Brexit - be afraid, be VERY afraid

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

It has been a busy 12 months at the ballot boxes – General Elections in Ireland and Britain, a landmark vote to introduce same-sex marriage in the Republic. Each has been noteworthy, historic, and in some cases seismic but, as Insider has noted for some time, the biggest electoral event facing Ireland in 2016 is Britain's upcoming EU membership referendum on June 23.

Furniture Connexions summer sale reaches new heights

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Furniture Connexions, Briarhill, Galway Summer Sale starts today Thursday June 9 with huge reductions across all departments including bedding, living dining, sofas, bedroom, occasional, home office and accessories.

Furniture Connexions stock a wide range of leading bedding brands including King Koil, Odearest, Briody, plus new ranges from Myers beds and the 2016 Harrison Bed Tailor Natural Collection with some amazing reductions and special offers in their Summer Sale. Hurry and take advantage of the Double Discount Savings on selected models.

Supervalu Loughrea shortlisted in Checkout Best in Fresh Awards

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

McInerneys Supervalu, Loughrea have again been shortlisted in the annual Checkout Best in Fresh awards.

The store has featured every year since their new store opened in 2010 winning four National titles consecutively across all fresh categories including scooping the Overall Best supermarket in Ireland in 2014.

'I love to be able to get at the work'

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

One of my abiding memories of Brían Bourke is of the day I visited him at his home with my two daughters who were then aged seven and five. Brian took us out to his garden where my daughters saw there was a trampoline. Brian promptly invited them to play on it and, removing his own shoes, was soon bouncing along energetically with them to their huge delight and entertainment.

Time for us to bring it home

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Tomorrow five weeks, on July 15, at around ten past one, when you’re about to take the first bite of your lunchtime sandwich, with the radio on, you might rue the fact you didn’t do more, that you didn’t try harder.

Clock Off from Work with Cocktails

Wed, Jun 08, 2016

Here’s 8 reasons to end your day at Eyre Cocktail Bar

Galway stem cell research breakthrough into heart disease and sudden death in young children

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Biomedical researchers from the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) and CÚRAM at NUI Galway, in collaboration with clinicians from Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin (OLCHC) have developed the first in Ireland synchronised beating heart cells from human pluripotent stem (iPS) cells made from skin biopsy.

Accountancy firm announces jobs for Galway city

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Twenty-five new jobs have been allocated to Galway city, as Ernst and Young expands its business portfolio and opens offices on Eyre Square.

Galway 2020 calls on business community to pledge support

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

As Galway moves closer to the final bid submission, the dream of securing the title of Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture is very much alive and tangible. The outstanding success of the bid so far has been ignited by the passion, solidarity and generosity of the people and businesses of Galway city and county across all community sectors. The opportunities and possibilities for businesses to get behind the exciting Galway 2020 bid are endless and the support of the business community of Galway is integral as the final stage of the bid is fast approaching.

Allow extra time for passport, says Murphy

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

A backlog of overdue passport applications has forced the Department of Foreign Affairs to temporarily increase its workforce in an attempt to clear the applications awaiting approval.

Many Galway villages will not be included in broadband rollout, says Rabbitte

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

More than 60,000 homes and businesses across Galway still have no access to broadband; many will have to wait another six years before the National Broadband Plan is implemented; and some towns are unlikey to be included on any future broadband plans.

As students depart city for summer, they pass on valuable items to COPE

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

University students will buy clothes that they will never wear, fill their presses with food that they will never eat, and collect random objects that they will never use. As the academic year comes to a close, each student is then faced with the unenvious task of packing his/her life’s worth into a suitcase and returning home.

For the majority of university goers, bin bags become a commodity of their moving out routine as they chuck everything from high fashion labels to dirty old shoes, filling bag after bag, and giving bin lorries a run for their money.

World’s best cookbook written in Galway

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

was crowned the best cookbook in the world at an international awards ceremony in China last week.

Boffins head to ‘Bofin for Conversations Festival from this evening

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

The Inish: Island Conversations festival will take place on Inishbofin from today, running over the weekend, will feature the best in literature, poetry, film and music. Now in its second year, the cultural festival will see world-class performers, writers and artists convene in this special, secluded place for performances, talks, and conversations.

Fifty street parties to take place across city and county next weekend

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Street Feast has confirmed that more than 850 street feast parties will take place on the weekend of June 12, with some 50 parties being organised in Galway.

First time boxers aim to ‘Knock Out Meningitis’ tomorrow

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Twenty-two of Galway’s most determined and hard-working first time boxers are being put through their paces with Corrib KickBoxing Club to take to the ring at 8pm tomorrow night Friday June 3 at the Clayton Hotel, for an exciting white collar boxing event, raising vital funds for the national meningitis support and awareness charity ACT for Meningitis.

Now in their sixth week of an intense and extremely tough eight-week training programme, these everyday heroes have thrown themselves into the challenge, some in memory of a loved one lost to meningitis, some whom have witnessed first-hand the devastation this disease can have on individuals, families and whole communities, but each one of them, to raise the funds necessary to help ACT.

‘First time I did standup I thought I’d have to call an ambulance

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

"I took some silage down in Loughrea, to show the farmers I'm no fool. I got plenty money in the bank, I got a new slurry tank and I'm sitting at the bar on a stool."

Standards of political commentary in freefall

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Insider has been a keen observer and participant in political affairs for close on 40 years, and one of the biggest changes he has seen in that time is the decline in the standard of political reporting and analysis, seemingly deteriorating at a quickening pace with the passing years.

The many faces of bravery

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

We applaud bravery in all its forms. Physical bravery because it is an animal instinct, a desire to confront a challenge that is placed in front of us. We saw this in Edinburgh when faced with a daunting challenge, our team showed bravery to seize the opportunity, to show the world that their team spirit honed on hard days in the west of Ireland can produce a game of the power, strength and finesse which allowed them to claim the crown. That’s physical bravery.

The g Hotel & Spa announce its sponsorship of Galway Races Best Dressed Lady Competition

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

The award winning five star g Hotel & Spa Galway, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at this year’s Galway Races Summer Festival 2016. The g hotel & Spa is the exquisite creation of world renowned milliner and Galway native Philip Treacy. The hotel has won numerous awards for its design and ambiance since it opened its doors in 2006.

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