Hugely anticipated computer game convention coming to Galway

Mon, Sep 18, 2017

Galway City is gearing up for the arrival of GamerFest 17, the biggest gaming convention to date in the west of Ireland. Taking place in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa this November 11th & 12th, the event promises to be an awe-inspiring celebration of gaming and entertainment for it’s 2,000 visitors.

Consult survivors of children’s home before it becomes creative hub, says TD

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The transfer of ownership of the former St Anne’s Children’s Home in Lenaboy Castle, at Taylor’s Hill, from the Sisters of Mercy to the Galway City Council, has been agreed. However, there have been calls for an increased level of consultation with the people who resided there when it was a children’s home so that the sensitive history of the building can be recognised in its new use.

Galway to march in solidarity with the Rohingya people

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

In the past two weeks, anything up to 370,000 Rohingya people have fled their homes in Myanmar, crossing into Bangladesh, to escape the Burmese military, and what the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called a "textbook example of ethnic cleansing".

City councillors vote down proposal to reduce Property Tax

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The local property tax is set to rise in 2019 to reflect the increases in house prices in Galway over the past four years - meaning Galwegians are likely to be hit with substantially higher rates in the coming years, Sinn Féin has warned.

Ó Tuathail asks Galwegians to register vacant homes in their communities

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

There are more than 3,000 empty homes in Galway City, or about 10% of total, according to CSO Statistics. But according to Social Democrats Galway representative Niall Ó Tuathail, government doesn’t know where most of these homes are, and so are struggling to take measures to get them occupied.

Irish Army reduced to ‘greasy salesmen for dealers in death’ say GAAW

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The Galway Alliance Against War has expressed its deep concern that an Irish naval vessel has been sent to the world’s biggest arms fair to assist in the sale of military hardware and software.

'I’ve had sixty marvellous years in the business'

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

On Thursday September 21, the Salthill Hotel will host a showband equivalent of The Last Waltz when some of the biggest names in the business gather for a tribute concert in honour of trumpeter Johnny Carroll, who this year celebrates his 60th year as a performing artist.

It is time the radical Left prepared for Government

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The radical Left in Ireland has made significant advances since free market capitalism - which even had Insider fooled for a while - collapsed its own banking system in 2008. In that year, we were shaken unceremoniously awake from the long political sleep, which had fallen on the Western world since the fall of the Berlin Wall, by the sound of Allied Irish, the Bank of Ireland, and the rest of them, wailing at our windows for what amounted to the biggest social welfare payment in Irish history.

Thousands show up for the popular Cannonball Run

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

3000 spectators braved the changeable weather at the weekend to view over €32 million worth of supercars at The Galway Plaza last Saturday.

Irish Hot Air Balloon Championship set for Loughrea Hotel and Spa this month

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will take place at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa from the September 24-29. It is the longest running national ballooning event in the world and the first event was held in 1971 at Newcastle House in Ballymahon, Co Longford.

There will be balloonists from the UK, USA, France, Holland, Belgium, Chile and Ireland. It is a massive spectacle with these huge ancient aircraft flying totally dependant on the wind for direction.

BAFFLE Poets Festival to be held at the end of October

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The 21st birthday of the BAFFLE Poets Festival will be held on the October Bank Holiday weekend in O’Dea’s Hotel, Loughrea.

The heats will be held in The Arch Bar and Harney’s, both in Barracks Street, and this year’s theme is ‘The Long Point’, which is a popular water park in Loughrea, with People’s Choice selecting the finalists.

Architecture at the Edge festival programme announced

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Architecture at the Edge, a new festival designed to help citizens understand the many ways architecture impacts our lives, has launched its inaugural programme. The festival, which runs from September 29 to October 1 throughout County Galway and into County Mayo includes expert-led guided tours, talks, workshops and exhibitions and will offer audiences a unique opportunity to explore homes, buildings and spaces that are not usually open to the public.

Wild Atlantic Way opened up to Canadian markets as Shannon welcomes new Toronto service from next summer

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way to Canada and servicing the huge Irish diaspora will be made all the easier from next June when Air Canada commence their new service from Shannon Airport to Toronto.

Shannon Airport last evening welcomed the announcement by Air Canada of a new direct service from Shannon to Toronto operating from June 2 to October 13 2018. The service will operate four days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Attempted robbery at Wellpark
Gardai in the city are investigating an attempted robbery in the city last week. On Wednesday September 6 at 10pm, a male was walking home in the Wellpark area.

Miko and Micheal

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

A loving son’s tender embrace
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Go Wild in Clarinbridge this weekend at free nature fest

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Wildlife, heritage, talks, and walks will all feature in the third Go Wild in Clarinbridge weekend which takes place this Saturday and Sunday, and admission to all events is free.

Tomorrow is deadline for Fuel Allowance applications

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Tomorrow is the deadline for applications for the Government’s Fuel Allowance scheme, and a local councillor is urging eligible Galwegians to apply.

Twenty new jobs to be created for Galway

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

A total of 20 new jobs are to be created in Galway by Bluebird Care, which provides domestic nursing and social care for individuals,as part of the company’s expansion in 26 locations throughout the State.

Health minister accused of “burying” rising hospital waiting lists

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Sinn Féin Councillor Mairéad Farrell has hit out at the Minister for Health over the increase in the number of people on waiting lists at Galway University Hospital (GUH).

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Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Homes and businesses targeted by thieves
Gardai in the city and county are investigating a series of burglaries over the past two weeks and are appealing for help from the public.

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