Here, on the other side of everything

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

I’ve a great grá for this time of the year. Here, on the other side of everything. Here, with most of the Galway year behind us; the Races, the arts festival, the summer influx of event aficionados.

Tenth annual Féile na bhFlaitheartach to focus on the O’Flaherty brothers and the Irish Free State

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

The Liam and Tom O’Flaherty Society will hold its 10th annual Féile na bhFlaitheartach on Inis Mór during the last weekend in August. The two-day bilingual festival, on Saturday August 27 and Sunday August 28, celebrates the island’s world famous novelist Liam O’Flaherty and his notable brother, the journalist Tom O’Flaherty.

Mayor welcomes commencement of Bailey Point facelift

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Mayor of Galway Clodagh Higgins last evening welcomed the beginning of works on the external facade of the Bailey Point complex in Salthill.

Mayor Higgins had previously campaigned on this issue, raising it at both local and national level, including with Minister Darragh O’ Brien.

Loveen travels over land & sea to meet up with 7,000 scouts in the Netherlands.

Tue, Aug 02, 2022

A boat’s natural home is on the water but in this case Loveen, the 97 year old Galway hooker, will embark on a journey of her lifetime! Along with 40 Galway Sea Scouts, their leaders and families she will travel via road and ferry to represent Irish traditional nautical heritage at NaWaKa, the Scout International National Water Kamp that's held every 4 years in the Netherlands with over 7,000 participants from all over the world.

Your guide to the fifth day of the 2022 Galway Festival

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

Day five of the Galway Festival takes centre-stage on Friday evening with another cracking card for punters to enjoy at Ballybrit.

A look ahead to Saturday’s action for day six of the 2022 Galway Festival

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

Day six of the Galway Festival takes centre-stage on Saturday afternoon with another cracking eight-race card for punters to enjoy at Ballybrit.

Bank Holiday influx to seal end to €100m month

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock into the city this Bank Holiday Weekend to bring to an end what has been a €100m month for Galway.

Galway a vital link on connectivity between Iceland and Japan through new Pan-Arctic Fibre cable

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Icelandic Government-owned Farice and Far North Digital (FND) have signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint marketing and sales agreement for fibre optic connectivity between Japan and Iceland which will have its exchange in Galway.

‘Bofin in with a chance of Best Place to Holiday title

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Inisbofin has been named as one of the ‘Five Best Places to Holiday in Ireland’ and is now in with a chance to win the overall title of ‘The Best Place to Holiday in Ireland 2022’

The other four finalists hoping to win that crown are Achill in Mayo, Carlingford in Louth, The Burren in Clare and The Causeway Coast / Portrush in Antrim.

Islands use smart technology to monitor sustainable tourism

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is currently conducting research with six island communities off the west and northwest coast to measure the impact of tourism on the islands. Visitors to Islands have become increasingly popular since the pandemic and while it has led to some economic benefits for some, it has also added extra pressures on the islands resources.

Galway City Council showcases city at reception for Californian Assembly members and industrialists

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Galway City Council hosted members of the Californian Assembly and prominent industrialists, as part of a high profile delegation to Ireland last weekend. California is a source of significant foreign direct investment in industry in Ireland, with the visit to Galway represented a major opportunity to showcase Galway City, and outline investment opportunities to delegates.

A quarter century of SAP in Ireland

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Galway-based SAP this week celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Ireland operation. To mark the occasion, Clas Neumann, Global Head of the SAP Labs Network joined Liam Ryan, Managing Director, SAP Ireland in welcoming Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton and IDA Ireland to its Galway office.

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Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Medieval Summer Fete at St Nic’s
The Medieval Summer Fete will take place in Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church Grounds on Saturday August 6 from 10.00am to 2.00pm

The Medieval Summer Fete will take place in Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church Grounds on Saturday August 6 from 10.00am to 2.00pm

Two-day event to remember legacy of legendary Aleen Cust, Ireland and Britain’s first female vet

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Celebrated American scientist, neurodiversity exponent and respected animal behaviorist Professor Temple Grandin comes to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mountbellew next month (11 August) to speak at the centenary conference honoring the life and work of Aleen Cust, the first woman to work as a veterinary surgeon in Ireland and Britain in the early 1900s.

Lidl Ireland plans new store in Portumna

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Lidl Ireland has submitted a planning application for a new store in Portumna. The proposal lodged with Galway County Council, showcases plans to transform a greenfield site on the Birr side of town into a vibrant retail unit.

Council to build 2,400 social and affordable homes

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Galway City Council has committed to delivering more than 2,400 social and affordable homes in the next five years in line with a target set by the Government under its national Housing For All policy.

Now is the time to register an event for Culture Night 2022

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Galway City Council is calling on people and organisations planning to host an event for Culture Night later this year to get in touch with the local authority.

People in the west and north likely to be happier in retirement than those elsewhere

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

People living in Connacht and Ulster are more likely to be happier in retirement than those living anywhere else in the country.

Galway event marks 200th anniversary of world’s first animal welfare law

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

A special ceremony took place outside Tigh Neachtain last Friday, July 22, to mark the 200th anniversary of the world’s first piece of legislation concerning animal welfare.

Galway sports clubs encouraged to encompass disabiity activities

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

A special fund of €2million has been set up by Sport Ireland to support disability specific activities in sports clubs, and is now open for applicants.

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