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  ENVIRONMENT
  Is green hydrogen the key to powering Ireland’s islands?
  Briain Kelly - January 25, 2021 0
  Researchers from NUI Galway are participating in a new large scale experiment to examine how green hydrogen could be made a big part of...
  COVID-19
  Over 500 Covid cases confirmed in Tuam area in just 2 weeks
  Michael Malone - January 25, 2021 0
  A spike in coronavirus cases in the Tuam area earlier this month contributed to the sharp increase in cases reported in Co. Galway.The latest...
  NEWS
  Concern over rise in crack cocaine use in Galway
  Michael Malone - January 25, 2021 0
  The rate of crack use has become a matter of increasing concern, with the HSE distributing 50,000 crack pipes to people in Galway, Limerick...
  COVID-19
  COVID-19: Increase in serious cases at Portiuncula Hospital
  Briain Kelly - January 25, 2021 0
  There were 21 COVID-19 patients in Intensive Care in Galway as of Sunday night according to the HSE, as serious cases remain high despite...
Sport
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  SOCCER
  Conor Kearns heads west to join Galway United
  Briain Kelly - January 23, 2021 0
  Galway United has signed a new goalkeeper, with 22 year old Conor Kearns coming west to join the Tribesmen after spells with UCD and...
  SOCCER
  Galway United taps Gary O’Connor for first team coach
  Briain Kelly - January 23, 2021 0
  Galway United has announced that Gary O'Connor has taken up a new role as First Team Coach, moving up after a season and a...
  SOCCER
  Galway United appoints Lisa Fallon new Head Coach
  Briain Kelly - January 22, 2021 0
  Galway United has announced that highly-experienced UEFA Pro Licence holder Lisa Fallon has been appointed as the team's new Head Coach.Fallon is coming to...
  GAA
  Galway Captain Jack Glynn named U20 Football Player of the Year
  Briain Kelly - January 21, 2021 0
  The Galway U20 Football side has been recognised for its incredible achievements, with Captain Jack Glynn and Manager Donal Ó Fátharta being named Player...
Courts
- COURTS
  Two men face trial in connection with alleged theft of over €15,000
  Briain Kelly - January 23, 2021 0
  Two men face trial at Galway Circuit Court in connection with the theft of more than €15,000 from another man over the course of...
  COURTS
  Sentencing delayed for Corrandulla man found in possession of child pornography
  Briain Kelly - January 22, 2021 0
  Sentencing has been pushed back again for a Corrandulla man who was found in possession of thousands of images and videos child pornography.John Healy...
  COURTS
  Punter smashed TVs at bookies after losing bets
  Briain Kelly - January 18, 2021 0
  One gambler took his losses on the greyhound races extremely badly, ending up before the court for smashing up a bookies after his bets...
  COURTS
  Man sentenced to six years for life-changing city centre assaults
  Briain Kelly - January 16, 2021 0
  A Loughrea man was sentenced to six years in prison, of which he will serve at least four and half years, for a pair...
  COURTS
  Tuam man jailed for stealing car at popular filling station
  Briain Kelly - January 11, 2021 0
  An opportunistic car thief received a three year prison sentence for stealing a car from a Tuam filling station, and selling it off for...
Business
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  BUSINESS
  Galway businesses awarded over €1.5 million in Trading Online Voucher Scheme
  Briain Kelly - January 19, 2021 0
  Hundreds of businesses in Galway have benefitted from the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to help them boost their online presence to the tune of...
  FINANCIAL ADVICE
  Should You Save Your Money, or Invest?
  Angela Mc Bride - January 19, 2021 0
  Making the right decisions with your cash is crucial to becoming financially independent. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to figure out when you should...
  BUSINESS
  Employees to be given legal right to request home working
  Michael Malone - January 15, 2021 0
  Workers across Ireland will be given more freedom to work from home under a new government plan to make requesting remote working a legal...
  BUSINESS
  The Headlines & The Realities of Hospitality
  Wayne Neilon - January 15, 2021 0
  As Group General Manager, I represent the interests of the Connacht Hospitality Group, a local family owned company. The Group operates 5 hospitality businesses...
Lifestyle
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  BUSINESS
  Galway company named as finalist in Digital Business Awards!
  Michael Malone - December 21, 2020 0
  A Galway company has been named as a finalist in the upcoming Digital Business Awards taking place in the new year.What’s For Dinner.ie, which...
  FOOD & DRINK
  Just Eat to donate 50c from every order today to Peter McVerry Trust
  Michael Malone - December 19, 2020 0
