Launch of Galway Hooker ‘Meaircín Joe’ in historic partnership with King’s Head Bar

Thu, May 25, 2023

The King’s Head Bar in Galway has announced its partnership with the rebuilt Galway Hooker ‘Meaircín Joe,’ marking a significant milestone in preserving Ireland’s rich maritime heritage. The alliance was struck on Friday evening at the Claddagh Basin when the King’s Head Bar officially launched the vessel, sending it off to the open sea amid a very Galway get together to mark the occasion.

Named in honour of the two O’Clochartaigh brothers, Meaircín and Joe, who built her in 1987 in Mweenish, The Galway Hooker ‘Meaircín Joe’ represents a cherished tradition of Irish craftsmanship and seafaring history, showcasing the dedication and skills of local artisans. The rebuilt vessel, meticulously handcrafted by boat builder Joe Joyce, stands as a testament to the timeless beauty and resilience of Galway’s maritime culture.

Tiny Traders brings market back to Spanish Arch for first time in nearly a century

Thu, May 25, 2023

Beloved Galway market, Tiny Traders, is set to call the city’s historic heartland home upon its return to trading this weekend, beginning Friday, May 26, until Sunday, May 28.

Delight for sports fans as Tuam Stadium finally gets long-awaited facelift

Thu, May 25, 2023

BY Declan Varley
Galway GAA have announced that works on the refurbishment and reroofing of the stand at Tuam Stadium will commence next month.

Lodging of planning application for new Bish welcomed

Thu, May 25, 2023

The lodging of the planning application for the new school for The Bish with Galway City Council has been welcomed by a city councillor.

No firm date for beginning of Tuam excavation, says Children’s Minister

Thu, May 25, 2023

It is not possible to construct a schedule of works for the excavation and recovery of children’s remains at the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman said this week when he appointed experienced envoy Daniel MacSweeney as the director to oversee the project.

Progress in a task of great humanity

Thu, May 25, 2023

It is hard to believe that almost a decade has passed since Catherine Corless first appeared on our pages, on our TV screens, on our radios, telling us a story that defied the prevailing logic. It was a story that resonated around the world.

It was only when we listed the names of those 796 children on our pages that you could feel the humanity of each of them. The names, all of their time. Martins and Williams and Sarahs and Kates and Ellens. The surnames, the type you would see and hear in every village across the west of Ireland. These children were all at one stage, brought together by a twist of fate and inhumanity, destined to live and perhaps die at the one place. Never to know a life outside of the shame, never to have the opportunities that their compatriots outside those walls were to experience.

Five years on, word of mouth has clients flocking to OxyGeneration

Thu, May 25, 2023

It is that time of year when sport is at its zenith, when on hardening pitches all around the country, people are running into each other at speed and suffering injuries that require healing. In other spheres, people are recovering from illness; from the treatment of that illness and suffering because of the slowness of that progress.

Cheevers calls for new access to rear of Roscam estates

Thu, May 18, 2023

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has called on Galway City Council to apply for funding to the Department of Transport for a new access at the back of Roscam estates.

SmartBay Family Day to be held in Spiddal

Thu, May 18, 2023

The Marine Institute and BlueWise Marine are proud to present the SmartBay Family Fun Day 2023, as part of this year’s European Maritime Day event “In My Country” taking place on Saturday May 27 from 11am in Stiúideo Cuan, Spiddal (H91 FT67).

Join Safe Home Ireland for the inaugural National Famine Way challenge

Thu, May 18, 2023

Safe Home Ireland, the Emigrant support service in Ireland, whose patron is President Michael D Higgins, recently announced details of a Fundraising Walk, The Long Road Home – Ag Siúl le Chéile.

Free legal advisory evening on importance of making a will

Thu, May 18, 2023

On Thursday next May 25 a free legal advisory evening on the importance of making a Will and the practical steps to take in order to make a Will, will be delivered by Helena McGrath, M.G. Ryan & Co. LLP Solicitors. The advisory evening will take place from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm in The Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road.

Celebrate twenty years with Redeemed Christian Church of God Bethel Parish

Thu, May 18, 2023

RCCG Bethel Parish is a part of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, arguably the fastest growing church in the world today, with more than 6000 parishes around the world and over three million members.

Last chance to buy ticket to support Enable Ireland children’s centre in Galway

Thu, May 18, 2023

Time is running out to enter an exciting raffle in support of our local Enable Ireland children’s centre in Galway.

Fifteen year old Craughwell sailor Roisin is hoping for glory in Poland

Thu, May 18, 2023

A 15 years old third year student in Oranmore has recently qualified to represent Ireland in the 420 Junior European Competition to held in Poland this summer.

Unbelievable deals at Sean Doyle Misfit Doors & Windows, Roscommon this Saturday

Thu, May 18, 2023

Wowza! Get ready for the most mind-blowing event of the year! Brace yourself for the jaw-dropping Sean Doyle Windows, Roscommon annual sale happening on May 20, from 9 am to 2 pm at their factory base on Circular Road in Roscommon Town.

This is the one sale you absolutely cannot afford to miss. This Misfit Windows and Doors epic sale will not be repeated in 2023, so mark your calendars now.

Galway legal firm nominated in four categories in Irish Law Awards

Thu, May 18, 2023

The annual Irish law awards event is due to take place on June 9 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin. The awards, sponsored by Dye & Durham Corporation, seek to identify, honour and publicise the outstanding achievements of lawyers regionally and nationally.

Survey of creative projects in Galway and Gort

Thu, May 18, 2023

The University of Galway’s UrbanLab is inviting creative people and groups in Galway city and Gort to take part in a survey that connects art, culture, and place. The survey, which is open to artists and organisations, will see €5,000 in funding awarded to two projects that best address local issues.

The Great GKC

Thu, May 18, 2023

There was a time when you would not have to remind people who GK Chesterton was. The chief proponent of beer and beefsteak Catholicism, he was the greatest polemical writer of the late 19th and early 20th century.

From artist to athletics — the joy of virtual running

Thu, May 18, 2023

I am the last person that anyone would ever think would be talking about a love of running. Up to the Covid Lockdowns I was focused on my art and exhibitions and really nothing else. Running was the last thing on my mind, ever. Sure, like everyone else I had the odd medal from sports days back from childhood. But, since that age, I never really took any notice of sport, especially athletics. My childhood, from primary school, was taken up with exams, poetry, art and drama clubs.

Galway information evening on haemochromatosis

Thu, May 18, 2023

The Irish Haemochromatosis Association is organising a Patient Information evening for patients, family members and members of the public who are interested in finding out more about haemochromatosis, on Tuesday next May 23from 7-8pm at the Galway Bay Hotel.

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