Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh finalists announced by mayor

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

The finalists of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh were officially announced by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Noel Larkin at a press event in the Eyre Square Centre on Tuesday.

Galway’s new theatrical space

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

This week, NUI Galway found itself the recipient of a brand new theatrical space — one that arrives in a timely fashion and adds considerably to the city’s cultural capital. So what’s the story about the O’Donoghue Centre and how did it come about?

Galway Quakers to host alternative interfaith service for Good Friday

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Galway Christians and Muslims will gather for an alternative interfaith service this Good Friday - April 14 - which will also involve discussion on the life and death of Jesus, and the differing interpretations both faiths have of him.

Progress on new Cill Chiaráin Marine Innovation Park

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Minister of State Seán Kyne has confirmed that work is progressing on the development of a new Marine Innovation Park at Cill Chiaráin in Connemara.

The Innovation Park will facilitate research and commercial activities and is one of the actions of the Realising Our Rural Potential Action Plan being led by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

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Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Thieves target Ballinakill house
A house which was under renovation at Ballinakill was targeted by thieves last week.

A house which was under renovation at Ballinakill was targeted by thieves last week.

Chanelle McCoy to launch Darkness into Light in Loughrea

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

The inaugural Darkness into Light walk in Loughrea will be launched by native of the town and current star of Dragon’s Den, Chanelle NcCoy, on April 18 from 6.30pm.

Orkambi decision will make CF sufferers feel like equal citizens again

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

CF sufferers are brave.
They have had to be.

They have had to be.

Galway students' food game reaches Sustainable Energy Ireland finals

Tue, Apr 11, 2017

Two second year students from Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College, Doughiska, have made it through to the Sustainable Energy Ireland's One Good Idea Competition finals with their Food Doesn't Fly computer game.

Gerry Adams to speak in Galway on Wednesday

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

One of the many unintended consequences of Brexit is the possible break-up of the United Kingdom, which has resulted in serious debate in this country on the likelihood of a united Ireland - previously a taboo subject.

Victory for Galway transition year students at Bank of Ireland TY Academy

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

Five transition year students from Galway, who developed an innovative, peer-to-peer note sharing system for third level students, were crowned regional winners at the final of Bank of Ireland’s TY Academy.

€100m office development at docks to make Galway attractive to post-Brexit overseas companies

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Galway will be well positioned to be the potential home of relocating overseas companies after Brexit if the green light is granted next month to a spectacular €100m office block and retail development to be constructed at Galway docks, less than 300m from Eyre Square.

Croatian president highlights similarities between Galway and her native Rijeka during State visit

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

The links between Galway city and her home city of Rijeka were highlighted in ceremonies in the city yesterday (Wednesday) as Galway welcomed Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, the President of Croatia.

McDonnell calls on private operators to run bus service in east side of city

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

As the bus strike drags into its second week, a Galway city councillor is calling on private bus operators to look into providing transport services for the east side of the city.

Independent city councillor, and former Mayor, Declan McDonnell is in the process of contacting private companies to see if services can be provided for the Ballybane, Mervue, Renmore, Castlepark, and Doughiska areas. This follows representations from elderly constituents asking for this “opportunity be investigated”.

Council to unveil plans to deal with city’s chronic traffic congestion

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Plans to resolve Galway city’s mounting traffic problems will be presented to city councillors and Galway West TDs and Senators next week, with one TD saying funding for any of the forthcoming solutions will “not be a problem”.

Voters get what they deserve

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

For the first time in Insider’s memory, most of his non-political friends are uncertain of who they will vote for in the next General Election. Of course, some are certain who they will not vote for, but a clear majority are undecided and Insider has never seen such disillusionment.

Facebook development director to address CIPD Ireland Western Region event

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

CIPD Ireland Western Region is to hold an event on the topic of “how Facebook is tackling inclusion and diversity” on Thursday April 27 at 5.30pm in the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway.

The event is kindly sponsored by CPL Recruitment and the committee are delighted to announce that Jeff Turner – Learning and Development Director – International regions, Facebook will be the guest speaker for the evening.

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Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Tool thieves target Transits
Thieves who raided two Ford Transit vans in the city last week made away with two separate hauls of power tools.

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Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Gort burglars said they were from County Council
Two men who convinced a Gort man that they were from the County Council, stole money from his house after he let them in.

Public lecture on the Eyres of Eyreville

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

The Eyre family of Eyreville, County Galway, will be the subject of the public lecture from the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society in the Harbour Hotel on Monday April 10 at 8pm.

The lecture, entitled ‘Portraits, family and estate papers of the Eyres of Eyreville, Kiltormer, County Galway’, will be given by Donal Burke, who recently acquired the family and estate papers relating to the Eyre family of Eyreville, a junior branch of the Eyrecourt family. The documents date from the late 17th and 18th centuries and the talk relates to some new aspects of that family’s history derived from the same papers.

City gets techie with return of AtlanTec Festival

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Back for a second year the AtlanTec Festival 2017 is a series of live events across the city, showcasing and celebrating the best of technology the city has to offer whilst providing networking, social, learning and business opportunities.

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