“Making Christmas for Everyone” Unveiling of new look Dunnes Stores Briarhill Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December

Tue, Nov 19, 2019

Dunnes Stores has a lot to celebrate. The much loved retailer is now the number one food retailer in Ireland, and has consistently award winning products at both local and global levels including a recent win at the IQFAs, where Dunnes Stores was announced Retailer of the Year. On Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December, Dunnes Stores are bringing the celebrations to Galway, with the unveiling of their new look state-of-the-art store in Briarhill, with a weekend full of fashion, food, lots of giveaways and fun for all the family.

Ah Sure Look It.. we might as well open a pop up shop!

Tue, Nov 19, 2019

Galway’s most exciting new hub for local artists, crafters, designers and makers to showcase and sell their wares, has opened at 16 Woodquay, formerly home to Gatsby’s menswear. ‘Ah Sure Look It’ will open every Wednesday to Sunday, up until Christmas, giving shoppers the chance to get their hands on some truly unique Christmas gifts, with everything from Galway themed prints, bags, t-shirts, hoodies, and cards, to embroidery, art, jewellery, scented candles, perfumes and soaps.

Own a piece of local history as contents of Griffins Bakery to go under the hammer!

Fri, Nov 15, 2019

Wilsons Auctions to manage the Online Auction of Contents of Galway’s iconic bakery.

Galway needs to 'stand up' to Grealish's 'ill-thought rhetoric' says Charity

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Noel Grealish is "in no position to tell any person who has earned income, inside or outside this country, how they should spend it", and Galway needs to "stand up" against the kind of "ill thought rhetoric" the TD uttered in the Dáil this week.

Council budget moves on the environment are welcome, but problems remain says Hanley

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Funding for organisations like AMACH LGBT+, a mass tree planting scheme, measure to tackle illegal dumping, and a significant increase for housing and homelessness services, have characterised the Galway City Council's budget for 2020.

‘Learning differences haven’t held me back as a scientist,’ says Galwaywoman

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

We tend to take it for granted that Irish Water staff and local authority water services staff, contractors and members of the public who drive or walk past Irish Water facilities or our construction and repair works will make it home safely without incident or injury. Just think about that for a moment. Given the size and scale of Irish Water’s infrastructure, that is a big undertaking.

Is capitalism compatible with saving the planet?

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Insider thinks the answer to this question has to be: probably not. Capitalism is a voracious system forever in search of somewhere to put its money so that it can turn that money into more money.

Galway film wins best documentary at Irish Film Festival London

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

A locally made film, Cumar – A Galway Rhapsody, by Aodh Ó Coileáin of An Taibhdhearc and NUI Galway, has won the Best Documentary Award at the 2019 Irish Film Festival London.

Options appraisal backs 200-bed Merlin Park hospital plan

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

An independent options appraisal has recommended the development of a new 200-bed elective hospital at Merlin Park, clearing the way for preparatory works to commence on the project next year.

The never-ending lowering of that bar

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

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So here we are again, not that we ever thought that lessons had been learned. Here we are with utterances that are making life more horrible for people. Here we are, playing the same old card because maybe the lads said that this card worked wonders the first time it was played, the lads who said 'sure isn’t it just what everyone is saying', the words ringing in your ears, that it’s OK to say these things, to make these suggestions.

City council budget ‘fails’ Salthill, says Higgins

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Vacant commercial units and derelict sites in Salthill need to be “reimagined and reinvented” as residential spaces, galleries, educational, and office units in order to boost business and visitor numbers in the area.

Trolley figures reveal true crisis in health services, says Crowe

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

More than 6,800 people have been without beds in Galway University Hospital this year, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

Eight thousand exhibition tickets to be released on Saturday

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

The 22nd Galway Science and Technology Festival, Ireland’s premier event for the promotion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) begins today. The central theme for 2019 is Climate Action and this year’s Festival promises to instill a love of science and a curiosity about the world around us.

ESB needs to assess Derrybrien flooding impact says Cannon

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

An East Galway TD has called on the ESB to “carefully assess” the impact of the Derrybrien Windfarm on flooding in South Galway as part of a new environmental assessment the Government is required to carry out.

The obligation to carry out a retrospective environmental impact assessment on the South Galway windfarm arises from a judgement this week from the EU Court of Justice.

Relics of Blessed Karl in Galway next week

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

The relics of Blessed Karl, the Last Emperor of Austria, will come to Galway Cathedral on Thursday November 21. Holy Mass in honour of Blessed Karl of Austria will be celebrated in Galway Cathedral at 7:30pm. Blessed Karl is one of the very few official saints of the Church who was also a husband and father.

City pop-up shop to showcase the best of Galway’s premium craft makers and designers

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

A special pop-up shop will be launched in the city next month to showcase a range of premium artisan products from some of Galway’s most accomplished craft makers.

The annual event is organised by Creative Makers Galway – a unique collaboration between a wide range of high quality craft makers and designers across the city and county.

Kyne approves funding for Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge curriculum

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Funding of €532,500 for the Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge curriculum, has been approved by the Minister for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Sean Kyne.

The allocation will support the TEG curriculum and exams over the next three academic years, and includes €405,000 to support arts events across Gaeltacht schools in County Galway.

New general manager announced for historic Renvyle House Hotel

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Anne Marie Kelly is to become the new general manager of Renvyle House Hotel following the decision by current CEO Ronnie Counihan to retire next year after 20 years at the helm of the historic property, and after a stellar 45 years in hospitality.

Excitement as Special Olympics Young Athletes club launches in Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

A new club for budding young athletes has launched in Galway — the Galway Special Olympics Young Athletes Club welcomes children and their families into the world of Special Olympics by showing how all children can be valued for their talents and abilities.

Inaugural John Cunningham lecture to honour late newspaper editor

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

The Discipline of Journalism and Communication at NUI Galway will host the inaugural ‘John Cunningham Journalism Lecture’ on Monday,November 18 at 5pm in the Aula Maxima. The event honours the late Connacht Tribune Editor and long-time journalism lecturer John Cunningham.

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