Generations celebrate Shark's fortieth anniversary

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Three generations of the Kelly family were among the members of Shark Swimming Club which celebrated its 40th anniversary at the weekend.

Brendan Kelly, son of founder Maura, was the recipient of the special Bill Connell award which was launched on the night, with sympathies extended to Bill Connell's family on his recent death.

Mayor calls for primary education to be made free

Tue, Jul 03, 2018

The Mayor of Galway, Niall McNelis, has called for the banning of the ‘voluntary contribution’ parents are expected to make to schools, and demanded the Government provide school books at no cost, ahead of the new term in September.

'I’ve always wanted to put a hole in a gallery floor'

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Scottish artist David Mach is sure to supply a ‘wow factor’ to this year’s Galway International Arts Festival with his large scale installation, Rock’n’Roll, at the festival gallery in Market Street.

The EU demands 'more Europe' as continent drifts more to the right

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

It is two years almost to the day since the people of the UK dramatically voted to leave the EU. Since then Brexit has been a constant backdrop to political discourse in these islands, and a dominant one when it comes to the discussion of international affairs.

Pálás Cinema up for global architecture award

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Pálás Cinema, designed by architect Tom de Paor, and just opened last week, has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious International World Architecture Festival Awards (WAN) which will take place in Amsterdam this November.

The categories in which it is nominated are Culture- Completed Buildings and Use of Colour. The World Architecture Festival is dedicated to celebrating, sharing and inspiring outstanding architecture. It is the only architecture event where keynote talks from the industry’s most influential figures sit alongside live judging presentations from over 500 award finalists, plus global networking and an international product exhibition.

Fulacht Fia Chairde marks another successful year for Ghaillimh le Gaeilge

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

The sun made a welcome return to Fulacht Fia Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge as Cairde and Stiúrthóirí enjoyed a wonderful evening of music and food wn The Galmont, Bóthar Loch an tSáile, Gaillimh. The Fulacht Fia was kindly sponsored by Cairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge: Joyce’s Supermarkets, Stewart Construction and Sweeney Oil. Míle buíochas dóibh ar fad.

Beyond the castle walls — it’s Galway Garden Festival time

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

The charming surrounds of Claregalway Castle will once again provide the stunning backdrop to the ninth annual Galway Garden Festival, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday week July 7 and July 8.

Hundreds take to Ladies Beach for Galway Simon Dip at Dawn

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Over 160 people joined Galway Simon Community for their first ever Dip at Dawn event in Salthill last week. The event was organised on the longest day of the year as an act of solidarity with the almost 10,000 people in emergency accommodation across the country and the many more hidden homeless and in homeless services.

Quidel Corporation opens new Business Service Centre in heart of city

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Quidel Corporation a provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions, cellular-based virology assays and molecular diagnostic systems, celebrated opening its new Business Service Centre in Merchant’s Road in Galway city this week.

The celebration marks the company’s first expansion into international facilities. and the new office will support Quidel’s growing international business, a portfolio that has experienced substantial growth due to the recent acquisition of Alere’s Triage® business.

Galway Baybes set new course record in 555k cycle

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

The Galway Baybes set hearts racing in Donegal last Friday and Saturday when they took on the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra, their second ever ultra cycling endurance race. The team of riders, all members of Galway Triathlon Club set a new course record for the 555k distance, winning the women’s four person category in a time of 19 hours and 24 minutes.

Radical improvement of Galway commuter rail services needed, says O Cuiv

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West Éamon Ó Cuív has called on Iarnród Éireann to provide more frequent commuter services into Galway, on both the Athlone to Galway and the Limerick to Galway lines.

Cannon hopes Galway will become epicentre of audio-visual sector

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has welcomed the launch of the Government`s €200m Audio-visual Action Plan which aims to double employment in the audio-visual sector. Minister Cannon has said that given Galway’s strong creative pedigree, it is well placed to become the epicentre of the sector in Ireland.

He said he welcomes the launch of this industry-wide, long-term plan, under the Creative Ireland Programme, which will support the Government’s ambition to enable Ireland to become a global hub for the production of Film, TV drama and animation.

Pub Pint Race returns

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Following the success of the inaugural Western Alzheimers Pub Pint Race at the October Galway Races, the charity race is back for the summer festival.

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100,000 to flock to city for Seafest scorcher

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Galway city is set for a midsummer boost of up to €7m this weekend when more than 100,000 people flock to the city for the mouthwatering Seafest event.

Deputies welcome €700,000 for arts funding

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

The Minister for Culture and the Arts Council has today announced €688,279 in Arts Grant funding for artists and arts organisations in Galway city and county.

Be wowed by the possibilities of the sea

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

If the sea was covered with a sheet of strong glass, and if the skies reflected off it, like they do off the water on a summer’s day, you can be sure we would be out there all the time, slipping and sliding on it, falling on our arses on it, making up strange glass-bound games to play on this strange playground.

Top commercial and investment properties in Galway going under the hammer at O’Donnellan & Joyce

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

O’Donnellan and Joyce's July Wild Atlantic Way auction is shaping up to be the biggest of the year. This past weekend, open viewings commenced on most of the properties, with all properties to be available for viewing for the coming weekend.

Sean Kyne declares for Educate Together to run Galway's new secondary school

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Parents are being encouraged to make their views known about which body they want to see running Galway's new secondary school, and Minister Seán Kyne has declared his preference is that patronage should be awarded to Educate Together.

Galway Hospice unveils plans for Merlin Park site

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

A planning application for a new €20 million 36-bed Galway Hospice at Merlin Park is to be submitted to Galway City Council over the next few days, setting in train a planning debate that will put the hospice on a collision course with local environmentalists.

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