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Easing of driving licence application and renewal for over 70s extended
The exemption for over 70s from presenting a medical report when applying for or renewing a driving licence has been extended due to the...COVID-19: 60 deaths and 132 Galway cases today
There have been 60 additional deaths related to COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today, one of which occurred in December, and the...GMIT launches four new Marine Science scholarships
GMIT has announced the creation of four new scholarships for PhD students studying marine science and biodiversity conservation in the west of Ireland.The Cullen...Plans submitted for new museum on Inishbofin
Plans have been submitted to the county council for a new museum building on Inishbofin to replace the existing, aging premises.Marie Coyne is seeking...
- Sport
6 Nations | Here Are 6 of Ireland’s Best Matches
In the year 2000, the 5 Nations became the 6 Nations, and since then the Irish rugby team have won 2 Grand Slams, 4...Galway’s Gareth Bradshaw retires from inter-county football
Galway's Gareth Bradshaw has announced that he is retiring from inter-county football after 14 years with the Galway senior team.The 33 year old Moycullen...Galway LGF details deferred intercounty training and league
Galway Ladies Gaelic Football has said that no collective intercounty training will take place in January in updated COVID-19 guidelines released this week.Going on...Ben O’Donnell set for Connacht debut in Leinster interpro
Ben O'Donnell is making his Connacht debut against Leinster in this evening's PRO14 match in Dublin at the RDS arena.The former World Sevens Player...
- Courts
Man sentenced to six years for life-changing city centre assaults
A Loughrea man was sentenced to six years in prison, of which he will serve at least four and half years, for a pair...Tuam man jailed for stealing car at popular filling station
An opportunistic car thief received a three year prison sentence for stealing a car from a Tuam filling station, and selling it off for...Waiter rips off customer and burglarises restaurant
A restaurant waiter not only stole a bank card from a customer, but returned to burglarise the restaurant where he had been employed on...Young man’s drug debt ends with family home attacked with firebomb
A young man's drug debt and subsequent courier work for dealers resulted in his family having to move out of their home after it...Good Samaritan headbutted by man sleeping on train station platform
A good samaritan who became concerned when he saw a man lying asleep on the train platform was repayed by being headbutted in the...
- Business
Employees to be given legal right to request home working
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
As Group General Manager, I represent the interests of the Connacht Hospitality Group, a local family owned company. The Group operates 5 hospitality businesses...Challenging yet rewarding year for O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers
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...Aldi creating 31 new jobs across Galway stores
Aldi has announced today that it is hiring 31 new staff across its nine existing stores in Galway, on top of the new supermarkets...
- Lifestyle
Galway company named as finalist in Digital Business Awards!
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
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
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
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
Temperatures set to fall again with frost and icy patches forecast
Temperatures are set to drop to between -2 and 2 degrees in Galway tonight with Met Éireann warning of frost and icy patches.It will...Temperatures set to plummet to -7 degrees tonight
Road users have been warned that temperatures will plummet to between -2 and -7 degrees tonight, leading to hazardous icy conditions on roads across...Freezing week continues with ice warning issued for this afternoon
Temperatures will finally start to increase slightly over the weekend after what has been a freezing start to the new year.But before temperatures rise...Met Éireann Warning: Snow and ice to cause “treacherous conditions”
Met Éireann has warned that very low temperatures, snow and ice will lead to "treacherous conditions" tonight.Two status yellow weather warnings have been issued...Galway brrr-aces for coldest night of winter
Tonight will be the coldest night of winter so far with temperatures as low as -7 degrees Celcius possible in parts of the county.Met...
- Culture
Over the Edge celebrating 18th birthday with January Zoom meeting
The January Over the Edge Open reading will take place next week for lovers of poetry and prose to get a nice booster shot...Galway singer-songwriter in running to win prestigious Album of the Year award!
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...Galway student nurse to take to the stage on TG4’s Glór Tíre!
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...Video | Nicola Coughlan takes us on beautiful tour of her life in Galway
Nicola Coughlan has taken fans on a personal tour of her hometown, giving an insight into her life in Galway for a new short...
- Property
Challenging yet rewarding year for O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers
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...Spacious apartment in attractive city suburb
Situated in a popular residential area, this fantastic second floor apartment on Bothar na Coiste, Headford Road would make a wonderful starter home or...Cosy city apartment has great rental potential
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...Docks townhouse refurbished with stylish interior
Located in the heart of Galway city centre, this property has been beautifully refurbished to a high standard, making it the ultimate townhouse.O’Donnellan &...Country farmhouse is a dream restoration project
When picking a family home to settle down in long term, some of the most sought after features in a house are lots of...
- Jobs
How to land a job during COVID-19
With Level 5 set to last for around five more weeks and uncertainty about what restrictions will be in place in the coming months,...Fantastic job opportunity: HR Manager needed in East Galway
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...Job vacancy: Catering Equipment Service Manager needed for full-time role in Galway
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...Job vacancy! German speaking customer service specialist needed in Galway
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...Job Vacancy: Manufacturing Technician needed for company that saves a life every 8 seconds!
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...
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Ireland’s most venomous spider could be more toxic than believed
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Shock and anger across Galway after local business has products seized – again
There has been an outpouring of support for Little Collins CBD Dispensary in Galway City after its products were seized by Customs - one...
Coronavirus: 2 deaths and spike in Galway cases today
There have been two deaths related to coronavirus reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, along with 23 new confirmed COVID-19 cases.Today also saw...
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