  Just Eat has launched its biggest ever charity campaign to support people in homelessness this Christmas. The global takeaway delivery service will donate 50 cent...
  LIFE & STYLE
  Have a Wild time in support of COPE Galway
  Briain Kelly - December 18, 2020 0
  In the spirit of the holidays, the Wildlands Adventure Centre and their new restaurant the Olive Tree Kitchen are holding a festive fundraiser for...
  LIFE & STYLE
  Top Tips for a Healthy Christmas
  Aisling Harris - December 17, 2020 0
  While Christmas doesn’t have a reputation for being the healthiest time of the year, there are a few ways that you can make it...
Weather
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  Two weather warnings issued as cold snap to continue
  Briain Kelly - January 24, 2021 0
  Two additional weather warnings for snow, ice, and sub-zero temperatures have been issued by Met Eireann as this weekend's cold snap is forecast to...
  WEATHER
  Galway Traffic: Clifden impassable due to snow
  Michael Malone - January 23, 2021 0
  Motorists are being warned that Clifden is impassable this evening due to heavy snow on roads around the town.The snow is affecting a number...
  WEATHER
  Snow/Ice warning in effect as temperatures to go below 0 tonight
  Briain Kelly - January 23, 2021 0
  A Status Yellow weather warning for snow, hail and icy conditions is now in effect in Galway, with two alerts for the west carrying...
  WEATHER
  Weather warning: Hail, sleet and snow to cause hazardous conditions
  Michael Malone - January 22, 2021 0
  Met Éireann has issued a weather warning ahead of 'hazardous conditions' tomorrow night, with wintry showers forecast across the country.Temperatures are set to fall...
  WEATHER
  Weather Advisory issued with sleet and snow forecast
  Michael Malone - January 19, 2021 0
  Freezing temperatures are forecast once again this weekend and Met Éireann has warned that conditions will turn increasingly wintry from midweek.A weather advisory was...
Culture
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  TELEVISION
  Frances’ murderer revealed on Ros na Rún this week
  Briain Kelly - January 21, 2021 0
  Superintendent O’Shea has cleared Tadhg of any suspicion of Frances murder. The burning question remains in Ros na Rún of who is the real...
  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
  Over the Edge celebrating 18th birthday with January Zoom meeting
  Briain Kelly - January 16, 2021 0
  The January Over the Edge Open reading will take place next week for lovers of poetry and prose to get a nice booster shot...
  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
  Galway singer-songwriter in running to win prestigious Album of the Year award!
  Michael Malone - January 7, 2021 0
  Galway artist Niamh Regan's fantastic debut album ‘Hemet’ has been announced as a contender for the prestigious RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of...
  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
  Galway student nurse to take to the stage on TG4’s Glór Tíre!
  Michael Malone - January 5, 2021 0
  TG4's country music competition Glór Tíre returns to our screens this week, and Emma Donohue from Ballinasloe will be among six hopefuls battling it...
Property
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  Spacious family home overlooking the bay is in turn key condition
  Briain Kelly - January 22, 2021 0
  This immaculate and spacious home overlooking Oranmore Bay in Roscam is ready for a family to move in at a moments’ notice.O’Donnellan & Joyce...
  PROPERTY
  Beautifully presented city apartment boasts large balcony
  Michael Malone - January 19, 2021 0
  This beautifully presented apartment in the sought-after Galway city development of Gort Na Coiribe would be ideal for those looking for a place of...
  BUSINESS
  Challenging yet rewarding year for O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers
  Briain Kelly - January 14, 2021 0
  Despite predictions that the property market would experience a major downturn in 2020 due to COVID-19, this has certainly not been the experience of...
  PROPERTY
  Spacious apartment in attractive city suburb
  Michael Malone - December 8, 2020 0
  Situated in a popular residential area, this fantastic second floor apartment on Bothar na Coiste, Headford Road would make a wonderful starter home or...
  PROPERTY
  Cosy city apartment has great rental potential
  Angela Mc Bride - December 8, 2020 0
  This two bedroom apartment in a friendly Galway city neighbourhood has a bright, well-laid out interior with plenty of parking space, making it ideal...
Jobs
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  How to land a job during COVID-19
  Michael Malone - October 30, 2020 0
  With Level 5 set to last for around five more weeks and uncertainty about what restrictions will be in place in the coming months,...
  JOBS
  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...

