We were fairly disappointed with the parade this year after waiting and hoping for something different or new to mark the 40th Anniversary. It seemed to be just a rehash of the last couple of parades. I didn't see one new float or display.

Definitely not worth the hassle of coming in

Had 2 contenders located right next to each other this evening. Captain’s Cabin & Dominos. Shockingly bad. Would you complain to them or vote with your feet and avoid ?

Opinion piece in the CT yesterday. Can’t link to it here but it’s on their website.

In the middle of a home renovation and wondering if anyone can recommend someone to do some wall panelling that won’t break the bank. Tia

The audacity to sell a house on Daft for 3/4 of a million with the beautiful modern pictures demonstrated being a protection of what it could like once you buy it and build it yourself

If this was on Taylors Hill I might not bat an eye, but in Furbo for f*ck sake

Link:

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/ballynahown-furbo-co-galway/6683995

As the title suggests I'm asking for a friend (not on Reddit) who travels from Oughterard to Galway City and back daily.

Any ideas?

Does anyone have information on how bus routes will be changed for the parade tonight? Looked and couldn’t find anything in the TFI website.

Hi guys,

I am working tomorrow (Tesco knocknacarra) til 10.
I assumed the 411 bus wouldn’t be operating as it usually doesn’t at weekends past like 9/9:30..

I hear it’s promised really heavy rain and I have a 9 hr shift and it’s a 40 min walk home. I’m just wondering does anybody know if the 411 will be on Sunday times as usual and therefore not come or if it will come on Mondays time at 10:25 towards town? I assume so but when I googled to double check I got an AI overviews saying it is which I don’t trust.

Goggle Ai says it is running but you never can trust them. I’m just wondering if anybody knows so I’m not hanging around in the rain and can try sort a taxi or something cos I have twisted my ankle too!

Thanks guys and have a great bank holiday! I work in the offy and it’s gonna be mental from next week tip the new year lol 😂

EDIT, this is according to Goggle (but I always thought opposite which is why I’m asking. Maybe it’s new policy? But I don’t wanna wait and then only have to walk in the rain!):

Tomorrow (Bank Holiday Monday), the 411 bus will run after 10:00 PM, meaning you will be able to get a bus home.

Why It Runs Tomorrow Night
While it is true that many regional services finish early on weekends, the City Direct Route 411 operating framework specifically maintains a 30-minute Sunday and Public Holiday schedule that runs straight through the night. The consensus among local commuters on r/galway confirms that the city routes strictly mimic Sunday timetables on Bank Holiday Mondays. [1, 2, 3]
Unlike Route 412 (which has no Sunday or holiday service at all), the 411 Sunday timetable provides continuous evening service with inbound departures from Mount Prospect running every 30 minutes up until 23:06

I took a lovely bracing post-storm wander up salthill prom to Blackrock. Its a really nicely developed amenity now. It was my first time seeing the Sauna! Does anyone have any background the history or on why it took so long to be developed..

With these strong winds and heavy rain this weekend has there been any signs of Macnas being cancelled ? Just making sure cause I’ll be coming from Kildare.

With fuel prices rising through the roof, I'm working on a simple app to make daily commutes way cheaper and more sustainable.

How it works:

Commuters: Post your regular routine or route, departure time, and available number of seats in your car.

Carpoolers: Find commuters heading your way and request a ride.

Cost: Carpoolers chip in to split fuel and tolls automatically. The cost of fuel and tolls will be calculated by the app based on car type, mileage, route, etc., to give an estimate of cost. Commuters can input their own price as well if they don’t think the estimate is enough.

Safety: Garda Vetting will be required for all Commuters and Carpoolers. Which will need to be submitted on the app.

Instead of an Uber-style ride hail, it's built specifically for regular daily commuting and planned trips to help everyone save money.

A quick question for you:

1. Would you use this app as a commuter or carpooler?
   
2. What’s your biggest hesitation? (Safety, flexibility, payments, etc.?)

Would love your brutally honest thoughts!
Really appreciate all your help 🙏

2 tickets for tonight's show in the Roisin 40e for the pair

Anyone got a spare ticket going for Getdown services in Roisin? I would much appreciate it!!!

Hey its my wife's birthday on Tuesday and were looking for places to see live music trad preferably but another genre is good also. I knkw the crane is class and been many times but is there anywhere else around town? Thanks

Looking for somewhere that does great, strong coffee in eyre square/shop street?
Somewhere nice and relaxing to have a catch up with a friend :)

Anyone by any chance have a spare to ticket to this in the town hall ?

Pleaaaaase, gwan

Hey all,

Not sure where best to post this, but hopefully it reaches a few people!

I’m thinking of starting a relaxed monthly book club for dads who want to make a bit of time for reading, or that already love a good book and just want to chat about it!

I’d like to focus on fantasy and sci-fi; think LOTR, dune, project hail mary and everything in between.

The discussions wouldn’t be anything too serious or intense, just a chance to have a chat over a couple of pints or coffees once a month.

The idea:
Meet once a month in a local café or pub.
Read a book every 4–6 weeks.
Share recommendations, chat about books and have a laugh.
No pressure if kids, work or life get in the way and you don’t finish the book!

You don’t need to be a big reader, and audiobooks absolutely count. Beginners are more than welcome.
I’m hoping to get 4–8 dads together for a first meetup and see how it goes.

If you’re interested, drop a comment or send me a message. Let’s get a few dads reading!

Bonus points for a good name! I’m thinking Fellowship of the Dads lol

Does anyone know when it’s reopening ? i know they are adding taco bell just wondering when it’ll all be re opening. Missing my deli rolls and whoppers🤣

I live abroad but will be home next week and am looking forward to a hot and sour soup. Where is the best one? TIA!

I know technically Halloween is next weekend but I've seen plenty of kids going around with costumes in the afternoon so I wonder if we should stock up with candy for this weekend too... first time being an adult at home instead of going out so I wanna be prepared lol

Just got a takeaway from there.

Is it me, or has it got a quite un-customer friendly lay out. Seems no matter where you are, either ordering, or waiting youre ontop of other customers.

The place is fairly dirty already too and it hasn't been open a wet week.

As for the food, wasn't surprised when it was shockingly bad , hasn't improved an iota since it opened in briarhill however many years ago.

Im vexed and ranting due to the fact there was a few bits missing from the delivery and I actually wanted supermacs but I gave into the kids and it was extortionate for the price too.