Connemara area shocked by death of local mussel farmer
The Connemara area is shocked and saddened by the death of a local mussel farmer in a diving accident over the weekend. Marty Nee from Lettergesh, Renvyle died while diving in Killary fjord on Saturday...
View ArticleGalway native senator denies claims of cronyism
One of the country’s newest Senators, a city native, has rubbished claims of cronyism linked to his appointment to the Seanad. A newspaper report yesterday suggested Freeman of Galway, Billy Lawless...
View ArticleWork to begin on new building for Clifden school
Work is set to finally begin this week on a long awaited new building for Clifden Community School. Contracts have now been signed for the new state-of-the-art facility, which will be built in front of...
View ArticleFormer Tanaiste to receive honorary degree from NUIG
Former Tánaiste and East Galway native Eamon Gilmore and actor and Druid Theatre co-founder Maire Mullen and the ConTempo quartet will be conferred with honorary degrees by NUI Galway next week...
View ArticleFormer Salthill sergeant awarded damages for injuries
A former Salthill Garda Sergeant, who suffered ongoing back pain and depression following an assault during a Galway car rally nearly 20 years ago, has been awarded €105,000 in damages. Mr Justice...
View ArticleHuge European interest in Connemara Pony sales
More than 100 Connemara ponies were sold to buyers across Europe at this month’s Connemara Pony Sales in Clifden. The strongest interest came from buyers in Germany who purchased 29 of the iconic...
View ArticleHSE accused of hospital parking planning breach
The Saolta University Health Care Group could be in breach of planning permission if they provide extra hospital beds in older wards at University Hospital Galway once the new 75-bed ward block is...
View ArticleCoroner: hospital CCTV could prevent deaths
The Coroner for West Galway has asked the head of UHG’s psychiatric unit to retain CCTV recordings for 48 hours – double what it is currently – following the absconding of a voluntary patient last...
View ArticleMan who brandished knife at cops is jailed
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to nine months in prison for threatening to stab a Garda in the head. Ryan Goldbey (20), from 78 Fana Burca, Knocknacarra – who is already serving an eleven-month...
View ArticlePark & Ride call for Parkmore workers
A Galway West TD has called for the introduction of a dedicated Park and Ride facility for workers in Parkmore in a bid to alleviate traffic chaos there. Each evening, thousands of workers spend up to...
View ArticleMost popular baby names in Galway revealed
The most popular baby names registered in Galway have been revealed. Data from the Central Statistics Office shows that Jack and Emily are the most popular names nationwide – but Galway’s babies...
View ArticleExport plans for Galway Bay Brewery
The head of the Galway Bay Brewery says the company plans to start exporting next year as part of its continued expansion. The company is to shortly open its 12th bar and a new brewery. The new bar...
View ArticleBoil water notice won’t be lifted until late autumn
The long-standing boil water notice in Loughrea will not be lifted until late Autumn. The notice for the Loughrea public water supply and the Craughwell area affects thousands of people, and was issued...
View ArticleChamber calls for greater spend on capital projects
Galway Chamber is calling on the Government to urgently reverse its trend of slashing capital spending over the past five years. It follows the publication of the European Commission Country Specific...
View ArticlePoliticians urged to rally together for new hospital
Galway’s TDs and Senators need to rally together to fight for a new hospital for Galway. That’s according to Galway West/South Mayo Independent Deputy Catherine Connolly. Health Minister Simon Harris...
View ArticleDisney helps break down barriers on autism
One of the most memorable quotes from Finding Nemo was when Dory repeatedly said: “just keep swimming, just keep swimming.” That’s exactly what Enda and Valerie Dodd did when their twin sons, Conor and...
View ArticleConnacht home to a heroes’ welcome
They came, they saw, they conquered! Connacht returned to a heroes’ homecoming in Galway, bringing with them the prized PRO 12 trophy, which the players paraded through the city in an open-top bus on...
View ArticleDreams really do come true for rural Galway club
IT was a strange kind of notion to take, back in the summer of 1972 . . . the formation of a soccer club in the North Galway GAA heartland of Abbeyknockmoy . . . but by August of that year, St....
View ArticleGalway-born emigrants’ voice thrilled with Seanad nomination
Freeman of Galway City and Chicago businessman Billy Lawless has become the first person living abroad to be appointed to the Seanad. Billy was elevated to the second house of the Oireachtas by...
View ArticleNo prosecutions over serious animal neglect at Briarhill
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that no prosecutions will be taken over the serious neglect of horses at Briarhill. The department launched an investigation in March after a significant...
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