Lidl Ireland plans new store in Portumna
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Lidl Ireland has submitted a planning application for a new store in Portumna. The proposal lodged with Galway County Council, showcases plans to transform a greenfield site on the Birr side of town into a vibrant retail unit.
Read more ...Council to build 2,400 social and affordable homes
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Galway City Council has committed to delivering more than 2,400 social and affordable homes in the next five years in line with a target set by the Government under its national Housing For All policy.
Read more ...Now is the time to register an event for Culture Night 2022
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Galway City Council is calling on people and organisations planning to host an event for Culture Night later this year to get in touch with the local authority.
Read more ...People in the west and north likely to be happier in retirement than those elsewhere
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
People living in Connacht and Ulster are more likely to be happier in retirement than those living anywhere else in the country.
Read more ...Galway event marks 200th anniversary of world’s first animal welfare law
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
A special ceremony took place outside Tigh Neachtain last Friday, July 22, to mark the 200th anniversary of the world’s first piece of legislation concerning animal welfare.
Read more ...Galway sports clubs encouraged to encompass disabiity activities
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
A special fund of €2million has been set up by Sport Ireland to support disability specific activities in sports clubs, and is now open for applicants.
Read more ...Mary O’Malley poem added to the Galway Poetry Trail
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
The latest plaque on The Galway Poetry Trail was unveiled this afternoon at The Claddagh Basin, featuring the poem ‘Lockdown Aubade’ by distinguished poet Mary O’Malley.
Read more ...Gathering of the boats for sailing festival
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
One of the most enjoyable events on the Galway sailing calendar starts today.
The Lambs Week festival, now in its third year, is a mixture of racing, cruising, and fun. Attracting a gathering of sailing yachts of all sizes, the boats meet in Ros á Mhíl Marina, sail in company around the Aran Islands, and then into Port of Galway.
Read more ...Funding approved for emigrant commemorative centre in Carna
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Údarás na Gaeltachta has this week approved funding for Ionad Cuimhneacháin na nImirceach (the Emigrant Commemorative Centre) to develop an interpretative centre and a commemorative emigrants’ garden at a site in Carna.
The centre will tell the story of emigration from Connemara, and it is also intended that the Ionad Cuimhneacháin will function as a genealogical research centre and will develop links with the Connemara diaspora, both in Ireland and across the world.
Read more ...Your preview to Galway Hurdle Day at Ballybrit
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Your preview to Galway Hurdle Day at Ballybrit
Day four of the Galway Festival promises plenty more thrills for punters to enjoy with the Galway Hurdle taking centre-stage at Ballybrith this afternoon.
Your guide to Galway Plate Day
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
One of the feature races of the meeting takes centre-stage on Wednesday evening with the Galway Plate the highlight of a fabulous third day of action at the 2022 Galway Festival.
Read more ...Day Two Preview of the 2022 Galway Festival
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
Day two of the Galway Festival takes centre-stage at Ballybrit this evening with another excellent seven-race card for punters to enjoy.
Read more ...Galway Festival gets underway this evening
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
The seven-day Galway Festival gets underway at Ballybrit on Monday evening with an excellent seven-race card at the track.
Read more ...Robbie Power on this year’s Galway Festival
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Former jockey Robbie Power is no stranger to success at the Galway Festival and he is looking forward to being back at the track next week for the seven-day extravaganza.
Read more ...Power relishing return of full crowds at this year’s Galway Festival
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Gold Cup and Grand National winning rider Robbie Power is relishing the return of full crowds at this year’s Galway Festival for the first time since 2019.
Read more ...Reasonable solution found on turf, says Reddington
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
A reasonable solution has been found on the contentious issue of turf cutting, a local Fine Gael Councillor has said.
Read more ...Galway public reminded to conserve water
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Irish Water is reminding the public in Galway City and Galway County to be mindful of their water usage as some supplies are experiencing increased demand this weekend as the spell of warm weather continues.
Read more ...advertiser In brief...
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Tools stolen in raids
At approximately 1.20 am on Tuesday morning July 12 a garage at the side of a house at Bookeen, Athenry, was broken into. A vehicle parked at the property at the time was also broken into.
Medtronic announce 200 R&D roles on day of celebration
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
On Friday, IDA Ireland, together with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar attended a 40-year celebration at Medtronic’s Parkmore facility in Galway today where 200 Research & Development roles were announced.
The 200 newly-announced jobs include significant growth in New Product Development and a new Global Laboratory Services team in Galway. In what is part of a $30 million capital investment by Medtronic, recruitment is already underway with just over half of the roles filled to date.
Read more ...ALHomecare – caring for elderly people in their own home — at an affordable cost
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
We all want our elderly relatives to get the best possible care....ideally in the comfort of their own home. But how do we go about organising this?
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