Government formation talks need FF as well as FG warn Independent Galway TDs

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Separate talks on forming a Government between Independent deputies with both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will "not be worth the paper they are written on" and "will go nowhere", until the two major parties begin their own face to face negotiations.

Galway Anti Racism Network to launch next week

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway Anti Racism Network will be officially launched next week, seeking to unite the different cultural, ethnic, and community groups in Galway around principles of solidarity and equality.

Repair work starts on Cappagh Park playground

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Following its closure due to vandalism and health and safety concerns, improvement works have begun on the playground in Cappagh Park.

Connacht Rugby adds to growing sporting culture

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A rather large unfurled Leinster flag, held high by two poles, blocked the views of fervent Connacht Rugby fans at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday.

Repeated pleas to its owner to lower his colours fell on deaf ears until the patience of a Galwegian finally broke. The flag followed a similar fate.

Man charged following discovery of cannabis worth €12,000 in Salthill house

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A man has been charged following the discovery of cannabis worth an estimated €12,000 in the city this week.

Search continues for missing man

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Daily coastal searches are continuing this week for a man who was seen entering the River Corrib three weeks ago.

New patient alliance aims to empower people living with heart failure

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

An initiative, which aims to improve the healthcare needs of people living with heart failure as well as their carers, will be launched next month by the Mayor of Galway city.

Connemara residents form action group to campaign for ‘adequate’ ambulance service

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for an "adequate" ambulance service for Connemara.

Galway Anti Racism Network to launch next week

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway Anti Racism Network will be officially launched next week, seeking to unite the different cultural, ethnic, and community groups in Galway around principles of solidarity and equality.

The launch takes place on Thursday April 7 in the Rowing Club, Woodquay, and speakers and representatives have been invited from the local Roma community, the Galway Traveller Movement, asylum seeker advocate organisations, African taxi drivers working in the local taxi industry, the local Muslim community, and others.

Galway remembers 1916 in State ceremony in Athenry

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Thousands of people turned out in bright sunshine in Athenry Town Park on Easter Monday to remember the events of 1916.

Donations from Trocaire boxes to help world's poorest people

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Trocaire, the Irish Catholic Agency for World Development, is asking people to return its Easter collection boxes to their local parishes as the organisation prepares to put these generous donations into use.

Galway illustrator catches the attention of Kim Kardashian

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The work of a Galway based illustrator has caught the eye of Kim Kardashian, who is now featuring Nelle McCann's illustrations on her personal website.

Claregalway’s Spring Garden Fair this weekend

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Claregalway Castle will host Ireland’s Specialist Nurseries (ISNA) and rare plant specialists at the Spring Garden Fair on Sunday April 3 from 11am to 6pm. A variety of informal practical talks and demonstrations on transforming your garden will be given by these gold medal winning nurseries from both Bloom and Hampton Court flower shows. Go along and get all your gardening questions answered and enjoy coffee and cakes in coffee shop.

Galway man living in Brussels forced to reassess options after bombings

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A Galway man who is based in Brussels for the past 10 years says he will have to consider moving home due to the ongoing security threat in the Belgian capital.

Climate congress at NUI Galway

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Weather change in Ireland is the theme of the second Climate Congress to be hosted at NUI Galway next week.

Pernet get together

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The annual social gathering of the friends of the Pernet Group will take place on Saturday evening at 7.30pm at the Galway Rowing Club.

Children of the Revolution

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

REBELS AND patriots, soldiers for king and country, all kinds of political opinions and actions could be found among the students of University College Galway during the turbulent years of 1913-1919.

Welcome to Strictly Galway 2016 charityfundraiser

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A charity fundraising event to benefit the local community is being organised by the Galway Hospice and Corrib Lions Club.

The two plan to host Strictly Galway 2016, a dance competition for volunteers to be held at an event night in the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa on April 29. Those attending the event will have the opportunity to show their support for their preferred dancers with seating at tables designated for each couple.

Galway Food Festival celebrates another successful year

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway food community united once again to host a memorable event over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with nearly 70,000 people tasting and sipping the best of local produce at the Galway Food Festival.

New Croi weight loss programme - a major success

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A new weight and lifestyle programme - the first of its kind in Ireland - which was developed by the local heart and stroke charity, Croí, is proving to be an outstanding success.

The CroiMyBalance initiative offers an evidence-based approach to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle management and is aimed at people who want to reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity.

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