Thousands of young footballers turn out for St Columba’s Credit Union Invitational Tournament

Thu, May 11, 2023

Maree/Oranmore fc hosted its St Columba’s Credit Union Invitational Tournament last Sunday when thousands of young footballers from around the county turned out to show their silken skills.

‘Significant step’ as TII confirm funding for assessment of case for Claregalway bypass

Thu, May 11, 2023

Funding for an examination of the case for the building of a long-awaited bypass of traffic-choked Claregalway village has been granted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Awards for Galway students at national enterprise finals

Thu, May 11, 2023

Following on from their successes last year, students from Galway have taken multiple prizes at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals. The Finals of the Local Enterprise Office initiative took place on Friday in Croke Park.

Decade of excellence from Right At Home

Thu, May 11, 2023

Right at Home has provided home care across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon for a decade and they had a Family Fun Day to mark the occasion.

Galway finalists honoured at prestigious MyEU50 Third Level Exhibition

Thu, May 11, 2023

Two Galway students were honoured by Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD at an exhibition day for the MyEU50 Third Level competition finalists which took place recently in University College Cork.

End of an era for Headford as iconic fashion store closes its doors

Thu, May 11, 2023

It is the end of an era in Galway retail this week with the announcement that one of the best known fashion stores in the county is to shut its doors.

County Council played key role in Athenry investment

Thu, May 11, 2023

Galway County Council in conjunction with the IDA, played a central role in attracting the investment by providing Dexcom with a community and enterprise hub space in Athenry town centre that will serve as an initial base for the company ahead of the development of a permanent headquarter facility on IDA lands in the town.

Detached house for sale in Barna with DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard

Thu, May 11, 2023

DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard is offering for sale this fantastic four/five bed detached property in the ever-popular development of Gleann na Coille, Barna.

Let Colourfence transform your garden this summer

Thu, May 11, 2023

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Insulate your home in 2023 and enjoy the benefits for years to come

Thu, May 11, 2023

West Coast Insulation is a leading installer of home insulation in Galway and Mayo and has been installing home insulation since 2009. The company's success is largely down to two key areas — using the best products and having experienced and professional staff. As a family company, the team at West Coast Insulation have always prided themselves on providing the highest quality service.

Massive boost for Athenry and hinterland with announcement of 1,500 jobs

Thu, May 11, 2023

The days of 1,500+ job announcements seemed to be well behind us in recent decades, but the fact that one was made last week bodes well for Athenry and its hinterland and satellite towns.

Government must deliver promised cancer centre for the west and northwest without further delay

Thu, May 11, 2023

Prioritising the delivery of the promised cancer care network for the Saolta region and the cancer centre on the campus of University Hospital Galway (UHG) has the potential to bridge the healthcare inequality that exists between East and West in this country and will save patients’ lives, an information meeting in the city heard this week.

Planning sought for large solar farm near Creggs

Thu, May 11, 2023

Leading international and independent solar and storage development platform, Elgin Energy have applied for 10 year permission on plans for one of the largest solar farms in the country, located on a 107 hectare site in the townlands of Cuilnacappy, Park, Moneenroe and Gortnalavey, near Creggs, Co Galway.

Three University of Galway graduates among MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe Award winners

Thu, May 11, 2023

Three University of Galway graduates will be awarded for the impact of their startup companies at this year’s MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe festival.

The celebration of young European innovators is taking place in Gaoth Dobhair, Co Donegal, today (Thursday) and tomorrow.

Cancer Fund for Children appoints new cancer support specialist for Galway

Thu, May 11, 2023

Rachel Duffy has been announced as Cancer Fund for Children’s new cancer support specialist for Galway. Ms Duffy, a native of Roscommon now living in Barna, will provide informal therapeutic, social and emotional support to children diagnosed with cancer, their siblings and families in Galway and throughout the west.

The children’s cancer charity announced the appointment this week.

Gort celebrates teens who have earned ‘music for life’ with ‘Coole’ ceremony

Thu, May 11, 2023

Nine teenagers from across Co Galway and Co Clare are to be celebrated this Sunday at the Coole Music Gala Concert 2023, for their great achievements in earning their ‘music for life’ badge.

Plans for city cemetery progress despite some misgivings

Thu, May 11, 2023

Concerns about the location of a much-needed new cemetery for the city were raised at this week’s meeting of Galway City Council.

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Thu, May 11, 2023

Road resurfacing works welcomed - Hoare
Fine Gael Councillor Eddie Hoare has welcomed road resurfacing works completed on Circular Road and Ballagh Road last week. He expects further resurfacing in the coming weeks.

Hospital consultants warn that patient health in the west and northwest at risk due to excessive treatment delays

Thu, May 11, 2023

A growing shortage of acute hospital beds across the region is resulting in waiting lists for essential treatment and impacting on patient outcomes, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has warned this week.

1,000 jobs announced for Athenry as Dexcom selects town for first European manufacturing site

Fri, May 05, 2023

IDA Ireland, together with Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, announced today that Dexcom, Inc., a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, plans to build its newest global manufacturing facility in Athenry, Galway. The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland and represents an investment of €300 million over five years and the potential to create up to 1,000 high skilled jobs over the same period.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said: "Congratulations to all at Dexcom on this move, which is great news for local employment and the local economy in Galway and the wider region, both during the initial construction phase, and even more so thereafter with the creation of up to 1,000 high tech graduate and technician positions expected in the coming years. I was pleased to meet with Dexcom this time last year when I visited their headquarters in San Diego. This will be one of the biggest single private sector investments ever in the West of Ireland. In addition to the thousand jobs being created by the company, it will bring many spin-off opportunities, jobs and contracts for other businesses in the region. The announcement that Athenry is to become Dexcom’s first manufacturing site in Europe is very much in line with the Government’s policy of balanced regional development. It has been enabled by major government investment in infrastructure in the area and a lot of hard work on the part of IDA Ireland.”

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