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  Galway GAA clubs urged to join virtual Sleep Out for Simon
  
  Michael Malone - September 22, 2020 0
  
  Galway GAA has called on clubs across the county to take part in Galway Simon's Virtual Sleep Out in October, in support of those...
  
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  Coronavirus: 334 new COVID-19 cases, 10 in Galway
  
  Briain Kelly - September 22, 2020 0
  
  There have been no deaths related to COVID-19 reported today, but the Department of Health has confirmed 334 new coronavirus cases. There have now been...
  
  TRANSPORT
  
  Roadworks to disrupt Tuam town traffic for four weeks
  
  Briain Kelly - September 22, 2020 0
  
  Roadworks in Tuam town which got underway this morning are expected to disrupt traffic in the area for the next four weeks. Galway County Council...
  
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  Clifden RNLI lifeboat called to boat on fire near Roundstone
  
  Briain Kelly - September 22, 2020 0
  
  The Clifden RNLI Lifeboat was called out to a Mayday on Monday afternoon after a boat caught fire in the waters near Roundstone. The lifeboat...
Sport
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  COVID-19 forces postponement of two Galway GAA semi-finals
  
  Briain Kelly - September 21, 2020 0
  
  Two Galway GAA club championship semi-finals which were due to take place on Sunday had to be called off due to COVID-19. Last weekend saw...
  
  SOCCER
  
  Can Galway United make it four wins in a row?
  
  Briain Kelly - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Galway United return to league action at Eamonn Deacy Park tonight when the Tribesmen welcome Wexford FC to the west. This will be the second...
  
  RUGBY
  
  Connacht Rugby elects Ann Heneghan as first ever female President
  
  Briain Kelly - September 17, 2020 0
  
  Connacht Rugby has selected its first ever female President with the promotion of vice-president Ann Heneghan to the top job this week. Ann is not...
  
  GAA
  
  Football Club Championship semi-final draws
  
  Briain Kelly - September 14, 2020 0
  
  The sides have been chosen for the Galway Club Football Championship semi-finals after the events of the quarter-finals last weekend. In the Senior Championship, Maigh...
Courts
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  Theft charges withdrawn after accused man extradited
  
  Briain Kelly - September 17, 2020 0
  
  A criminal case of alleged theft from a shopping centre in Galway was unable to go ahead, as the accused had been extradited to...
  
  COURTS
  
  Prosecution of casino accused of selling alcohol without a licence collapses
  
  Briain Kelly - September 11, 2020 0
  
  A casino operator in Galway City had charges of serving alcohol without a valid liquor licence dropped by the state after the company went...
  
  COURTS
  
  Man who refused to pay fines “at any cost” jailed for 15 days
  
  Briain Kelly - September 9, 2020 0
  
  A man was jailed for 15 days after confidently stating that there was "no way" he was going to pay two fines issued by...
  
  COURTS
  
  Trail of damage lead to truck that hit family home
  
  Briain Kelly - September 8, 2020 0
  
  A trail of destruction led right to a truck that backed into the front door of a family home, and caused much other damage...
  
  COURTS
  
  Smash and grab burglary at Chinese restaurant nets man eight month sentence
  
  Briain Kelly - September 6, 2020 0
  
  A smash and grab burglary at a Chinese restaurant just as COVID-19 restrictions were starting to lift earned a man an eight month prison...
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  Popular Ballinasloe shop changes its name after refurbishments
  
  Michael Malone - September 11, 2020 0
  
  Barretts of Ballinasloe has changed its name to Chadwicks today as part of a nationwide rebrand by Chadwicks Group. The rebranding started in 2018 and...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  Irish companies fearing a second lockdown as business slowly resumes
  
  Briain Kelly - September 11, 2020 0
  
  A recent report by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that 64.1% of businesses in Ireland perceive a second lockdown to be one...
  
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  Digital hubs in Ireland gaining pace due to pandemic
  
  Michael Malone - September 10, 2020 0
  
  While the COVID pandemic has caused upheaval on a global scale, killing thousands and completely changing the way we live and work, it has...
  
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  West of Ireland start-up Blocworx helping food businesses with COVID compliance
  
  Briain Kelly - August 28, 2020 0
  
  The west of Ireland software startup Blocworx have launched an innovative food safety management solution to help businesses in the food industry handle the...
Lifestyle
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  Discover the Ocean your way with Galway Atlantaquaria
  
  Briain Kelly - September 19, 2020 0
  
  Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium, is an incredible way to take in all the marine life of Ireland's rivers, lakes, and the...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Two city parks awarded Green Flag status in 2020
  
  Briain Kelly - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Two parks in Galway City have been awarded Green Flag environmental award this year for the quality of their visitor attractions and green space...
  
