The Ardilaun Hotel among Top Irish Wedding Suppliers at Weddings Online Awards
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
The Weddings Online Awards 2024 finalists have been announced recently. After two weeks and thousands of votes, the finalists for the most prestigious wedding awards in the country have been announced. This is a huge achievement for any wedding industry professional to make it this far! To be called a finalist is an incredible honour.
Read more ...ACT For Meningitis Fundraiser at Galway City Karting
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Galway City Karting and VR World located in the Liosban Industrial Estate on the Tuam Road in Galway, recently hosted a heartwarming Christmas fundraiser for ACT For Meningitis. The event attracted over 90 participants ranging from young to old, all coming together to support this worthy cause.
Read more ...Home Instead launch new campaign aimed at dispelling myths about care sector
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Home Instead, the Galway-based provider of home care services, has announced its pioneering campaign, “Not Just a Carer,” aimed at dispelling myths surrounding the care sector and spotlighting the incredible stories of real people receiving care so that they can remain living in their own home.
Read more ...Check your handbags and pockets — Portumna Lotto player has just weeks to claim €24,224 prize
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
A Lotto player in the Portumna area is yet to come forward to claim a prize worth €24,224 which was won in the October 7 Lotto draw.
However, they need to move quickly as the deadline for collection runs out in a few weeks.
Read more ...Galway Hospice to be fully State-funded from Spring, confirms Health Minister Donnelly
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Galway Hospice is to be fully State-funded from this coming Spring, it was announced yesterday (Wednesday) by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.
Read more ...Documenting a sporting odyssey
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
For the past year, Advertiser editor Declan Varley was penning a new book charting the personal journey of a lifetime of following his native Mayo. Through disappointments, joy, illness and tragedy, his seminal work is a must-read not just for Mayo fans, but all readers. The following is an extract from the book, outlining how he took upon himself to chart a century of being embroiled in one of the last great sporting odysseys — the hunt to bring Sam back to Mayo.
Read more ...Time for strong leadership, says Connolly after arson attack
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Now, more than ever, is the time for elected representatives to lead, and to challenge the narrative of division and fear, according to Galway West deputy Catherine Connolly who was speaking after the suspected arson attack on the Ross Lake House Hotel near Oughterard late on Saturday evening.
Read more ...Harris suspects local involvement in Roscahill fire
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
The quiet community of Roscahill is reeling after international media focused on an arson attack on the village’s disused hotel which had been earmarked for refugee accommodation before Christmas.
Read more ...New 40-bed nursing unit to be built in Clifden
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Plans are in the pipeline to build a new 40 bed community nursing unit in Clifden. A planning application has been submitted by the HSE's Community Healthcare West (CHW) organisation to the Galway County Council regarding the proposed facility.
Read more ...Galway is what it is because of those who came
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
When sometimes we wonder about the wonder of Galway, we try to see if there has been some human algorithm that has been used over the years that has turned it into one of the most desirable places in the continent to live.
The conclusion often is that there was/is a stoicism among its native people; a resilience honed by our proximity to the harsh winds, the challenges of the open ocean, the distance from what was deemed civilisation.
Read more ...Coimisiún na Meán signs new sound broadcasting contracts for local radio stations
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Coimisiún na Meán has announced the award of new sound broadcasting contracts for local broad-format radio services, serving listeners in counties Galway, Louth and Meath, Mayo, Waterford, and Clare. The stations are: Galway Bay FM, LMFM, Midwest Radio, WLR FM and Clare FM.
Read more ...No moos is good news for locals who oppose beachside cattle pen
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Opposition is growing to a biodiversity initiative placing native Irish cattle on public grassland next to Ballyloughane Strand.
Read more ...Dive into a #2MinuteBeachClean in Galway this Winter
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
This month as the people of Galway celebrate the festivities, many will don their scarves and mittens to stroll along our stunning beaches for family walks and perhaps brave icy sea swims. While out there, Clean Coasts warmly encourages all winter wanderers to dive into a #2MinuteBeachClean to protect our amazing ocean and rugged coastline.
Read more ...Spiddal MedTech company FeelTect to launch recruitment drive after successful funding round
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
MedTech firm FeelTect is set to expand its workforce at the company's headquarters in Spiddal, Co. Galway, after securing €1.5m in new investment.
Read more ...Post le PEIG.ie
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Tá post mar Fhorbróir Ilmheáin & Meán Digiteacha, fógartha ag Conradh na Gaeilge ag obair ar an togra PEIG.ie ar feadh thréimhse shé mhí.
Read more ...Sung traditional Latin Mass in Galway on Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
On Christmas Day, at 3pm, a sung traditional Latin Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of St Mary's College, St Mary's Road, Galway.
Read more ...Croí advocates for cardiovascular health on dual fronts
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, made a significant impact by actively participating in two pivotal events simultaneously, addressing cardiovascular health issues on both the European and Irish fronts.
Read more ...Galway IT company warns Christmas holiday is a gift for hackers
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, businesses and employees eagerly anticipate a well-deserved break.
Read more ...HSE roll out a mobile x-ray service in west
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
HSE Community Healthcare West are the latest area to roll out a mobile x-ray service in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. This service will help older people avoid having to attend Emergency Departments for an x-ray.
Read more ...Critical infrastructure in Ireland faces heightened risks in 2024
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Cybersecurity experts are issuing a stark warning about the heightened risk of cyber threats to critical infrastructure in the coming year. Raluca Saceanu, organiser of cybersecurity event Zero Day Con is voicing concern as she predicts cybercrime will become an integral component of warfare in 2024.
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