Galway’s Gather & Grow initiative target formation of regional food producers’ network

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Food and drinks producers from across Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Clare and Limerick, are being targeted for Gather & Grow, with the first networking event taking place at BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, on Tuesday morning next, November 26.

Ogbu outlines Labour’s vision for transformative mental health reform

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Labour is committed to building a health service that prioritises robust mental health supports and services, says Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour Party General Election candidate.

17,000 Galway burglary convictions – but it’s not stopping career criminals, warns Grealish

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

There have been almost 17,000 convictions for burglary recorded in Galway over the past four and half years – but it has done little to stop the offenders, Galway West TD Noel Grealish has claimed.

Ashford Castle announces history festival

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Ashford Castle has announced details of its 2025 History Festival featuring four of Ireland’s leading historians, broadcasters and writers who will explore the rich, complex and fascinating history of the west of Ireland. The annual event will take place over two days, February 28 and March 1 in the historic castle in Cong.

UHG first in the country to use new biological aortic heart valve

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

University Hospital Galway has become the first hospital in the country to use a new biological aortic valve, putting it at the forefront of valvular heart surgery.

Daly calls for action to tackle alarming rise in excessive social media use and online bullying

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Dr Martin Daly, a GP serving Ballygar for over 30 years and candidate for Roscommon-Galway in the upcoming General Election, is calling for urgent action to address the rise in excessive social media use and online bullying among Irish youth.

Standún shines at Family Business Awards with coveted Longevity Award

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Standún, the cherished family-owned Irish business renowned for its unique blend of traditional and contemporary retail offerings across fashion, homewares and gifting, is thrilled to announce their success at the prestigious Family Business Awards this year.

Accessible, affordable healthcare with Dooctor.ie in Galway

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Dooctor.ie is making healthcare accessible, affordable, and convenient for all. With a new clinic now open in Galway, its mission is to offer flexible healthcare options for busy schedules and immediate needs.

The Galway walk-in clinic, open daily from 10am to 7pm, provides high-quality care with no appointments needed. Whether you’re managing a minor illness, need a prescription, or require blood testing, Dooctor.ie offers a straightforward experience. For times when in-person visits are not possible, its online doctors are available from 10am to 10pm every day, so you can connect with a GP from the comfort of home.

Cancer Care West launches Winter Support Groups schedule

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

The Cancer Care West Support Centre in Galway has announced their Peer Support Group Winter schedule. These support groups provide a platform for those affected by cancer to come together – to connect, to share experiences, to ask questions of each other and sometimes to simply chat and laugh together.

National Campaign for the Arts - meeting the Galway election candidates

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

The arts are important in Galway. As a result, the National Campaign for the Arts is holding a pre-election public meeting with Galway election candidates to discuss their vision for the arts in Galway.

Galway Hospice Tree of Lights Celebration

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

All are invited to the Tree of Lights Celebration on Sunday December 1 at 5pm, on the grounds of Galway Hospice.

This is a magical evening where people can remember and celebrate loved ones by sponsoring a light as a shining tribute to those who have passed.

Find that elusive gift at Galway Antique Art & Vintage Fair in Claregalway Castle this weekend

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Looking for that elusive Christmas gift for someone special? Want to explore a treasure house on your doorstep?

Prepare for family fun at the Local Food and Craft Gift Fair

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

There is just over a week to go until the popular Local Food and Craft Fair, organised by Local Enterprise Office Galway, returns to the Black Box. The event showcases Galway designers, handcrafted goods and artisan produce, with over 50 stands featuring the best in locally produced gifts.

Bradbury & Connolly— supplying Galway schools with high quality food

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Michael Bradbury & Cathal Connolly are the owners of ‘Bradbury & Connolly’ - HotSchoolmeals.ie . It is a Galway family run business set up to supply Galway schools with the highest quality nutritious school meals.

Galway Travellers make election call for justice

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Galway Traveller Movement has launched its Election Manifesto for the upcoming general election. They are asking candidates to address the discrimination and racism experienced by the Traveller community in Galway city and county.

Galway candidates urged to sign dementia pledge to make it priority issue

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Candidates and parties campaigning for the upcoming General Election in Galway have been called on to sign a dementia pledge and keep dementia a priority in the new Government. Over 3,500 people in Galway live with the condition.

Maigh Cuilinn to get long awaited bus shelter

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Maigh Cuilinn is to get its long awaited bus shelter with work due to start on the project from next week, according to local councillor and Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas. He said that he had spoken directly to the contractor who had confirmed that they would be onsite.

“I am delighted to announce that the work on the bus shelter for Maigh Cuilinn will start next week,” he said. “I have been working on this for a long time and it has proved challenging, but I am delighted it will finally come to fruition.

Major cocaine seizure in east of city dawn raid

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Three men have been arrested by Galway Divisional Drug Squad in Doughiska, with a large quantity of hidden cocaine found nearby, including machinery for packaging drugs on an industrial scale.

Ring Road circles election conversations around Galway city

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Although not designed to reduce traffic congestion within Galway city, a bypass or orbital road route at the edge of the city has become a rallying cry of commuters stuck in Galway city’s seemingly endless traffic jams. It will go from Coolagh to out past Furbo on the Coast Road via a new bridge near Menlo.

The unspoken sorrow of the searchers

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Beneath the grey sky where our bay meets the ocean, the water stretches like an unspoken sorrow, endless and unknown. Waves roll in slow, rhythmic whispers, as if the ocean itself is holding its breath.

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