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Founded in 2006 by Galway native, Lorraine Heskin, Gourmet Food Parlour began as a small neighbourhood café in Dún Laoghaire, built on a passion for quality food and creating a welcoming space for the local community.

Medical Technology Ireland has announced that broadcaster and sporting icon Cora Staunton will be a featured speaker at the Medical Technology Ireland 2026 Conference, taking place at Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, on 23–24 September 2026.

Chestnut Lane is widely regarded as one of Galway’s most prestigious and sought-after residential locations, known for its mature surroundings, privacy, and proximity to the River Corrib and Galway city centre.

Aoibheann Costello has seen it all. Progressing through the ranks in the grassroots system, a transition to a new footballing club identity, All-Island Cup victories, and leading her teammates out at Eamonn Deacy Park.

A sprinter's world revolves around speed. Rule 101 is becoming accustomed to a fast-paced environment. Speed of thought, speed of action; the quickest runner across the line wins. Everything is geared towards hitting a goal in the fastest possible time. But even for Athenry's Sean Doggett, his rise is blink-and-you-might-miss-it quick.

If you’ve spent any time in Galway, you’re accustomed to the rain. Luckily, the showery skies actually bring with them opportunities. Galway city provides a myriad of rainy day choices in a city steeped in culture, history, and art.

Papers have been filed at the High Court seeking leave for a judicial review of the An Coimisiún Pleanála approval of the Gort Town Centre Public Realm Enhancement Project. Shane Foran, an active travel advocate, is taking the case which also involves a challenge to the Minister for Transport over disputed road design guidance. The scheme was approved in January and involves changes to roads around Gort town centre.

Papers have been filed at the High Court seeking leave for a judicial review of the An Coimisiún Pleanála approval of the Gort Town Centre Public Realm Enhancement Project. Shane Foran, an active travel advocate, is taking the case which also involves a challenge to the Minister for Transport over disputed road design guidance. The scheme was approved in January and involves changes to roads around Gort town centre.

Moyne Villa Soccer Club in Headford received a Connacht provincial award in recognition of the dedication and hard work of its volunteers at the Volunteers in Sport Awards.

In 1924, the Galway Agricultural & Sports Society was formed, a group of visionary people, mostly businessmen from the town, with the aim of providing amenities for the citizens of Galway and environs. They purchased 17 acres of land from the Erasmus Smith Foundation, the owners of the Grammar School. These 22 men, together with five trustees, began to develop the ground to let to various sporting bodies which included greyhound racing, rugby, hurling and football, camogie, ladies hockey, drill displays etc. The first president of this group was CJ Kerin, 1925-1955 and he was followed by John D Whelan, 1955-1964. It was always intended to be a multi-purpose venue and was variously known as the Sportsground, the Sports Field or the Galway Greyhound Stadium.