Galway ‘man over the moon’ to be first Irish winner of the Space Pioneer Award

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

Galway native, Brian McManus, has become the first Irish person to receive a Space Pioneer Award from the US National Space Society (NSS), at the organisation’s International Space Development conference which took place in Los Angeles, California last week.

Named as the recipient of the 2024 Space Pioneer Award in the category of ‘Electronic Mass Media’, for his ‘hugely popular and accurate YouTube shows; Real Engineering and Real Science’, McManus joins a high profile list of former winners. Now in its 42nd year, the list of former Space Pioneer Award recipients include, business owner and space enthusiast, Elon Musk, founder of Bigelow Aerospace, Robert Bigelow, and even the Mars Exploration Rover.

Galway author wins at KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Award

Thu, May 30, 2024

Galway author Serena Molloy is one of the six winners at this year’s KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards which were announced at a ceremony in Dublin this week in partnership with International Literature Festival Dublin.

Rent the Runway marks five years in Galway

Thu, May 30, 2024

Rent the Runway, the world’s first and largest shared designer closet that enables women to rent a la carte, subscribe, or shop resale from hundreds of designer brands, has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its European Software and Technology Hub in Galway.

Anonymous artists project Palestine message onto Inis Oirr lighthouse

Thu, May 30, 2024

A group of artists living on Inis Oirr projected the words ‘Free Palestine’ onto the Inis Oirr lighthouse last week to show their solidarity with the people of Palestine.

Another blow to Galway tourism and rural economies

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Irish Self Catering Federation (ISCF) has said that the tourism industry in Galway and nationally is facing “considerable threat” due to the Irish government’s poorly thought-out implementation of European Union legislation on short -term rental data collection and sharing which became law on May 19.

Cheevers welcomes DRA community development plans

Thu, May 30, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has welcomed news that DRA Community Development Company will shortly submit plans for a new development on lands they purchased fronting on to Doughiska Park.

The plan will consist of a new Pre School a full size multi sport all weather facility and community rooms.

Forde calls for investigation into purchase of new City Council offices

Thu, May 30, 2024

Galway City East local election candidate, Shane Forde, has said that if elected on June 7, one of first priorities as a new Councillor will be to have an investigation carried out into the acquisition by Galway City Council of its new Civic Offices at Crown Square.

Succession star Brian Cox to be honoured at 36th Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, May 30, 2024

Succession star and renowned actor Brian Cox will be a key guest of the Galway Film Fleadh this year for a highly anticipated public interview as part of the 36th edition of the festival, offering a rare chance to hear from the veteran.

Chance for Galwegians to pressure Irish Water

Thu, May 30, 2024

Essential housing and industrial development across County Galway is being delayed by a severe lack of waste water treatment facilities, according to a local TD.

New tribe in town— Lally Tours named overall winner of Gradam 2024

Thu, May 30, 2024

Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, announced Lally Tours as the overall winner of the 22nd Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh gala awards at a ceremony in The Hardiman, Eyre Square on Monday night.

Group calls on voters to ‘think pro-life’ before they vote

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Pro Life Campaign is calling on voters to ‘think pro-life’ before they vote in the upcoming local and European elections. The PLC is publishing a ‘Voter Guide’ on its website, outlining the stances of candidates and parties on the right-to-life issue.

Commenting on the ‘Voter Guide’ that the PLC releases before each election, Eilís Mulroy of the Pro Life Campaign said voters are entitled to know where candidates stand on this really important issue.

Galway City to unite in faith for the Feast of Corpus Christi

Thu, May 30, 2024

This Sunday June 2, Galway city will celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic Procession, inviting all residents and visitors to participate in this sacred tradition.

Mayor welcomes progress on key infrastructure

Thu, May 30, 2024

Mayor of Galway Cllr. Eddie Hoare (FG) has welcomed progress on a number of key roads and infrastructure projects across the City.

Funding for Galway City, Tuam and Ballinasloe under Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme

Thu, May 30, 2024

Ten town centres in the Northern and Western Region including Galway City, Tuam and Ballinasloe are set to benefit from funding under THRIVE, the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, awarded under the ERDF Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027. It aims to allow Local Authorities and citizens to reimagine and revitalise town centres though the renovation and reuse of publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings.

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Thu, May 30, 2024

Corpus Christi Procession in Galway
A procession for the feast of Corpus Christi will take place after the 3pm traditional Latin Mass at St Mary’s College Chapel, Galway.

A procession for the feast of Corpus Christi will take place after the 3pm traditional Latin Mass at St Mary’s College Chapel, Galway.

Bressie — ‘The system was fundamentally failing young people in Ireland’

Thu, May 30, 2024

While spending a day in Galway speaking to young people about mental health, Niall Breslin (Bressie) spoke to the Galway Advertiser’s Jamie Conlon about his charity ‘A Lust For Life’, his long term ambition to have mental health programmes in every school in Ireland, and why “hope” is the most important thing any young person can have.

City begins to lose 3G signal after 20 years

Thu, May 30, 2024

Vodafone will start turning off its 3G network across Galway city from next week, with a warning that older mobile devices may no longer be able to access the internet or send data.

The diamond of the season to come to Galway for exclusive Bridgerton screening

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Galway Film Fleadh is proud to host an exclusive screening event of Netflix and Shondaland’s acclaimed series ‘Bridgerton’.

I know how to get things done, says MEP Walsh

Thu, May 30, 2024

Having served five years as an MEP, Maria Walsh has said that she is standing for reelection to the European Parliament as the candidate with the experience needed to get things done in Brussels.

Anti-litter Ambassadors support the campaign for cleaner communities at Oranmore launch

Thu, May 30, 2024

Galway County Council has announced details of a new environmental initiative aimed at fostering public involvement in the fight against litter. Launched in Oranmore, the Galway County Council Anti-Litter Ambassador Programme presents a pro-active and non-confrontational way for individuals, groups, communities and businesses to declare their support for a litter-free county.

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