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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 11m
The historic St Nicholas’s Church will host Féasta Fómhair (Harvest Feast) – a one-night dining experience curated by acclaimed chef JP McMahon, as part of Gaillimh Ah-Boo! the vibrant city-wide Samhain celebration of food, folklore, and feasting www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
St Nicholas’ to host Halloween feast as part of Gaillimh Ah-Boo! festival
The historic St Nicholas’s Church will host Féasta Fómhair (Harvest Feast ) – a one-night-only dining experience curated by acclaimed chef JP McMahon, as part of Gaillimh Ah-...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 21m
Dep Louis O’Hara has welcomed news that funding has been allocated to Galway County Council for the purchase of Gort Convent www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
O’Hara welcomes funding for Gort Convent
Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has welcomed news that funding has been allocated to Galway County Council for the purchase of Gort Convent.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 24m
Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant in Knocknacarra will host a Monster Table Quiz on Wednesday, October 22, from 8pm www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Monster Table Quiz in aid of Cancer Care West and Gort Cancer Support Centre
Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant in Knocknacarra will host a Monster Table Quiz next Wednesday, October 22, from 8pm. The Quiz is part of the fundraising efforts of Ciaran Delaney, whose daught...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 27m
A generous donation of €20,000 has been presented to the Thinking of You memory box project for organ donors at University Hospital Galway, in memory of the late Simon Quinn from Abbeyknockmoy www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Cheque presentation for organ donor memory boxes at University Hospital Galway
A generous donation of €20,000 has been presented to the Thinking of You memory box project for organ donors at University Hospital Galway (UHG ), in memory of the late Simon Quinn from Abbeyknoc...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 38m
TULCA Festival of Visual Arts has announced the participating artists for its 23rd edition, taking place from 7–23 November 2025 in venues across Galway City www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
TULCA Festival of Visual Arts announces artists for 2025 edition
TULCA Festival of Visual Arts has announced the participating artists for its 23rd edition, taking place from 7–23 November 2025 in venues across Galway City.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 49m
A team of University of Galway-led scientists have discovered that Instagram photos are revealing how one of the world’s most destructive coastal plants is taking over new environments www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Instagram photos help local scientists track invasive plant flowering patterns
That vibrant carpet of pink and yellow flowers blanketing Mediterranean cliffs might look beautiful in holiday photos on a social media feed. But University of Galway scientists and others have discov...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 51m
The 11th annual Croí Night Run 5k is taking place tomorrow evening, with rolling road closures and delays expected along Salthill Promenade during the race www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Traffic delays expected as 2,000 take part in Croí Night Run
The 11th annual Croí Night Run 5k is taking place on the evening of Friday, October 17, with rolling road closures and delays expected along Salthill Promenade during the race.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Professor Karena Yan has been appointed as the new Dean of the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at the University of Galway www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
University of Galway announces new Dean of J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics
Professor Karena Yan has been appointed as the new Dean of the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at the University of Galway.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
The renowned Virtual Dementia Tour rolled into Oranmore on Tuesday as part of a nationwide campaign by Dovida to provide family members of people living with dementia with an insight into their loved one’s experience of the condition www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Putting yourself in their shoes: Dovida shines light on life with Dementia
The renowned Virtual Dementia Tour rolled into Oranmore on Tuesday as part of a nationwide campaign by Dovida to provide family members of people living with dementia with an insight into their loved ...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Singer-songwriter Niall McNamee will perform at Monroe’s Live, on Thursday, October 30, with doors opening at 7.30pm. Support on the night comes from Colin Andrew www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Niall McNamee brings debut album to Monroe’s Live
Singer-songwriter Niall McNamee will perform at Monroe’s Live, on Thursday, October 30, with doors opening at 7.30pm. Support on the night comes from Colin Andrew.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
In this week's Old Galway, Tom Kenny looks back on the early days of the Eglinton Canal www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
The canal
In 1872, SU Roberts, the Galway County Surveyor, wrote: “The lower lake empties its waters through a delta by three visible outlets: the natural and original shallow, tortuous and rocky Corrib R...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Oughterard to host key Social Enterprise event in October www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Oughterard to host key Social Enterprise event in October
Oughterard to host key Social Enterprise event in October
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Celebrating its 10th year, the award-winning Food On The Edge symposium returns to ATU Galway this month with “Evolution” as its central theme www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Food On The Edge 2025 to celebrate a decade of thought leadership
