2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (134+ words) Minister Hildegarde Naughton has confirmed that Uisce Eireann works, scheduled today in Oranmore, have been deferred. The works would have resulted in a day-long loss of water supply in the town, but will not go ahead today as planned. Minister…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago  (81+ words) Warning notices for increased levels of bacteria in the water at Ballyloughane and Grattan Road beaches are to be removed. The prior warning had been issued by the City Council before last weekend, with increase rainfall expected to impact bacteria…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (126+ words) The contract for the building of the city's long-awaited Newcastle Community Centre has been awarded to Burns Construction & Civil Engineering. Works are now underway on the Moyola Park development which is supported by the Newcastle Combined Community Association and the…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (299+ words) Excitement is building at the Sport Ireland Campus as more than 1, 200 athletes get set to compete across 12 sports over an action-packed weekend. Following an energising and inspiring Opening Ceremony on Thursday evening, where President Catherine Connolly shared a heartfelt message…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (95+ words) Over The Line Friday A cartoon exhibition opens in the city tomorrow to mark the launch of this year's Galway Cartoon Festival. 'Lydia and other Tattooed Ladies' is hosted by Irish cartoonist Tom Mathews and consists of 18 new works. The…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (153+ words) Former President Michael D. Higgins has been bestowed with an honorary doctorate at the ATU campus in Letterfrack The ceremony also honoured Mary V. Mullin, a highly influential figure in design education and cultural development. ATU says it's recognising Michael D Higgins…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (90+ words) Six Galway primary schools have completed the University of Galway Uni4 U programme. 239 pupils from Radharc na Mara Mervue, Scoil Bhr'de Shantalla, Scoil Chro' "osa Newcastle, Merlin Woods, Mercy Primary School in the city and Scoil San Phroinsias Tirellan. Over a…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (104+ words) A Prior Warning Notice has been issued for increase levels of bacteria in the water at Ballyloughane & Grattan Road Beaches. The City Council says it's due to forecasted increased rainfall and possible activation of storm overflow. Beach users are advised…...

6+ day, 42+ min ago  (97+ words) An archaeological discovery is adding further delays to a long-planned affordable housing scheme at Merlin Park. That's according to Councillor Alan Cheevers, in relation to the Merlin Woods scheme which was first announced over 5 years ago. Now, it seems an…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (124+ words) A full survey of bins in Galway city is to be carried out by the City Council. A litter management plan will be presented to city councillors at the next meeting, and as part of that, a GPS survey and…...