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Local groups honoured at Pride of Place community awards

Galway based community groups were honoured at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards at a gala ceremony in Armagh city. Three city-based groups received...

New edition of Andrew J. Kettle memoirs launched in Galway

A University of Galway academic and great-great-granddaughter of Andrew J. Kettle, one of the key figures in the Land War, has revived his first-hand...

Excitement as new Salmon Weir bridge officially opens

There were jubilant scenes in Galway city today as the iconic new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge was officially opened by Mayor of...

Schools to observe minute’s silence to remember Great Famine

Schools across Ireland have been invited to observe a minute's silence at midday tomorrow to remember the Great Famine. In an open letter to school...

Man who sailed around Ireland for worthy cause honoured by Mayor

A mayoral reception has been held to honour Richard Hayes who sailed around Ireland to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and to...

Sinn Féin holding Easter commemorations across Galway this weekend

Sinn Féin are holding a number of Easter Commemoration events across Galway City and County this bank holiday weekend. The main event in Galway City...

RTÉ programme to reflect on fascinating career of Galway broadcaster Jim Fahy

The extraordinary career of the late Galway broadcaster Jim Fahy will be explored in a special programme on RTÉ One on Tuesday evening. The 75-year-old...

Heritage conference on castles to take place in Galway City

A heritage conference on castles and fortifications will take place in the Harbour Hotel at the Docks in Galway city on Friday 7 October...

ATU Galway-Mayo celebrates 50 years in Galway City

Atlantic Technological University has celebrated 50 years of students coming through its Galway campus this month. Opening to students in 1972 as Regional Technical College...

Galway Film Fleadh winners announced as 34th festival ends

The 34th Galway Film Fleadh ended on Sunday after yet another outstanding festival featuring the best of Irish and international cinema. The Fleadh moved back...

Galway students awarded Gaisce Gold Medal

Eight students at NUI Galway were among a special group of inspirational young people presented with the Gaisce Gold Award by President Michael D....

Judge Catherine McGuinness honoured at NUI Galway

Judge Catherine McGuinness has been honoured by NUI Galway with the unveiling of a specially commissioned portrait at the University. The retired Supreme Court judge...

Decisive action needed to reduce building home costs says local TD

Real and decisive action must be taken by the government to reduce the cost of building a home, a local TD has said. Deputy Seán...

Local community projects honoured at all-Ireland community awards

Galway community projects have been honoured at the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards which took place in Killarney on Monday evening. Within the City...

NUIG webinar to examine history of Irish Travellers over last 100 years

NUI Galway marked International Traveller and Roma Day yesterday by announcing a webinar which will examine the experience of Irish Travellers since the foundation...

Show-stopping line-up announced for Gradam Ceoil 2022

A world-class line-up of top trad talent has been announced for Gradam Ceoil TG4 2022 including Paddy Glackin, Diarmuid Ó Meachair and Dolores Keane. Known...

TG4 gets eight nominations for Celtic Media Festival Awards

TG4 has been nominated in multiple categories for this year's Celtic Media Festival Torc Awards announced recently. Eighr programmes for the Irish channel have been...

Galway announce U20 football side for Cork game

Galway GAA have confirmed the lineup of the U20 football team facing off against Cork this weekend. Galway and Cork are playing in Mallow this...

Former RTÉ Western News Correspondent dies aged 75

President Michael D. Higgins has led tributes today to RTÉ's former Western Editor, Jim Fahy, who has died following a short illness. Mr Fahy, 75,...

Get ready for a fun weekend in Galway this Culture Night

There's reason to get excited for a night out this weekend, as Culture Night is returning in style this Friday for an evening of...

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