Celebrating its 10th year, the award-winning Food On The Edge symposium returns to ATU Galway this month with “Evolution” as its central theme.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Celebrate Samhain in Galway with a spooky three-day event at Brigit’s Garden from Saturday, October 25 to Monday, October 27 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Howling Halloween at Brigit’s Garden
Celebrate Samhain in Galway with a spooky three-day event at Brigit’s Garden from Saturday, October 25 to Monday, October 27, from 12pm to 4pm.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
The search for the mythical island of Hy-Brasil, believed to be located somewhere off the Connemara coast, is the focus of a new documentary to be broadcast on TG4 later this month www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Island life and architecture intertwine in new TG4 documentary on Hy-Brasil
The search for the mythical island of Hy-Brasil, believed to be located somewhere off the Connemara coast, is the focus of a new documentary to be broadcast on TG4 later this month.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Minister Hildegarde Naughton has received confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA ) that the bus route serving Galway City to Lettermullen, route 424, is to be subject to a new capacity review www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Route 424 subject to new capacity review
Minister Hildegarde Naughton has received confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA ) that the bus route serving Galway City to Lettermullen, route 424, is to be subject to a new capacit...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
An Treun: The Summoning of the Lost, Macnas' spectacular, shape-shifting parade inspired by a long-lost tale by Dracula author Bram Stoker and the haunting call of the Corncrake, takes place on Sunday, October 26 at 5.30pm www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Macnas Halloween Parade
Macnas have announced their Halloween spectacle, An Treun: The Summoning of the Lost, a spectacular, shape-shifting parade inspired by a long-lost tale by Dracula author Bram Stoker and the haunting c...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Respond, Ireland’s largest construction-led Approved Housing Body (AHB ) and service provider, delivered 12 new social homes in Galway last year and is now on track to deliver nearly 1,000 new social and cost-rental homes this year www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
New social homes set to come on stream by the end of the year
Respond, Ireland’s largest construction-led Approved Housing Body (AHB ) and service provider, delivered 12 new social homes in Galway last year and is now on track to deliver nearly 1,000 new s...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Iron Maiden tribute band Run to the Beast will perform at Monroe’s Live on Friday, October 24, with doors opening at 9pm www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Run to the Beast bring Iron Maiden tribute to Monroe’s Live
Iron Maiden tribute band Run to the Beast will perform at Monroe’s Live on Friday, October 24, with doors opening at 9pm.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
A new six week conversational Irish language course for adults is set to begin at The Arches Hotel, Claregalway, from Tuesday, October 21 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
New Irish classes for adults in Claregalway
A new six week conversational Irish language course for adults is set to begin at The Arches Hotel, Claregalway, from Tuesday, October 21.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Full Of Mullarkey, hosted by Eddy Mullarkey, takes place at the Pálás Cinema from Thursday, October 23 to Sunday, October 26 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Full of Mullarkey: Eddie Mullarkey’s new club night at #GCF25
Eddie Mullarkey is a rising name in Irish stand-up, thanks to his top-notch crowd work and his charming way of interacting with audiences. Armed with his engaging, storytelling approach to observation...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 1h
Veteran broadcaster Keith Finnegan is embarking on a new journey — one that will see him continue to champion Galway, but this time on a global stage www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
A voice for Galway: broadcaster takes on new role as International Relations Officer
For decades, Keith Finnegan’s voice has been part of the soundtrack of life in Galway. From early morning interviews with local heroes to discussions about the city’s culture, sport, and c...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 2h
The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has officially announced that the box office is now open for Tonnta 2026 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Box office now open for Tonnta 26
The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has officially announced that the box office is now open for Tonnta 2026 at the Cairde Gaillimh le Gaeilge Autumn Lón Gnó, held in the...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 2h
Dep Seán Canney has welcomed confirmation that nine new high-powered Electric Vehicle recharging hubs will be delivered across Galway as part of the latest phase of the Department’s national EV infrastructure rollout www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Canney welcomes nine new EV recharging hubs across Galway
Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed confirmation that nine new high-powered Electric Vehicle (EV ) recharging hubs will be delivered across Galway as part of the latest phase of the Departm...
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 2h
Day two of the Galway Cross Country championships was held in Tuam at the Palace Grounds last Sunday, with the Uneven Ages Juvenile races, and the Intermediate Men’s and Women’s Championships taking place www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Galway Athletics roundup
Day two of the Galway Cross Country championships was held in Tuam at the Palace Grounds last Sunday, with the Uneven Ages Juvenile races, and the Intermediate Men’s and Women’s Championsh...
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