Galway now 'most expensive city' outside Dublin in which to buy a house

Tue, Oct 03, 2017

The average house price in Galway now stands at €245,000 - the highest of any city in the State outside Dublin - and a 8.9 per cent increase in house prices compared with the same time last year.

Health Minister to meet Merlin Park consultants after roof leaks close operating theatres

Mon, Oct 02, 2017

Health Minister Simon Harris has agreed to meet with consultants from Merlin Park Hospital regarding the need for investment after roof leaks closed two operating theatres last week.

Galway; the jewel in Ireland's crown from the eyes of a tourist..

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

Galway is one of Ireland's most vibrant cities, featuring a variety of diverse attractions that appeal to people of all ages. Sport, festivals, and history are among the area's favourite offerings, whilst its contemporary nature has seen the city chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2020. Check out a guide to the best things to do in Galway from the eyes of a tourist.

Mad for road — €550m motorway will boost tourism and jobs says Ross

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The 53km M18 Tuam to Gort motorway, which was first used by vehicles last evening will boost tourism and employment opportunities in a whole new region, Transport Minister Shane Ross said at the opening yesterday morning.

Opening of Gort-Tuam motorway unlocks opportunity for effective regional economic growth

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Shannon Group and Shannon Airport have today stated that the opening of the M18 Gort to Tuam motorway is an unprecedented opportunity to advance the case of a western economic corridor.

Varadker's calculated political decision to firm up middle class support for FG

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

As we face in to the winter of 2017, Insider cannot help sense that as each week passes we are much closer to a general election than many politicians and political parties would really like.

'It’s like Fawlty Towers for kids'

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Last Monday, at 5.30 pm, RTÉ 2 broadcast the opening episode of Drop Dead Weird, a madcap teen comedy following the hilarious antics of an Australian family who move to a seaside village in the west of Ireland to run a B&B.

Teatime and treatments at Radisson Blu Hotel

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway is home to the multi award-winning spirit one spa and recently introduced a stylish new afternoon tea, served in the chic and glamorous surroundings of the newly renovated Coopers Bar & Lounge, overlooking Lough Atalia.

Now have your cake and eat it too this autumn with Teatime and Treatments at Radisson Blu Galway, your choice of 70-minute spa treatment followed by a lavish, post-pampering afternoon tea.

Be inspired to take action like 56 Central’s Gill Caroll

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

In 2016 after raising funds to build a new kitchen for a women’s residential service of the Galway Simon Community, 56 Central owner Gill Carroll saw first hand the impact this had on the women living in the house.

This weekend, discover the magic of a Mount Falcon wedding

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Prepare to be enchanted by the wonderful surrounds of the Mount Falcon Resort for your wedding.

Major book published by NUI Galway historian on Vincent de Paul

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Who was St. Vincent de Paul? The charitable organisation founded in his name ensures that he remains familiar, but what was the background and history of this French Catholic priest, canonized in the eighteenth century? This year is the 400th anniversary of organisations taking him as patron and source of inspiration.

Hearing is precious - protect it

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Michael O’Neill Hearing Aid Audiologist of O’Neill Hearing Care Clinic is an agent for all Oticon Ltd. Hearing Aid Technologies. Oticon OPN1 was voted the best European premium hearing technology at “The 10th Golden Lobe Awards” at AIHHP 2016 Hearing Expo.

Less than two weeks to Food On The Edge

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

There are less than two weeks to go to Food On The Edge 2017, Galways’s annual gathering of world-class international chefs, food leaders, and experts, taking place on October 9 and 10.

Public lecture on William Orpen and The Great War

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

In 1917, the Irish artist William Orpen was appointed an official war artist and sent to the Western Front with a strict brief from the British War Office as to who and what he was to paint.

Naughton welcomes €17 million investment in Galway schools announced by Bruton

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Minister of Education Richard Bruton was a welcome visitor to Oranmore last week when he unveiled the €17 million investment in Galway schools.

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Thu, Sep 28, 2017

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Next Wednesday, October 4 at 6pm the PorterShed will host a talk on the benefits of APIs as Part of your product portfolio. In order to succeed in today’s competitive API economy, you should go beyond thinking of APIs as digital nice-to-haves, and start thinking of them as first class members of your product portfolio. Join Keshav Vasudevan, Product Marketing Manager at SmartBear, who will take a deep dive into understanding the current landscape of the API economy , how to start thinking of the overarching product strategy when embarking on the journey towards a successful API, and drive adoption by ensuring a high-quality and consistent API consumption experience using the OpenAPI Specification and the open source Swagger tooling.

All you need to know about writing children’s books, with the help of Baboró

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Whether you’re the adult reading bedtime stories or the child listening attentively and conjuring up wonderful images in your mind, the world of children’s books is a very special place.

Oh what a knight — Claregalway Castle set for marvellous weekend of medieval combat

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The first, full-contact, medieval tournament in Ireland for over 400 years happened at Claregalway Castle in 2015 and returns this weekend Sept 30 to Oct 1 from 12pm-6pm.

World record set in Galway ahead of Atlantic solo row

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

A group in Galway has set a new world record for the longest distance rowed in 24 hours by a mixed team aged between 30-39 years. The world record attempt was organised by Damian Browne, former Connacht & Leinster Rugby Star, who will set off on his own Solo Atlantic Rowing Challenge in December. The team of 35 people rowed 378,473 metres non-stop over the 24-hour period in the Warehouse Gym.

County council rejects feasibility study for greenway on western rail corridor

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The Galway County Council rejected calls for a feasibility study to be carried out on the establishment of a greenway on the western rail corridor.

The motion which was brought forward by Tuam councillor Shaun Cunniffe and was signed by another five of his council colleagues, called on the local authority to seek funding from the Department of Transport, for a feasibility study with a view to possibly using the disused railway alignment along Athenry, Ballyglunin, Tuam, Kilconly, and Milltown as a greenway.

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