Proposed boundary changes will lead to ‘confusion’ says Canney

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Galway East TD Seán Canney has hit out against a report which proposes radical changes to local municipal district boundaries.The Local Electoral Boundary Committee is recommending a series of changes aimed at making municipal districts smaller to allow councillors to better represent them.

Five ‘must-sea’ attractions at SeaFest 2018

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

From famous ships to flyboarding, seafood and sailing, there is a host of activities on offer at SeaFest 2018, taking place in Galway Harbour on June 29, 30, and July 1.

Business opportunities abound in marine sector

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

‘Fishing for Business Opportunities: Catch onto new strategies at Our Ocean Wealth Summit’

According to the recent Global Marine Trends 2030 Report, the marine sector can expect strong growth across commercial shipping, Naval sector, offshore energy, and aquaculture in the coming decades. There is an enormous opportunity for Irish businesses operating in sectors such as engineering, energy, food and technology, to expand their offerings to the marine sector.

SeaFest 2018 to showcase Galway gastronomy

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

As Galway is the European Region of Gastronomy 2018, this year’s SeaFest will also celebrate the city’s food heritage and culture. From farmer and fisherman to chef, restaurateur or consumer, food plays a critical role in all our lives in Galway. The European Region of Gastronomy 2018 designation will focus on the vital role of the food industry in the west of Ireland, and showcase the high quality and rich produce available in the region.

The importance of focusing on the big picture

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

It has been a strange week newswise. Sometimes it’s as if all the planets align and sagas and dramas that have been playing out for years of a news cycle, cross each others path like ships in the night.

This has been the case over the past few days. When three of the biggest infrastructural and cultural projects to hit Galway over the past decade have, like those ships, all simultaneously docked in othe newscycle of our consciousness.

Corrandulla Show on this weekend

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Corrandulla is famous for being a great day out so come and join the fun at Corrandulla Show this Sunday June 24th. Admission to the Show is a very reasonable €10 or two for €15 and children are free.

Fun for all at Corrandulla Show this weekend

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Corrandulla is famous for being a great day out so come and join the fun at Corrandulla Show this Sunday June 24th. Admission to the Show is a very reasonable €10 or two for €15 and children are free.

The Power of the pen, sixth class students push leading Galway Restaurant into action

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Primary school students from Scoil Ide in Salthill have kicked The Dough Bros to touch. The students who were looking at more sustainable business practices hand wrote to some of their favourite places to eat in Galway, The Dough Bros were the only business to respond and to now take action. The aim was to get businesses to start using biodegradable cutlery, napkins, pizza boxes and brown bags.

Minister confirms Educate Together to move to new school building in Knocknacarra

Wed, Jun 20, 2018

The Educate Together school in Knocknacarra will move from its current temporary accommodation, and into the former Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh off the Cappagh Road, at the start of the next school term.

Galway to spell out a 'Fáilte' to refugees

Tue, Jun 19, 2018

While children are separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border, and the Italy's refusal to accept the migrant rescue ship Aquarius highlights the divisions over migration in the EU, Galway gets set to mark World Refugee Day at an uncertain time.

Galway United owners to hear takeover proposals on Monday

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

One of the most significant meetings in the history of football in Galway will take place next Monday night when a proposal for a significant investment in the League of Ireland club will be outlined to the owners.

Keane v Ó Tuathail - there can only be one winner

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

If Micheál Martin wants to avoid becoming the first leader of Fianna Fáil not to become Taoiseach, then a second seat for his party in Galway West is key to avoiding this.

'Ulysses is a big, democratic book...and Joyce has a tonic sense of humour'

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

This Saturday, June 16, is Bloomsday and the Town Hall Theatre marks the occasion with a superb exhibition, Nighttown, featuring Joyce-inspired prints and drawings by Charles Cullen, which runs until the end of July.

Community spirit recognised at Cathaoirleach awards

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

More than 200 people from community and voluntary groups from around County Galway were honoured at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards Ceremony recently. The awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity in the county. A record number of nominations were received for the nine different categories of awards presented on the night.

Gardai issue appeal for witnesses to Renmore cycling accident

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a Renmore accident that took place around 4.45pm on Monday last June 11.

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Thu, Jun 14, 2018

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‘Yesterday we were in America’ — Alcock and Brown 100 Festival launched to mark historic feat

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

The ‘Alcock and Brown 100’ Festival to celebrate the centenary next year of one of the greatest feats of early aviation — the first non-stop transatlantic flight in history, completed by John Alcock and Arthur Whitten-Brown in 1919, was launched this week in Dublin.

Kyne hails new An Cheathru Rua hub as boost to employment

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Minister Seán Kyne has welcomed the opening of a new digital hub in An Cheathru Rua.

Cannon advises people to make Pope plans

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has advised people from Galway hoping to attend either the visit of Pope Francis to the Apparition Chapel at Knock Shrine or the Closing Mass for the World Meeting of Families at the Phoenix Park to ensure that they have tickets in advance and to plan their journey.

Intruders attempt to burn derelict Moycullen house

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Gardai in Moycullen are investigating an incident last weekend in which an attempt was made to set fire to a derelict house.

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