A wonderful Friday night at the Galway Chamber Business Awards. Thanks to all who came.

50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options. #Shoplocal 💚✅ www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

The launch of the Galway City Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2030 and Invasive Species Strategy 2025–2030 marks a major milestone in the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship and ecological resilience www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

A prolific and brilliant writer, gone too soon. Chef & restaurant owner Jeremy Lee once said “her words fell on the page like seasoning”……💔 observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

President Catherine Connolly has paid tribute to Ireland’s global diaspora, saying there is “hardly a family on this island that does not have a personal experience of migration.” She added "they have kept their love of Ireland and its culture deep in their hearts.” #VMNews

Great dining spots all over this small island. 100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025 www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/11...

Irish chief executives on how they cope with the loneliness of leadership www.irishtimes.com/business/wor...

Breast cancer diagnoses increase 26% in women under-50 www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/...

Maybe ask the stakeholders in advance of any party decisions ? There isn’t a seat for “everyone in the audience”.

Thank you…..so grateful to all who helped raise a few euros for Croí. You are legends. Closing the fundraising page this weekend. Cait Noone's Fundraising Page www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/c...

A thought provoking afternoon at the Asia Matters Summit in Letterkenny. Keynote address by @atu-ie.bsky.social President @oflynnatu.bsky.social focused on incorporating AI innovation to prepare students for a technology rich future followed by three dynamic panels.

Tedx Tralee 👏👏👏. What a day. Following a phenomenal Tedx performance today by Galway Chamber CEO Karen Ronan she fully deserved her standing ovation.Her talk “from bathrooms to boardrooms” resonated with a full theatre,we laughed,cheered, & clapped. Simply Spectacular 🌟.

So proud my family & I took part in the #Croinightrun on Friday night in Galway & Mount Temple to help raise essential funds for the organisation. All in memory of our brilliant Dad ❤️.

Good luck to all the female voices speaking at this #Tedx event today including Galway Chamber CEO Karen Ronan. Check out this event. ! www.tedxtralee.com/event-detail...

Congratulations to @atu-ie.bsky.social alumni leading many of these outstanding properties. ✨ Delighted to see The Regency Belfast make the list , a unique and special place. Michelin names 16 best hotels in Ireland, with two new additions to the list www.irishtimes.com/life-style/t...

If you only read one article today regarding GalwayI cannot emphasis the importance of this meeting, good luck to all taking part. www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Started my day on this beautiful campus @atu-ie.bsky.social #Killybegs. Felt like a coming home.

Deeply frustrating for those showing initiative 🙈 Kerry town that banned disposable coffee cups sees project falter amid Government U-turn www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Manchán Magan: Writer and documentary maker dies aged 55 The saddest news & the world has lost an extraordinary visionary 💔 #MánchánMagan www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...

World Tourism Day is celebrated today & is one of the world’s most important economic sectors. It employs one in every ten people and provides livelihoods to hundreds of millions more.The theme this year is "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation", highlighting tourism’s transformative potential.

Amai by Viktor review: Surely Michelin will take note of this menu Love @corinnahardgrave.bsky.social reviews . www.irishtimes.com/food/restaur...

We are very proud of our students Caitlin Valerie,Rory Mahony & Hannah Ogundeko who represented us @worldskillsireland.bsky.social last week. Hannah & Rory were joint runners up in the Restaurant Service & Caitlyn won the Culinary Arts competition. @atu-ie.bsky.social #SkillsChangeLives #WSI2025

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has officially declared famine in Gaza City, warning it could spread further without a ceasefire and more aid. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu disputes the finding, calling reports of starvation “lies” promoted by Hamas. #VMNews

A great five days in Chicago travelling as part of the Galway Chicago Sisters Cities program led by @galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social & supported by Galway County Council, Galway Chamber, Platform94 & CREW . Huge thanks to the wonderful teams across Chicago for hosting & meeting the delegation.

Ireland has potential to become global leader in femtech, report says www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

A great story ……

One of the best in Mighty Mayo. Aran & Colleen….legends. Cafe Rua Castlebar restaurant review — still red hot after 30 years www.thetimes.com/article/8ea2...

More than 30 acres of native woodland in An Spidéal, Co Galway have been purchased by the Native Woodlands Trust.

Another great start to a short trip - parked, bag dropped & through security at Shannon Airport with coffee in hand - 16 mins & it’s the Easter hols so lots travelling at this very early hour. What a fantastic service.

Delighted to attend the @universityofgalway.bsky.social #BusinessSummit . The event was opened by President Peter McHugh with welcome address by Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business Prof. Alma McCarthy. Packed venue.

A wonderful start to the weekend in Lorient as #Galway participates in the 50th anniversary of the twinning programme. Mayor Peter Keane addresses a large gathering at city hall.

'Schitt's Creek' and 'American Pie' actor Eugene Levy in Galway for St. Patrick's Day as part of his TV travel show. #VMNews

Galway’s longest-standing and most dynamic town twinning, with the Breton city of Lorient, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

From haka hero to proud dad, Willie Anderson on his son’s fashion fame. A brilliant read & long time fan of his amazing son. www.thetimes.com/article/e293...

Simply better: how Dunnes Stores rose to the top www.thetimes.com/article/75de...

Delighted to attend the Galway Educate Together School Careers Fair this evening with @atu-ie.bsky.social. Huge interest in courses across all campuses.

Such elegant & kind words from @declanvarley.bsky.social @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social last weekend. A wonderful summary of the fabulous Maeve Joyce Crehan. Ar dheis dè go raibh a anam. 🕯️

So grateful to all who have worked tirelessly to get electricity & services restored. Community spirit was alive in Barna with people trying to safely clear debris & roads.Both councils have provided many supports & tonight we have electricity.Our needs are simple ,thank you all.

To celebrate the 1,500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid, there will be a talk in Moylough Community, Heritage and Resource Centre on Friday, January 31

We have electricity & a phone signal….thank you to all the services & volunteers who cleared roads since Friday morning. Now the clean up begins…..

Galwegian senator, Alice-Mary Higgins, is calling on graduates of all third-level education institutions in the west of Ireland to register to vote in the new Seanad education constituency www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

www.thejournal.ie/nine-in-ten-... For childcare to be sustainable for families long term a public model of childcare must be prioritised in the programme for government @caitnoone.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

The Blakes of Menlo Castle will be the subject of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society free illustrated public lecture taking place in the Harbour Hotel this evening www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Restaurants take note: non-drinkers now hold sway when choosing venues www.thetimes.com/article/1898...

A Leaving Cert student from North Galway is to use the forum of the BT Young Scientist contest at the RDS next week to highlight the impact of the menstrual cycle on sporting performance.

A day I will never forget 💔

OECD: Irish teenagers smoke less, drink less and exercise more than their European counterparts

A wonderful recollection of #Christmas traditions from @atu-ie.bsky.social colleague @marionmcgarry.bsky.social . www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Tonight on @tg4.bsky.social at 9.30 pm , watch The Morgan Bros fabulous movie Froggie. Saw it this summer @galwayfilm.bsky.social , excellent movie. Another very talented artist from @atu-ie.bsky.social 🌟.

One of the coolest things about publishing a book in Norway is that the gov will automatically buy 1k copies, 1.5K if its a children's book, these will then be distributed to all the libraries.