A farmer and publican in southeast Galway has turned his country pub into a live music venue for leading artists in order to survive. So far, Paul Noonan of Bell X1, Sean Keane, Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan from Stockton’s Wing have taken to the stage at the Cornerstone Bar in Gurteeny in sold out […]
The Galway to Limerick intercity rail service enjoyed its busiest year in 2022 since it was re-opened in 2010 at a cost of €110 million. Passenger numbers on the Western Rail Corridor grew by 14% last year, compared with the last pre-Covid year of 2019. Supporters said the growth in usage has ‘defied the naysayers’, […]
By Gerry Murphy Toyota has closed out the competitive January passenger car sales period in pole position, continuing the brand’s dominance as Ireland’s best-selling car brand for three years in a row. Toyota sold 4,446 passenger cars last month, over 700 more than the next best seller, giving it a market leading share of 16.25%, […]
IDA Ireland has trebled its footprint on the outskirts of Oranmore by purchasing more than 100 acres of land to support industry. It’s understood the semi-state body purchased some 42.9 hectares on the outskirts of Oranmore, for a price in excess of €10 million. The strategic purchase of land adjacent to some 21 hectares zoned […]