Galway-Kerry links enhanced as RV Tom Crean pulls into its home port in week of football final

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

While we hope that Kerry souls will be downcast after next Sunday’s All-Ireland senior football final, there was a great welcome for the memory of one famous Kerry hero this week in Galway docks.

Broadcaster urges over-50s to ‘understand shingles’

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway-based RTE broadcaster Teresa Mannion has called on the over-50s in Ireland to speak with their doctor, practice nurse or pharmacist about the risk factors for shingles and shingles prevention.

Irish Citylink completes multi-million euro acquisition of GoBus

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Irish Citylink, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-headquartered ComfortDelGro group, has taken over GoBus for a fee believed to be in the region of €12 million. Galway-based GoBus was established by Jim Burke and his family in 2009.

Diligent’s European hub a magnet for talent, as Bonham Quay office is opened by Tánaiste

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Diligent, the global leader in modern governance providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance and ESG, welcomed Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, to officially open its new European hub at Bonham Quay in Galway last Friday.

Minister visits new social homes being delivered by Respond in Galway

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien was in Galway on Tuesday to visit construction sites in Galway comprising 184 new social homes being delivered by approved housing body Respond, in partnership with Galway City Council.

Ashford Castle named top resort hotel in UK and Ireland

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Ashford Castle has been voted the number one resort hotel in the UK and Ireland by readers of the iconic Travel + Leisure magazine, one of the most highly regarded travel publications in the world.

Long haul holidays now available online

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Book your long haul holiday with the security of knowing you are dealing with Galway’s longest established travel company. Award winning Fahy Travel is a local family business catering to the travel needs of the people of the west of Ireland for more than 100 years.

The company now has a full range of long haul destinations on its new online booking service at www.fahytravel.ie.

Singapore — a must see

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

BY AISLING COWLEY
Singapore is not a typical location on a backpacker’s trail through SouthEast Asia due to its expensive nature. I decided to visit Singapore as it is home to iconic landmarks such as The Marina Bay Sands and The Gardens by the Bay.

Annual Galway Bay Swim a huge success

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

The annual Galway Bay Swim, for Cancer Care West, are delighted that the event, which took place on Saturday was a resounding success.

Remembering the late Hugh Duffy

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

The late Hugh Duffy, of the famous fishing and shooting shop at Mainguard Street, Galway, will be sorely missed by his sporting friends from all over Ireland and from Europe. It was not the biggest shop in Galway but it was made infinitely smaller throughout the summer as it was stuffed with fishing rods, nets and reels, spools of fishing lines; while along the wall were glass cases of Swiss army knives, fire lighters, and beautifully engineered gadgets which had to be taken out and admired.

Into this space, and at times you could hardly breathe, Germans, British, French, and Irish stocked up on baits, flies and rods for the days’ fishing. Upstairs, the smallest stairs in Ireland, was an even tighter fit. Big men and big women struggled into a range of Barbour jackets, hats and caps, picking up bags, flasks, and food carriers, as they rushed out into Connemara to try their luck in our renowned lakes and rivers.

‘Think safety first,’ say Galway RNLI after seven saved in separate rescues

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway RNLI rescued six people who got into difficulty in the sea off Rabbit Island on Monday evening. The group who had walked over to the island at low tide were then stranded by the incoming tide and were attempting to swim back to shore when they got into difficulty.

Maroon mania hits fever pitch in countdown to Sunday’s Croker cracker

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway city and county will come to a standstill on Sunday when Galway will aim to topple Kerry in Croke Park and win their first Sam Maguire in 21 years.

In the city, several thousand fans will watch the match under the canvas at the Galway International Arts Festival Big Top at Fisheries Field.

Scramble for precious tickets as countdown to Kerry showpiece begins

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The scramble for All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final tickets is well underway in Galway.

City centre brawls leave locals shocked and worried

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

A series of public brawls in the heart of the city in the last few days have led to calls for more intensive policing of the city centre.

Public urged to submit views on Connemara Greenway

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The Connemara Greenway Alliance has been actively campaigning for the completion of a circa 76km dedicated off-road cycling and walking connection across the world-renowned Connemara landscape since 2012.

Researchers discover deep sea coral with novel drug potential

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Researchers at NUI Galway have discovered a coral in the Atlantic Ocean which contains a potential wonder drug chemical compound that acts against the virus responsible for Covid-19.

New chapter — Cúirt seeks new director after de Buyl steps down

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Cuirt is seeking a new director for the annual Cúirt International Festival of Literature as outgoing director, Sasha de Buyl, steps down to pursue creative opportunities outside Galway.

Just 37 HAP properties available across 16 areas, says Simon

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The Simon Communities of Ireland’s quarterly Locked Out of the Market report shows yet another stark decline in the availability of affordable properties to rent by people reliant on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme. The report comes in the context of a private rental market affected by a documented ongoing contraction in supply, increase in rental prices, and an overall lack of affordability.

Ó Cuív welcomes announcement of First Home Scheme

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Éamon Ó Cuív, has said he hopes the First Home Scheme will be a major assistance to first time buyers.

NUI Galway students launch podcast to promote awareness of historic institutions

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Six Master of Laws (LLM) students from the Irish Centre for Human Rights in NUI Galway have launched a five-episode podcast series titled ‘My Country is My Prison’.

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