Peter McDermott (60s) who had been receiving treatment at Mayo University Hospital following a serious assault in Westport passed away earlier this evening. The State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem will now take place in due course. A family liaison officer has been appointed. Earlier today, a man (20s) who was arrested as part […] Galway Daily …
A free sound installation, the ‘Poetry Jukebox’, can now be found in front of Galway City Museum commemorating Ireland’s struggle for independence. Visitors can wind the handle of the jukebox to hear poetic reflections on a range of historic events including the 1916 Rising (from the perspective of a bicycle), the 1921 truce, and the […] Galway Daily …
The red carpet will be rolled out at the Hardiman on Eyre Square for an exclusive wedding event with a difference on Sunday, 20 August from 12pm to 3pm. Sara Kennedy, the creative force behind the hugely popular Irish Wedding Blog, will host a Q&A session and share her vast knowledge and experience on all things […] Galway Daily …
Galway Hooker Sailing Club are seeking approval from the city council to completely revamp and modernise their facilities on the Corrib. The club has made a planning application to demolish and replace the old boathouse located next to Corrib Village student accommodation complex. They plan to replace the current substandard boathouse with a two storey […] Galway Daily …
The Marine Institute based in Oranmore has announced that Michael Gillooly has been appointed as the interim CEO while the search for a permanent Chief Executive is underway. Mr Gillooly was confirmed as interim CEO of the Marine Institute at a meeting of its Board, following the retirement of Dr Paul Connolly from the role […] Galway Daily …
Road closures and other traffic management measures will be in place for roadworks on two Galway City Centre streets this month. The city council is planning to carry out resurfacing works on both Fr Griffin Road and Dominick Street Lower next week. Resurfacing works will be carried out on Fr Griffin Road, at the junction […] Galway Daily …
Works have now been completed on Miller’s Lane Upgrade, which provides a pedestrian and cycle link between Rahoon Road, Western Distributor Road and Kingston Road. The lane connects the various residential areas and amenities in the locality. The recently completed Millers Lane upgrade will provide off-road walking and cycling routes for residents, and for children […] Galway Daily …
People in Galway are being urged to be mindful of how much water they use amidst the recent dry spell and warm weather. The current weather has seen demand for water across the county increase significantly leading to production issues at water treatment plants. Eoin Hughes with Uisce Eireann said that extended periods of dry […] Galway Daily …
TG4 is looking for new weather and continuity presenters who will be based at the station’s Conamara headquarters. The new recruits’ duties will include preparing and presenting daily weather segments, drafting scripts, doing voice overs on some TG4 promos, and monitoring their social media platforms. On occasion the presenter may also be asked to represent […] Galway Daily …
Three University of Galway graduates will be awarded for the impact of their start-up companies this week at the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe festival. The celebration of young European innovators takes place in Gaoth Dobhair in Donegal, on May 11 and 12. Each of the three Galway-based innovators co-founded medtech and health […] Galway Daily …