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Parting shot fired at HSE boss

Denise McNamara - May 18, 2019

A former chairman of the HSE West Regional Health Forum has claimed the boss of the Saolta hospital group treated the body with contempt...

NEWS

Parting shot fired at HSE boss

Denise McNamara - May 18, 2019

A former chairman of the HSE West Regional Health Forum has claimed the boss of the Saolta hospital group treated the body with contempt...

Farmers demand development prices for cemetery lands

Declan Tierney - May 18, 2019

Galway farmers are demanding development prices for lands that the County Council require to carry out vital extensions to cemeteries. And it has been suggested...

Voluntary patrols to tackle river deaths

Stephen Corrigan - May 17, 2019

Galway City Tribune - A new voluntary waterways patrol group will begin operating next month, in an attempt to prevent deaths in the city’s...

Rents in Galway City almost double in just seven years

Enda Cunningham - May 17, 2019

Galway City Tribune - Rents for private accommodation in Galway City have almost doubled in the past seven years, according to a new report...

The Salthill Devon side which captured the SFAI U-16 Cup in Cork last weekend. Back row, from left: Joe Tracey (assistant manager), Luke Brennan, Macron Kenny, Louis Corrs, Rory O’Brien, Andreas Fernandez, James Busari, Ben O’Malley, Ryan Kavanagh Joe Murray, and John ‘Jumbo’ Brennan (manager). Front: Jay Martyn, Andrew Sherlock, Callum Loomes, Shane Befuela, Uyi Uyiosa, Aaron Dossen, Leo Byrne, Harry Brown, and Sean Flaherty. Photo: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.

CITY TRIBUNE

Busari, Fernandez and Flaherty score as Salthill Devon capture SFAI U-16 Cup

Our Reporter - May 17, 2019

Midleton FC 1 Salthill Devon 3 Salthill Devon made history in Turners Cross last weekend when they captured the SFAI U-16 Cup title. Salthill and Midleton looked focused...

SPORT

Busari, Fernandez and Flaherty score as Salthill Devon capture SFAI U-16 Cup

Our Reporter - May 17, 2019

Midleton FC 1 Salthill Devon 3 Salthill Devon made history in Turners Cross last weekend when they captured the SFAI U-16 Cup title. Salthill and Midleton looked focused...

The Salthill Devon squad that was crowned U-16 Western Region winners. Back row, from left: Emma Post, Meadhbh Dirrane, Anna Costello, Mary Rooney, Peggy Ford, Alex Shepard, Maria Costello, Saoirse Burke, and Ivana Lally. Front: Kate Thompson, Aoibhin McDonnell, Caoimhe NicAodha, Camille Keane (captain) Ailish McDonnell, Elisha Bohan, Alisha Meehan, Hannah Glynn, and Emily Fitzgerald.

Devon are crowned U-16 West Region champions

Our Reporter - May 17, 2019

Salthill Devon 2 Mervue United 1 Salthill Devon captured the U-16 Western Regional Cup last Sunday when defeating city rivals Mervue United on a sun-drenched afternoon in Eamonn Deacy...

Connacht Tribune

2,500 euros worth of shopping vouchers to be won!

Declan McGuire - May 18, 2019

At the Connacht Tribune, we are seeking to better understand our readers with regard to their property plans and any home improvement projects over...

BUSINESS

2,500 euros worth of shopping vouchers to be won!

Declan McGuire - May 18, 2019

At the Connacht Tribune, we are seeking to better understand our readers with regard to their property plans and any home improvement projects over...

State aid for safer homes

Our Reporter - May 16, 2019

The Government has launched two new initiatives to make isolated, vulnerable and older people in Rural Ireland safer in their homes. Galway East TD and...

A Different Thread...Alicia Best and Robert Jackson’s Galway return.

Connacht Tribune

Weaving musical magic by pulling A Different Thread

Cian O'Connell - May 16, 2019

Groove Tube with Cian O’Connell A Different Thread’s upcoming Galway gig marks a return to the city of their formation. The transatlantic duo first met...

ENTERTAINMENT

Weaving musical magic by pulling A Different Thread

Cian O'Connell - May 16, 2019

Groove Tube with Cian O’Connell A Different Thread’s upcoming Galway gig marks a return to the city of their formation. The transatlantic duo first met...

Nezzo-soprano Sharon Carty who will perform Suitcase Arias in a concert being co-presented with Music for Galway.

Early Music Fest steps out in style with A Song and a Dance

Judy Murphy - May 16, 2019

Arts Week with Judy Murphy A Song and a Dance is the theme of this year’s Galway Early Music Festival, which will run from Friday...

CITY TRIBUNE

Tea, biscuits and a warm welcome for Ambassador

Dara Bradley - May 17, 2019

Bradley Bytes - a political column with Dara Bradley An extract from the mayoral visitors’ book contains a message from Ambassador of Israel, Ophir Kariv,...

OPINION

Tea, biscuits and a warm welcome for Ambassador

Dara Bradley - May 17, 2019

Bradley Bytes - a political column with Dara Bradley An extract from the mayoral visitors’ book contains a message from Ambassador of Israel, Ophir Kariv,...

Seven days to inspire fans worldwide

Charlie Adley - May 17, 2019

Double Vision with Charlie Adley I really enjoy your colyoom, except when you write about football.” They say, so if I do, I usually try...

