Ashford Castle named top resort hotel in UK and Ireland

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Ashford Castle has been voted the number one resort hotel in the UK and Ireland by readers of the iconic Travel + Leisure magazine, one of the most highly regarded travel publications in the world.

Long haul holidays now available online

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Book your long haul holiday with the security of knowing you are dealing with Galway’s longest established travel company. Award winning Fahy Travel is a local family business catering to the travel needs of the people of the west of Ireland for more than 100 years.

The company now has a full range of long haul destinations on its new online booking service at www.fahytravel.ie.

Singapore — a must see

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

BY AISLING COWLEY
Singapore is not a typical location on a backpacker’s trail through SouthEast Asia due to its expensive nature. I decided to visit Singapore as it is home to iconic landmarks such as The Marina Bay Sands and The Gardens by the Bay.

Annual Galway Bay Swim a huge success

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

The annual Galway Bay Swim, for Cancer Care West, are delighted that the event, which took place on Saturday was a resounding success.

Remembering the late Hugh Duffy

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

The late Hugh Duffy, of the famous fishing and shooting shop at Mainguard Street, Galway, will be sorely missed by his sporting friends from all over Ireland and from Europe. It was not the biggest shop in Galway but it was made infinitely smaller throughout the summer as it was stuffed with fishing rods, nets and reels, spools of fishing lines; while along the wall were glass cases of Swiss army knives, fire lighters, and beautifully engineered gadgets which had to be taken out and admired.

Into this space, and at times you could hardly breathe, Germans, British, French, and Irish stocked up on baits, flies and rods for the days’ fishing. Upstairs, the smallest stairs in Ireland, was an even tighter fit. Big men and big women struggled into a range of Barbour jackets, hats and caps, picking up bags, flasks, and food carriers, as they rushed out into Connemara to try their luck in our renowned lakes and rivers.

‘Think safety first,’ say Galway RNLI after seven saved in separate rescues

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway RNLI rescued six people who got into difficulty in the sea off Rabbit Island on Monday evening. The group who had walked over to the island at low tide were then stranded by the incoming tide and were attempting to swim back to shore when they got into difficulty.

Galway, be emboldened by all who wish you well

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

So here you are, men of Galway; for the first time in a generation, back to a familiar field. And you are here because you have faced down every challenge laid in front of you....and this Sunday, will be just another.

Maroon mania hits fever pitch in countdown to Sunday’s Croker cracker

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway city and county will come to a standstill on Sunday when Galway will aim to topple Kerry in Croke Park and win their first Sam Maguire in 21 years.

In the city, several thousand fans will watch the match under the canvas at the Galway International Arts Festival Big Top at Fisheries Field.

Scramble for precious tickets as countdown to Kerry showpiece begins

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The scramble for All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final tickets is well underway in Galway.

City centre brawls leave locals shocked and worried

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

A series of public brawls in the heart of the city in the last few days have led to calls for more intensive policing of the city centre.

Public urged to submit views on Connemara Greenway

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The Connemara Greenway Alliance has been actively campaigning for the completion of a circa 76km dedicated off-road cycling and walking connection across the world-renowned Connemara landscape since 2012.

Researchers discover deep sea coral with novel drug potential

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Researchers at NUI Galway have discovered a coral in the Atlantic Ocean which contains a potential wonder drug chemical compound that acts against the virus responsible for Covid-19.

New chapter — Cúirt seeks new director after de Buyl steps down

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Cuirt is seeking a new director for the annual Cúirt International Festival of Literature as outgoing director, Sasha de Buyl, steps down to pursue creative opportunities outside Galway.

Just 37 HAP properties available across 16 areas, says Simon

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The Simon Communities of Ireland’s quarterly Locked Out of the Market report shows yet another stark decline in the availability of affordable properties to rent by people reliant on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme. The report comes in the context of a private rental market affected by a documented ongoing contraction in supply, increase in rental prices, and an overall lack of affordability.

Ó Cuív welcomes announcement of First Home Scheme

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Éamon Ó Cuív, has said he hopes the First Home Scheme will be a major assistance to first time buyers.

NUI Galway students launch podcast to promote awareness of historic institutions

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Six Master of Laws (LLM) students from the Irish Centre for Human Rights in NUI Galway have launched a five-episode podcast series titled ‘My Country is My Prison’.

Galway to ‘go all out’ with disability triathlon

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

A special pilot event to celebrate inclusive outdoor events in Galway takes place next Thursday (July 21).

Major inpatient survey underway at Galway public hospitals

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

n annual inpatient survey, which gives people an opportunity to share their healthcare experiences, is under way at Galway’s public hospitals.

Galway marks National Day of Commemoration

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

A ceremony was held in Galway last weekend to mark the National Day of Commemoration, honouring all those Irish men and women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions.

Host a summer get-together and help Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC), with the support of Colleran’s Butchers in Mainguard Street, is asking people to host a summer social event to raise much needed funds for the organisation.

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