ENVIRONMENT

Is green hydrogen the key to powering Ireland’s islands?

Briain Kelly - January 25, 2021

COVID-19

Over 500 Covid cases confirmed in Tuam area in just 2 weeks

Michael Malone - January 25, 2021

NEWS

Concern over rise in crack cocaine use in Galway

Michael Malone - January 25, 2021

COVID-19

COVID-19: Increase in serious cases at Portiuncula Hospital

Briain Kelly - January 25, 2021

EDUCATION

SU leaders call on NUI Galway to support students during COVID

Michael Malone - January 25, 2021 0

The President and Vice-President of NUI Galway have been urged to consider policies that would support students undertaking assessments this year.A letter signed by...

CRIME & LAW

Fraudsters ramp up attacks on Irish bank account holders

Michael Malone - January 25, 2021 0

Gardaí have urged AIB customers to be cautious after a spate of 'smishing' attacks on bank account holders this month.The scammers are sending texts...

Galway fails to crack ‘Clean’ list in latest litter survey

ENVIRONMENT Briain Kelly - January 25, 2021 0

Galway City had failed to make serious inroads in tackling its litter problem in lockdown, with the latest IBAL survey declaring the city "Moderately...

85 new Covid cases reported in Galway, 23 deaths nationally

COVID-19 Michael Malone - January 24, 2021 0

Twenty-three more deaths related to Covid-19 were reported by the Department of Health this evening, taking the total overall number of deaths from the...

Water supply disruptions expected in parts of Salthill next week

NEWS Briain Kelly - January 24, 2021 0

Homes and businesses in parts Salthill may experience water outages or supply disruptions throughout next week due water mains repair work being carried out.Irish...

COVID-19: Increase in ICU patients at UHG and Portiuncula

COVID-19 Briain Kelly - January 24, 2021 0

The number of COVI-19 patients in Intensive Care at both UHG and Portiuncula Hospital increased yesterday in the latest HSE figures.There were 116 people...

COURTS

Two men face trial in connection with alleged theft of over €15,000

Briain Kelly - January 23, 2021 0

Two men face trial at Galway Circuit Court in connection with the theft of more than €15,000 from another man over the course of...

Galway Daily courts Sentencing delayed for Corrandulla man who admitted possessing child pornography

Sentencing delayed for Corrandulla man found in possession of child pornography

Briain Kelly - January 22, 2021 0

Sentencing has been pushed back again for a Corrandulla man who was found in possession of thousands of images and videos child pornography.John Healy...

Punter smashed TVs at bookies after losing bets

Briain Kelly - January 18, 2021 0

One gambler took his losses on the greyhound races extremely badly, ending up before the court for smashing up a bookies after his bets...

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NEWS

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

Conor Kearns heads west to join Galway United

Briain Kelly - January 23, 2021 0

Galway United has signed a new goalkeeper, with 22 year old Conor Kearns coming west to join the Tribesmen after spells with UCD and...

Galway United taps Gary O’Connor for first team coach

SOCCER Briain Kelly - January 23, 2021 0

Galway United has announced that Gary O'Connor has taken up a new role as First Team Coach, moving up after a season and a...

Galway United appoints Lisa Fallon new Head Coach

SOCCER Briain Kelly - January 22, 2021 0

Galway United has announced that highly-experienced UEFA Pro Licence holder Lisa Fallon has been appointed as the team's new Head Coach.Fallon is coming to...

Galway Captain Jack Glynn named U20 Football Player of the Year

GAA Briain Kelly - January 21, 2021 0

The Galway U20 Football side has been recognised for its incredible achievements, with Captain Jack Glynn and Manager Donal Ó Fátharta being named Player...

Business

BUSINESS

Galway businesses awarded over €1.5 million in Trading Online Voucher Scheme

Briain Kelly - January 19, 2021 0

Hundreds of businesses in Galway have benefitted from the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to help them boost their online presence to the tune of...

Should You Save Your Money, or Invest?

FINANCIAL ADVICE Angela Mc Bride - January 19, 2021 0

Making the right decisions with your cash is crucial to becoming financially independent. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to figure out when you should...

Employees to be given legal right to request home working

BUSINESS Michael Malone - January 15, 2021 0

Workers across Ireland will be given more freedom to work from home under a new government plan to make requesting remote working a legal...

The Headlines & The Realities of Hospitality

BUSINESS Wayne Neilon - January 15, 2021 0

As Group General Manager, I represent the interests of the Connacht Hospitality Group, a local family owned company. The Group operates 5 hospitality businesses...

LIFESTYLE

BUSINESS

Galway company named as finalist in Digital Business Awards!

Michael Malone - December 21, 2020 0

A Galway company has been named as a finalist in the upcoming Digital Business Awards taking place in the new year.What’s For Dinner.ie, which...

Just Eat to donate 50c from every order today to Peter McVerry Trust

FOOD & DRINK Michael Malone - December 19, 2020 0

Just Eat has launched its biggest ever charity campaign to support people in homelessness this Christmas. The global takeaway delivery service will donate 50 cent...

Have a Wild time in support of COPE Galway

LIFE & STYLE Briain Kelly - December 18, 2020 0

In the spirit of the holidays, the Wildlands Adventure Centre and their new restaurant the Olive Tree Kitchen are holding a festive fundraiser for...

Top Tips for a Healthy Christmas

LIFE & STYLE Aisling Harris - December 17, 2020 0

While Christmas doesn’t have a reputation for being the healthiest time of the year, there are a few ways that you can make it...

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