  FOOD & DRINK
  
  Stock your shelves with fresh local food at Joyce’s supermarkets
  
  Briain Kelly - September 10, 2020 0
  
  Now more than ever, people are being encouraged to shop local in order to support producers of fresh food and in their area, and...
  
  POLL
  
  POLL: Do you agree with the draft guidelines for pubs reopening?
  
  Michael Malone - September 7, 2020 0
  
  The draft guidelines for the reopening of "wet" pubs contain fewer restrictions than those imposed on pubs serving food in the past few months. The...
Weather
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  This weekend’s weather forecast for Galway
  
  Michael Malone - September 18, 2020 0
  
  The dry and bright weather is set to continue over this weekend, with tomorrow looking like it will be another pleasant day, and sunshine...
  
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  Galway Weather | Sunshine & 22°C forecast for this week!
  
  Michael Malone - September 14, 2020 0
  
  Sunshine and temperatures of up to 22 degrees are forecast this week - and this weekend could be one of the nicest in months. But...
  
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  Weather warning issued for County Galway
  
  Michael Malone - September 12, 2020 0
  
  A status yellow weather warning has been issued for Galway ahead of strong winds this evening and tonight. The warning was issued this afternoon and...
  
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  Weekend weather forecast: Cloudy skies but mostly dry
  
  Briain Kelly - September 11, 2020 0
  
  The weather in Galway this weekend is expected to be mostly dry apart from a few isolated showers, with some spells of sunshine forecast...
  
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  Galway weather: Mixed outlook for this week
  
  Michael Malone - September 7, 2020 0
  
  The weather forecast for this week is quite mixed - and the week has started off with outbreaks of rain and drizzle which will...
Culture
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  Ros na Rún returns to our screens for its Silver Jubilee
  
  Briain Kelly - September 21, 2020 0
  
  TG4's Ros na Rún is returning to our screens this week, celebrating its Silver Jubilee with a major milestone of 25 seasons on the...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Submit to the magic of Macnas as the Gilgamesh Experience starts to unfold
  
  Briain Kelly - September 19, 2020 0
  
  Macnas, the masters of storytelling and spectacle, are back as the legend of Gilgamesh starts to unfold via the Gilgamesh Experience on Macnas.com and on the streets...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Banned novel by Liam O’Flaherty republished 87 years on
  
  Michael Malone - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Inis Mór writer Liam O’Flaherty’s banned novel The Martyr has been republished by Nuascéalta, eighty-seven years since its first and only publication in 1933....
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Galway City Council awards €425,000 in arts grants
  
  Briain Kelly - September 17, 2020 0
  
  Galway City Council has awarded €425,000 in grants to over 60 arts organisations this week. The 2020 Arts Grants (Organisations) approved by the city council...
Property
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  Online property auction with O’Donnellan & Joyce takes in €2.2 million
  
  Briain Kelly - September 22, 2020 0
  
  The latest O'Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers Nationwide Property Auction took in almost €2.2 million with the sale of 19 properties in counties across Ireland...
  
  PROPERTY
  
  Four-bed home in a much desired family area
  
  Briain Kelly - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Beautifully situated in a quiet residential area, this 4-bedroom detached house in Rahoon would be ideal as a family home due to its close...
  
  PROPERTY
  
  Spacious family home in a great city neighbourhood
  
  Briain Kelly - September 16, 2020 0
  
  For house hunters on the lookout for a lovely home in Galway City, this large semi-detached house in Renmore might just tick all the...
  
  PROPERTY
  
  Woodquay terraced house is prime investment opportunity
  
  Briain Kelly - September 16, 2020 0
  
  Woodquay is one of the most thriving modern business areas in Galway City, with multiple popular gastro pubs and boutiques, and is also a...
  
  PROPERTY
  
  Picturesque cottage is an exciting renovation opportunity
  
  Briain Kelly - September 14, 2020 0
  
  For a taste of classic rural Ireland, you can’t get any closer than a thatched cottage surrounded by green fields, and this one bedroom...

