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The Heart of the Matter – Siblings Undergo Same Life-Saving Heart Procedure

A pair of siblings have become some of the first people in Ireland to receive a groundbreaking heart surgery in Galway. University Hospital Galway (UHG)...

Connemara beach regains prestigious Blue Flag after 12-Year absence

In a major boost for the local community and tourism in Connemara, Céibh an Spidéil beach has regained its coveted Blue Flag status after...

Tidal research reveals power of Storm Éowyn and unfathomable near-miss

Research from the University of Galway have revealed that Storm Éowyn generated the highest storm surges ever recorded at key locations on Ireland’s western...

Raftery one of only two drivers worldwide chosen for international women’s rally programme

Craughwell rally driver Aoife Raftery has been selected as one of only two drivers worldwide for the new DirtFish Rally School's Women in Motorsport...

Pipe Bombs, Cocaine, and Cash found in Ballinasloe Garda raids

Gardaí arrested three young women in connection with six pipe bombs, drugs, and cash uncovered in raids in Ballinasloe and Loughrea. On the afternoon of...

UHG first hospital in Ireland to use breakthrough valve replacement

University Hospital Galway is the first hospital in the country to use a new biological aortic heart valve, putting it at the forefront of...

Official opening of new €1.8 million fire station in Athenry

A state-of-the-art €2.8m new fire station has been opened by Galway County Council and Galway Fire and Rescue Service in Athenry. Minister of State Anne...

Two arrested as drugs, cash, phones, and jewellery seized in Loughrea raid

As part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity in Co Galway, Gardaí arrested two people and seized cannabis, cash and jewellery in Loughrea...

Sod turned on Clifden social housing scheme

The sod has been turned on a new social housing development in Clifden, which will see 30 new energy efficient homes built in the...

‘Near Threatened’ orchid discovered in Oranmore for first time in 80 years

A ‘Near Threatened’ orchid has been discovered in Oranmore, County Galway, for the first time in 80 years. A joint environmental initiative by Galway County...

Indreabhán marks Heritage Week with seashore event at An Trá Mhór

The local community of Indreabhán in County Galway is being invited to participate in a Seashore Bio-Blitz, Scavenger Hunt, and Litter Beach Clean-Up in...

Funding deadline draws near for Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme

Tourism-focused community groups and SMEs across Ballinasloe Municipal District are being invited to apply for funding opportunities under Failte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking...

Multi-million euro Athenry and Tuam projects to proceed to detailed design stage

Galway County Council has confirmed that the preparation of detailed designs for two multi-million-euro renewal projects in Athenry and Tuam town centres has commenced. Minister...

Drew Harris formally reopens Spiddal Garda Station

Today, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris formally re-opened An Spidéal Garda Station to mark the completion of the new station. The re-opening follows a programme of...

New Social Housing Development Officially Opened In Glenamaddy

A 22-home social housing scheme has been officially opened in Glenamaddy, County Galway this week. Supported by €6,118,074 in funding from the Department of Housing,...

Cellisimo 2024 – Three week countdown to Ireland’s most exciting new music festival

In just under three weeks’ time, cello enthusiasts, classical aficionados, music and arts lovers will gather in Galway in their thousands for the start...

Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball Shines Spotlight On Local Charities

Local charities ACT for Meningitis and i4Life have been named as the beneficiaries of the 2024 Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball. The annual event coincides with the...

Nominations deadline for Cathaoirleach’s Awards fast approaching

Galway County Council is reminding the public that nominations for an award scheme honouring County Galway’s community champions closes on Tuesday, April 16. The Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024...

Call for accelerated rollout of Safe Routes to School

Increased funding and a greater role for local authorities are needed to increase the rate at which the Safe Routes to School Scheme is...

Work to begin on €4.8m social housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe

Galway County Council today signed contracts for the construction of two new housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe. The two projects, worth a combined €4.8...

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