All set for gathering of Kearney Clan at Lackagh

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Family gatherings have been taken place for centuries and for the most part, over many years they have been mainly at weddings and funerals. However, in the rushed life of so many, not even the weddings and funerals brought families together.

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Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Renowned Rolling Stone art director in town next week

Gail Anderson, author and former Art Director of Rolling Stone Magazine will be in Galway attending Design West next week.

Cyclists says Miller’s Lane re-opening is latest positive change for city

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Galway Cycling Campaign has welcomed the reopening of Miller’s Lane after a long project to improve and renew the old walking and cycling link between Rahoon and Kingston. It is now accessible to use by all ages and abilities.

Irish Muslim Youth Associations raises funds for local causes

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The Irish Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association held its eighth Annual 5K Charity Walk on Saturday, June 18, in aid of three local charities; COPE Galway, Croí Heart and Stroke Foundation and The Galway Simon Community, raising over €8,000 with donations still coming in.

Something for everyone at 12th Claregalway Garden Festival

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The 2023 Galway Garden Festival will take place on weekend of 1st -2nd July, at Claregalway Castle.

‘Petrol bombing’ incident in Knocknacarra estate leaves residents shaken and angry

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Residents of the Slí na Sruthán estate in Knocknacarra are left shaken and concerned following an alleged arson attack on a car parked outside a house in the early hours of Tuesday, June 20.

The fire was first noticed by neighbours who alerted emergency services, but residents, using household extinguishers put out the fire before it spread to the surrounding houses and gardens.

Only one case of severe Lyme disease in west last year

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Only one case of a severe form of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection which can be spread to humans by infected ticks, was reported in Galway last year, according to figures released by the HSE. This was the first case to have been reported in the county for four years.

Boost for ATU Mountbellew with announcement of veterinary plans

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced that the green light has been given to the Mountbellew campus of the Atlantic Technological University to proceed to the next stage in its application for the delivery of veterinary education.

Protests planned as Security Policy forum takes place at University

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Activists from a variety of groups are set to protest in the city tonight and tomorrow as University of Galway plans to host the Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security Policy.

News of the protests is expected to result in high security on the campus for the event which will be addressed by Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheál Martin among others.

Mayor Higgins to leave office with "no regrets"

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

City of Galway Mayor, Cllr Clodagh Higgins, in approaching her final days in office, says Galway is an "amazing place that we are truly privileged to call home".

Lyons lobbies council on Knocknacarra laneway maintenance

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons continues to lobby the council to take responsibility for a laneway which requires maintenance.

Cllr Lyons has received on-going representations from the Monalee Heights Residents' Association and the Ros Ard Residents' Association in relation to carrying out maintenance to the laneway which links the Ballymoneen Road to the Ros Ard estate.

Connacht Hotel’s beach clean marks World Oceans' Day

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Staff of The Connacht Hotel, owned by the Connacht Hospitality Group, spent the afternoon of Thursday, June 8 giving back to the local community with a beach clean-up in Renville to mark World Oceans' Day.

Launch of Yeats Thoor Ballylee International Poetry Prize

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The castle home of WB Yeats was the location for the launch of a major new poetry competition to mark the 100th anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Literature to the renowned Irish poet.

Galwegians reach for the stars in astrophotography competition

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Three Galway astro-photographers have been chosen for the next stage of the prestigious ‘Reach for the Stars’ astrophotography competition.

David Mackie, from Athenry, Galway has been shortlisted in the ‘Out of this World’ category for two of his images ‘Galaxies through the Dust’ and ‘The Spaghetti Nebula’. Enda O’Loughlin, from Loughrea, Galway, has been shortlisted in the ‘Back on Earth’ category for his image ‘Poulnabrone Arching Milkyway’, and Joe Silke, from Kilcolgan, Galway has been shortlisted in the ‘Back on Earth’ category for his image ‘Leaning into Polaris’.

New Westend Walking Tours

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Galway's Westend, regarded as a beating heart of Galway city, is launching its Westend Walking Tours this month.

Annual Atlantic Lifeboat Swim Launch

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The fifth annual Atlantic Lifeboat Swim is taking place on Saturday July 1 starting at Rinville Pier in Oranmore.

Cong to Galway Race postponed

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The annual Cong to Galway sailing race has been postponed due to ongoing repair works at Lisloughrey Pier and slipway.

Family of murdered woman, Dr Karen Guinee, set up fundraiser in her memory

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The family of Dr Karen Guinee have set up a fundraiser in her memory with proceeds in aid of Advocates from Victims of Homicide (ADVIC).

Specialist menopause clinic at UHG

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Sixty patients have attended a regional menopause clinic since it was set up in November of last year. The facility, which is based at University Hospital Galway, is a specialist service for women with additional needs around menopause care. Women are referred to the clinic which is open one afternoon per week.

Ann Cosgrove, the chief operations officer of the Saolta University Healthcare Group, which runs the local public hospitals, said 41 new patients have been seen to date at the Complex Menopause Clinic. An additional 19 women who availed of the service were review patients.