Four homes burgled over the weekend

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Gardaí are appealing for information following a number of break-ins in Newcastle and Knocknacarra in recent days.

Four houses were broken into over the weekend, two in Newcastle and one in Knocknacarra, as well as a house in Moycullen.

Galway students now wait for CAO offers

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Yesterday was D Day for 3,000 Galway students who received their Leaving Cert results, and they now face an agonising five-day wait before CAO offers are released on Monday.

Galway makes top ten for friendliness

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Galway makes top ten for friendlinessGalway has been voted one of friendliest city in the world after some 128,000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked Galway sixth.

Public talk on HPV vaccine next week

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Leading experts will address concerns over the cancer-preventing HPV vaccine at a public talk in the city next week.

Galway Pride Festival in full swing

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

With events in full swing the Galway Pride Festival is proving to be a great success and it has still got some amazing events coming up.

Watersports Day at Glassilaun Beach

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Watersports Day in Connemara celebrates its 21st birthday with a day filled with water-based activities, and in-water games.

Walk with angels helps raise funds for charity

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

A special walk to raise funds for parents affected by the death of a baby will take place in Galway on Sunday August 21.

"Walking with Angels" is organised by Feileacainm, the stillbirth and neonatal death association of Ireland first founded in 2010, to support families affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after.

Excitement building for 38th Cruinniú na mBád

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The 38th Cruinniú na mBád, "The Gathering of the Boats" will take place in Kinvara this weekend with the action kicking off tomorrow at 3pm and concluding on Sunday August 21.

Volunteers wanted for traditional meadow mowing in Terryland this weekend

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

A wildflower meadow sown in Terryland Forest Park last year will be mown in the traditional manner on Saturday, using scythes and other hand-held implements, and volunteers are invited to go to the meadow and help with the hay-cutting and replanting.

Starting at 10.30am on Saturday, members of Cumann na bhFear, also known as Men’s Shed Ballinfoile, will use scythes to cut the long grass in the meadow, located near the Quincentenary Bridge.

Galway well representated at the Rose of Tralee

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Galway connections abound at this year's Rose of Tralee Festival, which is currently underway and culminates in the live final next week.

Pop-up fundraiser in the Corrib House Tea Rooms

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

A fundraising night will take place at a special pop-up restaurant in the city tomorrow (Friday). Cuisine By The Corrib will take place at The Corrib House Tearooms and all proceeds are in aid of Chernobyl Children International.

Calling all Clan Mannion

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The third annual gathering of the Mannion Clan takes place in the village of Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway, this weekend.

Saw Docs gigs CoDoctors to play three times in Galway in 2016

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The Saw Doctors will be playing three times in Galway by the end of 2016 after huge demand saw their Christmas concert at Seapoint Ballroom on December 29 sell out in under 10 minutes last Friday.

New Oranmore petrol station 'a total waste of public money'

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

A county councillor has called the proposal for a new service station, less than 5km from Oranmore, "a total waste of public money".

New event to celebrate Clarinbridge Oyster Festival

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The inaugural Clarinbridge Oyster Marathon will take place on September 10 this year.

Carnival at Maldron Hotel Oranmore for children’s hospital

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Maldron Hotel Oranmore is hosting a ‘Crumlin carnival’ family funday in aid of its chosen charity for the year, Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Has the Olympics lost its lustre?

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Sporting events produce more than their fair share of elation and disappointment - and few could not be moved by the tears of defeat shed by Katie Taylor this week and empathise with the anger of Michael Conlon when decisions went against them in the boxing ring in Rio. It has prompted widespread accusations of corruption at an Olympic Games that has been marred with issues since winning the bid in 2009.

With allegations of drug taking, a first-ever national doping ban in Olympic history for the Russians, poor ticket sales, green diving pools, fixed results, and now the arrest of Pat Hickey, president of both the European Olympic Committees and the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI), the allure and integrity of the event unquestionably has been undermined.

Galway well representated at the Rose of Tralee

Wed, Aug 17, 2016

There are lots of Galway connections at this year's Rose of Tralee Festival, which is currently underway and culminates in the live final next week. The county is proudly represented by 23-year-old veterinary graduate Rosie Burke who has been enjoying a whirlwind few months since she was announced the winner of the local final in May.

IFA demands action on grain income crisis

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

Speaking following an IFA grain growers protest in Foynes port in Limerick last week, IFA National Grain Chairman Liam Dunne said grain farmers are extremely angry that some traders and brokers have sourced imported barley when plentiful supplies of quality native grain are available.

Minister Creed must ensure speedy payment of TAMS grants

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has insisted that Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed must ensure that farmers who are now making their claims for TAMS payment are paid speedily.

Joe Brady said delays in payments and approvals have left a very sour taste in farmers’ mouths and the Minister must now clearly demonstrate his commitment to this vitally important farm investment scheme.

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