Drug stash worth €70,000 seized from Corrandulla home after Operation Tara search

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí attached to the Galway Divisional Drugs unit preformed a search of a residential property in Corrandulla on the evening of Friday, June 16, resulting in the arrest of a man in his 20’s.

Gardaí recovered a cache of cannabis with a street value of €60,000, and €10,000 worth of cocaine. The man was arrested at the scene and taken to a Garda station in the North Western Region where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and was later released without charge.

Signify Health opens high-tech base overlooking Galway Docks

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Signify Health’s new state-of-the-art technology centre in the heart of Galway city was officially opened on Tuesday by the company’s CEO Kyle Armbrester.

Connacht Hotel hosts sixth Racing for Rosabel next month

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Since 2018, Racing for Rosabel has generated vital awareness and funds for Rosabel’s Rooms, the much-needed child-loss project that provides financial and therapeutic support to bereaved parents and families around Ireland.

Opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness comes to Galway and Clare

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Slimming World, Ireland’s largest and best loved weight loss organisation, is looking for people with a passion for helping others. They have launched a campaign to recruit more people to start their own weight loss group with two special careers Opportunity Events planned in the coming week.

Maura O’Connor, who manages a team of consultants who run Slimming World groups in Galway and Clare, says: “For more than 50 years, Slimming World has been helping people to change their mindset and form new habits around eating and becoming more active. The real key to success is found in the weekly group where Consultants motivate and inspire members to achieve their weight loss dreams”.

Louis Copeland & Sons Galway Outlet sale this weekend

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Louis Copeland & Sons Galway will this weekend hold their outlet sale at 4 Eyre Square Galway (next to O’ Connells Bar)

This three day sale event offers massive savings up to 70% on all Leading brands including Gant, Barbour, Ralph Lauren, Eton and many more.

Charity walk against loneliness and depression with Pastor Larry Ovie

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Larry Ovie, pastor of Faith Christian Fellowship, Galway, the first african church in Galway County is convening a 60 minutes charity walk against loneliness and depression on July 1 from Eyre Square to Faith Christian Church, Maragoni House, Ballybrit.

Minister Carroll McNeill to deliver keynote speech at East Galway networking event

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Jennifer Carroll McNeill TD, will be the keynote speaker at a networking event for business women taking place next Thursday June 29.

Are you looking for an extraordinary venue for your wedding day?

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The g Hotel & Spa Galway is the perfect venue to say, ‘I Do’! The Wedding Showcase at the g Hotel & Spa takes place on June 24 and is by appointment only.

You will be invited to drive to the front of the Hotel where you will be welcomed by the Hotel’s experienced wedding co-ordinator, Valerie Gately.

McNelis criticises Varadkar childcare comments

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has criticised comments made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on cutting childcare costs.

All set for gathering of Kearney Clan at Lackagh

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Family gatherings have been taken place for centuries and for the most part, over many years they have been mainly at weddings and funerals. However, in the rushed life of so many, not even the weddings and funerals brought families together.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Renowned Rolling Stone art director in town next week

Cyclists says Miller’s Lane re-opening is latest positive change for city

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Galway Cycling Campaign has welcomed the reopening of Miller’s Lane after a long project to improve and renew the old walking and cycling link between Rahoon and Kingston. It is now accessible to use by all ages and abilities.

Irish Muslim Youth Associations raises funds for local causes

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The Irish Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association held its eighth Annual 5K Charity Walk on Saturday, June 18, in aid of three local charities; COPE Galway, Croí Heart and Stroke Foundation and The Galway Simon Community, raising over €8,000 with donations still coming in.

The charity walk was inaugurated by the new Mayor for Galway City, Cllr Eddie Hoare, and participants braved thunder and sporadic weather during the 5K route along the Salthill prom. Imam Ibrahim Ahmad Noonan, the Imam of Galway Mosque, extended his heartfelt appreciation to the dignitaries and all participants for their active involvement. He commended the generous contributions made during the fundraising campaign and acknowledged the charitable nature of the donors.

Something for everyone at 12th Claregalway Garden Festival

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The 2023 Galway Garden Festival will take place on weekend of 1st -2nd July, at Claregalway Castle.

‘Petrol bombing’ incident in Knocknacarra estate leaves residents shaken and angry

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Residents of the Slí na Sruthán estate in Knocknacarra are left shaken and concerned following an alleged arson attack on a car parked outside a house in the early hours of Tuesday, June 20.

Only one case of severe Lyme disease in west last year

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Only one case of a severe form of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection which can be spread to humans by infected ticks, was reported in Galway last year, according to figures released by the HSE. This was the first case to have been reported in the county for four years.

Boost for ATU Mountbellew with announcement of veterinary plans

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced that the green light has been given to the Mountbellew campus of the Atlantic Technological University to proceed to the next stage in its application for the delivery of veterinary education.

Mountbellew was chosen by the Higher Education Authority to have a viable proposal to deliver additional veterinary education.

JFK’s view from the docks has changed

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

My, how the tables have turned in the sixty years this week since President John F Kennedy stood in Eyre Square and said ‘if the day was clear enough, and if you went down to the bay, and you looked west, and your sight was good enough, you would see Boston, Massachussetts. And if you did, you would see down working on the docks there some Doughertys and Flahertys and Ryans and cousins of yours who have gone to Boston and made good.”

Protests planned as Security Policy forum takes place at University

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Activists from a variety of groups are set to protest in the city tonight and tomorrow as University of Galway plans to host the Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security Policy.

News of the protests is expected to result in high security on the campus for the event which will be addressed by Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheál Martin among others.

Mayor Higgins to leave office with "no regrets"

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

City of Galway Mayor, Cllr Clodagh Higgins, in approaching her final days in office, says Galway is an "amazing place that we are truly privileged to call home".

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