Campaign for legal status for Tik-Tok threatened Claddagh ring

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

City of Galway Deputy Mayor, Councillor Níall McNelis, who runs Claddagh & Celtic jewellers on Quay Lane, wants the Claddagh symbol of heart, hands and crown legally protected.

Cló Iar-Chonnacht celebrates 40 years at Cúirt

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Cló Iar-Chonnacht (CIC), a leading publisher of Irish-language books and music, is celebrating 40 years with a special series of events at the Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2025. Both Cló Iar-Chonnacht and Cúirt mark their 40th anniversaries this year, making this partnership a fitting tribute to the richness of Irish-language storytelling and music.

Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland Convention to open in Sligo tomorrow

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The Annual All Ireland Convention will be held in the Clayton Hotel, Sligo from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th April. All members of the public are welcome to attend the Open Public Meeting on Friday night at 8pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Easter Delights at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Get ready for a mouth-watering evening at the Ballybane Community Hub on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 PM, as part of their ongoing cookery demonstration series.

Saw Doctors collaboration with RTE Concert Orchestra to be released as single tomorrow

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The wonderful orchestrated performance of Same Oul’ Town featuring the Saw Doctors and the RTE Concert Orchestra on last Saturday’s Tommy Tiernan Show is to be released globally as a single tomorrow (Friday)

Galway shoplifters giving two fingers to the State, says zero-tolerant Ní Mhurchú

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

With 752 recorded incidents of shoplifting in the Galway division, Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has said that local shoplifters are giving two fingers to the State.

Galway University Hospitals introduce tattoo-less radiotherapy treatment

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway University Hospitals have recently adopted advanced high-precision radiotherapy technology, eliminating the need for permanent skin marks (tattoos) for radiotherapy patients.

Ireland West Airport launches record breaking 2025 summer schedule

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Ireland West Airport this week launched its busiest ever summer schedule, including a new service from Groningen in the Netherlands and an additional 110,000 seats added on flights to and from the airport for the summer season.

University of Galway announces 2025 alumni awardees

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

University of Galway has announced the recipients of its 2025 Alumni Awards.

Galway Simon Community launches first development of 10 new homes

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway Simon Community has this week launched a development of 10 new homes in Galway City with full accessibility for older people and for people who have compromised mobility or who are wheelchair users.

Step Up for Family Carers this weekend with a 5k walk

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Family Carers Ireland is encouraging people in Galway to Step Up and take part in a special 5k fundraising walk this Sunday, April 13.

Be part of the GUH Patient Council

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) are currently looking for people to volunteer to be part of the Patient Council. The aim of the Patient Council is to work closely with staff to improve the experience patients and families of patients’ have when using the services of the hospital.

Twenty-first century skipper

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Leaping silkily from the sea, a pair of dolphins pause mid-air to nod at the seven-strong crew of the MV Saoirse na Farraige, as she steams past Mutton Island, after departing Galway Harbour last Friday, April 4.

Easter egg hunt and outdoor family fun at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Celebrate Easter with a fun-filled family day out at Brigit’s Garden’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday Aptil 19, Sunday April 20 and Monday April 21, 12–4 PM! Enjoy a mix of adventure, creativity, and seasonal fun.

Kids can join the Mini Hunt in the Celtic Gardens or the Mighty Hunt through the Gardens and Sun Trail. Follow the clues, crack the puzzle, and win little chocolate eggs!

€87.8 million for Galway in 2025 HSE Capital Plan

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

€87.8 million has been allocated to Galway this year for health capital projects, it was revealed yesterday (Wednesday) as the Minister for Health unveiled this year’s HSE Capital Plan.

New project delivers enhanced bus service for Parkmore

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

An extension of Galway’s busiest bus route to benefit workers in the important employment hub of Parkmore has been hailed as a positive development. Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Seán Canney, has officially opened the Parkmore Road Bus Priority Scheme which has facilitated the expansion of the Bus Éireann operated bus route into Parkmore Business Park West.

Galway Rural Development announces €130k LEADER injection into Mountbellew Shearfest

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The promotion and delivery of the European Sheep Shearing and Wool-handling Championships in Mountbellew this June bank holiday weekend has been boosted by a funding boost of €130,000 from LEADER.

Importance of Mervue bus stop highlighted with the NTA by Farrell

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell has once again raised the importance of the retention of Mervue Bus Stop with the National Transport Authority.

Workers should have the right to retire at 65 or continue working if they choose to do so, says O’Hara

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has welcomed legislation known as the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill. Where an employee does not consent to retire at their contractual retirement age, the Bill will have the effect of extending the retirement age in their contract to 66, at which age people may access the State Pension.

Retired P&T, An Post, Eircom workers set to hold reunion

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Retirees gather to reminisce about working in Eglinton Street on Friday May 23, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Menlo Park Hotel.

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