Celebrating 20 years of the Access Programme at NUI Galway, John Cunningham, past Access Programme pupil, Dr Olga O'Mahony, past pupil and Access Programme Coordinator for Mature Students, and Imelda Byrne, Head of Access Programmes. PHOTO: Joe O'shaughnessy.

Connacht Tribune

Opportunity knocks

Stephen Corrigan - May 16, 2019

Lifestyle - As they celebrate 20 years of Access Programmes at NUI Galway, STEPHEN CORRIGAN meets one of the driving forces behind the programme...

LIFESTYLE

Opportunity knocks

Stephen Corrigan - May 16, 2019

Lifestyle - As they celebrate 20 years of Access Programmes at NUI Galway, STEPHEN CORRIGAN meets one of the driving forces behind the programme...

Our photo of Salthill from the 1960s shows what was known as the Ladies Beach crowded with holidaymakers, with the fold-up deck chairs which could be hired for the day just about visible on the beach. In the background, a house stood on the site of the future Leisureland, while the Hangar ballroom was in the middle of Salthill Park, to the right.

Galway In Days Gone By

Stephen Corrigan - May 16, 2019

1919 Path to pure marriage Speaking at the Cathedral, Tuam, on Sunday last, his Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Gilmartin appealed very strongly to the people to...

Connacht Tribune

Younger market the target of Mercedes-Benz’s new coupe

Gerry Murphy - May 16, 2019

Mercedes-Benz has just launched the new CLA 4-door coupé on the Irish market. This is successor to a model that was first introduced here...

MOTORS

Younger market the target of Mercedes-Benz’s new coupe

Gerry Murphy - May 16, 2019

Mercedes-Benz has just launched the new CLA 4-door coupé on the Irish market. This is successor to a model that was first introduced here...

Peugeot Rifter has appeal for everyone from families to taxi and shuttle services

Gerry Murphy - May 16, 2019

By Gerry Murphy All of us have different ideas of what constitutes a functional car for our everyday needs. Some cars fit the brief better...

Breaking News:

Nurses from across the world to gather in Salthill-Owner of city CBD cafe expresses frustration following Garda raids-Water disruptions in Ahascragh due to burst watermain-Week long range of events to take place at Merlin Woods to mark Biodiversity Week-Residents raise concerns over taking in charge of Knocknacarra estate-City council annual report states homelessness remains very challenging issue-Just half of litter fines issued last year in Galway have been paid-Just half of litter fines issued last year in Galway have been paid-Hospital support staff in Galway vote for strike action-New housing approved for Rahoon

NEWS

Connacht Tribune

Parting shot fired at HSE boss

Denise McNamara - May 18, 2019

A former chairman of the HSE West Regional Health Forum has claimed the boss of the Saolta hospital group treated the body with contempt...

Farmers demand development prices for cemetery lands

May 18, 2019

Voluntary patrols to tackle river deaths

May 17, 2019

Rents in Galway City almost double in just seven years

May 17, 2019

City councillors back new Ballybane social housing scheme

May 17, 2019

SPORT

Busari, Fernandez and Flaherty score as Salthill Devon capture SFAI U-16 Cup

Our Reporter - May 17, 2019

CITY TRIBUNE

Midleton FC 1 Salthill Devon 3 Salthill Devon made history in Turners Cross last weekend when they captured the SFAI U-16 Cup title. Salthill and Midleton looked focused...

Devon are crowned U-16 West Region champions

Our Reporter - May 17, 2019

CITY TRIBUNE

Salthill Devon 2 Mervue United 1 Salthill Devon captured the U-16 Western Regional Cup last Sunday when defeating city rivals Mervue United on a sun-drenched afternoon in Eamonn Deacy...

BUSINESS

2,500 euros worth of shopping vouchers to be won!

Declan McGuire - May 18, 2019

Connacht Tribune

At the Connacht Tribune, we are seeking to better understand our readers with regard to their property plans and any home improvement projects over...

State aid for safer homes

Our Reporter - May 16, 2019

Connacht Tribune

The Government has launched two new initiatives to make isolated, vulnerable and older people in Rural Ireland safer in their homes. Galway East TD and...

Galway In Days Gone By

Stephen Corrigan - May 16, 2019

Connacht Tribune

Weaving musical magic by pulling A Different Thread

Cian O'Connell - May 16, 2019

Connacht Tribune

Early Music Fest steps out in style with A Song and a Dance

Judy Murphy - May 16, 2019

Yvette Picque and Máire Daly as the younger and older Una Taaffe.

CITY TRIBUNE

Una comes to life in show marked by integrity and attention to detail

Our Reporter - May 10, 2019

PROPERTY

The Doire Feá development in Killrainey, Moycullen.

Connacht Tribune

Development of new homes to go on show this Saturday...

Connacht Tribune

Property boasts unique setting overlooking cricket grounds

CITY TRIBUNE

Choice of properties on market in exclusive estate

Connacht Tribune

Selection of homes set to go for auction

Connacht Tribune

Detached property boasts large self-contained apartment to the rear

LIFESTYLE

Opportunity knocks

Stephen Corrigan - May 16, 2019

Connacht Tribune

Lifestyle - As they celebrate 20 years of Access Programmes at NUI Galway, STEPHEN CORRIGAN meets one of the driving forces behind the programme...

Galway In Days Gone By

Stephen Corrigan - May 16, 2019

Galway in Days Gone By

1919 Path to pure marriage Speaking at the Cathedral, Tuam, on Sunday last, his Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Gilmartin appealed very strongly to the people to...