Protesters to greet former Taoiseach Enda Kenny's honorary doctorate

Mon, Oct 23, 2017

Protesters will await the former taoiseach Enda Kenny as he arrives in NUI Galway this afternoon to receive an honourary degree of Doctor of Laws for his contributions to public life from the university.

Further legal challenge to Apple data centre in Athenry

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Two Athenry residents who mounted a legal challenge to plans by tech giant Apple to build a data centre outside the town are seeking to appeal last week’s Commercial Court judgment.

Halloween Fancy Dress Dinner Party at SALT

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

SALT Restaurant & Bar has become the new hot spot in Galway, having quickly established a reputation for fine food, creative cocktails and enchanting entertainment. This month, the team at SALT will be celebrating Halloween in style with a Fancy Dress Dinner Party on Bank Holiday Sunday night, October 29, and it looks set to be an event you definitely won’t want to miss.

Daughter of missing Carna woman makes plea for information 32 years after mystery disappearance

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The family of a Galway mother who disappeared 32 years ago have made an heart-wrenching plea for people with information on the disappearance to come forward.

Former CIA advisor to US presidents to speak in Galway

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Former CIA analyst and advisor to successive US presidents, Ray McGovern, will be in Galway this weekend to give a public lecture on the growing threat of nuclear war under the Trump presidency.

Vigil to be held in memory of Savita Halappanavar

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The fifth anniversary of the death of the Savita Halappanavar will be marked by a candlelit vigil on Saturday October 28 at 6:30pm on Church Yard Street at the Galway Market.

Naughton demands appointment of project manager for Parkmore traffic chaos

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

A dedicated "professional project manager" is urgently required to tackle Parkmore's traffic chaos and push through the bus and cycle lanes, park and ride facilities, and integrated transport solutions the area needs.

Naughton welcomes Health Department moves on Sláintecare recommendations

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Department of Health has begun implementation of recommendations, which were made earlier this year, by the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare, a Galway TD has announced.

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Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Gardai probe Corrib Park burglary
Gardai at Galway Garda Station are investigating a burglary which occurred on Saturday Oct 7 at Corrib Park, Newcastle, Galway. The burglary occurred between 12pm and 4:30pm.

The figures don't lie - Galway needs an Educate Together secondary school

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The notion of Galway as a growing city, a young city, a diverse city, is embedded in our psyche. Maybe it's that period we spent as the fastest-growing city in Europe. Maybe it's 18,000 students at NUIG, and thousands more at GMIT. Maybe it's in the stories we tell ourselves as we declare ourselves a cultural hub, a party town, a place to settle down.

'My mission is to keep it funny'

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

She has achieved renown as an actress, author, comedian, script editor, and memorable interviewer of celebrities but in recent years Ruby Wax has become best known as a highly articulate, yet still witty, mental health campaigner.

Galway teen fulfils her dream of meeting Ellen and singing on her globally-watched show

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Eimear O’Tuathail, a 17-year-old from Galway, wowed US audiences this week with her performance on the hugely popular Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Galway girls receive highest Girl Guide award

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Five Galway teenagers received Irish Girl Guides’ highest award – the trail blazer national guide award – at a special ceremony on Saturday.

Natural features enhance the Oughterard golf experience

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Award-winning Oughterard Golf Club boasts a superb 18 hole championship course situated near the town of Oughterard and the gateway to Connemara, Co Galway.

Woodford holiday cottage crowned best in Ireland

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Woodford entrepreneur Mary Rose Donnelly is celebrating after her holiday cottage scooped gold in a national travel awards scheme by Sykes Cottages, the UK’s largest independent operator of UK holiday rental properties.

Baboró Ambassadors Séamus & Micheál Barceló

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The 21st Baboró International Arts Festival is in full swing and is running in Galway until this Sunday. In this week’s Baboró Ambassador series we meet brothers Séamus and Micheál Barceló. For full details about what’s on in Baboró this weekend see page 58

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Ó Cuív brands Tenant Purchase Scheme a ‘total failure’

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

A “total failure” is how one Galway TD has described the Government’s tenant purchase scheme, which has seen only 11 houses sold in the State under its terms, with no houses sold in County Galway, while in Mayo, only one home was transferred into the tenant’s ownership.

COPE Galway Volunteer Forum Annual Table Quiz next Tuesday

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

COPE Galway’s annual table quiz takes place on Tuesday 24th October 24 at 8.00pm in the Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway. The local charity’s Volunteer Forum Committee, who are organising the event, invite all to join them on what promises to be a great evening of fun and games.

A table of four costs €40 and there will be a raffle and spot prizes on the night. All funds raised will go directly to COPE Galway Services.

Anam Cara parent evening in the Clayton

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Anam Cara is hosting its next monthly parent evening on Wednesday November 1 from 7.30pm to 9pm in the Clayton Hotel, Old Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway.

One bereaved mother who attended a recent Anam Cara event said: “Both my husband and I felt it helped us in our grief to be in a place where we felt safe and comfortable to express the way we feel and think. I am good at talking but my husband is deep and I find for him the more interaction we have with other parents like ourselves then he gets the nerve to say something. It might be small but it is a start.”