Turbulence avoided for dockland gas plans

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Bord na Mona has stepped in after SSE Renewables pulled out of a consortium to build a €54 million state-of-the-art hydrogen gas hub in Galway’s docks.

The marketisation of our creativity

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

There is nothing as innocent as the process of passion that drags you on the path to whatever you choose to do in life. The excitement of eking out a wage, of convincing yourself that people will want to consume what you produce is common across all occupations.

And no matter what level you progress to, there is always a yearning for those early moments when you did what you did out of pure desire, no matter what profession you are in.

Druid Theatre to stage major new production of Beckett’s Endgame at Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Druid Theatre yesterday announced a major new production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Endgame. Directed by Garry Hynes, Endgame follows the Galway company’s acclaimed production of Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.

Endgame is the tragicomic tale of a man living with his parents and his servant in a world beyond time and place. With nowhere to go and not much to do, they spend their days telling stories and contemplating the absurdity of life.

Students celebrate as accommodation provider scraps planned price increase

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

News that student accommodation provider, Hubble Living, would not be going ahead with its planned 30 per cent increase of fees for the 2024/2025 academic year has been welcomed by University of Galway’s Students Union.

100 health services jobs to be announced for Hibernian House tomorrow

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

One hundred new jobs in the health services sector to be based at the former tax office in Eyre Square are expected to be announced by the IDA tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.

County Galway scrubs up for National Spring Clean

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Households, schools, businesses and communities across county Galway are being encouraged to support the National Spring Clean campaign this April.

Galway activists arrested following Palestine solidarity protest at Shannon Airport

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Two members of Galway Palestine Solidarity Campaign were amongst a group of three activists arrested by Gardaí on Saturday, March 30, following an attempt to approach a United States Air Force military aircraft that had landed in Shannon Airport.

University of Galway celebrates 25 years of recognising graduates

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

University of Galway has announced the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards, celebrating 25 years of recognising the universities graduates.

Bernie Keogh art gallery — inspired by the west

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

When asked how and why she opened an Art Gallery in the city last month, Bernie Keogh said there were things that influenced her.

Galway City Community Network submit proposals on Browne Roundabout

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Galway City Community Network have submitted their proposals to the public consultation on the Browne Roundabout pedestrian and cyclist crossings to the Active Travel team in Galway City Council today.

The submission comes about after consultations with the Environment Linkage Group. GCCN would like to thank the environment linkage group members, the GCCN Transport SPC Representatives and Access for All Galway members for their time and valuable input on the proposals.

JCI Galway bring Easter treats to hospital patients

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

In the spirit of Easter and community outreach, young professionals from JCI Galway, a non-profit organisation dedicated to creating positive change, visited the St. Bernadette's Children's Unit and emergency department at University Hospital Galway during the Easter holidays.

Win €100,000 in Galway Rape Crisis Centre fundraiser

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The Galway Rape Crisis Centre has just launched a hugely exciting fundraiser to win an amazing €100,000.

Crowe to oppose ‘infill developments’ in Castlepark and Ballybane

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Cllr MJ Crowe this week confirmed that he will oppose any infill housing proposals put forward by Galway City Council for the Castlepark and Ballybane area. Crowe made his position clear following recent proposals drawn up by officials in Galway City Council for the Ballinfoyle area,

Miniature World 2024 at Galway Racecourse this weekend

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

No matter if you are nine or 99, if you are a fan of models, toys, miniatures and dioramas then there is only one place to be on Sunday April 7.

Galway Mayor visits the ISPCC office

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The team at the The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) Galway office were thrilled to have the Mayor of Galway City Eddie Hoare visit and learn more about the work carried out by ISPCC and its suite of Childline services. They explained the several ways that children can access Childline, ISPCC’s 24/7 listening services.

Salthill ‘Swim or Splash’ fundraiser next week

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Galway’s Maroon and White Swim or Splash is back at Ladies Beach, Salthill on Sunday, April 14, at 10am. The challenge is to dip, dash or plunge into the sea to raise vital funds for Rahoon Newcastle GAA Club and the Galway Autism Partnership (GAP).

Annual Spring Garden Fair at Claregalway Castle this weekend

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

A perfect afternoon awaits you all this weekend — Head to Claregalway castle, have a coffee and light refreshment, hear some live music and buy a plant to start the Spring.

Cash & Carry Kitchens supports Galway Simon Community

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Galway Simon Community is delighted to showcase a wonderful, new kitchen, recently installed in one of its Galway City accommodation services by Cash & Carry Kitchens. This kitchen is the first in the country under Cash & Carry Kitchens initiative called “Helping Homes”, a multi-year charity partnership with Simon Communities of Ireland.

Time for a General Election now, says angry Larkin who denies his outspoken views are racist

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Former Mayor of Galway Noel Larkin has called for a General Election amid what he has said is the 'absolute madness' of proposed legislation regarding emigration and housing.