Mary O’Malley poem added to the Galway Poetry Trail

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

The latest plaque on The Galway Poetry Trail was unveiled this afternoon at The Claddagh Basin, featuring the poem ‘Lockdown Aubade’ by distinguished poet Mary O’Malley.

Gathering of the boats for sailing festival

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

One of the most enjoyable events on the Galway sailing calendar starts today.

The Lambs Week festival, now in its third year, is a mixture of racing, cruising, and fun. Attracting a gathering of sailing yachts of all sizes, the boats meet in Ros á Mhíl Marina, sail in company around the Aran Islands, and then into Port of Galway.

Our county teams created pride and a legacy — now support our clubs

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

I love the perspective you get a few days out from something. At a time when the emotion has dissipated, the becalmed excitement allows you to think freely, having cast away any conscious bias.

Funding approved for emigrant commemorative centre in Carna

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Údarás na Gaeltachta has this week approved funding for Ionad Cuimhneacháin na nImirceach (the Emigrant Commemorative Centre) to develop an interpretative centre and a commemorative emigrants’ garden at a site in Carna.

Your preview to Galway Hurdle Day at Ballybrit

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Your preview to Galway Hurdle Day at Ballybrit
Day four of the Galway Festival promises plenty more thrills for punters to enjoy with the Galway Hurdle taking centre-stage at Ballybrith this afternoon.

Your guide to Galway Plate Day

Wed, Jul 27, 2022

One of the feature races of the meeting takes centre-stage on Wednesday evening with the Galway Plate the highlight of a fabulous third day of action at the 2022 Galway Festival.

Day Two Preview of the 2022 Galway Festival

Tue, Jul 26, 2022

Day two of the Galway Festival takes centre-stage at Ballybrit this evening with another excellent seven-race card for punters to enjoy.

Galway Festival gets underway this evening

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

The seven-day Galway Festival gets underway at Ballybrit on Monday evening with an excellent seven-race card at the track.

Robbie Power on this year’s Galway Festival

Fri, Jul 22, 2022

Former jockey Robbie Power is no stranger to success at the Galway Festival and he is looking forward to being back at the track next week for the seven-day extravaganza.

Power relishing return of full crowds at this year’s Galway Festival

Fri, Jul 22, 2022

Gold Cup and Grand National winning rider Robbie Power is relishing the return of full crowds at this year’s Galway Festival for the first time since 2019.

Reasonable solution found on turf, says Reddington

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

A reasonable solution has been found on the contentious issue of turf cutting, a local Fine Gael Councillor has said.

Galway public reminded to conserve water

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Irish Water is reminding the public in Galway City and Galway County to be mindful of their water usage as some supplies are experiencing increased demand this weekend as the spell of warm weather continues.

Speaking about the developing situation, Irish Water’s Rónan Daly said they are appealing to the public in Galway and in particular the City area west of the Corrib, along with Barna, Moycullen and surrounding areas to be mindful of how they use their water at home, as the temperature soared this week.

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Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Tools stolen in raids
At approximately 1.20 am on Tuesday morning July 12 a garage at the side of a house at Bookeen, Athenry, was broken into. A vehicle parked at the property at the time was also broken into.

Medtronic announce 200 R&D roles on day of celebration

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

On Friday, IDA Ireland, together with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar attended a 40-year celebration at Medtronic’s Parkmore facility in Galway today where 200 Research & Development roles were announced.

ALHomecare – caring for elderly people in their own home — at an affordable cost

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

We all want our elderly relatives to get the best possible care....ideally in the comfort of their own home. But how do we go about organising this?

Galway-Kerry links enhanced as RV Tom Crean pulls into its home port in week of football final

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

While we hope that Kerry souls will be downcast after next Sunday’s All-Ireland senior football final, there was a great welcome for the memory of one famous Kerry hero this week in Galway docks.

Broadcaster urges over-50s to ‘understand shingles’

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway-based RTE broadcaster Teresa Mannion has called on the over-50s in Ireland to speak with their doctor, practice nurse or pharmacist about the risk factors for shingles and shingles prevention.

Irish Citylink completes multi-million euro acquisition of GoBus

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Irish Citylink, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-headquartered ComfortDelGro group, has taken over GoBus for a fee believed to be in the region of €12 million. Galway-based GoBus was established by Jim Burke and his family in 2009.

Diligent’s European hub a magnet for talent, as Bonham Quay office is opened by Tánaiste

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Diligent, the global leader in modern governance providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance and ESG, welcomed Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, to officially open its new European hub at Bonham Quay in Galway last Friday.

Minister visits new social homes being delivered by Respond in Galway

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien was in Galway on Tuesday to visit construction sites in Galway comprising 184 new social homes being delivered by approved housing body Respond, in partnership with Galway City Council.

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