Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2022 Gearrliosta announced

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has announced the success of 11 nominees who have been selected as this year’s finalists of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2022.

Church leaders head west to witness Bishop of Galway installed on Sunday

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Bishop Michael Duignan will be installed as the new Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora in a ceremony to be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas on Sunday. He will also continue to minister as Bishop of Clonfert.

Public meeting on Galway’s traffic congestion

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The Gluas Committee invites Galway citizens to attend a public meeting on Tuesday next to discuss traffic congestion in Galway City and solutions to the problem, such as the Very Light Rail option.

The meeting on May 3, will begin at 7.30 pm at the Hardiman Hotel, Eyre Square Galway and attendees are invited to pre-register online beforehand, or on the night.

Diarmuid Gavin and Paul Smyth event at Kennys Bookshop next month

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Join the nation’s favourite garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, along with horticultural hero Paul Smyth at Kennys Bookshop on Friday, May 27 for an event to celebrate the launch of their new book, Gardening Together which is published in May.

Athenry Credit Union backs Galway Ladies Gaelic Football Association

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The Galway Ladies Gaelic Football Association has announced that Athenry Credit Union has become the main sponsor for the Galway Ladies U16 intercounty football team.

Galway Cat Rescue Adoption information event this weekend

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Galway Cat Rescue (GCR) is holding an in-store Cat Adoption Information Event at Petmania Galway on ‘Caturday’ April 30 from 12 to 4 pm, this bank holiday weekend.

Galway Cat Rescue has dozens of adorable cats and kittens waiting for their forever family and those interested in adopting a kitten or adult cat can come to Petmania to meet GCR volunteers and start the adoption process. Galway Cat Rescue will also have a fundraising raffle on the day.

Supermac’s and Galway LGFA team up

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Supermac’s and Galway LGFA have announced that the company will sponsor the Senior and Minor LGFA teams for 2022. Galway LGFA’s Chairperson, Betty Hernon, said she wished to sincerely thank Pat and Úna McDonagh of Supermacs for their generous sponsorship of the Galway Ladies Senior and Minor teams.

Participants sought for 2022 National Remote Working Survey

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission are seeking participants for the annual national remote working in Ireland survey.

The survey will gather data on employees’ experiences and preferences for remote working and assess how remote working is impacting their career choices.

Peter McVerry Trust secures grant for western project in Galway/Mayo

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has been awarded a grant of €80,000 by the Rural Recovery Fund to deliver a project called ‘Activation First’ in the Galway/Mayo region.

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Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Gardai investigate city and county burglaries
Shortly after 3am on Thursday April 19 a retail premises on Merchants Road was broken into and extensive damage was caused to the front window of the property.

NUI Galway to become Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway by end of summer

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The governing body of NUI Galway announced last evening that the university will change its name again later this year, and will officially be known as Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway.

Portumna murder trial to commence in January

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

A man accused of murdering a pensioner in her farmhouse will stand trial in January next year.

Daly’s drive and desire inspired a generation

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Late on an immaculate blue sky afternoon in Menlo, a mile or so from Eamonn Deacy Park, Gerry Daly sits down to talk about football and life.

Salmon Weir pedestrian and cycle bridge to open by spring

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Galway City Council this week turned the first sod for the construction of the iconic new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge – the first new bridge to span the Corrib in over 30 years.

Galway native doc to co-front TG4 series on history of epidemics in Ireland

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Just how bad were the historical diseases of smallpox, cholera, and typhus? How much devastation did they cause? And what was it like to get them? A new documentary series due to begin on TG4 next week will explore the untold stories of the other great epidemics of Ireland’s past.

Snámhaí Sásta founder to address BPW Galway summer lunch

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Galway’s Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW) has announced the return of the much anticipated and hugely popular summer lunch which will take place on Thursday, May 19, in The Ardilaun Hotel. The club’s flagship business networking event will feature guest speaker June Curtin from sea swimming community Snámhaí Sásta.

Man rescued from Clifden Quay after fall

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Clifden RNLI joined a multi-agency response in Clifden earlier this week when a man fell into the water at Clifden Quay.

Time to make Eyre Square safer and nicer, says Senator

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The need for an overhaul of Eyre Square’s appearance and safety is immediate and must be addressed before the busy summer period, a Galway senator has claimed this week.

O’Flaherty welcomes commencement of Ballyloughane field clean-up

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed the start of work on cleaning up a field at Ballyloughane following the development of a car park on the adjoining site.

New parents’ room opens at UHG neonatal unit

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Parents of premature babies undergoing intensive care treatment at University Hospital Galway can now avail of a special parents’ room which opened in the neonatal unit recently. The unit serves the west and north-west.

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