Murphy welcomes Cappagh park run signage

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The Knocknacarra parkrun 5k route in Cappagh Park now has permanent signage, as requested by Cllr. Niall Murphy who has welcomed the installation.

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa Wedding Open Day this Saturday

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well-known wedding venues in Galway, having recently picked up a list of awards including the top prize ‘Top Rated Wedding Venue of the Year’ for all of Ireland with ‘WeddingDates’.

Situated just outside of Loughrea and overlooking Loughrea Lake. A warm welcome awaits you on arrival. Guests can enjoy the Rooftop Garden Bar and Sky Lounge, which boasts panoramic views of Loughrea Lake and Galway’s countryside.

Inland Fisheries Ireland launches recruitment drive for officers from diverse backgrounds

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire 38 temporary staff, with three posts available in Galway.

Government’s dereliction and vacancy funding completely inadequate

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has described as inadequate the Government’s recent announcement of €4.5 million in funding for 24 projects to address rural vacancy and dereliction.

Government’s dereliction and vacancy funding completely inadequate

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has described as inadequate the Government’s recent announcement of €4.5 million in funding for 24 projects to address rural vacancy and dereliction.

He said that the funding is woefully inadequate and will not make a dent in the large-scale vacancy and dereliction problem that blights many areas.

Brigid 1500 landmark celebrated by series of Galway City Museum events

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The year 2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid (c. 450–524) of Ireland, who some scholars believe is a personality generated during the period of transition from Irish Paganism to Christianity, replacing the goddess Brigit, the Irish manifestation of the Celtic Brigantia.

Galway Travellers to make voting call alongside Ireland’s referendum information campaign

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Galway Traveller Movement will be welcoming the Chair of Ireland’s independent electoral commission tomorrow Friday, January 26, as Ms Justice Maire Baker visits the Ballybane Community Resource Centre to talk to Travellers from across Galway city and country about voting in the upcoming March 8 referendums.

The information campaign for the two March 8 Referendums begins today Thursday, January 25. Ms. Justice Baker is using the first day of the Electoral Commission’s referendum campaign to travel to Galway to meet Travellers who have been active in promoting electoral participation within the community, talk all things referendum and voting, and learn more about the work of Galway’s Traveller Movement.

Record-breaking testing reveals potential for next generation marine turbine

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

University of Galway has announced successful testing of a next generation marine hydrokinetic turbine foil for renewable energy.

A ground-breaking ground breaking as Dexcom construction commences

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The town of Athenry has a long and storied history, but there is no doubt that a new chapter in its prosperity and attractiveness as a place to live and work was written last Friday when Dexcom officially broke ground on its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Bear with it — it’s Teddy Bear Hospital time

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

A fundamental part of the calendar year, the Teddy Bear Hospital has become part of the woodwork that is Galway city’s culture. The two-day event taking place today Thursday January 25 and tomorrow January 26 from 10-2pm on both days will welcome over 1,000 children accompanied by their teachers and teddy bears.

From Pearse Stadium to the Emirates Stadium— a virtual run of love

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

A sporting-themed run by a proud Mervue man in memory of a beloved uncle held last autumn has raised more than €14,000 for the Galway Hospice.

Covid and respiratory illnessses put UHG under significant pressure

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

More than 30 patients with respiratory illnesses, including flu, Covid-19, and RSV are being treated at University Hospital Galway which is under significant pressure this week due to high attendances at its emergency department. An outbreak of Covid-19 in one ward is putting further stress on the already overburdened system.

Children’s Cancer Centre to open on shores of Lough Corrib

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Children’s cancer charity, Cancer Fund for Children, has announced that the tender documents are now available for their therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge, to be built on the shores of Lough Corrib in Cong.

Tributes paid to long-serving former Fianna Fail politician Tom Hussey

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

There was sadness in local political circles this week at the passing of former TD, Minister, Senator, Councillor Tom Hussey.

Migrant support officer to stand in this summer’s local election

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

A migrant support officer at Galway Migrant Service has confirmed that she is to stand as an Independent candidate in this summer’s local elections in Galway City West.

University of Galway Students’ Union launches Wasted Week

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

University of Galway Students’ Union this week announced their Wasted Week, which will run the week of January 29th to February 2nd. The week will look at environmental issues such as food waste, recycling, litter and fast fashion.

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Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Theft of a bike from hotel
Between 1.30pm on Tuesday, 16 and 12.30pm on Wednesday, January 17 a black bike was taken from the rack outside of Active Fitness at the Connacht Hotel.

Between 1.30pm on Tuesday, 16 and 12.30pm on Wednesday, January 17 a black bike was taken from the rack outside of Active Fitness at the Connacht Hotel.

Leo pitches in to sports stadia naming debate

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the government may seek to be consulted in future when stadia it has grant-funded are renamed after corporate sponsorship deals.

Calls for traffic calming on Renmore roads

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Labour local election candidate, Helen Ogbu, says traffic calming measures on Renmore Road and Renmore Avenue need to be regularised.

Galway Game Jam hosts Global Game Jam Site

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Local organisation Galway Game Jam is proud to be able to bring another event to Galway this weekend. Galway Game Jam normally hosts their own events in and around the city; the end of January marks another year where the group is hosting a Jam Site in the city for Global Game Jam 2024.

Global Game Jam has run this event every year since 2009, with the intent of getting people out of their comfort zones and jumping at the opportunity to make something creative over a 48-hour time period. The challenge lights a fire underneath people who may let being “perfect” get in the way of just having fun and learning something new, as well as meeting new people who share the same passions.

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