Local charity shops to change name to Vincents @The Curiosity Shop

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The perception of charity shops has changed over the past few decades.

Grandmother facing jail sentence for fraud which targeted Galway city centre jewellers

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

A UK grandmother is facing jail for her role in a gang of fraudsters who travelled to Ireland on weekends to buy high value items using fake credit cards.

After her arrest Michelle Butterworth (56) readily admitted her part in the fraud and identified her accomplices after one of them nearly ran her over while trying to escape from gardaí.

Renmore’s Pat Creaven chases his dream of country success

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Renmore singer Pat Creaven, is chasing his dream of country music success in Glor Tíre TG4’s nationwide search for a country star.

Let's not be the society that created Tuam

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

They were of Galway.
These little people. Barely formed.

Cupid's arrow heading for 13 Galway couples. Or is it?

Wed, Mar 08, 2017

The Skeff is seeking applicants to participate in "First Dates Galway" this March.

Warmer homes 'on way for hundreds in Galway' says Grealish

Tue, Mar 07, 2017

Warmer homes could be on the way for "hundreds of people in Galway", according to a local TD, following the extension of a scheme that could help people on limited means and living in poor conditions renovate their accommodation.

The Galway Plaza Celebrates First Anniversary with A Family Funday

Tue, Mar 07, 2017

The Galway Plaza in Kiltullagh will celebrate its first birthday this Sunday, 12th March from 12-5pm with a Family Fun Day. The grounds of The Galway Plaza, located at Junction 16 on the M6 Motorway, will be filled with fun things to do for all ages with and young kids in particular will be treated to a day of top class entertainment including face painting, balloon modelling, stilt walkers and prizes in the Plaza itself. The Galway Plaza has become well known for great events following on from last year’s Biker Fest, The Supercar Show, The Cannonball Run and the Snow Globe event at Christmas. All these events were a huge success and the birthday celebration aims to be the most entertaining event yet.

Galway to 'Strike 4 Repeal' on International Women’s Day

Mon, Mar 06, 2017

Women in Galway are being urged to go 'on strike', wear all black, and demand the Repeal of the Eighth Amendment this week, as part of the global solidarity actions which will be taking place to mark International Women’s Day.

HSE forum delegation to meet Health Minister about UHG’s emergency department

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

A five person delegation from the HSE West’s regional health forum will meet the Minister for Health in Dublin at the end of the month.

Council frustration over Parkmore traffic congestion

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Galway county councillors have expressed their frustration at the lack of movement on the outer ring road for the traffic congestion at Parkmore Industrial Estate.

HSE apologise to Craughwell girl after UCHG care failings

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

An apology has been issued by the HSE to a six-year-old Craughwell girl with cerebral palsy over failings in her care after her birth at University College Hospital, Galway.

Future of water charges in Grealish’s hands says senator

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish, can “swing the pendulum towards scrapping water charges completely” if he votes with the emerging political majority against the controversial charges.

‘Urgent clarification’ needed from Health Minister on ‘inadequate’ ambulance service at Merlin Park

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

“Urgent clarification” is needed from both the Minister for Health Simon Harris and the Health Service Executive West regarding the status of the plan for the providing “safe and appropriate accommodation” for the ambulance service at Merlin Park.

The year will not pass without a general election

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

The air in political circles is dense with anxiety these days. Having been pulled back from the brink of a cliff edge which was heading straight into the depths of an election nobody wanted, TDs remain cautiously hopeful that more time can be had before facing the electorate.

Alan McMonagle - voyager of discovery

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

NEXT THURSDAY, March 9 at 6pm, the Galway City Library will host the launch of what is sure to be one of the best Irish novels of this year - Ithaca by Galway writer Alan McMonagle, and published by Picador.

Prefabs to be considered as wards in Merlin Park to ease crisis

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Prefabs may be located on the Merlin Park site as a short term measure to deal with the ongoing overcrowding problem at University Hospital Galway.

The proposal for these temporary structures is to be rolled out in a national bid to ease the crisis. They will be used as wards and the plan envisages that patients who have had surgery but are not particularly unwell will be accommodated in these units.

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Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Thieves take mower, mixer and strimmer
Gardai in Oranmore are investigating a theft last month in which a range of machinery was stolen from a property in the Clarinbridge area.

Gardai in Oranmore are investigating a theft last month in which a range of machinery was stolen from a property in the Clarinbridge area.

New Tellus data confirms radon hot spots in Galway

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

The latest findings from the award-winning Tellus Programme shed new light on radon risk impacting in Galway as well as unravelling the region’s ancient, geological history.

Galway city prepares for a busy year as European Green Leaf 2017

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

There is always a strong green element to the St Patrick’s Day parade but this year’s parade, along with many other events in the city during the year, will take its inspiration from Galway’s role as European Green Leaf city for 2017.

Workshops by acclaimed NY choreographer and performance artist

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

NUI Galway has announced a series of movement and dance workshops led by acclaimed New York City choreographer and performance artist Maureen Fleming. The Centre for Irish Studies, in association with the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance, will host a series of six workshops beginning Wednesday, 8 March.

The workshops will run from 7-9pm on Wednesdays and Thursday evenings for three weeks and are open to the public. No previous experience is required, but places are strictly limited.

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