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  Coronavirus: 13 new cases reported in Galway today
  Michael Malone - October 28, 2020 0
  The Department of Health has reported 675 new cases of the coronavirus in the Republic, and six additional deaths related to the disease.The number...
  NEWS
  Shock and disbelief as Galway comedian’s Facebook page deleted for “hate speech”
  Michael Malone - October 28, 2020 0
  Sir Stevo Timothy had alomst 380,000 likes on Facebook after posting viral videos and content to his page for six years.Last night, he found...
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  One man dead and another injured after Ballinasloe traffic collision
  Briain Kelly - October 28, 2020 0
  One man has lost his life and another has been injured following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred near Ballinasloe on Tuesday evening.The...
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  Road reopens after fatal crash near Ballinasloe
  Briain Kelly - October 28, 2020 0
  The Ballinasloe to Shannonbridge road has reopened this evening after being closed today due to a fatal crash.A man in his 30s lost his...
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  Galway United v UCD streaming live and free on YouTube
  Briain Kelly - October 27, 2020 0
  Galway United v UCD will stream live and free on United's YouTube channel when it takes place in Galway this evening.United and UCD will...
  SOCCER
  Galway United eager to get back on their game against Bray
  Briain Kelly - October 24, 2020 0
  Galway United are hoping to get back on their winning streak when they face the Bray Wanderers this afternoon, after a disappointing 3-1 home...
  RUGBY
  Guinness PRO14 preview: Edinburgh v Connacht
  Michael Malone - October 23, 2020 0
  Connacht head coach Andy Friend says his team will need to improve on their exits and stick more diligently to their game plan in...
  SPORT
  Upgrade works planned for Athenry sports grounds
  Briain Kelly - October 22, 2020 0
  Plans have been submitted to Galway County Council for significant upgrade works to the sports grounds at Moanbaun, Athenry to improve accessibility and add...
Courts
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  Westmeath woman stole over €1,600 in clothes from Galway stores
  Briain Kelly - October 26, 2020 0
  A Westmeath woman travelled to Galway City just to steal over €1,600 worth of clothes from two stores back in January.Sandra Covaci (20), with...
  COURTS
  Judge unhappy with “pointless” community service for recidivist burglar
  Briain Kelly - October 23, 2020 0
  A Galway judge unhappily confirmed an order for a man with a criminal history as long as his arm to perform community service for...
  COURTS
  Suspended sentence for designer sunglasses thief
  Briain Kelly - October 21, 2020 0
  A woman convicted of stealing €1,252 worth of sunglasses received a four month suspended sentence at Galway District Court.Samantha Murphy (38), with an address...
  COURTS
  Renewed licence granted for controversial Ballybane bar
  Briain Kelly - October 19, 2020 0
  The owner of the controversial Lantern Bar in Ballybane has been granted a renewed Liquor Licence for premises in her name for the next...
  COURTS
  Man jailed for burglary and weapon concealed in underwear
  Briain Kelly - October 18, 2020 0
  A man received a 16 month prison sentence for burglary at a house in Knocknacarra while its occupants were in bed, and having a...
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  Galway Chamber calls for greater support for Knock Airport
  Briain Kelly - October 28, 2020 0
  Galway Chamber of Commerce have joined with Chambers across the West of Ireland in calling on the government to provide support to keep Ireland...
  BUSINESS
  Galway-based skincare business finds lifeline online
  Michael Malone - October 25, 2020 0
  As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on sales margins for businesses across Ireland, a Galway-based skincare business has found a lifeline in e-commerce. Rí na...
  TECHNOLOGY
  What Can Software Do for Vehicle Fleet Management?
  Thomas O'Brien - October 17, 2020 0
  Controlling a fleet of vehicles is no easy task. There are a lot of factors to consider. That is why there are companies out...
  BUSINESS
  Galway software company provides unique solution for online psychiatry exams
  Briain Kelly - October 16, 2020 0
  A Galway company is supplying uniquely suitable software to allow final year Psychiatry students at UCD to take their clinical skills exams remotely.NUI Galway...
Lifestyle
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  Manage your allergies with the help of the Allergy Clinic
  Briain Kelly - October 27, 2020 0
  Any kind of medical condition can be irritating, but the irritation that comes with having some part of the natural world conspiring to sicken...
  TOURISM
  Tourism Ireland welcomes Galway’s crowning as Friendliest City in Europe
  Briain Kelly - October 23, 2020 0
  Tourism Ireland has welcomed Galway being crowned the Friendliest City in Europe by a prestigious travel magazine, calling it a "well deserved accolade" for...
  FOOD & DRINK
  Born to be Wild – Wildlands restaurant has its grand opening in lockdown
  Briain Kelly - October 22, 2020 0
  While the move to Level 5 lockdown this week is seeing businesses close across the country, with many fearing for their long term future,...
  TOURISM
  Galway voted Number 1 friendliest city in Europe
