Fantasy Football round five preview

Wed, Sep 12, 2018

It is back to porridge for Fantasy managers this weekend after a week of internationals and the new UEFA Nations League.

Construction of Bonham Quay to begin in February

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

More than 500 construction jobs will be created in the city centre next spring when work begins on the €100m Bonham Quay project. An Bord Pleanála this week approved plans by local developer Gerry Barrett to proceed with the substantial office development overlooking Galway docks.

Grealish calls Defence Forces treatment during Pope’s visit 'despicable'

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

The treatment of thousands of members of the Defence Forces deployed on duties surrounding Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland has been condemned as "despicable" by a Galway TD.

An autumn of political challenges and discontent awaits

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

The sight of the politicians gathering for their annual ‘think-ins’ is one of the signs the summer is over. As with the country as a whole, the Government has had a generally good summer with a post-referendum boost and generally strong economic performance to buoy it. However, the autumn will bring its challenges and it may not all be plain sailing.

'A symptom is your friend'

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Combining the qualifications and skill-sets of both GP and herbalist, and with a passion for knowledge and healing, Dr Dilis Clare, owner of Dr Clare Apothecary on Sea Road, is a woman of enviable energy, commitment, and wisdom.

Clubs and schools encouraged to apply for Sports Capital Programme 2018

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

€40 million in funding is being made available by the Government under a new round of the Sports Capital Programme 2018, and sports clubs, schools, and communities in Galway are being urged to apply.

Presidential candidates to address City Hall today

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Ten of the 11 candidates seeking a nomination to stand for the presidential election, will be in Galway tomorrow to address a special meeting of the Galway City Council, which takes place in City Hall at 2pm.

Let Bonham Quay kickstart real solutions to city traffic

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

The announcement this week of planning approval for the state of the art Bonham Quay project is a welcome one in that it will rid the city of the wasteland that lies just a hundred metres from its heart. The removal of the oil tanks a decade ago on that docks site was welcome too, but what it left behind was a barren site that was just calling out to be developed.

Given the financial devastation of the intervening decade, not many foresaw that the site would be developed in this generation. Most of us feared that it would be left as a sad reminder of what could have been, such as the Crown site is at Mervue.

Boost for Loughrea as Tanaiste opens €10m Spot On facility

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Loughrea’s economic future will be boosted this morning (Thursday) when Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, will officially open a new €10 million manufacturing facility at Chanelle Group in Loughrea.

Study featuring NUI Galway identifies steps to improve gender diversity in science and engineering

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

A group of international female geoscientists from universities all over the world including NUI Galway, have taken a close look at their profession and discovered the barriers to success, while also pinpointing the sometimes simple changes that can be made to attract more women into innovative industries. The revealing results are published yesterday in Nature Publishing Group’s social sciences journal, Palgrave Communications.

Cannon pays tribute to ‘great ambassador for Irish sport’

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon has paid tribute to Galway-native broadcaster Michael Lyster as he retires from RTÉ.

Chat, ceoil, sport and drama at heart of TG4’s new Autumn schedule

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

A huge mix of emotions will experienced when viewing the eclectic range of programming showcased at the entertaining launch of TG4’s Autumn schedule yesterday (Wednesday) in the Tribeton, Galway.

The diverse range of programmes provide plenty of laughs from the likes of Hector, Daithí Ó Sé, Daniel O’Donnell and interesting guests from near and far.The highly successful ‘Underdogs’ return after a ten-year break, with renowned footballers Paul Galvin, Valerie Mulcahy and Advertiser columnist Ray Silke as this year’s selectors, putting a new group of skilled hopefuls under pressure and creating plenty of healthy competition for places on their team.

Dara Ó Briain to judge novel NUI Galway science competition

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

NUI Galway is challenging science enthusiasts and filmmakers of all ages to produce an engaging and educational short science video for this year’s ReelLIFE SCIENCE competition. This year, winning videos will be selected by guest judge Irish comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain.

Homelessness in west growing faster than any other region

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Homelessness in the West of Ireland is growing at a faster rate than any other region according to local charity, Galway Simon Community. The latest homeless figures released show 496 people, including 209 children, were in emergency accommodation in the West of Ireland during July, a 56% increase compared to the previous year.

Mayor officially opens new Glass Factory Craft Village

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Handcrafted jewellery, paper quilling artwork, baby knitwear, decoupage, ceramics and wooden crafts are just some of the stunning pieces on offer at the brand new Glass Factory Craft Village at Galway Irish Crystal.

Galway Greens call for Trump protests

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

The Green Party is calling for massive protests against the planned visit of controversial US President Donald Trump, which is due to go ahead in November, saying his “policies do not reflect the Irish people’s values”.

Trump will be in Europe on November 11, to participate in the armistice commemorations in Paris, marking the centenary of the end of WWI. Ireland is among the countries he intends to visit during that time. A statement from the White House said he plans to “renew the deep and historic ties between our two nations.” He is expected to spend two days in the State, with one in Dublin, and another at Doonbeg, County Clare, where his golf course is located.

Autumn Garden Fair at Claregalway Castle this weekend

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

This Sunday the annual Autumn Garden Fair takes place again in Claregalway Castle, where some of Ireland’s best nurseries and rare plant specialists will display a great selection of shrubs, trees and more.

Sample a taste of Oranmore and Clarinbridge this weekend

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

This weekend sees the first two events in the ‘Taste of Oranmore and Clarinbridge’ Gastronomy Programme. This is a three-month programme of weekly events, showcasing the best from food and beverage outlets in Oranmore and Clarinbridge.

Gardai investigate spate of burglaries in city and county

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Gardai are appealing for information following a series of burglaries in the city and county over the past week.

A shed at the side of a private home at Moyvilla, Oranmore, was broken into between 2pm on Thursday August 30 and 3pm on Saturday September 1. A Castelgarden ride-on lawnmower and a petrol hedge trimmer were taken from the shed.

Galway gets ready to celebrate the oyster

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

This year’s Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, a highlight on the Wild Atlantic Way Calendar, runs from 28th to 30th September 2018, a festival 64 years in the making celebrating an Irish tradition thousands of years old. Galway, the country and this iconic festival may all have changed over those 64 years but what the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival celebrates is timeless – that unchanging Irish tradition and treasure, and the ongoing pleasure given by those little heroes in a half shell.

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