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  COVID-19
  Galway has Ireland’s 2nd highest level of COVID cases for second day
  Briain Kelly - October 23, 2020 0
  Galway has had the second highest number of daily cases in Ireland for the second day in a row, with 81 new cases of...
  COVID-19
  One electoral area in Galway has third highest Covid rate in Republic
  Michael Malone - October 23, 2020 0
  One in every 102 people in the Galway City Central LEA has tested positive for Covid-19 over the past two weeks, according to updated...
  TRANSPORT
  Westend streets being pedestrianised for school trips
  Briain Kelly - October 23, 2020 0
  Galway City Council has announced plans to pedestrianise multiple streets in the west end for school opening and closing times as part of a...
  NEWS
  “My mother deserves better than this” says son of Nightingale home resident
  Michael Malone - October 23, 2020 0
  A broadcaster whose mother is a resident at Nightingale Nursing Home has expressed his anger at the home being left without support from the...
Sport
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  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...
  SOCCER
  How to live stream Galway United v Drogheda tonight
  Michael Malone - October 20, 2020 0
  Tonight's League of Ireland clash between Galway United and Drogheda United at Eamon Deacy Park will be streamed online for supporters.The stream is available...
  SPORT
  Former Galway player takes over as new presenter of TG4’s Peil na mBan Beo
  Michael Malone - October 20, 2020 0
  After delays due to the pandemic, the TG4 Ladies Football Championship in association with the LGFA is returning at the end of this month,...
Courts
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  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...
  COURTS
  Man stole over €30,000 from employer who saw him as family
  Briain Kelly - October 16, 2020 0
  A Tuam man who stole over €30,000 from his long time employer, who said he trusted and loved him like a member of his...
Business
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  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...
  BUSINESS
  Instant Photo Revival – People flock to new FUJIFILM store in Galway
  Michael Malone - October 11, 2020 0
  As the vinyl revival which began over ten years ago shows no sign of slowing down, the old 35mm photo film is making a...
  BUSINESS
  Galway Chamber says Budget 2021 must address regional underinvestment
  Briain Kelly - October 11, 2020 0
  Galway Chamber of Commerce is calling for major investment in infrastructure projects such as the Port of Galway to help tackle regional disparity in...
Lifestyle
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  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...
  CLOTHES
  Irish Socksociety raises the conversation with Christmas hats
  Briain Kelly - October 21, 2020 0
  The Irish Socks company, Irish Socksciety has just launched their new and first collection of hats. Now firmly established for helping to add some colour,...
Weather
- WEATHER
  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...
  WEATHER
  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...
  WEATHER
  Galway gets yet another weather warning
  Michael Malone - September 29, 2020 0
  Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for rain in Galway which will come into effect this afternoon.The warning will be in...
Culture
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  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...
  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
  Acrobats chosen for arts residency on Inis Oírr
  Michael Malone - October 20, 2020 0
  There has been a massive response from all across Ireland to a recent call for street artists and performers to take time out on...
  TELEVISION
  Ros na Rún – Tadhg blows a gasket at Frances’ wake
  Briain Kelly - October 20, 2020 0
  Tadhg blows up at Malachi at Frances' wake, Caitríona can't seem to get away from her worst impulses, and Bobbi Lee makes some bold...
  THEATRE
  Galway artists help bring campy horror radio play ‘Grace’ to your home
  Briain Kelly - October 18, 2020 0
  Prepare to be thrilled, blood to be spilled, and your innocence killed by Grace, a campy horror radio play by Robert Downes, produced by...
Property
- PROPERTY
  Cottage in the country is ripe for renovation
  Briain Kelly - October 23, 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...
  PROPERTY
  Knocknacarra apartment is a great rental investment
  Angela Mc Bride - October 16, 2020 0
  Situated just a few kilometres from Galway City Centre and Salthill, this apartment is within close proximity to the very best the city has...
Jobs
- 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...
  JOBS
  Job vacancy: Great opportunity for Accounts Assistant in West Co. Galway company
  Michael Malone - October 11, 2020 0
  A company in West Co. Galway is looking for a permanent, full-time Accounts Assistant.The role would suit people with recent experience working in a...
  JOBS
  Job vacancy: Galway based company looking for several quality engineers
  Michael Malone - October 7, 2020 0
  This is an exciting opportunity for people wishing to progress their careers. The growing medical device company based in Galway is looking for several...

GALWAY LIFE & STYLE

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

TOURISM

Briain Kelly - October 23, 2020

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

FOOD & DRINK

Briain Kelly - October 22, 2020

Galway voted Number 1 friendliest city in Europe

TOURISM

Michael Malone - October 21, 2020

LATEST NEWS

CLOTHES

Irish Socksociety raises the conversation with Christmas hats

Briain Kelly - October 21, 2020 0

The Irish Socks company, Irish Socksciety has just launched their new and first collection of hats. Now firmly established for helping to add some colour,...

LIFE & STYLE

Life at home inspires new coffee series at Coffeewerk & Press

Briain Kelly - October 18, 2020 0

Coffeewerk + Press are this month launching their exclusive Coffee collection Coffeewerk X April, a collaboration with the Copehangen sustainably sourced, April Coffee Roasters. Coffeewerk...

FOOD & DRINK

Spiddal food producer wins award for unique mayonnaise

Michael Malone - October 15, 2020 0

A Galway Food Academy producer has won a silver award at the recent Blas Na hÉireann awards for her unique mayonnaise. Heather Flaherty, who runs...

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Eat More Fish! Ireland’s best chefs teach us how to cook fish this winter

Michael Malone - October 7, 2020 0

A nationwide campaign has been launched by Eat More Fish to encourage people to eat local, seasonal and sustainable seafood, while at the same...

Over 420 parents and guardians ‘Park and Stride’ to get exercise on the school...

Briain Kelly - October 7, 2020 0

More than 420 parents and guardians have signed up for the city council's 'Park and Stride' scheme to encourage people to exercise on the...

Call for investment in Ballyloughane beach after best water quality results in 8 years

Briain Kelly - October 5, 2020 0

A City Councillor is calling for serious upgrades to the facilities at Ballyloughane Beach to make it more attractive to visitors.Ballyloughane Beach recently recorded...

Galway man wins inaugural design award at GMIT

Briain Kelly - October 3, 2020 0

Galway man Gerry Murray has won the first ever Conor Farrell Design Award for Excellence in Design at GMIT for his elegant lounge chair.Gerry...

Get away from it all at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel

Briain Kelly - October 3, 2020 0

If you’re thinking of getting away from it all for a staycation this holiday season, then Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel & Restaurant is...

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Which bars, restaurants, takeaways & cafes are open during Level 3?

Michael Malone - October 13, 2020 0

Wondering which bars, cafes, restaurants and hotels are open during Level 3?Kieran O Malley has put together a fantastic list of businesses in the...

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Two Galway gems feature in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List

Michael Malone - October 9, 2020 0

Conamara and the Wild Atlantic Way have been included in the latest edition of Lonely Planet's world-famous Ultimate Travel List. The second edition, unveiled this...