  Michael Malone - October 21, 2020 0
  Galway has been chosen as the number one friendliest city in Europe by readers of Condé Nast Traveller in the Readers' Choice Awards 2020.The...
Weather
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  Galway issued weather warning ahead of possible “flooding and distrupition”
  Michael Malone - October 27, 2020 0
  Met Éireann has issued a staus yellow weather warning for Galway and nine other counties ahead of heavy rain this week.Heavy and persistent rain...
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  Two weather warnings issued for Galway by Met Eireann
  Briain Kelly - October 22, 2020 0
  The weekend is going to get off to a rough start in Galway, as two Status Yellow weather warnings have been issued by Met...
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  Met Éireann issues weather warning for Galway
  Michael Malone - October 18, 2020 0
  A status yellow Weather Warning for rain has been issued for Co. Galway by Met Éireann ahead of heavy and persistent rain that will...
  WEATHER
  Weather warnings expected ahead of heavy rain this week
  Michael Malone - October 17, 2020 0
  Weather warnings will be issued tomorrow by Met Éireann ahead of wet and stormy conditions expected in the coming week.Met Éireann issued a weather...
  WEATHER
  Weather warning issued for County Galway
  Michael Malone - October 3, 2020 0
  A status yellow weather warning has been issued for three counties along the West coast, including Galway.The Met Éireann warning for wind will come...
Culture
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  Galway’s ‘Science on Screen’ gets its own film festival
  Briain Kelly - October 27, 2020 0
  NUIG's Cúram Centre and Galway Film Centre are launching the first ever ‘Science on Screen Film Festival Ireland' which will take place next month.The...
  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
  Create your own magical world of Macnas At Home this Halloween
  Briain Kelly - October 27, 2020 0
  In a year when a parade isn’t possible, Macnas has partnered once again with Bram Stoker Festival for a unique celebration to bring the...
  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
  Over the Edge October reading bringing the best of non-fiction
  Briain Kelly - October 24, 2020 0
  The October Over the Edge open reading and open mic night will take place over Zoom next week so people can get their arts...
  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
  NUI Galway contributes to Terence MacSwiney’s hunger strike documentary on RTÉ tomorrow
  Michael Malone - October 20, 2020 0
  NUI Galway has contributed to a documentary which will be shown tomorrow evening on RTÉ One about Terence MacSwiney's death by huger strike one...
Property
- PROPERTY
  Bungalow has the makings of a great family home
  Michael Malone - October 27, 2020 0
  This modern single storey bungalow with a detached garage in south County Galway has the potential to be a fantastic family home.O'Donnellan & Joyce...
  PROPERTY
  Cottage in the country is ripe for renovation
  Briain Kelly - October 25, 2020 0
  For the full Irish country experience there’s nothing quite like a traditional thatched cottage home for a bit of old world charm.O’Donnellan & Joyce...
  PROPERTY
  Large house and grounds is a dream fixer-upper
  Briain Kelly - October 23, 2020 0
  A dream investment for someone looking for a fixer-upper, this detached house and large grounds could offer a buyer the chance of a lifetime...
  PROPERTY
  Oughterard apartment ideal for a first time buyer
  Michael Malone - October 20, 2020 0
  This one bedroom apartment overlooking the Owenriff River in Oughterard would make for an ideal starter home as well as an excellent investment.O’Donnellan &...
  PROPERTY
  Partially constructed country house skips half the work of building a home
  Briain Kelly - October 18, 2020 0
  This partially constructed country house halfway between Galway and Tuam is a perfect opportunity for a buyer who wants a home of their own...
Jobs
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  Fantastic job opportunity: HR Manager needed in East Galway
  Michael Malone - October 27, 2020 0
  A HR manager is needed to fill a 12-month, fixed-term contract in East Galway, which has the possibility of being extended.The organisation has an...
  JOBS
  Job vacancy: Catering Equipment Service Manager needed for full-time role in Galway
  Michael Malone - October 24, 2020 0
  A Catering Equipment Service Manager is needed in Galway to oversee the service of client equipment and manage a team of Service Technicians.This is...
  JOBS
  Job vacancy! German speaking customer service specialist needed in Galway
  Michael Malone - October 21, 2020 0
  A company with offices in Galway city is looking for a German speaking Customer Service Specialist.The company's offices are open-plan, collaborative and friendly and...
  JOBS
  Job Vacancy: Manufacturing Technician needed for company that saves a life every 8 seconds!
  Michael Malone - October 19, 2020 0
  A company based in Galway is looking for experienced Manufacturing Technicians with medical device experience to join expanding teams onsite.There are both permanent and...
  JOBS
  Job vacancy: Great opportunity for Senior Industrial Engineer in Galway
  Angela Mc Bride - October 16, 2020 0
  This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior industrial Engineer. The full-time position is based Galway and the role will involve managing and improving...

