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Galway companies at the forefront of TG4 & Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Irish-language media training scheme
TG4, Údarás na Gaeltachta, and the Irish-language production sector have launched the fourth year of their successful Training Scheme aimed at developing Irish-speaking talent in the media industry. This year, several prominent Galway-based production companies are playing a key role in training the next generation of Irish-language media professionals.
The age of sail
“A river mouth opening upon one of the finest natural harbours would seem to offer an ideal situation for a town or trading station.” These were the first words written in Professor Mary Donovan O’Sullivan’s very important history Old Galway, which would indicate her surprise that such a fine location would not have attracted a Norse settlement. Water, in the form of the sea, the river and the many streams, was a major factor in the development of the town of Galway from when the Anglo Norman invaders settled and built their castle and town.
Anti-Litter Poster winners announced
Young people from every corner of County Galway gathered at County Hall for the announcement of the winners of Galway County Council’s annual Anti-Litter Poster Competition.
Lifeboat station open day at Docklands Festival
Galway’s life boat station will be open to visitors this weekend for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, after volunteers were called out twice last week.
Exciting weekend ahead at Monroe's Live
From hip-hop and Britpop, grunge and legends of Irish folk, Monroe's Live is gearing up for a weekend filled with an incredible line-up of performances from this evening, Thursday, September 26, to Sunday, September 29.
O’Donnellan & Joyce national live stream auction see sales of over €1.8 million
O’Donnellan & Joyce, a leading property expert for selling properties by auction locally and nationally, reported an excellent day results after its September 20 property auction.
County Galway’s first affordable homes since 2013 nearing completion
The first affordable homes to be developed in County Galway since 2013 are nearing completion in Baile Chláir and have been made available for sale by Galway County Council.
Blackrock Health announcements see boost for beds and jobs in Galway Clinic
Blackrock Health last week announced a major investment of €500 million across its group of hospitals incorporating Blackrock Clinic, Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic and Limerick Clinic. The expansion will create 1,000 new jobs in the Dublin and Galway areas, increasing its total workforce to 4,000.
Architecture at the Edge unveils exciting 2024 Visual Arts and Architecture Programme
Architecture at the Edge Festival is known for its inspired cultural experiences — and this year is no different as the festival once again presents a compelling programme, featuring installations, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, talks, tours and much more to explore this autumn.
Seoige and Connolly selected as Cheevers ponders future over ‘whispering campaign’
Galway City East Councillor Alan Cheevers claims a whispering campaign about his health was waged to dissuade delegates from voting for his candidacy as a Dáil hopeful.