Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill. Photo: Niamh Feeney One of Galway’s most iconic attractions is set to be temporarily closed from this week as essential maintenance work takes place. The Blackrock ...

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Galway City Council has closed the landmark Blackrock diving tower at Salthill due to difficulties maintaining social distancing. The council says it closed the amenity on Tuesday morning after large ...

Known locally as 'The Prom’, the Promenade in Salthill overlooking the Galway Bay is Ireland’s longest promenade, at approximately 3km in length. Walking along Salthill’s Prom is a favourite pastime ...

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A popular Galway diving spot has been shut by the council ...

Two teenagers filmed jumping into a raging sea during Storm Desmond have been blasted for attempting the "moronic" stunt. The youths were criticised after a clip of them leaping from the Blackrock ...

People on Blackrock diving tower in Salthill, Galway (Brian Lawless/PA) More than 180,000 buildings were left without power as Storm Amy barrelled into the island of Ireland, with residents of every ...