NUI Galway students help erect new houses in Zambia
A team of eight NUI Galway students are just back from a mercy mission to Zambia – where they combined their talents to build homes that will change the lives of two extended families forever. The...
View ArticleTech firm to create 100 new jobs in Galway
A top Australian tech firm says it hopes to further expand in Galway in the coming years as it opens its new office in the city. SiteMinder is to announce 100 new jobs for the city this afternoon. The...
View ArticleBishop of Galway post may remain vacant for a year
The Bishop of Galway position may remain vacant for a year following the retirement of Bishop Martin Drennan. A new administrator for the Galway, Kilfenora and Kilmacduagh diocese will be appointed in...
View ArticleJobs Minister describes Galway as ‘easy sell’ for investment
The Jobs Minister says Galway is an ‘easy sell’ in terms of foreign direct investment. Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor was speaking at the announcement of 100 new jobs in the city today by Australian...
View ArticleStudent apartment block on market for €1.55m
A block of 11 student apartments directly across from GMIT in the city has come on the market for €1.55 million. Galway-based agents BV Commercial are handling the sale of Ceann Boirne property, which...
View ArticleGalway diocese administrator to be mentored by retired Bishop
The new administrator of the Galway diocese says he’ll rely on the advice of retired Bishop Martin Drennan as he takes on his new role. Moycullen parish priest Canon Michael McLoughlin is to take...
View ArticleTeam Ireland yacht to dock in Galway Bay
A racing yacht will arrive at Galway Docks later this week as it prepares for a world-wide sailing race. The yacht features a Claddagh ring on its hull and will be skippered by Galway native Enda...
View ArticleMajor boost for Gort following broadband upgrade
A new fibre-enabled high speed broadband service is now available in Gort. Broadband users in the South Galway town will now benefit from speeds of up to 100MB, which represents a significant...
View ArticlePreliminary design works at site of new M6 services
Preliminary design works are now underway at the site of a controversial planned services area on the M6 between Athenry and Oranmore. The proposed service station is being delivered by Transport...
View ArticleAussie jobs boost for Galway
An Australian technology firm hopes to continue to grow its presence in Galway, after announcing 100 new jobs at its city centre base this week. SiteMinder – which provides cloud-based software for the...
View ArticleGalway girl shoots for the stars
A 25-year-old Galway model is set to participate in an international TV show that aims to create the industry’s new catwalk superstar, with filming beginning this week. Rosscahill native Katherine...
View ArticleStudent scramble begins for Galway flats
The scramble for student accommodation began in earnest in Galway this week – with warnings already that thousands are set to be disappointed. That’s because of the dearth of available houses and...
View ArticleWhere is the state care for my tragic son?
As friends of a man left with severe brain damage after a random attack released almost 5,000 balloons in Tuam at the weekend, the young man’s father has spoken of his disappointment at the lack of...
View ArticleCllr to meet Department over school transport concerns
A county councillor is meeting with the Department of Transport around now to discuss concerns over school transport in the Annaghdown, Corrandulla and Corofin areas. Councillor James Charity says...
View ArticleUndercover operation reveals widespread sale of illegal tobacco
An undercover operation has revealed the widespread sale of illegal tobacco across the city. In recent weeks, undercover ‘test purchasers’ have visited a number of premises in the city in a bid to...
View ArticleAlarm over regulations breach at residential centre for disabled
Inspectors have raised the alarm about major non-compliance of regulations at a Galway residential centre for people with disabilities. Following an inspection of the city-based Cheshire Foundation in...
View Article€4m expansion in the pipeline for city museum
An application to Fáilte Ireland is to be submitted by the end of this month for a €4m expansion of Galway City Museum and the creation of cultural hub around the Spanish Arch. Plans which have been...
View ArticleRevealed: why Races punter forked out €2,000 on whiskey
The punter who forked out almost €2,000 for two glasses of whiskey during the Galway Races had just scooped €1,000 on an online bet. The native of Connemara who works overseas had arrived into Galway...
View ArticlePublic plaza, shops and hotel at heart of new-look Eyre Square
A vision for the redevelopment of the entire eastern side of Eyre Square – along the lines of Victoria Square in Belfast – has been presented to Galway City Council. A majority of city councillors have...
View ArticleInis Meain and Inis Oirr may be without power until midnight
ESB crews are working to restore power to Inis Meain and Inis Oirr following a major outage – but it may be midnight before the islands have electricity. The ESB is investigating after power to the two...
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