SockerClub is changing the image of socks for Christmas

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Inspired by a love of football and design, SockerClub was born to combine the iconic patterns of classic football jerseys and transfer them to make quality, bright and bold socks.

Enjoy a festive treat at the Harbour Hotel this Christmas

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

The Harbour Hotel in the heart of the city has completed the final phase of its refurbishment works this year. All rooms have been completely upgraded with luxury features including air-conditioning, high definition TVs, bluetooth speakers, and mini – fridges.

Experience the Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate this Christmas

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Galway’s most prestigious five star hotel, Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate has undergone a significant investment programme this year.

The Galmont gift vouchers — your Christmas, all wrapped up

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

The Galmont has the perfect present solution this holiday season with its vouchers making the ideal Christmas gift for those difficult-to-buy-for members of the family or circle of friends.

Fantasy Football round eight preview

Wed, Nov 04, 2020

Round seven concluded at Elland Road on Monday night when Leicester gave league new boys Leeds, a reality check with a 4-1 thumping. The game summed up another game week packed with goals.

MartAid 2020: Farm safety and technology to the fore of new charity drive.

Wed, Nov 04, 2020

With Marts unable to operate as normal this year, technology is helping farmers to run their businesses while saving both time and money. MartEye was founded at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to help Marts and farmers buy and sell livestock online. Since launching only 6 months ago, Portershed based MartEye has grown at a phenomenal rate and is used in 40 marts across Ireland and the UK.

City opens online Book of Condolence in memory of Martin and Tom Oliver

Wed, Nov 04, 2020

An online Book of Condolence in memory of Martin and Tom Oliver who both passed away this week, has been opened on the Galway City Council website at https://www.galwaycity.ie/askgcc/index.php/512736?newtest=Y&lang=en

Students’ Union Kilometre Challenge starts today

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

NUI Galway Students’ Union (SU) today began its Kilometre Challenge which is the first of six charity challenges to raise funds for three Galway charities.

200 jobs for Galway as tech giant Diligent Corporation plans to open European hub

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

More than 200 jobs are to be created in Galway by a global technology company following the establishment of its European hub in the city.

Man dies after fishing boat got into difficulty in Galway Bay

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

One man has died after a fishing boat got into difficulty in Galway Bay this afternoon.

Falcons and bats know where they will live, but we don’t, worried residents tell road hearing

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Plans for the nesting ledges of peregrine falcon and the flight paths of bats have been drawn up, yet there is little information as to how people will find new homes after their houses are demolished, the An Bord Pleanala oral hearing into the Galway City Ring Road was told yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.

Go on, sign up for COPE Galway Business Sleep Out

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

For nine years, COPE Galway has been rallying business leaders to join together in solidarity against homelessness through its biggest annual fundraising event – The COPE Galway Business Sleep Out.

Lyons welcomes proposed road works at Seamus Quirke Road and Rahoon Road Junction

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed this week’s announcement that Galway City Council intends to carry out road works at the Seamus Quirke Road/Rahoon Road Junction.

Tower operator pleads for Cappagh Road tower site to be retained

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

A 24m Vodafone telecommunications tower located off the Cappagh Road will be removed in its entirety and will impact on local coverage for networks including Eir and Three, as part of the road construction scheme, the An Bord Pleanala oral hearing into the Galway City Ring Road was told this week.

More pedestrianisation sought as Crowe looks for Eglinton Street shared space

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

A proposal that Eglinton Street be transformed into a shared surface for buses, cyclists and pedestrians only was placed before the City Council by Cllr MJ Crowe.

Athenry CU’s current account provider to sponsor All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championships

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association is delighted to announce currentaccount.ie – the current account provider for Athenry Credit Union – as new sponsors of the LGFA’s All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championships

Government needs to review regulations on marts says Reddington

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

The Government needs to review the level five operating procedures in marts as a matter of urgency after several marts closed at the weekend, turning away hundreds of animals because of an IT system failure on one of the livestock apps, this is according to Fine Gael councillor Andrew Reddington.

Galway Fertility Clinic rebrands to ReproMed Galway following €0.5m upgrade

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

ReproMed has announced the rebrand of the Galway Fertility Clinic to ReproMed Galway, having invested almost half a million euro in upgrading the clinic to enhance the offering to patients. Repromed acquired the Galway Fertility Clinic in 2017.

ReproMed has also announced a new management team for the clinic which will focus on enhancing the patient journey for patients on the Western seaboard. New Medical Director at ReproMed Galway is Alejandro Aldape, a senior consultant in reproductive medicine. Alejandro will oversee a team of 35 people, managing patient needs ranging from egg donation to IVF.

Chance for Galway children to win an exhibition for their school

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Ireland is steeped in myth, legend and folklore, and every corner of the island has its own stories of great warriors, fierce giants, troublesome fairies, enchanted animals and otherworldly phantoms.

Remember who supports your community when choosing where to shop this winter, says Supermac’s chief

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

As we face into a period of restricted activity in order to curtail the spread of the Covid 19 virus, one of our key objectives as a society is to protect each other. It isn’t our natural inclination, but we need to protect each other by staying away from each other. By restricting our movements, we restrict the damage the virus can cause.

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