- Home
- News
New Clifden RNLI lifeboat commemorates volunteer in ‘Launch a Memory’ campaign
A new all-weather RNLI lifeboat, which will be permanently based at Clifden in Connemara, will proudly carry the names of up to 10,000 people...“Great news” for Galway City as Cross Street is pedestrianised
The pedestrianisation of Cross Street has been described as "great news" for Galway city. Work to pedestrianise the street began today and Luke 'Ming' Flanagan...Young people invited to share experiences of using mental health supports
Young people are being invited to share their views on mental health services and supports in Ireland, as part of a youth mental health...Pandemic Unemployment claims fall by 1,400 in Galway
There are 1,400 fewer people in Galway receiving Pandemic Unemployment benefits this week, as the number of people in the city and county receiving...
- Sport
Connacht Rugby signs Alex Wootton in one year loan from Munster
Connacht Rugby has this week confirmed that they've closed a deal to sign Alex Wootton over from Munster in a one year loan deal. Wootton...North & West Coast Links preparing a céad míle fáilte for golfers
Links courses are some of the most highly prized destinations for golfers, with their unique landscape and limited numbers, they draw visitors from all...The Galway-born footballer who will be hoping to get his big break at the top in the coming months
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the Irish national team right now as they gear up for a new era under boss Stephen Kenny. The...Online Book of Condolences for Brendan Coffey
An online Book of Condolences has been opened for the much loved Galway character Brendan Coffey, who passed away last Sunday night. A fixture of...
- Courts
Man due in court over alleged hijacking in Ballybane
A man is due before Galway District Court today for allegedly hijacking a car with the driver inside in Galway City at the weekend. Gardaí...Man brought to special court sitting over Ballinasloe stabbing
A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Ballinasloe which sent three people to the hospital on Sunday.Thieves used crowbar to smash their way into Clarinbridge pharmacy
A group of three thieves used a crowbar to break down the front door of a pharmacy in Clarinbridge and steal...Sentencing delayed for man who sexually assaulted woman in her sleep
Final sentencing for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in her sleep has been adjourned for the probation service to...Bench warrant issued for man who drunkenly threatened garda and his family
A Bench Warrant has been issued for a man who told the garda arresting him for being dangerously drunk in public...
- Business
Galway businesses receive €4.3 million in COVID-19 restart grants
Businesses in Galway have so far been awarded €4.3 million in funding under the COVID-19 Restart Grant Scheme. The Restart Grant scheme offers between €2,000...Terraced house in the historic Claddagh is a rare opportunity
Update: Today's auction which includes a dormer bungalow in Furbo and two office units at the Royal Court Business Centre in Liosbain is now...Clearing the fog – Galway sanitising company cleans up
Corrib Sanitising, a Galway based domestic disinfection service, has been helping shuttered businesses wipe their premises clean to reopen with their new fogging service. With...Boots unveils brand-new store at Knocknacarra retail park
The new Boots store is now open at the Gateway Retail Park in Knocknacarra. As part of Boots’ continued investment into the growth and expansion...
- Lifestyle
Control your holiday with the Connacht Cruiser motorhome from the Connacht Hotel
Galway's Connacht Hotel has broken new ground in the self-catering tourism market with the launch of the 'Connacht Cruiser' luxury motorhome. The Connacht Hotel is...World Cup of Galway Restaurants Quarter Final 3
Vinnie's on Dominick Street and BóTown have made it through to the Semi-Finals, but who will join them? Vote in our Facebook poll below to...Keep a Rosé outlook this summer with these incredible drinks
We’re a long way off from a white Christmas, but now is the time to enjoy a refreshing Rosé summer courtesy of Joyce’s Supermarkets. Galway’s...JP McMahon brings Irish food to a global audience with private online classes
Food lovers across the world are being given a virtual taste of Irish food with private online cooking classes by Michelin Starred chef JP...
- Weather
Fresh weather warning in effect for Galway today
A new Status Yellow weather warning issued by Met Eireann is in effect in Galway today after a similar warning issued Friday was cancelled. The...Met Eireann issues weather warning for Galway
Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for heavy winds in Galway and and much of the west and northwest of Ireland...Status Yellow weather warning issued for Galway
Capping off a weekend of shite weather after our recent delusions of summer, a Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for Galway today. Met...Met Eireann issues Status Yellow weather warning for Galway
Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, rain, and possible flooding this week covering Galway and all of Ireland. Heavy thunderstorms...Met Éireann issues weather warning for Galway
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for Galway which will come into effect tomorrow (Saturday) morning. The weather warning for wind has...
- Culture
Galway Film Fleadh announces more big names
The Galway Film Fleadh has revealed more big names for its 2020 edition by launching its ‘In Conversation’ series, featuring Keith Carradine, Joe Dante...How to Fall in love in a Pandemic – a Tinder romance accelerates in lockdown
Two filmmakers have their Tinder romance taken to the extreme very quickly when the COVID-19 crisis forces them to move in together after two...Three Galway artists get a boost from Remote Control development programme
Three Galway based artists have been chosen for the Remote Control programme to help them develop innovative art projects and find new ways to...Renowned Galway singer Mary Coughlan receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The famed Irish singer and songwriter, and a native of Galway City, Mary Coughlan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her "immense...Trotsky’s great-granddaughter headlining Over the Edge poetry reading
Veronica Volkow, the great granddaughter of Leon Trotsky, will be one of the featured readers at the July Over The Edge poetry reading and...
- Eat Local
- Property
Terraced house in the historic Claddagh is a rare opportunity
Update: Today's auction which includes a dormer bungalow in Furbo and two office units at the Royal Court Business Centre in Liosbain is now...Sexton’s pub in Kinvara on sale for €795,000
Sexton's pub in Kinvara, just a stone's throw from the bay has gone on the market for €795,000. Sexton's has been a family run pub...The cost of a terraced house in Woodquay will get you a villa in these three countries
A three bed terraced house in Woodquay, Galway city is being advertised for €320,000 by the River Property Group, but what can that same...Ballinasloe Christian Fellowship granted permission for new place of worship
Ballinasloe Christian Fellowship have been granted permission to use an existing building as a place of worship and local youth centre. Galway county council gave...The cost of a Galway bungalow will get you a villa with a pool in four countries
A four bedroom bungalow has been listed for sale in Menlo by O'Donnell & Joyce Auctioneers Galway for €350,000, but that same money would...
Popular Stories
Ireland’s most venomous spider could be more toxic than believed
In what is sure to be good news for absolutely no-one, the Noble False Widow spider, already considered the most venomous in Ireland, may...
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...
Drug dealer loses codes for over €53 million in Bitcoin at Galway dump
A drug dealer who turned his earning into a mountain of Bitcoin worth €53.6 million is believed to have lost the...
KEEP UP TO DATE
© 2020 Galway Daily. All rights reserved. | Designed by BeQuick Media