Galway public meeting on four day week

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Fórsa trade union will host a public meeting about the campaign for a four day working week at the union’s Galway office at Sean Mulvoy Business Park next week on Thursday, November 28 from 7.30pm.

Canney welcomes ‘huge funding boost’ for Tuam stadium

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Tuam Stadium is to receive €89,717 under the regional allocation of Sports Capital Grants. Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the grant as “a great result” for the north Galway region.

Let KD Autoparts give your car some festive cheer

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

An bhfuil do charr réidh don gheimhreadh agus do shéasúr na Nollag? Is your car ready for winter and all the demands of the festive season?

Dragons set for B’sloe Vision For Growth event

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Following on from the successful ‘Future Business Trends’ event held during the summer, The Pulse Club is hosting another event, Vision For Growth – Ballinasloe 2020 is hosting another event, on the evening of Thursday December 5 in the Shearwater.

Rabbitte to host ‘Rejuvenation of Athenry’ public meeting

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, will host a public meeting next week to discuss the rejuvenation of Athenry.

Breaking a world record - Portwest launches new campaign with Connacht Rugby

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Portwest, in partnership with Connacht Rugby, has launched a new road safety for all campaign , Be Bright on Safety, which also aims to set a new world record.

Don’t let insurance issues suck the life out of our communities

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

About an hour after I press the send button on this article, my fellow coaches and I will be stood on a muddy pitch while a band of determined U-12 girls will lash footballs at us for the betterment of their skills. For 90 minutes, we will attempt to pass on some of our perceived wisdom, until they go home, muddied, energised, happier for the participation, and hopefully, slightly better players.

The scene is replicated on pitches and community grounds and dimly-lit community centres across the country. People who are clerks by day become trapeze artists by night as they scale lighting rigs on century-old halls to set up for amateur drama productions; Saturdays are taken up by hardy souls having to line pitches, to repair football nets; to get ready for fetes and fairs.

Galway named as one of the greenest cities in the world to host a business event

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Galway has been ranked as one of the top cities on the latest Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, a rating system designed to recognise responsible practices in the business tourism and events industry.

Staff Christmas Parties at Virtual Reality World Galway!

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

The party season is fast approaching. Have you decided what you will do for your staff Christmas party? Give back to the team that works hard to make your business success throughout the year. Bring them to Virtual Reality World Galway. Build company morale while getting people out of their seats and mingling!

Virtual Reality World Galway - Irelands largest Virtual Reality Entertainment Centre.

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

We offer VR experiences and game play for individuals, family events, group events, as well as corporate team building and celebrations. If you’re looking for something a little more exciting we would love to welcome you into our virtual world! We have VR experiences for people aged 8 years+.

Fantasy Football round 13 preview

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

It was ultimately a disappointing international break for Irish fans as the 1-1 draw with Denmark in Dublin on Monday night was not enough to secure a place at Euro 2020. Mick McCarthy's men will have another shot at qualifying for the continent's football jamboree next summer but that is at the end of March and we have plenty of Premier League action to keep us occupied over the coming months.

“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.

Fine Gael TD for Galway West Hildegarde Naughton, who has led the campaign for a new hospital in Galway, said that the facility would be the largest investment in the region’s healthcare infrastructure since UHG opened in 1956.

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