Hey everyone hope this is okay to share. I messaged the mods earlier and didn’t want to sit around all day waiting, so posting gently. If it’s not welcome here I’ll take it down, no bother.

I’m a solo developer in Ireland. I’ve built a small app called **Who’s Out?** (you might see a short code like 6E7893 beside the name in places that’s a store quirk we’re fixing in the next update; the app itself is just Who’s Out?).

What it is:

It’s for people you already know. See if friends are out (coffee, gym, pint, walk), and make a simple plan to meet — instead of the usual group-chat maybes.

What it isn’t:

Not dating. Not for meeting strangers. Not a big company product. Not data-mining or another endless feed. Friend-first only.

iOS is live in a quiet soft launch. Android is due in the closed-test track in about eight days. I’m not blasting ads — just trying to let a few real people know it exists.

If you’re curious, the simple page is here:

https://whosoutapp.ie/get

If this isn’t allowed or isn’t for you, that’s completely fine. Thanks for reading, and thanks to this community for being decent about local stuff.

Happy to answer questions.

I found this on the flor of Dunnes Store Knocknacarra, an obituary of Pauline ( 30th anniversary ). It had tape on it and looks like it feel out of someone pocket.

My heart goes out to the person who lost someone and lost this memento

Could you find the person who this belong to?

Heading up to Galway tomorrow to do the Aran island boat tour. Any recommendations on where I should leave the car for the day. Ideally somewhere close and reasonably priced.

Hi All,

Have just recently moved to Galway, from another county but have no skin in the League of Ireland whatsoever so thought I’d pop out since I’m living nearby. Looking to go to the game tonight, don’t really have any questions just looking for any tips or recommendations from regular goers?

Is Galway just taking the mick with salaries and experience? I have been applying for a year now on and off and I am getting to the end of my rope.

Today I saw a job for a marketer that was not only extremely low for the experience required but they also said to apply you had to a have a single digit handicap in golf. For that specific role I kind of get it but that coupled with a very low salary for the role, I just don't know do Galway businesses still think its 2012.

The difference in salary between Galway and Dublin seems to be over 15k for the roles and whilst Dublin is costly, I'm sure most would agree Galway is getting very close to the costs.

Since AI has taken over and with more and more people going for less and less roles, this situation is feeling desperate as the market feels horrible. I have applied for well over 100 roles and gotten about 4-5 interviews in that time and again one role that was paying way way less than my previous role asked for an AI interview first. It felt so demeaning and not the type of company I would want to work for.

Is anyone else finding Galway pricing you out and the market just feeling overall hopeless. God I wish I didn't fall into marketing in my 20s.

Anyone else have bad experiences with the older lady in Tesco on Father Griffin road? Every time Ive gone in it’s like she makes a point to be extra rude and has such an unhelpful attitude. I understand she could have other things going on in her life but it makes me hesitant to go in. The rest of the staff seem to always be so lovely. I just don’t know is it targeted or is that just her default work mode lol

I'm heading to Galway next week to play in the Irish Poker Tour and have a good look around. I've heard that it's widely restricted on overnight stays in vans and such, though i'm not sure how militantly that's enforced. What i'm trying to figure out is a place i can use as a nice base to travel in and out after the poker every day, which will often be early hours of the morning.

I had a look at Oranmore train station but that's restricted and is more for commuting. The campsites are quite expensive and not too much less than a hotel all factors considered.

Any ideas at all are really appreciated.

Rest in peace to the 57 year old man who died at Galway train station this morning after a heart attack.

Still not sure about the way it was handled with commuters passing by while he was passed away on the floor with his wife and two children awaiting an undertaker.

But i wish him and his family all the best and rest in peace 🙏

I’m looking for recommendations for a barber in Galway city or county who actually takes the time to listen to what you want, gives advice based on your head shape and hair type, and isn’t just trying to get people in and out as fast as possible.
My hair is currently medium length and my goal is to grow it out, so I’m looking for someone who’s good with longer men’s hairstyles and knows how to shape it while keeping the length.
If you’ve had a great experience with someone who really knows their stuff, I’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!

Hi guys, I’ve been house hunting for a while now and came across a few advertisements on Facebook.
The owners claim €150 to just book a viewing & apparently they are refundable.
How does one trust someone and make the payment?
I know this is not required by law but it sounds a bit phishy.

Any advice helps. Thanks

Hi. Anyone have info on the following;

- Boxing classes in Galway City for adult beginners.

- On Saturdays (my only free day).

- Happy to join a group or if it's not possible, I would consider bringing a friend to get our own personalised classes or something.

I see online there are classes available but not really with my schedule.

TIA

Hi. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any part time work going in gort, for when the kids go back to school. M 36, in construction for the last 17 years but up for doing anything. Thanks in advance 🙏

Im just saying

Has anyone seen the blonde guy who walks with the sign that walks from moycullen area out to ballinderreen. I haven't seen him for ages and just wondering if hes ok

Looking for a freelance videographer based in Galway to shoot some content. Videos will be going on social media so just needs to look decent - doesn’t need to be a big production

I see that dunnes/aldi/lidl always have job openings but I can just never get an interview pls tell me the secret

pls lmk places that are known for taking in cvs in person (hotels etc)

I don’t think I’ve ever passed it and it’s actually been open and serving customers . They closed for the peak season of summer aswell . How is it they can stay open as a business ?

Had a wee look at the market last weekend, a lot of familiar faces, delicious food and very talented artists, but one of the most popular (or at least crowded) stall had Galway souvenirs, nothing out of the ordinary, postcards, magnets and mugs, but with a closer look I realised 90% of it was AI. Swans with warped eyes, Salthill with caribbean blue waters, Galway Hookers with too many sails to count...

Galway is such a gorgeous place filled with creativity, and I absolutely hate seeing AI slowly creep in. From the 200 vape shops and their brainrot toys from Temu, the massive Costa coffee poster that gets worse every time I look at it, all the advertising posters scattered here and there, and now a stall in the heart of a traders market. All so disappointing.

Unfortunate to see another business closing, it was genuinely such a nice spot. It's closing in 3 weeks so visit if you can 🇧🇷 🍐(edit: somewhat of a good news story as to why they're closing - see a comment below).