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GrĂ¡inne Seoige to host 2019 NUIG Alumni Awards

Renowned Irish broadcaster, journalist and founder of Grace Diamonds, GrĂ¡inne Seoige will be hosting the 2019 Gala Ball and Alumni Awards at NUI Galway. Born...

Surgeons, journalists, and cancer scientists among the winners of the 2019 NUIG alumni awards

NUI Galway has announced the list of winners of the 2019 alumni awards which will be presented next month, and the list includes exceptional...

Peter Casey receives third of votes in Galway East

Michael D Higgins has received more than fifty percent of votes in the first count at the Galway East count centre. However, Peter Casey took...

Éamon Ó Cuív for President? Call for FF cllrs to back Galway West TD

A Galway City Fianna FĂ¡il Councillor has has written to his party colleagues across the country asking them to back Éamon Ă“ CuĂ­v TD...

Galway International Arts Festival embarks on creative partnership with NUIG

Galway International Arts Festival has signed a multi-year partnership with NUI Galway on a number of initiatives to provide cultural and artistic opportunities for...

Do you agree with the decision to allow alcohol sales on Good Friday?

You'll now be able to head to your local for a few scoops on Good Friday, but remember: no kebabs, at least until 12am. The...

New Medieval Exhibition Launched at Galway City Museum

A new exhibition, Surrounded by Stone, Galway: 1100 BC – AD 1750 has been officially launched at Galway City Museum. The new exhibition features the...

University of Galway celebrates 25 years of recognising graduates

The University of Galway is marking a quarter century of honouring past graduates with the 2024 Alumni Awards this week. These awards celebrate outstanding individuals...

Plaque recognises link between Rahoon Cemetery and James Joyce

President Michael D. Higgins has unveiled a plaque recognising the connection of Rahoon Cemetery and Michael 'Sonny' Bodkin with James Joyce and Nora Barnacle...

Remembering Eileen Quinn – Special event at Galway City Museum

One hundred years ago this week, on 10 December 1923, Irish poet W. B. Yeats (1865–1939) was presented with the Nobel Prize in Literature...

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65 following a long illness. He died peacefully at 3am this morning, with his...

Connemara community pays tribute to Dr Brendan Flynn of Clifden Arts Festival

The Station House Theatre in Clifden was packed out on Saturday as the local community paid tribute to Dr Brendan Flynn, who has led...

President encourages all to watch powerful documentary on RTÉ tonight

President Michael D. Higgins has said that a deeply moving documentary which will be broadcast on RTÉ One tonight should be seen in every...

Local groups honoured at Pride of Place community awards

Galway based community groups were honoured at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards at a gala ceremony in Armagh city. Three city-based groups received...

New edition of Andrew J. Kettle memoirs launched in Galway

A University of Galway academic and great-great-granddaughter of Andrew J. Kettle, one of the key figures in the Land War, has revived his first-hand...

Excitement as new Salmon Weir bridge officially opens

There were jubilant scenes in Galway city today as the iconic new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge was officially opened by Mayor of...

Schools to observe minute’s silence to remember Great Famine

Schools across Ireland have been invited to observe a minute's silence at midday tomorrow to remember the Great Famine. In an open letter to school...

Man who sailed around Ireland for worthy cause honoured by Mayor

A mayoral reception has been held to honour Richard Hayes who sailed around Ireland to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and to...

Sinn FĂ©in holding Easter commemorations across Galway this weekend

Sinn FĂ©in are holding a number of Easter Commemoration events across Galway City and County this bank holiday weekend. The main event in Galway City...

RTÉ programme to reflect on fascinating career of Galway broadcaster Jim Fahy

The extraordinary career of the late Galway broadcaster Jim Fahy will be explored in a special programme on RTÉ One on Tuesday evening. The 75-year-old...

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