Brexit - How? Why? and what happens next?

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Even the most sceptical observer cannot accuse those who describe last week’s Brexit referendum result as 'seismic' or 'a political earthquake' of engaging in hyperbole. From an Irish perspective, it is potentially the most significant thing to happen in peace-time British politics since the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936.

Man to sail across Galway Bay in paper boat in Galway 2020’s contribution to Seafest

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Galway 2020 invites Galwegians to embark ‘On a Voyage’ and witness the epic, heroic and extraordinary journey of a life-size paper boat setting sail across Galway Bay this weekend. This astonishing spectacle coincides with Sea Fest 2016, Ireland’s national maritime festival, taking place this year at Galway Harbour from today Thursday June 30 to Sunday July 3.

It’s Sadhbh’s Wish No 4 at Renville this Sunday — Get along and support

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

The living memory of a young Oranmore woman who died after contracting meningitis seven years ago will be enhanced this weekend when the fourth of five wishes pledged in her honour will be furthered by a fundraising walk at Rinville Park.

Raise the Roof at The Dogs’ Dinner for MADRA

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

The picturesque surroundings of Corrib Yachting and Rowing Club in Galway city will provide the venue for MADRA’s ‘The Dogs’ Dinner’ fundraising event which will take place on Saturday, July 9, from 7 pm.

The summer party is being organised to help MADRA launch their fundraising drive to meet the cost of essential improvement works which are currently underway at the Connemara-based rescue facility.

Fundraising Concert for Thoor Ballylee

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

As part of its drive to fund the continued opening of Thoor Ballylee, the Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society hosts “Yeats’ Women “ an evening of music, poetry and drama in Thoor Ballylee on Friday July 8 at 8pm.

World’s best chef to speak at Food on the Edge this October

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana, voted the World’s Best Restaurant 2016, is among the impressive line-up of chefs from around the world speaking at this year’s Food on the Edge.

Foraging for Dinner event celebrates wild, local food

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

A special event taking place in Artisan restaurant this evening (Thursday) will explore the wild and foraged food available in Galway.

Smaller apartments on the way for Galway

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

City councillors have this week voted to include national guidelines on new apartment developments in the draft Galway City Development Plan 2017 - 2023, despite concerns that the rules will see a reduction in the size and quality of new apartments built in the city.

Rain couldn’t spoil the fun at Fulacht Fia Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Cairde and Stiúrthóirí of Gaillimh le Gaeilge enjoyed a wonderful evening of music and song at their annual Fulacht Fia which took place last Thursday at Ardilaun Hotel, An Bóthar Ard, Gaillimh. The Fulacht Fia is kindly sponsored by Cairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge; Joyce’s Supermarket, Stewart and Top Oil. Míle buíochas dóibh ar fad.

Pro Security; ensuring peace of mind

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Providing reliable, 24 hour, security systems and support service, Pro Security assures a client’s, peace of mind, day and night. Located at Carnmore West, Oranmore, Pro Security has been catering for a variety of premises’ security needs, from restaurants, coffee shops, bars, forecourts, farms, retail, and private residences, throughout Galway, Mayo and Westmeath, since the company began trading in June 2015.

Celebrate SeaFest with Mary’s fish and chips

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Mary Kilcommons, owner of Mary’s Fish, Ballybane, formerly Mary Carrick from the Claddagh, prides herself on sourcing produce from local providers. Mary’s Fish, in conjunction with Tribeton, would like to invite you to try some fish and chips during the Galway SeaFest this Saturday and Sunday.

SeaFest sails into Galway

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Prepare to ‘sea’ it all this weekend as SeaFest sails into the Galway Harbour and plunges into a weekend overflowing with ocean-themed activities and entertainment.

Time for us all to see the sea

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Sometimes when I think of Galway’s relationship with the sea, I am reminded of the insult that the famous conductor Sir Thomas Beecham uttered to a cellist who had performed poorly. “Madam,” he said, “you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands... and all you can do is scratch it.”

Sometime’s Galway’s exploitation and understanding and appreciation of our oft maligned but wondrous extreme shore of Western Europe is a bit like that. Because we have been trying so hard to develop other aspects of our culture and character for the last few decades, we have probably ignored the facet that it could yet to be the most rewarding.

TD urges Galwegians to rent rooms to students

Wed, Jun 29, 2016

A Galway TD has urged people in the city to "seriously consider" renting out rooms in their homes to students, "for the good of Galway as well as their own pockets".

TD calls for NAMA controlled land in Galway to be used to solve housing crises

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

Some 600 new houses are set to be built in Galway on development land currently under NAMA control, but a local TD has demanded the organisation "step up its efforts" to dispose of more land it controls to "address the shortage of houses".

Gender neutral bathrooms to be installed in NUI Galway

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

Gender neutral bathrooms will be installed in each building on the NUI Galway campus following agreement between the university authorities and the Students Union.

Parents worried by 'open use of drugs in parks and alleyways' in Westside

Mon, Jun 27, 2016

Increased drug activity in Westside, with "syringes strewn in places where children are walking and playing", is the result of cutbacks in funding for community supports, which have the greatest effect on young people.

Extra home care hours funding a 'step in the right direction' - Canney

Mon, Jun 27, 2016

Funding for home help hours is to be increased under a new winter care initiative by the Department of Health, with more than €20 million to be divided between winter and summer services.

As waiting lists rise further, Ó Clochartaigh demands planning for new Galway hospital

Mon, Jun 27, 2016

Planning must begin immediately for a new hospital in Galway city as the Government has "no plan to tackle the chronic hospital waiting lists", where 42,516 people are waiting for operations.

Thousands of properties may be left without high speed broadband

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

More than 55,000 properties in Galway have no access to high-speed broadband, and some may not have until 2022, according to Communications Minister Denis Naughten.

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