Galway woman bags four medals at World Transplant Games

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Galway woman Sinead McGowan has arrived home to Ireland after securing four medals in the World Transplant Games in Malaga last week.

Additional special needs assistants for Galway

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

An extra 33 special needs assistants have been allocated for Galway, bringing to 771 the numbers of such SNAs supporting pupils at primary, secondary, and special schools across Galway city and county.

Gardaí probe theft at Aran hostel

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

A sum of money was stolen from a hostel on Inis Mór last week.

COPE to remember Magdalene women as part of laundry renovation

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

A special project to remember the Magdalene Laundry women will be undertaken as part of the renovations of the convent building in Forster Street.

SeaFest 2018 to dock in Galway again

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

SeaFest will be taking place in Galway again next year it has been confirmed.

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Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Homes and businesses burgled
Gardaí are appealing for information on a number of burglaries around the city and county last weekend.

Rising Galway house prices now the highest outside of Dublin

Mon, Jul 03, 2017

House prices in Galway have risen by almost five per cent in the first half of 2017 - the largest increase in the State for the year to date - and house prices also have shown a year on year increase of more than 13 per cent.

Ó Cuív demands Government reject amalgamation of city and county councils

Mon, Jul 03, 2017

Despite strong opposition from both city and county councillors, there are widespread fears the Minister for Local Government Eoghan Murphy will proceed with the controversial proposal to merge the Galway city and county councils.

Advertiser editorial honouring coastguard is named winner in global editorial contest

Sun, Jul 02, 2017

An editorial from the Galway Advertiser honouring coastguard Caitriona Lucas, who died during a rescue off the west coast last year, has been named as a winner in a global contest to honour the best editorial writing in weekly newspapers.

Seafest crowds could exceed 100,000

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Galway city is preparing for a massive influx this weekend as crowds flock to attend the national maritime festival, SeaFest. The event is being launched by Mayor Pearce Flannery in the city this evening and is already set to be the best one ever.

'When we came to Galway the atmosphere was totally different to any other city in Ireland'

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

The opening film in this year’s Galway Film Fleadh is Song Of Granite, an absorbing and lyrical portrait of legendary sean-nós singer Joe Heaney. It is directed by Pat Collins best known for his acclaimed documentaries on Michael Hartnett, John McGahern, Frank O’Connor, Gabriel Byrne, and Tim Robinson. While Song Of Granite is a feature film, it fits seamlessly into that body of work.

Pennies saved for lives lost?

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Insider writes under the shadow of the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire in London, where, for £5,000 more in investment in better quality fireproof outer cladding, an as yet uncounted number of lost souls might have been saved.

Paul Murphy to address public meeting in the city

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Controversial Solidarity TD Paul Murphy's first public engagement following the recent Jobstown court case will see him address a public meeting in Galway on building a 'Left Alternative' movement in Ireland.

Ó Cuív accuses Government of ‘refusing to allocate funds’ for small rural roads

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

A Galway TD has accused the new Minister for Rural and Community Affairs, Michael Ring, of “refusing to allocate money” under the CLÁR programme for the repair of small rural access roads leading to “hundreds of homes across Galway and Mayo”.

Woodcarver carve me the things of my dreams — musician and craftsman selected for top exhibition

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Tommy Carew is a designer and maker of wooden furniture and hand carved wood sculptures. Tommy recently moved to Galway with his family and has set up a studio workshop in Newcastle from where he makes handmade furniture and sculptures and runs Tommy Carew Design. Tommy’s work will feature in the annual Irish Design Works exhibition in the Niland Gallery, Merchant’s Road from July 17-30 in an annual show which highlights some of the country’s finest designers and makers.

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Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Gold jewellery stolen in Athenry
Thieves stole gold jewellery in Athenry on Monday when they broke onto an unoccupied house.

Open data and open roads — how data can show the value of road improvements around Galway

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

This article was written for the European Commission's annual Europe in my Region blog contest. To vote visit the contest site.

City book launch for US author of paranormal Bohermore novel

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Jennifer Rose McMahon will officially launch her new paranormal/historical novel, Bohermore, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Middle Street, tomorrow at 6.30pm. There will also be a book signing, reading, and Q&A.

Bohermore, book one in Jennifer’s Pirate Queen Series, featuring the 16th century pirate queen Grace O’Malley, has already enjoyed critical acclaim, with Publisher’s Weekly saying: “McMahon’s excellent debut makes a contemporary paranormal mystery feel cozy and romantic. Teen and adult readers alike will be clamoring for the sequel.” Sarah Kelly, the O’Malley Clan chieftain, said: “Jennifer’s novel captures the connection with the past which we treasure in Ireland. The Irish landscape, contemporary social life, the Irish language, and romance are woven into this fantasy story. I am certainly looking forward to the sequel.”

Spinathon a huge success for Let’s Get Talking, Galway

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

The first ever Spinathon in aid of Let’s Get Talking Galway has been deemed a great success, both financially and in raising the awareness soft mental health issues.

Parkmore N6 right-turn extension plans go to tender

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton has said that Galway City Council has formalised a tender notice for the proposed works at Parkmore last Friday, June 23, and interested parties have two weeks to submit tenders.

As a result, work on the extension of the traffic lane turning right towards Parkmore from the N6 could begin as early as next month. It is seen as a key step towards the alleviation of traffic congestion in the area.

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