than those living anywhere else in the country.
Read more ...Galway event marks 200th anniversary of world’s first animal welfare law
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
A special ceremony took place outside Tigh Neachtain last Friday, July 22, to mark the 200th anniversary of the world’s first piece of legislation concerning animal welfare.
Read more ...Galway sports clubs encouraged to encompass disabiity activities
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
A special fund of €2million has been set up by Sport Ireland to support disability specific activities in sports clubs, and is now open for applicants.
The scheme is open to the affiliated clubs of Sport Ireland recognised National Governing Bodies, and the fund will support the start or enhancement of disability specific activities within grassroots sports clubs.
Read more ...Mary O’Malley poem added to the Galway Poetry Trail
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
The latest plaque on The Galway Poetry Trail was unveiled this afternoon at The Claddagh Basin, featuring the poem ‘Lockdown Aubade’ by distinguished poet Mary O’Malley.
Read more ...Gathering of the boats for sailing festival
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
One of the most enjoyable events on the Galway sailing calendar starts today.
Read more ...Our county teams created pride and a legacy — now support our clubs
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
I love the perspective you get a few days out from something. At a time when the emotion has dissipated, the becalmed excitement allows you to think freely, having cast away any conscious bias.
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