Galway Wind Park scholarship now open for applicants

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Co-owners of Galway Wind Park SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables are now taking applicants for the 2024 Galway Wind Park Scholarship Fund. The fund is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Two rescue operations undertaken by Clifden RNLI

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Clifden RNLI were called out twice in the span of 24 hours for two separate rescue operations in Clifden Bay and Inisbofin.

MEP Walsh demands new fisheries Minister

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

At a meeting of representatives from the Seafood Ireland alliance in Brussels on Tuesday, Maria Walsh, MEP for Midlands-North-West called for a new Minister of State to focus on fisheries. Fine Gael MEP Walsh expressed her view that the current situation “is not working” and the fishing industry is facing a “slow and painful death”.

Inis Meáin’s blackberry festival a roaring success

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Inis Meáin Blackberry Festival, Féile na bPuiteachaí, returned to the Aran Islands this week for a third year running.

New breast cancer podcast launches with Galway guest

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

‘Staying Abreast’ is an exciting new podcast series launched by National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI)

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Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Burglary at Boireann Bheag, Roscam
Gardai in Oranmore Garda Station are investigating a burglary which took place on Monday, September 30 between 3am and 3:30am at a childcare centre in Boireann Bheag, Roscam. The intruder gained entry through the rear window of the premises.

Budget 2025 - A balancing act

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, presented the fifth Budget of the coalition Government on Tuesday.

Celebrating 40 years: The Bish Class of 1984 reunites at Taylor’s Bar

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Tonight (Thursday Oct 3), the Leaving Certificate Class of 1984 from Saint Joseph’s College, affectionately known as “The Bish,” will gather at Taylor’s Bar on Dominick Street Upper from 8pm to celebrate four decades since they left the halls of their alma mater.

Galway Fire and Rescue Sleep Out in aid of Galway Simon Community

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Fire and Rescue Services personnel from across the city and county are giving up their beds for one night to participate in the Sleep Out for Simon on Friday October 4th. Crews from Galway City, Loughrea, Athenry, Mountbellew, An Cheathrú Rua and Clifden are joining the sponsored Sleep Out in a bid to raise awareness and show solidarity with those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Go pink this October

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

October is breast cancer awareness month and Galway-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), is asking everyone to consider holding a fundraising event at their work place, school or home in aid of the charity throughout the month.

A ‘Pink Day’, coffee morning, ‘Pink Party’ or a cake sale, every cent counts and gives a chance to have some fun while supporting breast cancer research.

Event in support of rising star Liam Nolan’s professional golf career

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Golf Club is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of one of its brightest young talents, Liam Nolan. Having recently reached the pinnacle of his amateur golf career, Liam has now decided to pursue a future in professional golf, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his already illustrious career.

Inishbofin and Galway City Museum feature in new TG4 documentary on decolonising Ireland’s museums

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The return of 13 islanders’ skulls stolen from Inishbofin in the late 19th century is set to feature in a new TG4 documentary on museums and decolonisation, to be broadcast next week.

New bus services for Athenry – O’Hara

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Sinn Féin Councillor for Athenry-Oranmore Louis O’Hara received confirmation on Wednesday from the NTA that new bus services are to be provided from Athenry to Galway City following the discontinuation of the previous privately operated service last month.

Guaire magazine releases new edition

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Guaire Magazine, running since 1973, is preparing to release its 2024 edition. This will be the 39th issue of the magazine and it will be launched in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort on Friday, October 18.

Why did the Bank of Tuam fold? – public talk

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

There was no such thing as a government bank guarantee in 1814, so when staff at Lord ffrench’s Bank of Tuam & Dublin realised there was a run on the bank on June 27, they pursued the only sensible policy available, and simply locked customers wishing to make withdrawals inside the building.

Farrell pressures minister for new island school

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell TD has demanded education minister Norma Foley provides a secondary school for Inishbofin to allow island students to stay on the island during their teenage years.

Local Heroes Exhibition launches in Galway City Museum

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Positive Ageing Week Local Heroes Exhibition launched in Galway City Museum on October 1.

Hoare welcomes floodlight hook-up

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The lights will be operated via sensors and will be available for use until 10pm every night without charge for runners and walkers.

HSE West, Winter Vaccination Programme starts this week

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The HSE Winter vaccination programme is underway in the West and North West this week with the roll out of the free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to recommended groups.

Both flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for people aged 60 and over, healthcare workers, anyone who is pregnant or has a long term health condition.

6,000 deer culled in Galway last year

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Data released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to the Irish Deer Commission shows 78,175 wild deer were culled nationally in the 12-month period up to February last year, compared to 55,008 in 2022.

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