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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 13h

The Byrne Hotel Group has announced the development of Galway’s tallest hotel and restaurant www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Galway’s tallest hotel and restaurant gets green light

The Byrne Hotel Group has announced the development of Galway’s tallest hotel and restaurant. After an 18-month appeal process, planning permission has been officially granted for the ambitious…

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 14h

A planning application has been lodged seeking permission to construct a large-scale solar energy farm on 86 hectares of private land in rural south Galway www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

County council to deliberate on 86-hectare solar farm in South Galway

A planning application has been lodged seeking permission to construct a large-scale solar energy farm on 86 hectares of private land in rural south Galway. Titled Shessy Solar Farm, the project, put…

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 15h

From puppetry to urban imaginings, the 2025 Baboró festival will light up Galway www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Baboró boasts fifty children's events

From puppetry to urban imaginings, the 2025 festival will light up Galway

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 16h

Nearly one-in-three secondary school children in Galway city are drunk each month, according to shocking statistics revealed by the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Taskforce in City Hall this week www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Teen drunkenness increasing across city, taskforce told

Nearly one-in-three secondary school children in Galway city are drunk each month.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

Lidl Ireland has announced a new supply deal with Galway-based Galmere Fresh Foods worth €7 million www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Lidl Ireland takes a bigger bite out of Galway’s Galmere Fresh Foods

Lidl Ireland has announced a new supply deal with Galway-based Galmere Fresh Foods worth €7 million, more than doubling its contract value over the last decade and increasing its range of fresh p...

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

At this week’s Galway City Council meeting, Councillor John McDonagh raised the issue of plans for new pipes to be laid through South Park, following concerns brought to his attention by residents living nearby www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

McDonagh seeks clarity on planned Uisce Éireann works through South Park

At this week’s Galway City Council meeting, Councillor John McDonagh raised the issue of plans for new pipes to be laid through South Park, following concerns brought to his attention by residen...

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

This week Mary O'Connor speaks to Fergus Farrell, a former rugby player from Athenry who found new purpose after suffering a catastrophic injury www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Turning pain into purpose

When Fergus Farrell woke up after having surgery in Dublin’s Mater Hospital in late October 2018, he could not move his feet. He could not feel them, either. In fact, it seemed as if they did no...

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

In Old Galway this week, Tom Kenny looks back on Galway's first motor cars www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

When motoring came to Galway

The first motor car was imported into Ireland in 1896. The early ones were steam-powered and badly suited to Ireland’s climate and roads. There was no surface on the roads, lots of potholes left...

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

Galway Chamber has officially launched the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2025 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Galway Chamber Business Awards launched

Galway Chamber has officially launched the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2025, proudly supported once again by main partner The Shannon Airport Group for the twelfth consecutive year. The awards cele...

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

The next lecture in the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society winter series is titled The archaeology of later medieval Gaelic lordship: insights from Ó Cellaig Country in eastern Connacht www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Finding Kelly country

The Galway Archaeological and Historical Society will host a talk next week on the good old days, when the Kellys were in charge, from Athleague to Athenry.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

Galway City Council has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, of the newly appointed members of the Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Galway City Council welcomes appointments to Local Community Safety Partnership

Galway City Council has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, of the newly appointed members of the Galway City Local Community Safety P...

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

After a hugely successful fundraiser last year, CroíACT returns to Galway Comedy Festival 2025 with eight Galwegians to make their debuts www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Comedy Festival supporting local charities

After a hugely successful fundraiser last year, CroíACT returns to Galway Comedy Festival 2025 with eight Galwegians to make their debuts.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

A debut play from a Galwegian playwright will tackle themes of science, sorcery and legal chicanery in the hauntingly atmospheric venue St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, on Saturday, November 1 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Spooky show at St Nicholas’

A debut play from a Galwegian playwright will tackle themes of science, sorcery and legal chicanery in the hauntingly atmospheric venue St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, on Saturday, November 1.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

Galway County Council’s regeneration project at Tobar Mhuire in Ahascragh has been shortlisted in the 2025 Community Housing Awards, recognising the scheme as a leading example of rural renewal www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

County council’s housing project shortlisted for national award

Galway County Council’s regeneration project at Tobar Mhuire in Ahascragh has been shortlisted in the 2025 Community Housing Awards, recognising the scheme as a leading example of rural renewal.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 19h

Fans of ’90s rock can look forward to a night of nostalgia when The Year Grunge Broke takes to the stage at Monroe’s Live, Galway, on Friday, October 17 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Grunge revival in Galway

Fans of ’90s rock can look forward to a night of nostalgia when The Year Grunge Broke takes to the stage at Monroe’s Live, Galway, on Friday, October 17. Doors open at 9pm.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

MADRA Dog Rescue has announced the return of its Talking Dog Workshops to primary schools across Galway City and County this autumn www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

MADRA Talking Dog Workshops to return

MADRA Dog Rescue has announced the return of its Talking Dog Workshops to primary schools across Galway City and County this autumn.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

The Marconi Men’s Shed in Clifden and the community of Clarinbridge have welcomed judges from the 23rd annual IPB Pride of Place competition, an all-island awards programme highlighting excellence in community development www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Clifden and Clarinbridge shine in Pride of Place judging

The Marconi Men’s Shed in Clifden and the community of Clarinbridge have welcomed judges from the 23rd annual IPB Pride of Place competition, an all-island awards programme highlighting excellen...

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

Stile Antico, one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles, will perform at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, on Thursday, October 16 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Grammy-nominated singers play historic city venue

Stile Antico, one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles, will perform at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, on Thursday, October 16, at 7.30pm.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

The 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival was officially launched this week at Medtronic, the Festival’s main sponsor, marking the beginning of an exciting programme as part of Research Ireland’s National Science Week www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Then, Today, Tomorrow — 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival launched

The 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival was officially launched this week at Medtronic, the Festival’s main sponsor, marking the beginning of an exciting programme as part of ‘Re...

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

Kilkerrin/Clonberne's Olivia Divilly has been nominated for the TG4 Players' Player of the Year award www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Galway's Divilly nominated for Players' Player of the Year

Kilkerrin/Clonberne's Olivia Divilly has been nominated for the TG4 Players' Player of the Year award.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

Apprentices from Galway took to the stage at the recent WorldSkills Ireland Heroes Showcase at the RDS Dublin www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Local apprentices star at National Apprenticeship Showcase

Apprentices from Galway took to the stage at the WorldSkills Ireland Heroes Showcase at the RDS Dublin.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

Officials in City Hall have vowed to begin working on the Dublin Road bus corridor project immediately, despite its planning permission still being subject to potential judicial review www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Wheels on bus corridor to go round and round soon

Officials in City Hall have vowed to begin working on the Dublin Road bus corridor project immediately, despite its planning permission still being subject to potential judicial review.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

St James’ GAA Club has announced the return of its highly successful Christmas fundraising event, 'The Replay www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

St James’ GAA Club announces return of 'The Replay' Christmas draw

St James’ GAA Club has announced the return of its highly successful Christmas fundraising event, 'The Replay'.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

Galway City Council has vowed to sort out the shambolic car-parking situation across town www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

City must sort parking ‘shambles’

Galway City Council has vowed to sort out the shambolic car-parking situation across town.

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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 20h

Last year's Senior B County champions have booked their place in the Windows and Rooflights LTD Senior A Championship semi-final after a two-point win over Mullagh in a blustery Kilbeacanty last Saturday www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Clarinbridge and Davitts seal camogie semi-final berths

Clarinbridge 1-12 Mullagh 1-10

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