Progress on Kingston Master Plan welcomed by Lyons

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Advertisements for consultants for the progression of the Kingston Master Plan will be placed in the coming weeks, it was confirmed this week.

At a recent meeting of the Corporate Policy Group of Galway City Council, Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons sought an update from Galway City Council Parks & Recreation officials on progressing the Kingston and South Park Master Plans.

'Criminalising water sports enthusiasts is madness' says windsurfer in advance of bye-law decision

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

The bye-laws will affect water sports at the county beaches and waterways from Loughrea to Portumna, and all along the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ including Dogs Bay and Gurteen in Connemara.

Bill Whelan dances down memory lane with new memoir

Fri, Nov 04, 2022

The Road to Riverdance spans from Whelan's childhood through to the 1994 Eurovision, an event which completely changed the course of Irish dancing on an international stage.

Seasonal boost as Christmas Market returns next week

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Galway’s popular Christmas Market in Eyre Square returns next week, with organisers promising a plethora of scrumptious seasonal treats and a large variety of crafts and experiences. It also represents a considerable boost for the city as research has shown that for every €1 spent in the market, €3 is spent in city businesses.

Now in its 12th year, the Christmas market has become a cornerstone for the seasonal period in Galway, and returns following a reported 350,000 visitors to the market in 2021. As the panic buying of presents, the stock piling of delicious food and the reunions over beer steins, begin the Christmas Market is promising a return with a bang.

Award winning Gort River Walk opens to acclaim

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

It was a weekend to remember for the Gort River Walk Development Group — Not only did they host the official opening of their beautiful 3km looped trail, but they also scooped a national honour in the Tidy Towns competition.

Treat those taste buds at Gourmet Food Parlour

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Located just west of Galway city in bustling Salthill sits Gourmet Food Parlour. Originally established in Dublin in 2006, Gourmet Food Parlour first opened in the West in November 2018, offering an ideal place to kick start the weekend, celebrate special occasions with family or meet a friend for a catch up midweek.

Gourmet Food Parlour always offer a warm welcome and have a fantastic range of dishes to choose from. Their upstairs area can be entirely booked out for private functions, so if you have got an upcoming office party or family get together, this is a fantastic choice.

5,000 jobs in west’s offshore wind sector by 2037

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

A new report led by a collaboration of regional stakeholders identifies an unprecedented opportunity for the Atlantic Region in the Growth of Onshore to Offshore Wind. The study was commissioned by the Mid-West, North-West and West Regional Enterprise Offices and funded by the Enterprise Ireland Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme, Clare County Council, Donegal County Council, Leitrim County Council, Limerick County Council, Mayo County Council, Tipperary County Council and the Western Development Commission.

Galway painter talks about how a Painting a Day became a way of life

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

A Galway-based painter who bought her first computer in the early noughties, discovered the Painting A Day movement - and kickstarted her professional career as an artist.

Restaurants need to keep reinventing, says JP McMahon

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Organic wine bar, all-round beautiful little neighbourhood favourite, and recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand award, Tartare, has been closed for almost two months now, but co-owner JP McMahon, who also runs Michelin-star restaurant Aniar and Cava Bodega, says there wasn’t just one reason for the permanent closing of doors.

Empathy will make for a more connected society

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Ionbha, The Empathy Book of Ireland, is due to be launched in Charlie Byrnes on Friday November 11.

Edited by Cillian Murphy, Pat Dolan, Gillian Brown and Mark Brennan, the book is a collection of poems, essays, and thoughts with over 80 contributors. Its opening is provided by Cillian Murphy, who is a patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the University of Galway. Murphy uses his chapter to discuss how he became a patron, why he thinks empathy education is so critical, and his own experience of empathy particularly within the context of being a father and an actor.

Number of homeless families in West continues upward spiral

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community has warned that it is highly concerned that the number of families and children homeless across the West of Ireland is continuing to spiral upwards. The charity attributes the continuing rise to multiple factors which are culminating into what can best be described as ‘a terrible perfect storm.’

The latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government reveal there were 95 families including 209 children living in Emergency Accommodation across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in September, an increase of 39% on the previous year.

MJ Crowe confirms lighting on way for Ballyloughnane walkway

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Galway City Council are examining various funding options to erect lighting along the walkway that wraps around the sports ground at Ballyloughane, Cllr MJ Crowe confirmed yesterday.

Bus Éireann asked to examine capacity on Moycullen/Oughterard service

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Senator Seán Kyne has been advised by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that it has asked Bus Éireann to compile details of the locations on route 419, where capacity issues arise.

Galway business shortlisted for three new awards

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Seabreeze Beauty and Skin Clinic in Oranmore, Galway, has been shortlisted for three awards, Beauty Salon of the Year, Aesthetic Salon of the Year and Business Director of the Year at the inaugural Professional Beauty and Hairdressers Journal Ireland Beauty, Hair and Spa Awards 2022.

Galway Hospice Christmas campaign launched by four special ambassadors

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Galway Hospice’s Christmas campaign has been launched by four very special ambassadors.

PorterShed skydive sees Irish Guide Dogs receive €8,000 boost

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind were presented with a cheque for over €8,000 at the PorterShed, Bowling Green, on Friday.

Showband legend Johnny Carroll — ‘I’ve always wanted to play my trumpet in Galway Cathedral’

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Showband sensation and dubbed the ‘man with the golden trumpet’, Johnny Carroll, will perform at a A Night of Music for Galway Hospice in aid of the Galway Hospice in the Galway Cathedral on Thursday, November 10.

Almost 150 Galway artists to get funding from new scheme

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

148 Artists in Galway are to receive the Basic Income for the Arts — a payment which will continue for the next three years under the pilot scheme.

Payments will be backdated to the date of selection of August 29 and 2000 recipients country wide will be paid €325 per week for a full three years from the selection date.

Banshee boost for Galway sweater store as fans flock to get the Inisherin look

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Boosts in merchandise from the success of the likes of blockbuster movies Stars Wars and Harry Potter have always been predictable, but nobody could have foreseen that Irish bainin sweaters would be the product of desire this winter as a result of a Hollywood endorsement.

Support A Night For Ollie — and help injured sportsman

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Well-known Galway sportsman Ollie Keogh was the victim of an unprovoked attack in the family home in August 2022. Ollie suffered life threatening injuries which left him in the Intensive Care Unit of University College Hospital. He will be off work as a self-employed musician for the foreseeable future and is faced with considerable medical costs.

Ollie was a very talented footballer from a great Galway sporting family. He had trials with Leeds United with a youngster before going on to score eleven goals in eighty seven appearances in the League of Ireland with Galway United.

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