City to have first ever 24-hour bus service

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway city is to have its first ever 24-hour bus route, running through the heart of the city at 15-minute intervals.

Details of the route were unveiled this week when the draft new bus network was launched in the city by the National Transport Authority.

Minister and guests visit Mercy Primary School for Active School Flag ceremony

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

We began the Active School Flag process in September 2021 and got our second flag in January 2023. We were recognised as an “outstanding” school by our Inspector Ita Seoighe. She liked what we had done with our school so much that she decided to invite Minister Hildegarde Naughton to come and see our school.

g, you look good to me

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

An outstanding style icon on the west of Ireland hotel scene, Galway’s g Hotel has upped the style stakes even further in a dramatic one-million-euro refurbishment of its spacious foyer, signature lounges and opulent restaurant and cocktail bar.

London launch tonight for book on Galway’s best kept secret

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

One of Galway’s best kept secrets was the extraordinary double life led by a quiet, well brought up girl, who became the first and youngest professor of German at Galway University, only to abruptly resign her post to accept a challenge from the British Secret Service to enter the strange world of silently listening to the enemy’s conversations.

Are you making your house more eco-friendly?

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Are you looking to make your house a more eco friendly ‘Green’ home?

Claddagh Credit Union have teamed up with industry experts from Ecowise Insulation, The Door Centre & Solar Panel Homes – all local Galway businesses, for a Green Home Solutions afternoon this Saturday April 29, 2-4pm in The Clybaun Hotel.

City native makes fiction debut with stunning rural noir whodunnit

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

It was a sort of homecoming for Galway-native writer Michelle McDonagh last week as she savoured the atmosphere of Cuirt the week in which her debut novel was launched in her native city.

Next generation of placemakers - Radharc na Mara students shape local community at Crown Square

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The newly developed Crown Square Development in Mervue, Galway City, is set to become a hub for the local community, with amenities such as cafes, a food-hall, a walking track, a pharmacy, and a medical centre. To encourage collaboration and creativity among locals, the JJ Rhatigan & Company, the developer of Crown Square, has initiated a community engagement programme.

Joyous celebrations for Loughrea centenarian Fr Ambrose with Mass and party

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Fr Ambrose McNamee O.C.D. recently celebrated his 100th birthday when a Mass of celebration was held in the Carmelite Abbey Loughrea followed by dinner in The Lough Rea Hotel & Spa.

Deaths of five children on Galway roads this year has changed roads policing, Chief tells JPC

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The deaths of five children on the roads of Galway city and county this year has changed the way that Gardai are looking at roads policing, the Galway City Council Joint Policing Committee meeting was told this week.

The Coronas to play Arts Festival Big Top in July

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh have announced that The Coronas will return to the stage of the Heineken® Big Top this July.

Newcastle couple who built grotto invite people to pray in May

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

A city couple, who set up a grotto at the end of their road, are inviting people to make time for prayer during May, which is traditionally the month of the rosary.

Festival Makers Conference taking place in Galway next month

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The Arts Council in partnership with Drama and Theatre Studies at the University of Galway and Creative Europe Desk Ireland is to hold the Festival Makers Conference in Galway on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 May. The event will provide opportunities for festival makers, festival stakeholders and artists to exchange ideas, share skills and discuss festival practice in Ireland.

The conference keynote address will be provided by Kim Cook, Director of Creative Initiatives for Burning Man Festival, Nevada in the United States. Kim works at the frontier of exploration for projects and collaborations that extend Burning Man culture into the world.

Celebrating poetry in Gort this weekend with ‘Letters to the Universe’

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The Ploughed Field Collective poetry group in Gort is running a series of poetry events under the theme ‘Letters to the Universe’ this coming weekend as part of Poetry Day 2023.

Retired An Post/Eircom workers to hold reunion in city next month

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The retired members of the former Department of Posts & Telegraphs, An Post, Telecom Eireann, Eircom and Eir at Eglinton Street are holding the An Post/Eircom reunion in the Menlo Park Hotel on Friday May 19.

Issue of illegally parked cars raised at JPC meeting

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The issue of cars parking on footpaths and green areas across the city was raised at this week’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee of Galway City Council when members said that the issue might lead to emergency vehicles being unable to gain access to areas.

Appoint Clybaun Road traffic wardens now before children are killed, warns councillor

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway City Council needs to expedite the appointment of school traffic wardens before someone is killed or seriously injured, a city councillor has warned.

Bus services in Galway to increase by 50% under proposed new bus network

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The level of bus services in Galway city, Bearna and Oranmore will increase by nearly 50%, according to the draft new bus network for Galway plan launched this week in the city by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Drugs issue in west is leading to volatility and violent organised crime, JPC told

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The prevalance of a burgeoning drugs trade in the west is leading to a volatile and violent organised crime network, the Galway City Council Joint Policing Committee was told on Monday.

Disruptive technologies funding will see Galway company create ‘Silicon Valley’ of space communications in the west

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

MBRYONICS Ltd, a Galway-based company which specialises in developing advanced optics for the space industry, has just secured €4.1 million in funding through the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). The company is planning a significant expansion and aims to create a ‘Silicon Valley’ for earth-orbit communications technology in the west.

Train Station invites you to Dip a Day for Simon

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Train Station invite you to get on board with Galway Simon Community for their ‘Dip a Day in May’ challenge. Jonny O’Brien and Ronan Kennedy, owners of the Train Station gym on Munster Avenue in the Westend, are committed to supporting their community. With the #dipadayinmay challenge, they are offering anyone who joins Team Train Station (www.dipadayinmay/iregister.ie) and raises €100, a free circuit, spin or yoga class along with a free coffee from their new Wellness Garden.

Jonny shares his excitement for the upcoming challenge saying they can’t wait to ‘take the plunge’ on behalf of those at risk of homelessness in our community. “We recognise how important a strong community base is and the #dipadayinmay challenge for Galway Simon is a great way to get together in support of those less fortunate then ourselves.

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