27 h. ago Five city restaurants nominated in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Five city-based restaurants have been nominated in the 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. Xian Street Food is up for Best Chinese, while Kawa Fusion is nominated for Best Thai food. Handsome Burger and Smashbird are both shortlisted in the Best Burger & American category. And Benny’s is in […] The post Five city restaurants nominated in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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35 h. ago Musician appeals after uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in Gort

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city-based musican is making a public appeal after having uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in the Gort area. Siobhan Hogan, originally from Corofin, is well known in traditional Irish music circles. The pipes are a Mickey Dunne full set, and they were stolen from the boot […] The post Musician appeals after uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in Gort appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Homeless Athenry hockey players launch fundraiser for their potential new pitch

An Athenry-based hockey club has appealed to the people of Galway to back their efforts to develop a new home pitch for the club. Athenry Swans Hockey Club has used the facilities of Athenry Soccer Club in Moanbaun since its inception in 2021. However, with the upcoming resurfacing of the soccer astro pitch, the new […] The post Homeless Athenry hockey players launch fundraiser for their potential new pitch appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Galway based Purcell is first Irish contractor to digitise procurement

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway based Purcell is the first Irish contractor to digitise procurement The building contractor is using ProcurePro, a modern construction procurement solution The company says it improves operational efficiency, reduces risk, and enhances visibility over every step of the process Purcell’s leadership in digital procurement is expected […] The post Galway based Purcell is first Irish contractor to digitise procurement appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Galway gaming development industry strengthened by €500,000 funding

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Funding of €500,000 in support of the Irish game development industry has been announced at the FÍS Games Summit in Galway. The money will be used towards a number of initiatives launched by Screen Ireland’s Digital Games Portfolio. It will be managed by Galway-based screen talent development […] The post Galway gaming development industry strengthened by €500,000 funding appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

1 week ago Galway burger brand that started in mum’s kitchen is voted best in Ireland

A Galway-based restaurant brand that began life in the kitchen of its founder’s mother has been named the best in the country. Independently run Handsome Burger, which has outlets in Galway and Dublin, has won Just Eat’s biggest accolade — ‘Best of Ireland’ 2024. And the accolade comes with a tasty prize — a €50,000 […] The post Galway burger brand that started in mum’s kitchen is voted best in Ireland appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago GK Media named National Podcast Studio and Connacht Digital Agency of the Year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM GK Media has been named the National Podcast Studio of the Year and Connaught Digital Agency of the Year. It’s the third year in a row the Galway-based company have been accredited with the regional title by the All Ireland Business Foundation. The marketing agency – based […] The post GK Media named National Podcast Studio and Connacht Digital Agency of the Year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Wheels turning slowly on plans for new ambulance base in Recess

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The wheels are still turning on a long-sought ambulance base at Recess in Connemara – but far slower than they should be. That was the consensus among local TDs as the matter was raised in the Dáil this week. Deputy Catherine Connolly pointed out this campaign dates […] The post Wheels turning slowly on plans for new ambulance base in Recess appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway based tourism company attends Asian golf tourism convention

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway based tourism company has joined Tourism Ireland at an important Asian golf tourism convention North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland in Moycullen has attended the IAGTO Asian Golf Tourism Convention in Da Nang, in Vietnam The convention is being attended by golf and travel […] The post Galway based tourism company attends Asian golf tourism convention appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago International figures in video games to address Galway event

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leading international figures in gaming will be in Galway city next week for the FÍS Games Summit. BAFTA-nominated Xalavier Nelson Jr, and Galway-based industry legend, Tom Hall, will address the event. Tom Hall works with city-based Romero Games, and is well-known for his work on iconic titles […] The post International figures in video games to address Galway event appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

3 w. ago Leading international figures in gaming return to Galway for annual summit

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leading international figures in gaming will be in Galway city next week for the FÍS Games Summit. BAFTA-nominated Xalavier Nelson Jr, and Galway-based industry legend, Tom Hall, will address the event. The summit has been described as an essential and important gathering for the Irish Games industry. […] The post Leading international figures in gaming return to Galway for annual summit appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Tourism Ireland Unlocks New Golf Tourism Potential at IAGTO Convention in Da Nang, Vietnam, Engaging with Key Travel and Golf Industry Professionals Worldwide

Tourism Ireland Unlocks New Golf Tourism Potential at IAGTO Convention in Da Nang, Vietnam, Engaging with Key Travel and Golf Industry Professionals Worldwide  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Teeing up Ireland at important Asian golf tourism convention

Teeing up Ireland at important Asian golf tourism convention  tourismireland.com

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3 w. ago Local Senator says Ireland "sleepwalking" through cybersafety epidemic

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Ireland is “sleep walking” through one of the biggest epidemics ever known here. That’s according to Galway based Senator Anne Rabbitte, who’s raised the issue of cybersafety and social media in the Seanad. She warned there’s a huge negative impact on our youth and society – and […] The post Local Senator says Ireland "sleepwalking" through cybersafety epidemic appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Local clubs meet with Sports Minister over lack of funding for facilities across city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A range of local sports club have met with the Minister for Sport over an alleged lack of funding for facilities across the city. The meeting, organised by Galway based Fine Gael Senator Sean Kyne, was attended by a range of groups – including Connacht Rugby, Connacht […] The post Local clubs meet with Sports Minister over lack of funding for facilities across city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Enterprise Minister says Datavant locating in Galway is another confidence display by a U.S company

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM One of the world’s leading health data companies – Datavant – has opened a global R&D hub in Galway city. Recruitment by the Arizona-based company is underway for the 125 jobs needed in Galway over the next two years Galway native Ciaran O’Toole has been announced as […] The post Enterprise Minister says Datavant locating in Galway is another confidence display by a U.S company appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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