COVID-19

Coronavirus: 13 new cases reported in Galway today

Michael Malone - October 28, 2020

NEWS

Shock and disbelief as Galway comedian’s Facebook page deleted for “hate speech”

Michael Malone - October 28, 2020

NEWS

One man dead and another injured after Ballinasloe traffic collision

Briain Kelly - October 28, 2020

NEWS

Road reopens after fatal crash near Ballinasloe

Briain Kelly - October 28, 2020

COVID-19

Hospitals update: 18 Covid cases at UHG, two in ICU

Michael Malone - October 28, 2020 0

There are 18 people with Covid-19 at UHG and six people with the virus at Portiuncula Hospital, according to the latest HSE data.Two people...

NEWS

Knock Airport to close for a month after Ryanair suspends flights

Michael Malone - October 28, 2020 0

Knock Airport has announced it will close for a month after Ryanair decided today to suspend flights from the airport and other regional airports.The...

TG4 documentary retraces Charles de Gaulle’s trip to Ireland in 1969

NEWS Michael Malone - October 28, 2020 0

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle’s death, a new TG4 documentary explores the remarkable circumstances of his visit to Ireland for...

Research team in Galway wins SEAI Energy Award and €10,000 bursary

NEWS Michael Malone - October 28, 2020 0

A research team based in NUI Galway was among the winners at the 2020 SEAI Energy Awards. The VorTech research team took home the Excellence...

Survivors of Mother and Baby Homes must be listened to, says Galway TD

NEWS Michael Malone - October 28, 2020 0

Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has called on the Government to ensure that survivors of mother and baby homes have an opportunity to have...

NUIG and medtech company launch global clinical trial for heart disease patients

HEALTH Briain Kelly - October 28, 2020 0

NUI Galway and medtech company Sahajanand Medical Technologies have launched a global clinical trial for a new generation of stents for heart disease patients.The...

COURTS

Westmeath woman stole over €1,600 in clothes from Galway stores

Briain Kelly - October 26, 2020 0

A Westmeath woman travelled to Galway City just to steal over €1,600 worth of clothes from two stores back in January.Sandra Covaci (20), with...

Judge unhappy with “pointless” community service for recidivist burglar

Briain Kelly - October 23, 2020 0

A Galway judge unhappily confirmed an order for a man with a criminal history as long as his arm to perform community service for...

