Protest against Tynagh gas plant approval

Thu, May 05, 2022

People Before Profit Galway held a protest on Thursday April 28 against the Galway County Council’s recent approval of a gas-powered plant in Tynagh.

Summer promises improved water supply for Ballinasloe

Thu, May 05, 2022

Before the first half of the year is out, Ballinasloe will have a much-improved water supply.

Hear the magic of the cello sing out

Wed, May 04, 2022

Three cello concertos in one concert. Music for Galway’s CELLISSIMO Concerto Gala, a legacy event from MfG’s Galway 2020 programme, is taking place on May 11 in Leisureland at 8.00pm and presents the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by David Brophy in concert with three international cello soloists, performing three very different works.

100-job boost for Claregalway as Lidl announce plans for new store

Tue, May 03, 2022

More than 30 permanent jobs and 75 construction jobs are to be created in Claregalway with the proposed opening of a new store in the village, an information meeting will be told next week.

Bishop condemns "betrayal of trust" after Galway priest jailed for sex abuse

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Bishop of Galway, Brendan Kelly has praised the courage of the victim whose complaint led to the jailing of a city priest for sexual abuse today.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2022 Gearrliosta announced

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has announced the success of 11 nominees who have been selected as this year’s finalists of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2022.

Church leaders head west to witness Bishop of Galway installed on Sunday

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Bishop Michael Duignan will be installed as the new Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora in a ceremony to be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas on Sunday. He will also continue to minister as Bishop of Clonfert.

Public meeting on Galway’s traffic congestion

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The Gluas Committee invites Galway citizens to attend a public meeting on Tuesday next to discuss traffic congestion in Galway City and solutions to the problem, such as the Very Light Rail option.

Diarmuid Gavin and Paul Smyth event at Kennys Bookshop next month

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Join the nation’s favourite garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, along with horticultural hero Paul Smyth at Kennys Bookshop on Friday, May 27 for an event to celebrate the launch of their new book, Gardening Together which is published in May.

Athenry Credit Union backs Galway Ladies Gaelic Football Association

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The Galway Ladies Gaelic Football Association has announced that Athenry Credit Union has become the main sponsor for the Galway Ladies U16 intercounty football team.

Galway Cat Rescue Adoption information event this weekend

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Galway Cat Rescue (GCR) is holding an in-store Cat Adoption Information Event at Petmania Galway on ‘Caturday’ April 30 from 12 to 4 pm, this bank holiday weekend.

Galway Cat Rescue has dozens of adorable cats and kittens waiting for their forever family and those interested in adopting a kitten or adult cat can come to Petmania to meet GCR volunteers and start the adoption process. Galway Cat Rescue will also have a fundraising raffle on the day.

Supermac’s and Galway LGFA team up

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Supermac’s and Galway LGFA have announced that the company will sponsor the Senior and Minor LGFA teams for 2022. Galway LGFA’s Chairperson, Betty Hernon, said she wished to sincerely thank Pat and Úna McDonagh of Supermacs for their generous sponsorship of the Galway Ladies Senior and Minor teams.

Participants sought for 2022 National Remote Working Survey

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission are seeking participants for the annual national remote working in Ireland survey.

Peter McVerry Trust secures grant for western project in Galway/Mayo

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has been awarded a grant of €80,000 by the Rural Recovery Fund to deliver a project called ‘Activation First’ in the Galway/Mayo region.

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Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Gardai investigate city and county burglaries
Shortly after 3am on Thursday April 19 a retail premises on Merchants Road was broken into and extensive damage was caused to the front window of the property.

Shortly after 3am on Thursday April 19 a retail premises on Merchants Road was broken into and extensive damage was caused to the front window of the property.

NUI Galway to become Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway by end of summer

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The governing body of NUI Galway announced last evening that the university will change its name again later this year, and will officially be known as Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway.

Portumna murder trial to commence in January

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

A man accused of murdering a pensioner in her farmhouse will stand trial in January next year.

Daly’s drive and desire inspired a generation

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Late on an immaculate blue sky afternoon in Menlo, a mile or so from Eamonn Deacy Park, Gerry Daly sits down to talk about football and life.

Salmon Weir pedestrian and cycle bridge to open by spring

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Galway City Council this week turned the first sod for the construction of the iconic new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge – the first new bridge to span the Corrib in over 30 years.

Galway native doc to co-front TG4 series on history of epidemics in Ireland

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Just how bad were the historical diseases of smallpox, cholera, and typhus? How much devastation did they cause? And what was it like to get them? A new documentary series due to begin on TG4 next week will explore the untold stories of the other great epidemics of Ireland’s past.

Eipidéim is a new presenter-led history and science documentary series focusing on historic epidemics of smallpox, cholera and typhus, tuberculosis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella. These vital, unexplored stories are told in an epic, new and exciting way using emotional personal storytelling and gripping high-end dramatic reconstructions.

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