Make 2014 the year to take on the world's greatest marathon for Croi

Thu, May 01, 2014

Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation, is calling runners, walkers, and joggers to consider taking a big leap in the Big Apple at this year’s New York Marathon.

The Connemara Mussel Festival - celebrating people, food and culture

Thu, May 01, 2014

The ninth Connemara Mussel Festival will take place this May Bank Holiday weekend (May 2-4) in Tullycross,Renvyle.

Blind Date event in aid of Console at Clayton

Thu, May 01, 2014

A “Blind Date” event in aid of the national suicide charity Console will take place at the Clayton Hotel, on Friday May 9 at 7.30pm.

The event, which is themed around the famous Cilla Black television programme, will be hosted by Phyllis Daly, with proceeds from the night going to Console.

Just ask McCambridge’s

Thu, May 01, 2014

McCambridges of Galway has been awarded Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for April.

Community groups wanted for special film project

Thu, May 01, 2014

The Galway Film Centre is looking for community, social and voluntary groups from Galway city to take part in a project that will enable them to make their own documentary.

Healy-Eames quits Fine Gael

Thu, May 01, 2014

Contorversial Galway senator Fidelma Healy-Eames will not be renewing her membership of Fine Gael, almost a year after she was expelled from the FG parliamentary party.

Permission sought for major athletics track for city

Thu, May 01, 2014

Funding to develop a 200 metre running track, along with training areas for the all the major sports codes, for the east side of the city is being sought.

Galway has highest number of female candidates in Connacht-Ulster

Thu, May 01, 2014

More women are standing for election in Galway city and county than anywhere else in Connacht-Ulster, and most other counties in the State. However parties in the Ballinasloe ward have been criticised for running no female candidates.

Galway City Council urges dog owners to ‘take the lead’

Thu, May 01, 2014

The Galway City Council has announced that it will launch the Responsible Dog Ownership campaign this month.

‘One-stop-shop’ to get people on electoral register

Thu, May 01, 2014

A ‘One Stop Shop’, to allow people get on the Supplemental Register of Electors and be able to vote on May 23, is being opened by the Galway City Council.

Professionalism is not just about money

Thu, May 01, 2014

As many winter sports come to a close, some will be celebrating a season of success, others regretting lost opportunities, but many more will be satisfied if they did their best.

Through both triumphs and tribulations, they may have pushed past barriers, both physical and mental, been empowered by the energy of fans as they have energised a community, and contributed to a culture that will ensure they head into next season with hope and confidence.

Bride appeals for return of jewelled heirloom bouquet

Thu, May 01, 2014

A newlywed is appealing for the return of her bridal bouquet, fashioned from family heirlooms, which was stolen just weeks after her wedding.

City council approves Lough Atalia road closure

Thu, May 01, 2014

The Galway City Council has voted to close a section of Lough Atalia road for eight weeks before the Christmas period, which is expected to cause major traffic disruptions in the city centre in the run up to one of the busiest periods of the year.

The closure, which will take place from September to mid November, will facilitate the lowering of the road beneath the Lough Atalia railway bridge to allow heavy goods vehicles and the emergency services to pass underneath without having to use the middle of the road. Overall, the works will cost approximately €750,000.

Could AAA’s Tommy Holohan upset the odds in Galway City West?

Thu, May 01, 2014

With three weeks to go to polling, there is much to play for across each of the three Galway city electoral wards. Poster campaigns are now in full flow and candidates are falling over each other for the affections of voters on the doorsteps.

Upgrade funding not enough to tackle Galway housing crisis

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

With more than 74 empty houses and 3,619 households on the housing waiting list, the recent allocation of €415,000 for the city, although welcome, is a drop in the ocean with more needed to tackle the lack of housing which is at crisis point.

Participants needed for NUI Galway research project into cancer-related fatigue

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Adults who have completed cancer treatment at least six months ago are being asked to participate in a series of group discussions on cancer-related fatigue, organised by the School of Psychology at NUI Galway.

Canonisation thanksgiving Mass at Ballybrit on Sunday

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The man described as the ‘most important person ever to visit Ballybrit Racecourse’ will be remembered with fondness there on Sunday at a special thanksgiving Mass at noon.

Closing date looms for local election nominations

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Ten days remain before nominations to stand in the Local Elections close and one month remains before the public go to the polls.

More than 30 candidates are running for election to the Galway City Council while close to 60 candidates are standing for the Galway County Council. The actual nomination period, when candidates

Galway City Mayor’s Award winners 2013 announced

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Bernie O'Connell and the Board of Galway FC have been announced as Galway City Council Volunteers of the Year at the 11th Annual Mayor's Awards for Galway City on Tuesday night.

New driving licence centre at Ballybrit ‘not fit for purpose- Jim Higgins MEP

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

There needs to be a complete re-think on how the new National Driving Licence Service (NDLS) centre at Ballybrit works as it is not fit for purpose, that is according to MEP for Midlands-North West Jim Higgins.

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