Galway forges new tourism, business and community links in USA

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

A Galway delegation comprising representatives of local government, academia, business and the arts has completed a weeklong promotional visit to the US Midwest.

Galway County Council digitally maps the heritage of over 25,000 memorials

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Esri Ireland, the market leader in geographic information systems (GIS), has announced that Galway County Council has digitally mapped over 25,000 memorials, monuments, and gravestones using Esri’s ArcGIS system.

Calloing all young techies — new Tech Youth Club in Galway

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in young lives? Foróige are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Tech Youth Club and they are calling on dedicated volunteers to help bring this project to life.

‘Circuit Breakers’ is an initiative designed to empower young girls with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital age.

Reddington encourages local groups to submit applications for Community Centre Investment Fund

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Community groups in Galway can avail of up to €100,000 in funding to support the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, Fine Gael Councillor Andrew Reddington has said.

Country star Michael English to perform at Clifden Arts Festival with new show ‘A Million Medleys’

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The Clifden Arts Festival, running from 18th to 29th September 18-29, has announced that celebrated country star Michael English will be performing his fantastic new show, “A Million Medleys,” on Friday, September 27. This much-anticipated event promises to be one of the festival’s highlights, bringing a blend of classic hits and infectious energy that is sure to captivate audiences.

English, renowned for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, has crafted a special concert for Clifden Arts Festival that celebrates his journey through music. “A Million Medleys” features a selection of globally loved, million-selling hits, each one more compelling than the last. Fans can expect to hear a mix of English’s best-known songs, as well as his unique renditions of timeless classics, all delivered with the heartfelt passion that has made him a household name in country music.

Transform your business with Lean techniques

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Despite popular belief, this programme is suited to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors – it is not just for big manufacturers.

Galway Simon Community invites you to give up your bed for one night

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Galway Simon Community invites everyone – individuals, families, schools, companies and clubs – to give up their bed for one night, on Friday October 4, with one purpose: to change the lives of those facing homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Green Tourism Gold award for Harbour Hotel

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The Harbour Hotel has taken an impressive stride in sustainability by being awarded the prestigious Green Tourism Gold award, which recognises a company’s strong focus on reducing its environmental impact.

Open day at Castle Ellen this weekend as part of Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Castle Ellen House in Athenry will hold an open day this Sunday as part of Heritage Week.

Cost of going to college in Galway jumps by 3% in 2024, report reveals

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

By Lisa Geraghty
Galway remained the sixth most expensive student county this year costing €2,405 more than Letterkenny, the cheapest town, a report has revealed.

Galway remained the sixth most expensive student county this year costing €2,405 more than Letterkenny, the cheapest town, a report has revealed.

Clifden RNLI rescue two sailors onboard a broken down yacht

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Clifden’s volunteer lifeboat crew were called out to assist two sailors who had run into difficulty in Ballinakill Bay, near Letterfrack on Monday.

University of Galway researchers working with indigenous Amazonians to document Casement story

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Researchers at University of Galway are working with indigenous peoples deep in the Colombian Amazon to document their story -building on the legacy of Roger Casement.

A legacy of good health bequeathed to the region

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

As you read this piece this August day,there is someone in this city or county who is awaiting the results of a breast cancer check; someone for whom the watched phone represents both a terror and a salvation. Awaiting that news is the norm for so many every week and every day for so many families. As any family who has been touched by breast cancer will know, the waiting, the diagnosis, the fear are all part of the process. There is the fear of the known and the unknown; the potential that plans carefully honed will have to be shelved. Or not.

Summer Roadshow takes to county areas to tackle gum disposal

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Athenry last week as a part of its Summer Roadshow.

Burst pipes cause traffic and commercial chaos

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

A burst water main along Lough Atalia Road caused both flooding and a major water shortage last week, causing several Galway city centre businesses to close.

Concerns raised as escaped farmed salmon found in Connemara waterways

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Following reports of a number of escaped farmed salmon entering local rivers flowing into Killary Harbour, local activist groups have labelled the event as an 'environmental disaster', which could have extensive repercussions.

Teen arrested for Renmore stabbing remanded in custody

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Galway Juvenile District Court sat in closed session on Tuesday where the 16-year-old accused of stabbing army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy last week appeared by video link from Oberstown Detention Centre in Co Dublin.

Students’ Union invite applications to annual charity fund

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

University of Galway Students’ Union has opened the application process for charities wishing to be considered as beneficiaries for its annual fundraising campaign for 2024/25.

Cannonball is coming back to Salthill

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

200 supercars, free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads, €1.6 million raised for Irish charities and the awesome sight of over 200,000 excited spectators coast to coast waving chequered flags from September 6-8.