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14/02/2025

The Welsh visitors are sitting pretty in fifth position on the URC table; Connacht in 14th. And Cardiff will be in no mood to succumb to Connacht, having lost their European Challenge Cup fixture to Pete Wilkins’ men by 19-28 in Arms Park last month.

Connacht will need to be firing on all cylinders when they host Cardiff at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (7.35pm ) if they want to inject some momentum into what has become a disappointing URC campaign.

14/02/2025

Monroe’s Live will host two performances that celebrate the rich heritage of Irish traditional music, and the original sound of home-grown indie rock this Saturday, February 15.

Masters of Trad and EP debut this Saturday Galway Advertiser, Thu, Feb 13, 2025 The Masters of Trad are Paddy Keenan, Dermot Byrne and Tim Edey Monroe’s Live will host two performances that celebrate the rich heritage of Irish traditional music, and the original sound of home-grown indie rock t...

14/02/2025

With sympathy for rural dwellers affected by Storm Éowyn, a frustrated Councillor Mike Crowe was without power in his city home for 12 days.

It is hard to believe that Irish homes and families, businesses and farms, were without electricity for almost three weeks in 2025.

14/02/2025

One in two people living in Ireland will be diagnosed with invasive cancer in their lifetime. This equates to 24,000 invasive cancers and 9,000 cancer deaths every year. Prostate, breast, colorectal, lung, and melanoma skin cancer are the most common cancers diagnosed in this country.

Most people are aware of the cancer risks associated with smoking. We see warnings on to***co products and packaging, hear regularly about quit smoking campaigns, and are constantly reminded about how bad ci******es are for our health. However, much less is spoken about the dangers of alcohol and ho...

14/02/2025

FG Cllr Andrew Reddington has lashed some internet providers as some customers have remained without fixed broadband services since January 24, a situation which “is causing significant disruption for small businesses and people who work remotely.

14/02/2025

Ballybane Dog Pound wardens Tom Costello and John Cooley have responsibility for everything from dog barking complaints to neglect in Galway city.

The amount and types of complaints vary, so Tom and John are out in the city from 10:30am to 1:00pm and back out again until 4pm. In the summer they also focus on the city's beaches and license checking is a daily occurrence.

Ballybane Dog Pound wardens Tom Costello and John Cooley have responsibility for everything from dog barking complaints to neglect in Galway city. The amount and types of complaints vary, so Tom and John are out in the city from 10:30am to 1:00pm and back out again until 4pm. In the summer they also...

14/02/2025

After a successful bank holiday weekend with back-to-back victories, Maigh Cuilinn will be looking to continue their strong form as they travel to face SETU Waterford Vikings this Saturday (tip-off 7.30pm ).

13/02/2025

If hearts, flowers, and candlelit dinners aren’t for you, Monroe’s Live is offering an alternative this weekend.

On Friday, February 14, step into the sounds of ‘Just Because It’s Valentine’s Day,’ a night dedicated to fun, independence, and pure celebration.

DJ Corey to spin weekend belters and bangers Avoid the Valentine’s schmaltz this Friday Galway Advertiser, Thu, Feb 13, 2025 If hearts, flowers, and candlelit dinners aren’t for you, Monroe’s Live is offering an alternative this weekend. On Friday, February 14, step into the sounds of ‘Ju...

13/02/2025

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway was under significant pressure this week with high attendances and long waiting times. As of Tuesday morning, there were 89 presentations to the emergency department with 53 patients on trolleys awaiting admission to an inpatient bed, with additional surge beds in use.

13/02/2025

In today’s Ireland, with soaring rents and a housing market that seems more elusive than a sunny bank holiday, many young couples navigate romance from the comfort (or chaos ) of their childhood bedrooms.

Living with your parents while trying to nurture a relationship can be tricky, but love can blossom beautifully under one roof with a bit of tact, creativity, and a healthy dose of humour.

In today’s Ireland, with soaring rents and a housing market that seems more elusive than a sunny bank holiday, many young couples navigate romance from the comfort (or chaos ) of their childhood bedrooms. Living with your parents while trying to nurture a relationship can be tricky, but love c...

13/02/2025

Military police threatened to arrest Galway City Council staff when they attempted to remove fencing erected across a gate onto local authority land next to Renmore Barracks, the Advertiser can reveal.

The revelation comes in official correspondence seen by the Advertiser, as senior military and local authority officials race to solve a three-year impasse regarding public access to a walkway next to Renmore Barracks before an upcoming visit by the new Minister for Defence, Tánaiste Simon Ha...

13/02/2025

If Storm Éowyn was an unwanted guest at Galway City Council’s table, her expensive tastes have racked up a bill so far of almost €15m, and – worryingly – the tab is still open.

Éowyn stings Galway City for 15m And that’s just for starters. Maxim Kelly Galway Advertiser, Thu, Feb 13, 2025 Trees down in Galway. The City Council has lost at least 1,500 trees to Storm Éowyn (Photo: Mike Shaughnessy) If Storm Éowyn was an unwanted guest at Galway City Council’s table, ...

13/02/2025

Galway's high rents, insufficient housing supply and vacancy rates are featured in the newly published report by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Published yesterday (Wednesday ), the OECD report provides a comprehensive analysis of Ireland's current economic performance, identifying key challenges and providing policy recommendations which aim to enhance the country's economic resilience, competitiveness and sustainability.

13/02/2025

For starters, Renée Zellweger is reprising her role of Bridget Jones in the much anticipated Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (15A ) out at the EYE Cinema this evening, February 13, just in time for Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day.

12/02/2025

It will be a night of nostalgia at Monroe's Galway as Smash Hits take you back to the days of Nineties’ dance, pop, and R&B on Saturday, February 22

It will be a night of nostalgia at Monroe’s on Dominick Street as Smash Hits take you back to the days of Nineties’ dance, pop, and R&B on Saturday, February 22, from 9pm.

12/02/2025

Philadelphia’s singer-songwriter Dave Hause is coming to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh on Saturday, February 22

Philadelphia’s singer-songwriter Dave Hause is coming to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh on Saturday, February 22.

11/02/2025

Three of the world’s top darts professionals, including world number one, Luke Humphries, will take part in a thrilling event, A Night at the Darts, at Monroe's Galway on Friday, February 21

Three of the world’s top darts professionals, including world number one, Luke Humphries, will take part in a thrilling event, A Night at the Darts, at Monroe’s Live on Friday, February 21, at 7:30pm.

11/02/2025

New touring show ACCENTS is coming to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre on Friday, February 21

New touring show ACCENTS is coming to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre on Friday, February 21.

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Fire at Prospect Hill brought under control by several units of Galway Fire Brigade. No reports of any injuries but ambulance on site.

Firecrews battling a blaze at Prospect Hill at the moment. Smoke billowing from a window. Ambulance at the scene.

Firecrews battling a blaze at Prospect Hill at the moment. Smoke billowing from a window. @galwayad

A group of protestors calling for the reopening of the Palas arthouse cinema has made its way into the lobby of City Hall as councillors meet in the chamber. @GalwayCityCo

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