Work Life Bill shows Government are out of touch, says councillor

Thu, May 05, 2022

A Galway councillor says says the Government’s Work Life Bill will fall short of meeting the very clear demand for a greater work life balance in this country.

Cantilevered walkway for Wolfe Tone bridge by summer 2023

Thu, May 05, 2022

Construction of a proposed new cantilevered walkway to be added to the south side of Wolfe Tone Bridge in Galway could commence next Spring and be completed by summertime.

Protest against Tynagh gas plant approval

Thu, May 05, 2022

People Before Profit Galway held a protest on Thursday April 28 against the Galway County Council’s recent approval of a gas-powered plant in Tynagh.

Summer promises improved water supply for Ballinasloe

Thu, May 05, 2022

Before the first half of the year is out, Ballinasloe will have a much-improved water supply.

Younger than the Cathedral

Thu, May 05, 2022

Give or take a few weeks, I'm the same age as Galway Cathedral. Both of us have aged gracefully, one a bit greyer than the other. To be fair, the Cathedral looks like it has a few years on me, as all such buildings should.

You see, the building does not look like one from 1965…whereas I probably do. To be fair to those who designed it, it looks like a bulk from the ages, a place to be in awe of and not just a johnny-come-lately building.

Hear the magic of the cello sing out

Wed, May 04, 2022

Three cello concertos in one concert. Music for Galway’s CELLISSIMO Concerto Gala, a legacy event from MfG’s Galway 2020 programme, is taking place on May 11 in Leisureland at 8.00pm and presents the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by David Brophy in concert with three international cello soloists, performing three very different works.

100-job boost for Claregalway as Lidl announce plans for new store

Tue, May 03, 2022

More than 30 permanent jobs and 75 construction jobs are to be created in Claregalway with the proposed opening of a new store in the village, an information meeting will be told next week.

Bishop condemns "betrayal of trust" after Galway priest jailed for sex abuse

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Bishop of Galway, Brendan Kelly has praised the courage of the victim whose complaint led to the jailing of a city priest for sexual abuse today.

On 23rd November, 2021, Fr. Tom Brady, a priest of the Galway diocese, pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault. Today, at Galway Circuit Court, he was sentenced to two years in prison, with six months suspended. Fr. Brady has been on leave from ministry since 27th May, 2016.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2022 Gearrliosta announced

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has announced the success of 11 nominees who have been selected as this year’s finalists of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2022.

Church leaders head west to witness Bishop of Galway installed on Sunday

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Bishop Michael Duignan will be installed as the new Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora in a ceremony to be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas on Sunday. He will also continue to minister as Bishop of Clonfert.

Public meeting on Galway’s traffic congestion

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The Gluas Committee invites Galway citizens to attend a public meeting on Tuesday next to discuss traffic congestion in Galway City and solutions to the problem, such as the Very Light Rail option.

The meeting on May 3, will begin at 7.30 pm at the Hardiman Hotel, Eyre Square Galway and attendees are invited to pre-register online beforehand, or on the night.

Diarmuid Gavin and Paul Smyth event at Kennys Bookshop next month

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Join the nation’s favourite garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, along with horticultural hero Paul Smyth at Kennys Bookshop on Friday, May 27 for an event to celebrate the launch of their new book, Gardening Together which is published in May.

Athenry Credit Union backs Galway Ladies Gaelic Football Association

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The Galway Ladies Gaelic Football Association has announced that Athenry Credit Union has become the main sponsor for the Galway Ladies U16 intercounty football team.

Galway Cat Rescue Adoption information event this weekend

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Galway Cat Rescue (GCR) is holding an in-store Cat Adoption Information Event at Petmania Galway on ‘Caturday’ April 30 from 12 to 4 pm, this bank holiday weekend.

Galway Cat Rescue has dozens of adorable cats and kittens waiting for their forever family and those interested in adopting a kitten or adult cat can come to Petmania to meet GCR volunteers and start the adoption process. Galway Cat Rescue will also have a fundraising raffle on the day.

Supermac’s and Galway LGFA team up

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Supermac’s and Galway LGFA have announced that the company will sponsor the Senior and Minor LGFA teams for 2022. Galway LGFA’s Chairperson, Betty Hernon, said she wished to sincerely thank Pat and Úna McDonagh of Supermacs for their generous sponsorship of the Galway Ladies Senior and Minor teams.

Participants sought for 2022 National Remote Working Survey

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission are seeking participants for the annual national remote working in Ireland survey.

The survey will gather data on employees’ experiences and preferences for remote working and assess how remote working is impacting their career choices.

Peter McVerry Trust secures grant for western project in Galway/Mayo

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has been awarded a grant of €80,000 by the Rural Recovery Fund to deliver a project called ‘Activation First’ in the Galway/Mayo region.

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Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Gardai investigate city and county burglaries
Shortly after 3am on Thursday April 19 a retail premises on Merchants Road was broken into and extensive damage was caused to the front window of the property.

NUI Galway to become Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway by end of summer

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The governing body of NUI Galway announced last evening that the university will change its name again later this year, and will officially be known as Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway.