Annual candle-lighting supper for businesswomen

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Galway’s business womenwomen are hosting the popular annual candle-lighting supper on Friday February 24 at the Harbour Hotel.

Galway groups to receive special once-off payment

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Dozens of voluntary and community providers in Galway will benefit from a special fund of nearly €5million from the Department of Health.

This once-off payment is aimed to ease the cost of living pressures on community-based and voluntary health and social care providers.

Garda Report

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Gardaí in Galway are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on the N84 near Carrowbrowne, on the Headford road Galway, on Sunday February 19, 2023 shortly before 6.30am. The pedestrian sadly passed away.

Galway People of the Year - have your say now

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Nominations for the Galway People of the year Awards are now being sought by the organising committee.

Higgins supports Salthill investment funding

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

A fourth round of Government funding to support urban regeneration will be launched this summer.

Winner of Castlegar GAA apartment 'still can't believe it'

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Aoife Rynne, the 25 year old winner of the Castlegar GAA club's 'Win a Home in Salthill Galway' fundraising draw at the weekend said that she still can't believe her luck.

Galway hoteliers welcome extension of tourism vat rate

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Galway hoteliers have welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the nine per cent tourism VAT rate and reform the energy support scheme for businesses.

Galway Irish Hotels Federation chairman John Ryan says the measures announced now give tourism businesses greater certainty as they grapple with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Irish consumers and key overseas markets.

New pharmacy opens in Mary Street

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Galway city's newest pharmacy, Cleary's, celebrated it opening in Mary Street on Monday.

Going to the Rugby World Cup in France, or the Women's Football World Cup?

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Claddagh Credit Unionhas launched a new lower rate loan for a limited time that will help travellers get to their world cup of choice.

Miniature world is back

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

In 2019 the first Miniature World show took place in Leisureland in Galway. It was intended to become an annual event, but then came Covid and changed, not only the event organiser’s plans, but those of everyone in the world.

Why Do Girls Give Up Sport? Panel discussion at the Westside Library on Saturday 25 February 2023 at 11am

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Why do girls give up sport?
Participation in sport supports physical and mental health, improves quality of life, builds selfconfidence, develops teamwork skills and leads to building social networks which are beneficial to our overall well-being and development.

Patrick's Day 'junkets' for ministers need questioning

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Upcoming St Patrick's Day trips are under fire from Galway's People Before Profit representatives.

‘A city numbed speechless’ as teens are laid to rest after Menlo tragedy

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

The tragic deaths of three teenagers in an accident at Menlo Pier last weekend has left “a city numbed speechless,” the priest celebrating the first of the funeral Masses said yesterday (Wednesday), when hundreds of mourners gathered to bid farewell to 16-year-old John Keenan Sammon.

Stewart Construction shortlisted for Irish Construction Excellence Awards

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Stewart Construction, Salthill, Galway has been named as a finalist for The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) for their stunning Central Plaza project in Dublin.

The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) provide an opportunity for the industry to showcase and reward best practice across the full range of construction disciplines and project categories. Stewart has been shortlisted under 2 categories – Commercial - over €60m and Fit Out or Refurbishment – over €30m.

Galway hoteliers deeply concerned at prospect of €400m VAT increase

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Galway hoteliers have expressed deep concern about the effect of a potential €400m increase in VAT on Irish consumers and overseas visitors.

Proposed new school building projects progressing

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Progress is being made with the proposed new National Schools Building Project for Tuam.

Sean Canney Independent TD said that the Minister for Education has confirmed to him that the building project for the school is being devolved for delivery to Galway & Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB).”

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic receives major accreditation for sixth time

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic has received Joint Commission International Accreditation for the sixth time. The hospital underwent a rigorous on-site survey earlier this month being assessed on the 7th Edition of the Joint Commission International standards.

Joint Commission International is the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the world.

MADRA to use ‘precious’ €30,000 grant to spay female dogs in Galway

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Connemara-based dog rescue and adoption service MADRA has announced details of a scheme to encourage Galway-based dog owners to act responsibly by spaying their female dogs. The charity has pledged almost €30,000 in funding towards the initiative.

Portiuncula University Hospital launch app to help children get used to hospital

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Portiuncula University Hospital has launched the ‘Little Journey’ virtual reality app to help children between the ages of 3 and 12, to prepare for surgery and allay their anxiety in advance of their hospital stay.

A myth that we need ring road in order to provide better public transport

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Public transport in Galway needs a boost – much of our transport planning is based on huge infrastructure which is both expensive and time consuming to deliver. We need some long term vision, but in the short term we need to make improvements in what we have.

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