Contract for multi-million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station to be signed next week says Naughton
Thu, May 26, 2022
The contract signing for the €12 million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station will take place next week.
Read more ...Eight years of parkrun
Thu, May 26, 2022
Knocknacarra parkrun will celebrate its eighth birthday this Saturday in Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra. In the last eight years despite not taking place during Covid, the parkrunners have walked, jogged or ran 153,850,000 metres — the equivalent of four times around the circumference of the earth.
Read more ...'Culture helped us through such difficult times'
Thu, May 26, 2022
Let us arise from our two year Covid-induced coma, and get set, go, for a summer that looks like returning to something like normal.
Read more ...Hospital laboratory services resume after strike action by medical scientists
Thu, May 26, 2022
Management at Galway’s public hospitals assured patients that appointments and procedures would resume as quickly as possible this week in the wake of the nationwide disruption to services caused by the industrial action taken by medical scientists on Tuesday. They carry out critical diagnostic testing of patient samples.
Read more ...ADVERTISER: GARDA BRIEFS
Thu, May 26, 2022
Theft of pedal cycle
Between 7pm on Friday May 13 and 1am on Saturday May 14 two bikes were stolen from Spanish Arch area. A grey Dawes racer with blue handlebars and a black Fugi Absolute bike were taken. Anyone who may have information in relation to these thefts or who may have been offered these bikes for sale is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.
West can be best if Government invests
Thu, May 26, 2022
Decades of underinvestment, which is hampering the west of Ireland's ability to stimulate long-term economic growth, needs to be addressed by the Government.
Read more ...Galway women awarded Freedom of the City
Thu, May 26, 2022
Two Galway women who "stood for women's rights" have been awarded the Freedom of the City of Galway.
Well-known playwright Patricia Burke Brogan and the late Ena McEntee received the highest award at a special meeting in the Hardiman Hotel on Friday.
Read more ...Ukrainian students 'shine a light' in the Dail
Thu, May 26, 2022
A group of newly-arrived Ukrainian students say a piece of their hearts will always be Irish after being welcomed to Galway.
Read more ...Marketing Promotion Fund application process open
Thu, May 26, 2022
The Galway City Council application process for its Marketing Promotion Fund is now open for submissions.
Read more ...Charity partners will benefit from world rowing record attempt
Thu, May 26, 2022
Well known adventurer and former Connacht rugby player Damian Brown is gearing up for new project with lifelong Fergus Farrell to row unsupported from New York to Galway.
Read more ...Galway’s Genesys to sponsor Round Britain and Ireland yacht race
Thu, May 26, 2022
Galway company Genesys is rowing in behind Galway hosting this year’s double-handed and fully crewed Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race.
Organisers, the Royal Western Yacht Club says Genesys will be the principal sponsor for this year’s Galway stopover.
Read more ...Oranmore boosted with new rail improvements for commuters
Thu, May 26, 2022
Commuting by rail for Oranmore and Athenry residents is set to improve with an additional platform and new passing loop at the Oranmore train station.
Read more ...Work on Oranmore train loop to commence in autumn
Thu, May 19, 2022
Plans to improve the quality of commuting to and from the east side of Galway city will take a step forward next week when contracts are signed for the construction of the double-track loop at Oranmore railway station.
The one kilometre of double track will enable more trains to make the rush-hour journeys to and from the city, enabling more rail users to avail of the facility.
Read more ...Contract for multi-million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station to be signed next week says Naughton
Thu, May 19, 2022
The contract signing for the €12 million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station will take place next week.
Read more ...Clifden RNLI brings home ‘Launch a Memory’ lifeboat
Thu, May 19, 2022
Clifden RNLI’s new all-weather Shannon class lifeboat arrived to an emotional welcome from crowds gathered in the Connemara community to see it complete its week-long voyage home from the charity’s All Weather lifeboat centre in Poole. The lifesaving vessel is the first ‘Launch a Memory’ lifeboat to be put on service in Ireland. The St. Christopher carries the names of over 10,000 people on its hull, which were put there by members of the public through a special ‘in memory’ fundraising initiative for the charity.
Read more ...Galway recyled seventeen batteries per person last year, says WEEE research
Thu, May 19, 2022
Galway consumers recycled the equivalent of 17 AA batteries per person in 2021, exceeding the national average, new figures reveal.
Read more ...Calling all ladies — it’s Mini Marathon time
Thu, May 19, 2022
Galway-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, are asking women nationwide to take part in this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday, June 5 by joining the charity marathon team for the event.
Read more ...Galway projects win at all-Ireland community awards
Thu, May 19, 2022
Galway community projects were honoured at the the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards on Monday evening (May 16) in Killarney.
Read more ...Welcome for Rahoon cemetery enhancement works
Thu, May 19, 2022
Cllr John Connolly has welcomed the enhancement works that are ongoing at the old cemetery in Rahoon.
Read more ...Sports nutrition event for all with Olympic Boxing Club and Claddagh Credit Union
Thu, May 19, 2022
Claddagh Credit Union are proud to announce Olympic Boxing Club as their new project partner for the coming three years. In this time, they will work together to support the club and its members.
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