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Online archive showcases 400 years of emigrant letters

A digital repository of emigrant letters is being made available to view online as a result of a major initiative by the University of Galway.

Connacht • 08 Mar 24

Saoirse Ruane pictured during an appearance on the Late Late Show in 2022

Saoírse Ruane, who inspired Toy Show appeal, dies aged 12

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Saoírse Ruane from Co Galway, the inspiration for the annual Late Late Toy Show appeal, who has died aged 12 following a long illness.

Ireland • 07 Mar 24

Leonard Cleary succeeds as Galway City Council CEO Brendan McGrath who retired from the job last year

Galway City Council approve appointment of new CEO

Galway city councillors have formally approved the appointment of a new chief executive for the local authority.

Regional • 04 Mar 24

Galway's annual Grá Fest has attracted many visitors to the city

Galway Grá Fest pulls out the stops for Leap Year

Galway's annual Love Festival has been pulling out the stops for Leap Year with a wide variety of romantic events taking place over this weekend.

Connacht • 03 Mar 24

The Dexter cows have been selected for the task, given their eating habits and smaller-than-usual hooves

Cattle moved to pastures new for biodiversity project

A herd of cattle in Co Galway has relocated to pastures new for a biodiversity project, which will run until early summer.

Connacht • 28 Feb 24

MADRA said collies accounted for nearly half of all animals brought to the Co Galway dog pound last year

Farmers urged to prevent careless breeding of collie dogs

A Galway-based animal welfare charity has called on farmers to take action to reduce the number of collie pups being born.

Connacht • 27 Feb 24

Platform94 was formerly known as the Galway Technology Centre

BuyMedia to create 100 jobs at Galway's Platform94 hub

Galway city innovation hub Platform94 officially opens its €5.2m expansion today.

Business • 23 Feb 24

Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte (file image)

Farmer accused of throwing cow dung at TD contests charge

A Co Galway farmer alleged to have thrown a bag containing cow dung in the direction of Minister of State Anne Rabbitte at a public meeting is to contest the charge of assaulting the Fianna Fáil TD.

Connacht • 22 Feb 24

Olya Voziian provides support to some of the Ukrainian children enrolled at Scoil Bhríde

Ukrainians 'so happy' at Galway's School of Sanctuary

The Department of Education has confirmed that there are now around 18,000 Ukrainian children enrolled in primary and secondary schools around the country. Teresa Mannion has been to a DEIS school in Galway City.

Ireland • 19 Feb 24

Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) organised a mid-term camp this week

Charities in recruitment drive to boost volunteer numbers

Charities and community groups will gather in Galway this weekend for a recruitment drive aimed at boosting the number of volunteers they can call upon.

Connacht • 15 Feb 24

The meeting heard how several communities in north Galway had been frustrated by difficulties they had in contacting local garda stations

Policing Committee hears frustrations over response times

Concerns about rural crime have dominated a meeting of the County Galway Joint Policing Committee, with Garda response times and the use of fake vehicle registration plates by thieves the subject of extensive discussion.

Connacht • 12 Feb 24

Consultant Dr Paul O'Hara, fourth from left, and Lorna Durack, Clinical Nurse Manager, fifth from left, with the team at Marlin Park Hospital

Medical pathway for home dialysis introduced by hospital

A new medical pathway for home dialysis has been introduced by a hospital in Co Galway. The new option at Merlin Park University Hospital offers some dialysis patients an alternative to surgery for the insertion of catheters.

Regional • 09 Feb 24

The 62-year-old broadcaster broke the news to his listeners on his flagship current affairs programme, 'Galway Talks'

Galway Bay FM's Keith Finnegan retires after 34 years

Galway Bay FM presenter, Keith Finnegan, has announced he is to retire after 34 years of broadcasting.

Regional • 29 Jan 24

Siobhán O'Connell, Ciara O'Connell and Sophie O'Byrne with pupils from Cregmore National School at the Teddy Bear Hospital

'Teddy Bear Hospital' returns at University of Galway

Medical students at the University of Galway are running their hugely popular annual Teddy Bear Hospital this week. Pupils from across the city and county brought along their sick toys and teddies for some loving care and attention.

Regional • 26 Jan 24

Pupils from St Pat's primary school performing on the streets of Galway city centre

Schoolchildren bring Christmas cheer to Galway city

Pupils from St Pat's primary school in Co Galway have been staging a number of Christmas performances in the city centre to provide some festive cheer and help raise money for a sensory room in their school.

Regional • 21 Dec 23

Gardaí are investigating what they describe as a criminal damage incident

Fire at hotel due to house asylum seekers 'sinister'

Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has said the fire at a Galway hotel due to house asylum-seekers "was deeply sinister".

Ireland • 18 Dec 23

Siobhan Shanahan and Adesola Ajala are students in Merlin College

Multicultural school celebrates its diversity

Merlin College in Galway city is one of the fastest growing multicultural schools in the country with 55 nationalities currently enrolled.

Connacht • 06 Dec 23

The mural is informed by the symbols and icons of Tuam, artists Shane O'Malley said

New mural in Tuam draws on local 'icons' - artist

A piece of contemporary art in Tuam, Co Galway is the latest addition to the ongoing programme of public artwork in Galway and other parts of the country.

Regional • 30 Nov 23

CCTV shows flood waters rising rapidly in Galway city during Storm Debi

Watch: CCTV captures rising flood waters in Galway city

CCTV footage shows the speed at which flood waters engulfed the streets of Galway in the early hours of yesterday morning during Storm Debi.

Ireland • 15 Nov 23

David Farragher says they face a 'huge' challenge in the wake of Storm Debi

Watch: Garden centre owner surveys damage of Storm Debi

The owner of a family-run garden centre in Co Galway has spoken of the 'huge' challenge facing the business after it was badly hit by Storm Debi.

Connacht • 13 Nov 23

A notice on the An Bord Pleanála website lists the project as having been lodged earlier this month

Fresh Galway ring road plans before An Bord Pleanála

Plans to construct an 18 kilometre ring road through Galway city are again being considered by An Bord Pleanála.

Connacht • 25 Oct 23

Maggie Concannon in her pop-up costume shop in Galway City

Surge in Halloween interest from adults and children

Businesses providing bespoke Halloween experiences say there has been a surge in interest from adults and children alike, as the festival grows in popularity.

Connacht • 22 Oct 23

$DXA screening is the clinical test used to diagnose osteoporosis before a fracture occurs$

Call for national osteoporosis care programme

The University of Galway has led international research showing up to half a million people in Ireland are living with osteoporosis.

Regional • 20 Oct 23

There are various free events taking place as part of the festival

Baboró children's arts festival under way in Galway

The 27th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children was launched at the weekend, and has been taking place across multiple Galway theatres and venues

Connacht • 17 Oct 23

The union said its members are frustrated over recruitment and retention issues at the two hospitals

Radiographers in Galway vote for industrial action

Radiographers who are members of SIPTU in University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action up to and including strike action in a dispute over staffing levels.

Business • 09 Oct 23