Galway Camera Club’s new season opens next week

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Galway Camera Clubs 2024/25 Seasons opening night will take place next Thursday September 19 from 7.30pm and all are welcome. Due to upgrading works at the Club’s traditional venue the club has moved the location for meetings to The Knocknacarra Community Rooms at the Tesco Shopping Complex ,Kingstown Road, Knocknacarra Galway H91 E7KW.

Evolving Dexcom structures changing the face of the city and county

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

The Dexcom name is currently emblazoned on two of the most fascinating construction projects in the city and county at the moment. Work on the building of its vast plant at Athenry, just off the motorway, is a source of much admiration due to its scale.

Citizens Information Service seeking volunteers

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Citizens Information Services (CIS), provide a free, independent, and confidential information, advice and advocacy service to the public on a wide range of areas.

Clifden Arts Festival starts next week

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

The Clifden Arts Festival, now in its 47th year, will take place from September 18-29. Nestled in the scenic Connemara, this beloved festival continues to be a beacon of culture, blending local charm with international talent. This year’s programme promises a diverse array of music, theatre, literature, and visual arts, offering something for everyone.

Theatre and Literature Highlights

Long term rental market in Galway city is thriving

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

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MAXI ZOO announces special offers as new store opens in Galway

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Maxi Zoo Ireland, the leading pet retailer in Ireland, which opens its new store on the Headford Road this weekend has announced a range of special offers available in-store and online this September, along with new in-store services and a major charity campaign launching next month.

Maxi Zoo is dedicated to offering customers the most competitive prices in the pet market. This September, customers can take advantage of exclusive offers across a wide selection of pet care products, including discounts on food, accessories, and health products for pets of all shapes and sizes.

Clifden RNLI tasked to medical evacuation from Inishbofin

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Clifden’s volunteer crew launched both lifeboats last Friday to assist a man who had sustained injuries on Inishbofin.

Celebrating milestones — Galway man marks five years in recovery

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

As part of Recovery Month (September), the Rutland Centre’s annual Medallion Ceremony took place last weekend at Dublin’s Nation Concert Hall.

Galway Toastmasters Open Night next week

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Galway Toastmasters has invited the community to its Open Night, at the SCCUL Enterprise Centre in Ballybane.

Elkstone and Harrison Street announce new 345-bed student accommodation in Galway

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Elkstone, Ireland’s leading alternatives investment specialists, and Harrison Street, a global real assets investment management firm, this week announced the development of a new 345-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at Queen Street in Galway. The project is due for completion in 2026 and forms part of a wider partnership to deliver 1,500 purpose-built student beds across Limerick, Cork, Dublin, and Galway by 2028.

1,000 houses on Airbnb in Gaeltacht, but fewer than ten available for long-term rental

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

More than 1,000 houses were listed on Airbnb for short term let in Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions this summer, but fewer than ten houses were available for long-term rental, according to a revcealing documentary on Tg4 last night (Wednesday).

Funeral of Fred Johnston to take place today

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

The funeral will take place today (Thursday) of Fred Johnson, a man who over several decades made an in delible mark on the literary scene in Galway and the west.

Cultural partnerships looking for proposals

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Galway City Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced organisations in Galway City to develop and deliver new programmes, projects, or initiatives that will deliver outcomes on the following objectives:

Seoige and Connolly selected as Cheevers ponders future over ‘whispering campaign’

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Galway City East Councillor Alan Cheevers claims a whispering campaign about his health was waged to dissuade delegates from voting for his candidacy as a Dáil hopeful.

Architecture at the Edge unveils exciting 2024 Visual Arts and Architecture Programme

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Architecture at the Edge Festival is known for its inspired cultural experiences — and this year is no different as the festival once again presents a compelling programme, featuring installations, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, talks, tours and much more to explore this autumn.

Claddagh wrecks rotting in no man’s land

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Officials in Galway City Council are powerless to remove the hulks of rotting boats in the Claddagh as the ownership of some quays in the Corrib estuary is unknown.

Vote on mega Dublin Road cemetery by end of year

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

With burial spaces fast filling-up in main municipal graveyards in Bohermore and Rahoon, a new four acre, multi-faith lawn cemetery designed to accommodate almost 3,000 plots was presented to city councillors for consideration this week.

Whiff of electoral sulphur in the air

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

The increasing likelihood is that nine weeks tomorrow, the country will be going to the polls to vote in a new Government. Despite the denials of An Taoiseach and An Tanaiste who seem insistent that they will run the full course to bring the Government into early Spring, there seems little doubt but that the cold and wet days of February will be eschewed in favour of a pre-Christmas election count.

Tourist tax could rake in millions for city

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Charging hotel guests across the city a one Euro per night tourism tax could net an estimated extra €2 million per year for the city’s finances.

'A commitment to quality and service' - Mark Lohan Kitchens celebrates its first anniversary

Fri, Sep 06, 2024

Mark Lohan Kitchens (MLK) proudly marks its one-year anniversary at Ballybane Industrial Estate in Galway city, marking an important milestone for a company at the forefront of bespoke kitchen design for over 25 years. With a reputation built on quality craftsmanship and exceptional service, MLK continues to serve clients across Ireland and the UK, bringing their vision of beautiful, functional kitchens to life.

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