Get ready for the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Natives. Flats. Native flats. Ostrea edulis – whatever you call our native oysters - are as much a part of Ireland’s food fabric and history as our butter. Fatty yet not fatty. Nutty without any nuts. A hint of citrus without any fruit. And that unequalled lingering sweet iodine flavour. There is nothing quite like the Irish native oyster.

Irish Water urgently need to remedy compromised water in Inishbofin, says Farrell

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo Mairéad Farrell has called on Irish Water to act urgently to remedy the compromised and contaminated water supply on Inishbofin.

Residents on the island were advised to boil water from August 28, to September 3, when they were advised not to consume the water at all. On the September 12 it was revealed that the water may not have been safe to consume at all from the August 11, resulting in 156 residents being unaware that their water supply was potentially contaminated.

Ground floor apartment available in popular city centre development

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering for sale this superb two bedroom ground floor apartment, located just a 10 minute walk from Eyre Square, making it an ideal city centre pad.

Coldtober 2022

Mon, Sep 12, 2022

In 2021 Helplink saw their month-long sea swimming fundraiser challenge for their services called Coldtober go national, so all of Ireland could take part!

Sadness at passing of playwright who shed light on Magdalene Laundry horrors

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The funeral takes place tomorrow in the city of the celebrated artist, playwright, novelist and poet, Patricia Burke Brogan who passed away in Castlegar Nursing Home earlier this week.

Salthill thrives but Lough Rea is littered, says IBAL coastal survey

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The annual nationwide survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) of beaches and harbours has shown Salthill to have improved to ‘Clean to European Norms’, while Lough Rea is again ‘littered’. Dog’s Bay beach has improved to ‘moderately littered’.

Awardwinning Blue Teapot announces Touch Tour for theatre premiere

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Into the Dark Woods, the Blue Teapot and Abbey Theatre Co-Production written by Charlene Kelly is delighted to have audio describer Mo Harte facilitate a special Touch Tour of the forthcoming theatre premiere on Saturday 17th September at 1.45pm at Black Box Theatre Galway prior to the 3pm matinee.

Galway Street Club announce Roisin Dubh Farewell Show for two original members

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

With the end of the summer season comes the end of the journey for two original members of The Galway Street Club. And what better way to go out with a bang than a headline show at the band’s favourite haunt, the Roisin Dubh.

Derrybrien has a future says Donohue who feared Wind Farm Community Fund may be scrapped

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Cllr Geraldine Donohue has called for the establishment of a collaborative forum, working closely with government departments, state agencies and public representatives to plan for the future of Derrybrien Wind Farm.

Learn important life skills at new course

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Would you like to boost your self-confidence, learn how to deal with conflict, and cultivate skills that create harmony in community groups?

Fancy singing with the Galway Choral Association?

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

If you love singing and want a challenge, Galway Choral Association wants to hear from you. The Association is a mixed-voice community choir and has vacancies for men and women who want to sing fabulous music from the classical choral repertoire.

Sailors face light winds in Ireland’s longest inland race

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

A Dublin/Cork crew has become the lastest sailors to win the annual Cong-Galway race on Lough Corrib.

Back with Bach — Music for Galway announces 41st concert season

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Music for Galway (MfG) is thrilled to announce what looks like the first season with audiences in attendance in three years. For its 41st International Concert Season 2022/23, artistic director Finghin Collins decided to put the focus on J.S. Bach: “Beethoven called him ‘the immortal god of harmony’ and it is no exaggeration to say that Bach has influenced every composer who followed him” says Mr Collins.

Ballybane Barber nominated for ‘Scotland’s Best Barber’ award

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Ballybane native Peter Healy has been nominated for Scotland’s Best Barber & Best Male Stylist in this years Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards.

Traveller students recognised at University of Galway ceremony

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Ten Irish Travellers have been recognised after completing the Access Centre’s Educational Transition Project by University of Galway.

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Thu, Sep 08, 2022

University of Galway’s Student Union launch Refreshers Fair

by róisín kilroyUniversity of Galway Students’ Union have launched their annual Refreshers Fair which promises a day of fun activities, freebies and prizes. Taking place on campus on 11am to 4pm Tuesday, September 13, the event is set to welcome students back to campus. There will be food stalls from Galway Market traders and a vintage clothing pop up shop.

Galway company to exhibit to almost 300,000 at Ploughing Championships

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

A County Galway company will get a chance to exhibit their business to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships next month as part of the Local Enterprise Village.

New chapter as Minister Harris formally unveils University of Galway

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

A new chapter in the history of Galway was opened last Thursday when Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris T.D. today officially launched University of Galway.

Sonia O’Sullivan to deliver keynote presentation at BiG Leaders’ Summit in Galway next week

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

World Champion and Olympian, Sonia O’Sullivan who is one of the country’s most successful athletes and undoubtedly one of the greatest Irish sports people ever, will deliver the keynote presentation at the 2022 BiG* Leaders’ Summit in Galway at The Galmont Hotel, on September 13.

Organised by Galway Executive Skillnet - the theme of the event is how we learn, unlearn, and relearn in order to be successful. Sonia will be sharing her insights into how resilience and focus are key to success at this half-day event. The event will be MC’d by Margaret Cox, Director of ICE Group and Author of ‘The 3-Day Weekend’ book on the company’s Four Day Work Week journey.

Galway Corinthians RFC pays tribute to club legend Paddy Flynn

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

A packed clubhouse in Corinthian Park gathered to pay tribute to a true legend on Saturday evening while also raising funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Paddy Flynn was greeted by hundreds of well-wishers from the moment he arrived with his tribute part of a major fundraising event at the club.

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