Anti-abortion campaigners claim rate is 'spiralling'

Thu, May 26, 2022

Abortion rates are "spiralling" in Ireland, according to the organisers of a "March For Life" which took place in Salthill on Saturday.

Galway gears up to celebrate all things African

Thu, May 26, 2022

Galwegians have the chance to celebrate Africa Day with a host of music, arts and entertainment, food, and cultural activities on May 28.

Two day live online auction features artists' work

Thu, May 26, 2022

The contents of a west coast property overloooking the Atlantic will feature in the items to be offered at Galway Auction Rooms in Kilcolgan next weekend.

Some 1300 lots will be offered online on Sunday and Monday, and items include antique furniture, Irish art, jewellery, Irish silver, Waterford glass, Persian rugs, and pub/ home bar items.

Volunteers celebrated at Galway City Mayor’s Awards ceremony

Thu, May 26, 2022

Galway is celebrating the work of some of the city's best volunteers.

Bicyles and bottles removed in clean up of Claddagh Basin and lower Eglinton Canal

Thu, May 26, 2022

A clean up of the Claddagh Basin and lower Eglington Canal recently took place with the removal of more than two tonnes of litter.

New bus shelters added to route

Thu, May 26, 2022

A new bus shelter will be constructed at the Tudor Lawn bus stop along Thomas Hynes Road.

Bloom in the Park to feature world’s first healthy heart garden

Thu, May 26, 2022

NUI Galway and heart and stroke charity Croí have joined forces to design a cardiovascular-themed garden to educate people about heart health.

Olympic Boxing Club continues to thrive

Thu, May 26, 2022

When the question is asked, John Mongan’s vision about what can be achieved is clear. The Olympic Boxing Club is thriving, but what can be accomplished in the coming few years?

Contract for multi-million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station to be signed next week says Naughton

Thu, May 26, 2022

The contract signing for the €12 million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station will take place next week.

Eight years of parkrun

Thu, May 26, 2022

Knocknacarra parkrun will celebrate its eighth birthday this Saturday in Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra. In the last eight years despite not taking place during Covid, the parkrunners have walked, jogged or ran 153,850,000 metres — the equivalent of four times around the circumference of the earth.

'Culture helped us through such difficult times'

Thu, May 26, 2022

Let us arise from our two year Covid-induced coma, and get set, go, for a summer that looks like returning to something like normal.

Hospital laboratory services resume after strike action by medical scientists

Thu, May 26, 2022

Management at Galway’s public hospitals assured patients that appointments and procedures would resume as quickly as possible this week in the wake of the nationwide disruption to services caused by the industrial action taken by medical scientists on Tuesday. They carry out critical diagnostic testing of patient samples.

ADVERTISER: GARDA BRIEFS

Thu, May 26, 2022

Theft of pedal cycle
Between 7pm on Friday May 13 and 1am on Saturday May 14 two bikes were stolen from Spanish Arch area. A grey Dawes racer with blue handlebars and a black Fugi Absolute bike were taken. Anyone who may have information in relation to these thefts or who may have been offered these bikes for sale is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.

West can be best if Government invests

Thu, May 26, 2022

Decades of underinvestment, which is hampering the west of Ireland's ability to stimulate long-term economic growth, needs to be addressed by the Government.

Galway women awarded Freedom of the City

Thu, May 26, 2022

Two Galway women who "stood for women's rights" have been awarded the Freedom of the City of Galway.

Well-known playwright Patricia Burke Brogan and the late Ena McEntee received the highest award at a special meeting in the Hardiman Hotel on Friday.

Ukrainian students 'shine a light' in the Dail

Thu, May 26, 2022

A group of newly-arrived Ukrainian students say a piece of their hearts will always be Irish after being welcomed to Galway.

Marketing Promotion Fund application process open

Thu, May 26, 2022

The Galway City Council application process for its Marketing Promotion Fund is now open for submissions.

Charity partners will benefit from world rowing record attempt

Thu, May 26, 2022

Well known adventurer and former Connacht rugby player Damian Brown is gearing up for new project with lifelong Fergus Farrell to row unsupported from New York to Galway.

Galway’s Genesys to sponsor Round Britain and Ireland yacht race

Thu, May 26, 2022

Galway company Genesys is rowing in behind Galway hosting this year’s double-handed and fully crewed Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race.

Organisers, the Royal Western Yacht Club says Genesys will be the principal sponsor for this year’s Galway stopover.

Oranmore boosted with new rail improvements for commuters

Thu, May 26, 2022

Commuting by rail for Oranmore and Athenry residents is set to improve with an additional platform and new passing loop at the Oranmore train station.

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