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Coronavirus: No further deaths, 274 cases confirmed today
No further deaths related to Covid-19 have been reported by the Department of Health today, but there are 274 new confirmed cases of the...Fundraiser to help local man beat cancer nears €50,000 in donations
A fundraiser set up for a local man who was diagnosed with bladder cancer earlier this year is closing in on €50,000. In February, Kevin...Galway awarded over €1 million to refurbish vacant social housing
Galway City and County Councils have been awarded over a million euro between them to refurbish vacant, council owned social housing so it can...Bomb squad removes viable device in Knocknacarra
A viable explosive device was discovered in the Knocknacarra area of the city last night, and was removed by the Defence Forces bomb squad. At...
- Sport
Can Galway United make it four wins in a row?
Galway United return to league action at Eamonn Deacy Park tonight when the Tribesmen welcome Wexford FC to the west. This will be the second...Connacht Rugby elects Ann Heneghan as first ever female President
Connacht Rugby has selected its first ever female President with the promotion of vice-president Ann Heneghan to the top job this week. Ann is not...Football Club Championship semi-final draws
The sides have been chosen for the Galway Club Football Championship semi-finals after the events of the quarter-finals last weekend. In the Senior Championship, Maigh...Galway United aiming for three win streak tonight
Galway United will be back on their home turf this evening when they face off against Shamrock Rovers at Eamon Deacy Park. United are looking...
- Courts
Theft charges withdrawn after accused man extradited
A criminal case of alleged theft from a shopping centre in Galway was unable to go ahead, as the accused had been extradited to...Prosecution of casino accused of selling alcohol without a licence collapses
A casino operator in Galway City had charges of serving alcohol without a valid liquor licence dropped by the state after the company went...Man who refused to pay fines “at any cost” jailed for 15 days
A man was jailed for 15 days after confidently stating that there was "no way" he was going to pay two fines issued by...Trail of damage lead to truck that hit family home
A trail of destruction led right to a truck that backed into the front door of a family home, and caused much other damage...Smash and grab burglary at Chinese restaurant nets man eight month sentence
A smash and grab burglary at a Chinese restaurant just as COVID-19 restrictions were starting to lift earned a man an eight month prison...
- Business
Popular Ballinasloe shop changes its name after refurbishments
Barretts of Ballinasloe has changed its name to Chadwicks today as part of a nationwide rebrand by Chadwicks Group. The rebranding started in 2018 and...Irish companies fearing a second lockdown as business slowly resumes
A recent report by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that 64.1% of businesses in Ireland perceive a second lockdown to be one...Digital hubs in Ireland gaining pace due to pandemic
While the COVID pandemic has caused upheaval on a global scale, killing thousands and completely changing the way we live and work, it has...West of Ireland start-up Blocworx helping food businesses with COVID compliance
The west of Ireland software startup Blocworx have launched an innovative food safety management solution to help businesses in the food industry handle the...
- Lifestyle
Discover the Ocean your way with Galway Atlantaquaria
Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium, is an incredible way to take in all the marine life of Ireland's rivers, lakes, and the...Two city parks awarded Green Flag status in 2020
Two parks in Galway City have been awarded Green Flag environmental award this year for the quality of their visitor attractions and green space...Stock your shelves with fresh local food at Joyce’s supermarkets
Now more than ever, people are being encouraged to shop local in order to support producers of fresh food and in their area, and...POLL: Do you agree with the draft guidelines for pubs reopening?
The draft guidelines for the reopening of "wet" pubs contain fewer restrictions than those imposed on pubs serving food in the past few months. The...
- Weather
This weekend’s weather forecast for Galway
The dry and bright weather is set to continue over this weekend, with tomorrow looking like it will be another pleasant day, and sunshine...Galway Weather | Sunshine & 22°C forecast for this week!
Sunshine and temperatures of up to 22 degrees are forecast this week - and this weekend could be one of the nicest in months. But...Weather warning issued for County Galway
A status yellow weather warning has been issued for Galway ahead of strong winds this evening and tonight. The warning was issued this afternoon and...Weekend weather forecast: Cloudy skies but mostly dry
The weather in Galway this weekend is expected to be mostly dry apart from a few isolated showers, with some spells of sunshine forecast...Galway weather: Mixed outlook for this week
The weather forecast for this week is quite mixed - and the week has started off with outbreaks of rain and drizzle which will...
- Culture
Submit to the magic of Macnas as the Gilgamesh Experience starts to unfold
Macnas, the masters of storytelling and spectacle, are back as the legend of Gilgamesh starts to unfold via the Gilgamesh Experience on Macnas.com and on the streets...Banned novel by Liam O’Flaherty republished 87 years on
Inis Mór writer Liam O’Flaherty’s banned novel The Martyr has been republished by Nuascéalta, eighty-seven years since its first and only publication in 1933....Galway City Council awards €425,000 in arts grants
Galway City Council has awarded €425,000 in grants to over 60 arts organisations this week. The 2020 Arts Grants (Organisations) approved by the city council...The 5 Best Documentaries on Netflix in 2020
The spectacular popularity and growth of Netflix has been boosted by many of the fantastic documentaries it has to offer. The American media provider...
- Property
Four-bed home in a much desired family area
Beautifully situated in a quiet residential area, this 4-bedroom detached house in Rahoon would be ideal as a family home due to its close...Spacious family home in a great city neighbourhood
For house hunters on the lookout for a lovely home in Galway City, this large semi-detached house in Renmore might just tick all the...Woodquay terraced house is prime investment opportunity
Woodquay is one of the most thriving modern business areas in Galway City, with multiple popular gastro pubs and boutiques, and is also a...Picturesque cottage is an exciting renovation opportunity
For a taste of classic rural Ireland, you can’t get any closer than a thatched cottage surrounded by green fields, and this one bedroom...Pristine condition classic home in the city is an unmissable opportunity
This breathtakingly picturesque home in one of the most desirable parts of Galway City combines a classic facade in mint condition, with an elegantly...
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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...
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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