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Coronavirus: 9 Covid-19 deaths, but no new Galway cases
The deaths of 9 people with Covid-19 have been reported to the Department of Health today, along with 59 new confirmed cases. The death toll...Nightly water restrictions imposed in Ballinasloe
Night time water restrictions have been imposed in the Ballinasloe area this week due to increased demand and dropping reservoir levels. Irish Water and Galway...LEADER boost of €71,000 confirmed for projects in Kilcornan and Lackagh
Confirmation of LEADER funding of almost €71,000 for different projects in Galway has been welcomed. Galway Rural Development has been awarded €35,000 for a biodiversity...Aran Islands Ferries adding Ireland’s largest ferry to its fleet
Aran Island Ferries clearly isn't worried about business dropping off in the future, with the announcement that their newest fleet addition will be Ireland's...
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Coronavirus: 9 Covid-19 deaths, but no new Galway cases
The deaths of 9 people with Covid-19 have been reported to the Department of Health today, along with 59 new confirmed cases. The death toll...Connolly spars with Health Minister over low occupancy at private hospitals
Galway West TD Catherine Connolly clashed with the Minister for Health in the Dáil this week over the use, or underuse, of private hospitals...Coronavirus: 6 more deaths in Republic, small increase in Galway cases
Six more people have died after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland and 39 additional cases have been confirmed. The total number...Coronavirus: 9 Covid-19 deaths, spike in Galway cases
Nine more deaths of patients with Covid-19 have been reported today, along with 46 new cases in the Republic of Ireland. This brings the national...Coronavirus: 17 Covid-19 deaths, Galway cases rise again
An additional 17 people with Covid-19 have died today, almost double yesterday's figure and a sharp increase from the start of this week, when...
- Sport
Unlikely meeting between GAA and FC Barcelona in live discussion
A live discussion tomorrow will see the GAA and Barça Foundation explore sport’s role in developing life skills during COVID-19. The event, hosted by NUI Galway...Galway GAA keeps the love of the game alive with creative competition
It's been a testing time for GAA fans around the country, with sports come to a halt and a ways to go yet before...Tour de Conamara 2020 cycling event cancelled
The 2020 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara cycling event that takes place in Clifden each year has been cancelled due to uncertainty caused by the...Galway GAA legends ‘on call’ for people cocooning
One thing this pandemic has brought to the forefront has been a strong community spirit of looking out for other people, especially those who...
- Courts
Man due in court over alleged hijacking in Ballybane
A man is due before Galway District Court today for allegedly hijacking a car with the driver inside in Galway City at the weekend. Gardaí...Man brought to special court sitting over Ballinasloe stabbing
A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Ballinasloe which sent three people to the hospital on Sunday.Thieves used crowbar to smash their way into Clarinbridge pharmacy
A group of three thieves used a crowbar to break down the front door of a pharmacy in Clarinbridge and steal...Sentencing delayed for man who sexually assaulted woman in her sleep
Final sentencing for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in her sleep has been adjourned for the probation service to...Bench warrant issued for man who drunkenly threatened garda and his family
A Bench Warrant has been issued for a man who told the garda arresting him for being dangerously drunk in public...
- Business
Workplace bullying costs economy €239 million a year NUIG study suggests
Workplace bullying costs the Irish economy €239 million a year in lost productivity a new study from NUI Galway has suggested. Statistical research examining the...Covid-19 restart grants of up to €10k now available for small businesses
Small businesses can now avail of the Covid-19 restart grants, applications for which opened this week. The €250 million Covid-19 Restart Grants scheme was announced...Galway Chamber calls for expansion of commercial rates waiver
Galway Chamber is calling on the government to expand the commercial rates waiver to last longer, and include some businesses which have stayed open...New app lets pubs and restaurants do business in COVID-era
An Irish tech duo have launched a new app that will allow pubs, restaurants, gyms and other outlets to open and do business in...
- Lifestyle
World Cup of Galway Restaurants and Takeaways – Group E!
The last 16 is closing in - just three more groups remain. But first we must vote for our favourites in Group E! Shake Dog...World Cup of Galway Restaurants continues with Group E!
Giovanni's and Venice Restaurant have progressed from Group B and join the likes of Xi'An Street Food and Woozza in the last 16 -...World Cup of Galway Restaurants – Group D!
Bun Bros stole the show in Group C - with over 70% of the votes. They join Papa Rich Woodquay (also from Group C),...World Cup of Galway Restaurants – Group C!
With Woozza, Xi'An Street Food, Handsome Burger and Vinnie's through to the next round, it's time for Group C. Vote below! And don’t forget to check...
- Weather
Temperatures to soar to 29°C in parts of Galway!
Warm and sunny weather looks set to dominate this week and into the Bank Holiday Weekend, as Met Éireann forecasts temperatures as high as...Status Orange gale warning for rough seas in the west
Today has seen heavy winds prompting weather warnings across Ireland, but conditions are even worse on the water, with gale force winds along the...Weather warning extended into Friday night
A Status Yellow weather warning for heavy winds in Galway over the next day has been extended by Met Eireann, and added more counties...Status yellow weather warning issued for Galway
A Status Yellow weather warning for heavy winds has been issued for Galway and Mayo. The weather warning forecasts that all through Thursday night and...Weekend weather: Cloudy with scattered rain
Galway isn't forecast to enjoy another weekend of sunny, summer style weather this weekend, as people can expected cloudy conditions and scattered rain. Tonight will...
- Culture
Galway City holding virtual 2020 Africa Day
Despite the restrictions brought on by Covid-19, Galway City will still be celebrating Africa Day next week with an online showing of music and...Over the Edge open mic night heads online with Zoom gathering
The arts community in Galway is staying strong and connected, even in physical isolation, with the Over the Edge Open Mic night going online...Three €1,000 residencies open Galway based artists
Three Galway based artists have the opportunity to avail of a €1,000 Artist in Residence opportunity with Áras Éanna this summer, except that they...Sorcha approaches a moment of reckoning in Ros na Rún
Sorcha approaches a moment of reckoning in Ros na Rún, and jealousy abounds as both Emma and Dee try and put a spanner in...Wires Crossed tightrope walking marathon postponed to 2021
The much anticipated Wires Crossed event which would have seen hundreds of people tightrope walk across the Corrib this August has been called off,...
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