GALWAY ARTS & CULTURE

Ros na Rún returns to our screens for its Silver Jubilee

TELEVISION

Briain Kelly - September 21, 2020

Submit to the magic of Macnas as the Gilgamesh Experience starts to unfold

ARTS & CULTURE

Briain Kelly - September 19, 2020

Banned novel by Liam O’Flaherty republished 87 years on

ARTS & CULTURE

Michael Malone - September 18, 2020

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ARTS & CULTURE

Galway City Council awards €425,000 in arts grants

Briain Kelly - September 17, 2020 0

Galway City Council has awarded €425,000 in grants to over 60 arts organisations this week. The 2020 Arts Grants (Organisations) approved by the city council...

FILM

The 5 Best Documentaries on Netflix in 2020

Thomas O'Brien - September 16, 2020 0

The spectacular popularity and growth of Netflix has been boosted by many of the fantastic documentaries it has to offer. The American media provider...

ARTS & CULTURE

Conamara singer to host ‘oíche airneáil’ by the fireside with his family on Culture Night

Michael Malone - September 14, 2020 0

The ambassador for An Gaeltacht for this year's Culture Night has said that he is excited to have an opportunity to share the sean-nós...

Over the Edge welcomes readers from the world over for open-mic poetry

Briain Kelly - September 13, 2020 0

Over the Edge is continuing strong this month, giving poetry lovers in Galway a much needed cultural outlet, and using the online format to...

Baboró 2020 announces full programme details

Michael Malone - September 10, 2020 0

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children has announced its full programme details for the 24th annual festival, taking place from Monday 5 until Sunday...

Five 90s classics worth re-watching on Netflix right now

Thomas O'Brien - September 9, 2020 0

Many of us have been binging on boxsets across the summer months. And, with most big cinema releases pushed back this year, streaming services...

Ros na Rún celebrating 25 years on the air with anniversary specials

Briain Kelly - September 8, 2020 0

Ros na Rún, the beloved Irish language sitcom filmed here in Galway, is celebrating 25 years on the air with six special programmes celebrating,...

Have your day in court on Culture Night with Philip Fogarty’s Three Dream Echo

Briain Kelly - September 4, 2020 0

Have your day in court on Culture Night as Philip Fogarty, in association with Galway Court Service, is staging an exciting interactive piece in...

Town Hall and Black Box theatres reopening this weekend

Briain Kelly - September 3, 2020 0

The Town Hall and Black Box theatres in Galway City are reopening for live events from this weekend after a prolonged period of closure...

Hidden Gems: 3 Shows to Binge on Netflix This Summer

Thomas O'Brien - August 31, 2020 0

The fact that a movie or a TV show is popular doesn’t automatically mean that it’s also valuable. The movies with the highest ticket...

Galway Music Residency is back ‘From Europe with Love’ in return to live concerts

Briain Kelly - August 31, 2020 0

Galway is home to a community some of the most talented musicians in Ireland, who are treating audiences to concerts of music from around...

City gallery launches exhibition of wire sculpture artist’s work

Michael Malone - August 26, 2020 0

The Art in Mind gallery in Galway City will host an exhibition featuring works by Irish artist Glenn Gibson from throughout his 20-year career. Gibson...

Féile na bhFlaitheartach 2020 moves online due to new Covid restrictions

Michael Malone - August 24, 2020 0

The Liam & Tom O’Flaherty Society has had to move its annual summer Inis Mór festival entirely online due to new Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings. Féile...

Galway GAA clubs urged to join virtual Sleep Out for Simon

Michael Malone - September 22, 2020 0

Galway GAA has called on clubs across the county to take part in Galway Simon's Virtual Sleep Out in October, in support of those...

COVID-19

Coronavirus: 334 new COVID-19 cases, 10 in Galway

Briain Kelly - September 22, 2020 0

There have been no deaths related to COVID-19 reported today, but the Department of Health has confirmed 334 new coronavirus cases. There have now been...

TRANSPORT

Roadworks to disrupt Tuam town traffic for four weeks

Briain Kelly - September 22, 2020 0

Roadworks in Tuam town which got underway this morning are expected to disrupt traffic in the area for the next four weeks. Galway County Council...

NEWS

Clifden RNLI lifeboat called to boat on fire near Roundstone

Briain Kelly - September 22, 2020 0

The Clifden RNLI Lifeboat was called out to a Mayday on Monday afternoon after a boat caught fire in the waters near Roundstone. The lifeboat...

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