London launch tonight for book on Galway’s best kept secret

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

One of Galway’s best kept secrets was the extraordinary double life led by a quiet, well brought up girl, who became the first and youngest professor of German at Galway University, only to abruptly resign her post to accept a challenge from the British Secret Service to enter the strange world of silently listening to the enemy’s conversations.

Are you making your house more eco-friendly?

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Are you looking to make your house a more eco friendly ‘Green’ home?

Claddagh Credit Union have teamed up with industry experts from Ecowise Insulation, The Door Centre & Solar Panel Homes – all local Galway businesses, for a Green Home Solutions afternoon this Saturday April 29, 2-4pm in The Clybaun Hotel.

City native makes fiction debut with stunning rural noir whodunnit

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

It was a sort of homecoming for Galway-native writer Michelle McDonagh last week as she savoured the atmosphere of Cuirt the week in which her debut novel was launched in her native city.

Next generation of placemakers - Radharc na Mara students shape local community at Crown Square

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The newly developed Crown Square Development in Mervue, Galway City, is set to become a hub for the local community, with amenities such as cafes, a food-hall, a walking track, a pharmacy, and a medical centre. To encourage collaboration and creativity among locals, the JJ Rhatigan & Company, the developer of Crown Square, has initiated a community engagement programme.

Joyous celebrations for Loughrea centenarian Fr Ambrose with Mass and party

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Fr Ambrose McNamee O.C.D. recently celebrated his 100th birthday when a Mass of celebration was held in the Carmelite Abbey Loughrea followed by dinner in The Lough Rea Hotel & Spa.

Deaths of five children on Galway roads this year has changed roads policing, Chief tells JPC

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The deaths of five children on the roads of Galway city and county this year has changed the way that Gardai are looking at roads policing, the Galway City Council Joint Policing Committee meeting was told this week.

While expressing his sympathy to all the bereaved in the recent road traffic incident at Headford, Chief Supt Gerry Roche said that the road deaths have concentrated his mind in the city and county and now road safety is an even bigger priority that it has ever been.

The Coronas to play Arts Festival Big Top in July

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh have announced that The Coronas will return to the stage of the Heineken® Big Top this July.

The Coronas are the latest artists to be announced for this exciting series of gigs, which will take place as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2023.

Newcastle couple who built grotto invite people to pray in May

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

A city couple, who set up a grotto at the end of their road, are inviting people to make time for prayer during May, which is traditionally the month of the rosary.

Festival Makers Conference taking place in Galway next month

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The Arts Council in partnership with Drama and Theatre Studies at the University of Galway and Creative Europe Desk Ireland is to hold the Festival Makers Conference in Galway on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 May. The event will provide opportunities for festival makers, festival stakeholders and artists to exchange ideas, share skills and discuss festival practice in Ireland.

Celebrating poetry in Gort this weekend with ‘Letters to the Universe’

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The Ploughed Field Collective poetry group in Gort is running a series of poetry events under the theme ‘Letters to the Universe’ this coming weekend as part of Poetry Day 2023.

Retired An Post/Eircom workers to hold reunion in city next month

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The retired members of the former Department of Posts & Telegraphs, An Post, Telecom Eireann, Eircom and Eir at Eglinton Street are holding the An Post/Eircom reunion in the Menlo Park Hotel on Friday May 19.

Issue of illegally parked cars raised at JPC meeting

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The issue of cars parking on footpaths and green areas across the city was raised at this week’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee of Galway City Council when members said that the issue might lead to emergency vehicles being unable to gain access to areas.

Appoint Clybaun Road traffic wardens now before children are killed, warns councillor

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway City Council needs to expedite the appointment of school traffic wardens before someone is killed or seriously injured, a city councillor has warned.

Cllr Niall McNelis has again called on Galway City Council for an immediate update and filling of school traffic wardens especially for the Clybaun Road area in Knocknacarra.

Bus services in Galway to increase by 50% under proposed new bus network

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The level of bus services in Galway city, Bearna and Oranmore will increase by nearly 50%, according to the draft new bus network for Galway plan launched this week in the city by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Drugs issue in west is leading to volatility and violent organised crime, JPC told

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The prevalance of a burgeoning drugs trade in the west is leading to a volatile and violent organised crime network, the Galway City Council Joint Policing Committee was told on Monday.

Disruptive technologies funding will see Galway company create ‘Silicon Valley’ of space communications in the west

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

MBRYONICS Ltd, a Galway-based company which specialises in developing advanced optics for the space industry, has just secured €4.1 million in funding through the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). The company is planning a significant expansion and aims to create a ‘Silicon Valley’ for earth-orbit communications technology in the west.

Train Station invites you to Dip a Day for Simon

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Train Station invite you to get on board with Galway Simon Community for their ‘Dip a Day in May’ challenge. Jonny O’Brien and Ronan Kennedy, owners of the Train Station gym on Munster Avenue in the Westend, are committed to supporting their community. With the #dipadayinmay challenge, they are offering anyone who joins Team Train Station (www.dipadayinmay/iregister.ie) and raises €100, a free circuit, spin or yoga class along with a free coffee from their new Wellness Garden.

ePower brings 90 EV charge points to 13 Irish hotels

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Windward Management, a team of experienced hotel operators and investors, have launched 90 new electric vehicle charge points in 13 of their hotel locations nationwide. The charging infrastructure was installed by ePower who supply, install, support and manage electric vehicle chargers throughout Ireland.

Galway Potters Market this weekend

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The wonderful Galway Potters Market is happening again this weekend (Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1) at the Spanish Arch in Galway City from 10am-6pm.

Organisers are excited to announce that more than 25 specially selected ceramic artists from all over Ireland will be displaying and selling their work at this annual market.

The Connacht Hotel helping to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The Connacht Hotel is raising funds for its chosen charity partner of the year for 2023, Galway Hospice.

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