Bus Connects plan prompts rail response
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Campaigners for a Very Light Rail (VLR) system for Galway city have welcomed news that a 7km bus priority corridor from University Hospital Galway past Moneenageisha via Eyre Square has been granted planning permission.
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Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Criminal damage in city
Between 6pm on Saturday, September 28 and 11.30am on Sunday, September 29 the front window of a business premises was smashed in Lydon Court on Bothar Irwin.
Between 6pm on Saturday, September 28 and 11.30am on Sunday, September 29 the front window of a business premises was smashed in Lydon Court on Bothar Irwin.
Read more ...Get ready for the Galway Science & Technology Festival
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
The Galway Science & Technology Festival is celebrating 27 years of sparking curiosity and inspiring both young people and the general public to explore the world around us. Since its inception in 1998, the festival has grown to become Ireland’s largest event promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM).
Read more ...Design team to be appointed for new Elective Hospital within weeks – Naughton
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Local TD and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton, has been informed that the HSE has approved the appointment of the integrated design team and the project controls team for Galway’s Elective Hospital detailed design. This new hospital will be based in Merlin Park Hospital, where work is already underway on the Interim Surgical Hub, which is a transitional structure until such time as the permanent Elective Hospital is built.
Read more ...EZ Living Furniture’s biggest sale of the year is back with up to 60% off all items
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
EZ Living Furniture has announced the return of one of its biggest sales events of the year - Octoberfest. During the month of October, the popular furniture retailer is slashing its prices with up to 60% off absolutely everything. Customers can grab a bargain with amazing discounts across all furniture ranges including sofas, dining, bedroom, mattresses, living and home accessories.
Read more ...Wedding Bells? They’ve got you covered at the County Arms
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Join them at the County Arms, Birr, for their next Wedding Showcase event on October 20 when they will be rolling out the red carpet.
Meet the experienced creative Wedding Team, share your ideas and inspo, tell them the story of your wedding. They will have the Ballroom fully decorated so you can really see how it might look on your big day, and you can check out the Georgian suites (including the stunning, newly renovated The Éile Suite) and see the refurbished guest rooms too. There might even be a tipple and a taster
Read more ...Cocktails and Canvas Event at Graces Cocktail Bar in The Skeff Bar & Kitchen
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
It is time to unleash your inner artist at this exciting new event taking place on Sunday, October 20 at 3.00pm. Cocktails & Canvas is a unique event blending art and socialising in the heart of Galway and is hosted by local artist Fiona Watson who will guide participants through a fun, two-hour painting class, where guests of all skill levels can create their own masterpieces while enjoying two signature cocktails and delicious canapés.
This ticket-only event promises a relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding and expressing your inner Michelangelo!
Read more ...Welsh choir to perform in aid of Galway Hospice
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Renowned Welsh choir Cor Meibion Ardudwy is set to perform two special memorial concerts in aid of Galway Hospice this October.
Read more ...Baboró 2024, most inclusive festival to date
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is running its most accessible and inclusive festival to date, ensuring that all young people and their families can experience the magic of the arts. Running for ten days from October 11th to 20th, Baboró 2024 is committed to creating an enriching, welcoming space for everyone, regardless of ability or access needs.
Read more ...Galway Chamber Business Awards 2024 to be a Celebration of Place
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Galway Chamber’s 2024 Business Awards, which will take place on November 29 at The Galway Bay Hotel. These awards recognize the remarkable contributions of Galway’s businesses across a wide range of industries.
Read more ...Local LGFA teams honour the memory of beloved team mate
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Saturday October 5 saw the inaugural Ciara Bowden Memorial Tournament in Maigh Cuilinn. Hosted by the U14 LGFA coaches and management, the memorial blitz was to commemorate a truly loved and missed teammate. Ciara’s mum Úna and younger sister Saoirse were also remembered on the day.
Read more ...Citizen Science calls on volunteers to record urban foxes
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
University of Galway researchers are inviting the public to take part in a new cross-border Citizen Science survey and record sightings of red foxes in cities.
Read more ...Pedal power to raise funds for school bus
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Mairead Dee and her 13-year-old son Lochlan will embark on a mammoth bicycle trek next week to raise money for Ábalta Special School in Parkmore, Galway.
Read more ...Connolly calls for publication of Galway Transport Strategy
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Local Fianna Fáil Councillor John Connolly has called on the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, to publish the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy urgently.
Read more ...Local business wins Best Cattery of the Year award
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
The Snuggle Inn Cattery in Brierfield has won the Best Cattery of the Year award at the Local Pet Awards.
Read more ...€724,000 CLÁR fund to benefit 15 community development projects in County Galway
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway has welcomed the allocation of €724,000 for 15 community projects in County Galway under the CLÁR 2024 Measure 1 Programme.
Read more ...Get ready for Galway Science & Technology Festival
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
The Galway Science & Technology Festival is celebrating 27 years of sparking curiosity and inspiring both young people and the general public to explore the world around us. Since its inception in 1998, the festival has grown to become Ireland’s largest event promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM).
Read more ...Sustainable funding needed to meet increasing demand, says COPE Galway
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Despite facing notable ‘staffing shortages and complex social and economic challenges, COPE Galway’s work supported 3,427 people in the Galway community last year, it has been revealed in its annual report.
Read more ...New Community Arts Festival launches in East Galway City
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Galway City Council is delighted to support Eastside Arts Festival - an exciting new, community-led festival for Galway City East, funded through the Council’s Creative Ireland Programme - which aims to celebrate the rich diversity of Eastside communities through arts and culture.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport announces new charter service from Groningen
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Ireland West Airport has announced that a new weekly charter service will operate from Groningen in The Netherlands to the West of Ireland in summer 2025, in aoordination with leading Dutch tour operator BBI Travel.
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