Suspended sentence for designer sunglasses thief

Briain Kelly - October 21, 2020 0

A woman convicted of stealing €1,252 worth of sunglasses received a four month suspended sentence at Galway District Court.Samantha Murphy (38), with an address...

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Where to get FREE delicious crêpes until 12pm today

Michael Malone - February 25, 2020 0

Gino’s Gelato is celebrating Pancake Tuesday by giving away free traditional crêpes to all customers until 12pm.The gelato...

BUSINESS

Unmissable Galway Chamber business event to take place in February

Michael Malone - February 5, 2020 0

The eagerly awaited Galway Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event will take place on Thursday 27 February in The Ardilaun Hotel,...

NEWS

Another huge act announced for Galway International Arts Festival 2020

Michael Malone - November 25, 2019 0

Another huge band has been announced for for the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival in 2020.Known as one of the best...

LIFE & STYLE

30 years in business! Grealish family to host special event at King’s Head tomorrow

Michael Malone - October 31, 2019 0

To celebrate 30 years in business, the Grealish family - owners of The King's Head - are hosting a coffee morning tomorrow (Friday 1st...

Sport

SOCCER

Galway United v UCD streaming live and free on YouTube

Briain Kelly - October 27, 2020 0

Galway United v UCD will stream live and free on United's YouTube channel when it takes place in Galway this evening.United and UCD will...

Galway United eager to get back on their game against Bray

SOCCER Briain Kelly - October 24, 2020 0

Galway United are hoping to get back on their winning streak when they face the Bray Wanderers this afternoon, after a disappointing 3-1 home...

Guinness PRO14 preview: Edinburgh v Connacht

RUGBY Michael Malone - October 23, 2020 0

Connacht head coach Andy Friend says his team will need to improve on their exits and stick more diligently to their game plan in...

Upgrade works planned for Athenry sports grounds

SPORT Briain Kelly - October 22, 2020 0

Plans have been submitted to Galway County Council for significant upgrade works to the sports grounds at Moanbaun, Athenry to improve accessibility and add...

Business

BUSINESS

Galway Chamber calls for greater support for Knock Airport

Briain Kelly - October 28, 2020 0

Galway Chamber of Commerce have joined with Chambers across the West of Ireland in calling on the government to provide support to keep Ireland...

Galway-based skincare business finds lifeline online

BUSINESS Michael Malone - October 25, 2020 0

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on sales margins for businesses across Ireland, a Galway-based skincare business has found a lifeline in e-commerce. Rí na...

What Can Software Do for Vehicle Fleet Management?

TECHNOLOGY Thomas O'Brien - October 17, 2020 0

Controlling a fleet of vehicles is no easy task. There are a lot of factors to consider. That is why there are companies out...

Galway software company provides unique solution for online psychiatry exams

BUSINESS Briain Kelly - October 16, 2020 0

A Galway company is supplying uniquely suitable software to allow final year Psychiatry students at UCD to take their clinical skills exams remotely.NUI Galway...

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Manage your allergies with the help of the Allergy Clinic

Briain Kelly - October 27, 2020 0

Any kind of medical condition can be irritating, but the irritation that comes with having some part of the natural world conspiring to sicken...

Tourism Ireland welcomes Galway’s crowning as Friendliest City in Europe

TOURISM Briain Kelly - October 23, 2020 0

Tourism Ireland has welcomed Galway being crowned the Friendliest City in Europe by a prestigious travel magazine, calling it a "well deserved accolade" for...

Born to be Wild – Wildlands restaurant has its grand opening in lockdown

FOOD & DRINK Briain Kelly - October 22, 2020 0

While the move to Level 5 lockdown this week is seeing businesses close across the country, with many fearing for their long term future,...

Galway voted Number 1 friendliest city in Europe

TOURISM Michael Malone - October 21, 2020 0

Galway has been chosen as the number one friendliest city in Europe by readers of Condé Nast Traveller in the Readers' Choice Awards 2020.The...

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