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Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Week 9) – Tuesday, 24th April 

It's not the biggest secret in Galway but in case anyone reading this didn't know, my sport (and it is a sport before anyone...

We don’t hate the Irish language – We loathe it as a school subject

The question of the Irish language has been spoken about for a long time with many people talking about it as though it is...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Week 8) – Tuesday, 17th April 

I was leaving Costcutters in Ballinasloe on Monday and I had a strange feeling seeing a woman standing at the doorway smoking a cigarette.  It was...

Decision taken to supply water to Kilreekil after 40 years

Water will be supplied to the Kilreekil area, following a decision made at a special meeting of Cappataggle Group Water Scheme last night, ending a long-running...

‘Dark Shadows’ Famine sculpture exhibit comes to Portumna

Local sculptor Kieran Tuohy's 'Dark Shadows' exhibition opens this evening at the Irish Workhouse in Portumna. The exhibit features 24 pieces carved from Galway-sourced bog...

Connacht Hospitality Group teams up with Macnas to support Youth Ensemble

Macnas is known throughout the world for its  large-scale, interactive spectacle events for audiences, communities and festivals. And now, the award-winning theatre company from Galway has...

CONNACHT RUGBY: SIX NATIONS AND TRIPLE CROWN TROPHIES TOURNG THE PROVINCE 

Following Ireland's remarkable Grand Slam achievements, the Six Nations and Triple Crown trophies are touring the country and will be in Connacht for one...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 36) – Tuesday, 27th March 

Even though I was thinking about changing to 9am slots, it seemed really pointless with five days remaining to change a system that seemed...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 34) – Sunday, 25th March 

I was tired this morning, very tired.  Sometimes busy weekends go hand-in-hand with an adrenaline boost and it's usually midweek before the collapse.  But this morning,...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 33) – Saturday, 24th March 

Two more All-Ireland finals without a trophy.  Two chess teams denied county success and two draughts teams not managing silverware.  Yea, sports wise, the last...

“Ireland doesn’t want me” – Why a new generation is still leaving

Oisín Garrity has given up on Ireland. When asked why he chose to move to Vietnam, the now 28-year-old Bundoran native says simply, “I...

Accessibility equipment introduced in Ballinasloe playground

Galway County Council has announced the introduction of accessibility equipment in Ballinasloe playground, following its launch yesterday by the Cathaoirleach of the County of...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 27) – Sunday, 18th March 

Well, I got to greet All-Ireland champions today even if it wasn't either of the teams I expected.  I didn't get to Dublin and...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 25) – Friday, 16th March 

Well the weekend has arrived!  And what a weekend we have in store!  You know, I was just thinking that while I rarely get...

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil ‘concerned’ about Taoiseach’s favour for Trump

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin have called for An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to clarify comments he made yesterday regarding an alleged favour he did...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 24) – Thursday, 15th March 

I know you've been waiting with bated breath about the activities in last night's action in the Ballinasloe Senior Club Championship so I won't...

The official Paddy’s Day programme of events is here

The official Paddy's Day programme of events is here! Friday March 16th Galway Dance Project presents a workshop in traditional Irish dance 3:00pm to 5:00pm Claddagh Hall Celebrate St...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 19) – Saturday, 10th March 

There's two things I didn't imagine I'd ever be saying but they both happened today.  Watched a cracking All-Ireland Camogie Final in Louth.  And saw...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 18) – Friday, 9th March 

I'm starting to forget the days which I'll take as a good sign.  I think I've had three different conversations with three different people today and...

Moycullen without water today

Parts of Moycullen are without water today due to a burst mains yesterday. Galway County Council confirmed that there was a burst mains feeding the...

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