End of an era for Headford as iconic fashion store closes its doors

Thu, May 11, 2023

It is the end of an era in Galway retail this week with the announcement that one of the best known fashion stores in the county is to shut its doors.

County Council played key role in Athenry investment

Thu, May 11, 2023

Galway County Council in conjunction with the IDA, played a central role in attracting the investment by providing Dexcom with a community and enterprise hub space in Athenry town centre that will serve as an initial base for the company ahead of the development of a permanent headquarter facility on IDA lands in the town.

Detached house for sale in Barna with DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard

Thu, May 11, 2023

DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard is offering for sale this fantastic four/five bed detached property in the ever-popular development of Gleann na Coille, Barna.

Let Colourfence transform your garden this summer

Thu, May 11, 2023

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Owning a timber fence is not much fun either with costly, time consuming, maintenance and repairs almost every year. The alternative to timber fencing, that goes up and stays up, is Colourfence fencing.

Insulate your home in 2023 and enjoy the benefits for years to come

Thu, May 11, 2023

West Coast Insulation is a leading installer of home insulation in Galway and Mayo and has been installing home insulation since 2009. The company's success is largely down to two key areas — using the best products and having experienced and professional staff. As a family company, the team at West Coast Insulation have always prided themselves on providing the highest quality service.

For cavity wall insulation, West Coast Insulation installs EcoBead Platinum which is the highest quality bead available. They also keep the injection holes closer together than required and use larger compressors to ensure walls are always insulated 100 per cent. For attic insulation, Knauf insulation is installed to bring the depth to 300mm which gives the best possible U-value. The company also has specialised equipment to pump Rockwool attic insulation which can be particularly helpful in tight attic spaces. All water tanks, pipes and attic doors are also lagged and insulated as part of the process. This will stop tanks and pipes from freezing in cold weather.

Massive boost for Athenry and hinterland with announcement of 1,500 jobs

Thu, May 11, 2023

The days of 1,500+ job announcements seemed to be well behind us in recent decades, but the fact that one was made last week bodes well for Athenry and its hinterland and satellite towns.

Government must deliver promised cancer centre for the west and northwest without further delay

Thu, May 11, 2023

Prioritising the delivery of the promised cancer care network for the Saolta region and the cancer centre on the campus of University Hospital Galway (UHG) has the potential to bridge the healthcare inequality that exists between East and West in this country and will save patients’ lives, an information meeting in the city heard this week.

Planning sought for large solar farm near Creggs

Thu, May 11, 2023

Leading international and independent solar and storage development platform, Elgin Energy have applied for 10 year permission on plans for one of the largest solar farms in the country, located on a 107 hectare site in the townlands of Cuilnacappy, Park, Moneenroe and Gortnalavey, near Creggs, Co Galway.

Three University of Galway graduates among MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe Award winners

Thu, May 11, 2023

Three University of Galway graduates will be awarded for the impact of their startup companies at this year’s MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe festival.

Cancer Fund for Children appoints new cancer support specialist for Galway

Thu, May 11, 2023

Rachel Duffy has been announced as Cancer Fund for Children’s new cancer support specialist for Galway. Ms Duffy, a native of Roscommon now living in Barna, will provide informal therapeutic, social and emotional support to children diagnosed with cancer, their siblings and families in Galway and throughout the west.

Gort celebrates teens who have earned ‘music for life’ with ‘Coole’ ceremony

Thu, May 11, 2023

Nine teenagers from across Co Galway and Co Clare are to be celebrated this Sunday at the Coole Music Gala Concert 2023, for their great achievements in earning their ‘music for life’ badge.

Plans for city cemetery progress despite some misgivings

Thu, May 11, 2023

Concerns about the location of a much-needed new cemetery for the city were raised at this week’s meeting of Galway City Council.

The 1.7 hectare site is located at land near the Connacht Hotel on the Dublin Road having been proposed by councillors almost four years ago.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, May 11, 2023

Road resurfacing works welcomed - Hoare
Fine Gael Councillor Eddie Hoare has welcomed road resurfacing works completed on Circular Road and Ballagh Road last week. He expects further resurfacing in the coming weeks.

Fine Gael Councillor Eddie Hoare has welcomed road resurfacing works completed on Circular Road and Ballagh Road last week. He expects further resurfacing in the coming weeks.

Hospital consultants warn that patient health in the west and northwest at risk due to excessive treatment delays

Thu, May 11, 2023

A growing shortage of acute hospital beds across the region is resulting in waiting lists for essential treatment and impacting on patient outcomes, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has warned this week.

Dancing with Wulf — ‘broken teeth’ remark sparks off a bunfight

Thu, May 11, 2023

We get quite used to people saying nice things about us. The jewel of the west, Ireland’s party capital, the graveyard of ambition; whenever you add ‘happening out west’ to a sentence, it is invariably positive. We have created such a cool vibe around Galway that to be a dissenting voice stands out and invites push-back...and that’s ok. To be protective of the place where you are from, where you have chosen to grow up, to study, to work is only natural.

1,000 jobs announced for Athenry as Dexcom selects town for first European manufacturing site

Fri, May 05, 2023

IDA Ireland, together with Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, announced today that Dexcom, Inc., a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, plans to build its newest global manufacturing facility in Athenry, Galway. The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland and represents an investment of €300 million over five years and the potential to create up to 1,000 high skilled jobs over the same period.

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023 / Ainmniúcháin oscailte do Ghradaim an Chathaoirligh 2023

Fri, May 05, 2023

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023

Thousands expected at Darkness Into Light events across city and county

Thu, May 04, 2023

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the Darkness Into Light walks and events around the city and county this weekend, with the largest being in Galway City where a crowd of more than three thousand is expected to gather at dawn on Saturday.

Sailing club to host mariners’ memorial service

Thu, May 04, 2023

A special Mariners’ Memorial Service will be hosted by Galway Bay Sailing Club on Monday (May 8) at Renville, Oranmore, starting at 7pm sharp.

Grants for the elderly should be increased to reflect rising construction costs, says Reddington

Thu, May 04, 2023

The housing aid and adaptation grants issued by Local Authorities to older people and those with disabilities should be increased to reflect the rising cost of construction, according to Cllr Andrew Reddington

Cllr Reddington has called for increases to be applied to the housing aid for older people grant, the mobility aid grant and the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability, which are issued by Local Authorities and funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

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