Galway public reminded to conserve water

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Irish Water is reminding the public in Galway City and Galway County to be mindful of their water usage as some supplies are experiencing increased demand this weekend as the spell of warm weather continues.

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Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Tools stolen in raids
At approximately 1.20 am on Tuesday morning July 12 a garage at the side of a house at Bookeen, Athenry, was broken into. A vehicle parked at the property at the time was also broken into.

Medtronic announce 200 R&D roles on day of celebration

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

On Friday, IDA Ireland, together with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar attended a 40-year celebration at Medtronic’s Parkmore facility in Galway today where 200 Research & Development roles were announced.

The 200 newly-announced jobs include significant growth in New Product Development and a new Global Laboratory Services team in Galway. In what is part of a $30 million capital investment by Medtronic, recruitment is already underway with just over half of the roles filled to date.

ALHomecare – caring for elderly people in their own home — at an affordable cost

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

We all want our elderly relatives to get the best possible care....ideally in the comfort of their own home. But how do we go about organising this?

Galway-Kerry links enhanced as RV Tom Crean pulls into its home port in week of football final

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

While we hope that Kerry souls will be downcast after next Sunday’s All-Ireland senior football final, there was a great welcome for the memory of one famous Kerry hero this week in Galway docks.

Broadcaster urges over-50s to ‘understand shingles’

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway-based RTE broadcaster Teresa Mannion has called on the over-50s in Ireland to speak with their doctor, practice nurse or pharmacist about the risk factors for shingles and shingles prevention.

Irish Citylink completes multi-million euro acquisition of GoBus

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Irish Citylink, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-headquartered ComfortDelGro group, has taken over GoBus for a fee believed to be in the region of €12 million. Galway-based GoBus was established by Jim Burke and his family in 2009.

Diligent’s European hub a magnet for talent, as Bonham Quay office is opened by Tánaiste

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Diligent, the global leader in modern governance providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance and ESG, welcomed Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, to officially open its new European hub at Bonham Quay in Galway last Friday.

Minister visits new social homes being delivered by Respond in Galway

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien was in Galway on Tuesday to visit construction sites in Galway comprising 184 new social homes being delivered by approved housing body Respond, in partnership with Galway City Council.

Ashford Castle named top resort hotel in UK and Ireland

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Ashford Castle has been voted the number one resort hotel in the UK and Ireland by readers of the iconic Travel + Leisure magazine, one of the most highly regarded travel publications in the world.

Long haul holidays now available online

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Book your long haul holiday with the security of knowing you are dealing with Galway’s longest established travel company. Award winning Fahy Travel is a local family business catering to the travel needs of the people of the west of Ireland for more than 100 years.

The company now has a full range of long haul destinations on its new online booking service at www.fahytravel.ie.

Singapore — a must see

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

BY AISLING COWLEY
Singapore is not a typical location on a backpacker’s trail through SouthEast Asia due to its expensive nature. I decided to visit Singapore as it is home to iconic landmarks such as The Marina Bay Sands and The Gardens by the Bay.

Annual Galway Bay Swim a huge success

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

The annual Galway Bay Swim, for Cancer Care West, are delighted that the event, which took place on Saturday was a resounding success.

Remembering the late Hugh Duffy

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

The late Hugh Duffy, of the famous fishing and shooting shop at Mainguard Street, Galway, will be sorely missed by his sporting friends from all over Ireland and from Europe. It was not the biggest shop in Galway but it was made infinitely smaller throughout the summer as it was stuffed with fishing rods, nets and reels, spools of fishing lines; while along the wall were glass cases of Swiss army knives, fire lighters, and beautifully engineered gadgets which had to be taken out and admired.

Into this space, and at times you could hardly breathe, Germans, British, French, and Irish stocked up on baits, flies and rods for the days’ fishing. Upstairs, the smallest stairs in Ireland, was an even tighter fit. Big men and big women struggled into a range of Barbour jackets, hats and caps, picking up bags, flasks, and food carriers, as they rushed out into Connemara to try their luck in our renowned lakes and rivers.

‘Think safety first,’ say Galway RNLI after seven saved in separate rescues

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway RNLI rescued six people who got into difficulty in the sea off Rabbit Island on Monday evening. The group who had walked over to the island at low tide were then stranded by the incoming tide and were attempting to swim back to shore when they got into difficulty.

Galway, be emboldened by all who wish you well

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

So here you are, men of Galway; for the first time in a generation, back to a familiar field. And you are here because you have faced down every challenge laid in front of you....and this Sunday, will be just another.

Maroon mania hits fever pitch in countdown to Sunday’s Croker cracker

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway city and county will come to a standstill on Sunday when Galway will aim to topple Kerry in Croke Park and win their first Sam Maguire in 21 years.

In the city, several thousand fans will watch the match under the canvas at the Galway International Arts Festival Big Top at Fisheries Field.

Scramble for precious tickets as countdown to Kerry showpiece begins

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The scramble for All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final tickets is well underway in Galway.

City centre brawls leave locals shocked and worried

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

A series of public brawls in the heart of the city in the last few days have led to calls for more intensive policing of the city centre.

Public urged to submit views on Connemara Greenway

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The Connemara Greenway Alliance has been actively campaigning for the completion of a circa 76km dedicated off-road cycling and walking connection across the world-renowned Connemara landscape since 2012.

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