2+ hour, 11+ min 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+ hour, 52+ min 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+ hour, 45+ min 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…...

10+ hour, 31+ min 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…...

10+ hour, 18+ min 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…...

14+ hour, 36+ 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…...

1+ day, 8+ 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…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (356+ words) There was fantastic news for the local workforce today as leading Irish electrical engineering firm BMC Manufacturing has announced a major expansion plan, creating 500 new jobs by the end of 2028. The significant expansion, which is heavily backed by Enterprise Ireland,…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (284+ words) Superstar Lionel Messi has equalled the record for goals at the World Cup after a stunning hat-trick for Argentina overnight. They beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas which puts Messi on 16 goals and level with Germany's Miroslav Klose." He also became the…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (108+ words) THE HEAT MAP - Day 7: The English Inevitability and the Croatian Hurdle World Cup Dispatches that won't let you down. The Heat Map hits absolute boiling point today as one of the tournament's most scrutinised heavyweights finally enters the fray, triggering…...