Come back with a job, judge warns

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

“Whyaren’t you working with the country at full employment?” a judge asked a troubled young man and put his case back for a month, warning him that he had better have a job when he returned to court.

Light at end of tunnel for 20 year old father of two

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

A 20-year old father of two picked up yet another driving disqualification for driving without insurance when he came before Judge James Faughnan at Tuam District Court this week.

Boston’s €75m bonanza for Ballybrit

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

New, purpose-built laboratories in Boston’s Building 2 – where construction commenced in 2023 – will provide facilities for teams to design, develop and test next-generation medical technologies across a range of cardiovascular therapies, as well as areas such as heart failure and renal denervation, where a catheter in the kidney can reduce blood pressure.

Connolly cagey on Taoiseach’s leadership

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has declined to explicitly confirm his confidence in the leadership of Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Grief over death of mother stains unblemished record

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

“I’m very sorry. I was going through a bad time,” a woman brought before Tuam District Court told Judge James Faughnan.

Recent protests show Government ‘out of touch’ says Cllr Ogbu

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in Galway West in the upcoming by-election, has said that the recent protests are the direct result of the Government’s failure to engage with and listen to communities, warning that the ongoing cost-of-living crisis continues to push families to the brink.

Revive Active announced as sponsor of Galway Hospice Croagh Patrick Climb

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Galway Hospice has announced that Revive Active has been confirmed as official sponsor of this year’s Croagh Patrick Climb, taking place on Saturday, June 20.

When hope is being stripped away

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

There are moments in life that do not pass. They do not fade with time. They do not soften at the edges. They stay sharp, unyielding, and present. A mother turning her face away so her children will not see her hunger. A father standing in silence over the shallow grave of his last cow, not mourning the animal, but everything it stood for. A child whose energy has drained so completely that even play has become too much. These are not images. They are memories.

Snap celebrates double win at Irish Print Awards 2026

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Snap Galway is proud to announce its recent success at the prestigious Irish Print Awards 2026, where the company secured two major accolades: a Silver Award for Signage Printer of the Year and a Bronze Award for Best Use of Print.

Thomas outlines practical housing measures to help young people stay and build their future at home

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said young people in Galway need a housing plan built around practical delivery, with Galway City Council, Galway County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta given a stronger role in getting homes built.

Cycle Against Suicide to host event in Galway this weekend

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Cycle Against Suicide, a national mental health awareness/suicide prevention charity (CHY 20867) is hosting its Galway Awareness Cycle this coming Saturday, April 18, starting from Oranmore Community Centre.

Free health screening in Ballybane

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Free health screening will be available in the Ballybane Community Hub on Thursday April 23 from 7pm.

National Broadband Plan connection now available on Inis Mór

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has?announced?that?Inis Mór?has now been connected to high-speed fibre broadband as the rollout across Galway has now passed?over 33,000 homes, farms and businesses.

Specialist coaching can help people living with ADHD

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

People often question why so many people are being diagnosed with ADHD these days. There are a few reasons. Firstly, there is much more awareness of ADHD nowadays.

For anybody currently in their forties, fifties and above, there was no awareness of ADHD when they attended school.

Cookery demonstration in Ballybane

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A cookery demonstration will take place in Ballybane Community Hub this evening (Thursday).

Chef Maria McNeela will demonstrate how to make easy, delicious sausage rolls and a tasty vegetarian quiche. The event starts and 7pm and all are invited.

Welby calls on fuel industry to do its part to lower prices

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Cllr Thomas Welby is urging the public to start a campaign asking the main importers, and distributors, of fuel in Ireland to immediately reduce the price that they are charging to the forecourts so as to alleviate the suffering for motorists.

Nugent pledges support for 'Build the Bish' campaign

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Aontú candidate in Galway West Orla Nugent has pledged her support for the campaign for a long-awaited new school building for St Joseph's College, 'The Bish'.

Welby highlights his support for Before we Die campaign

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Having canvassed people who highlighted the Before We Die campaign, Cllr Thomas Welby, Independent candidate in the Galway West by-election is calling on the Government to radically increase its funding for residential places for adults with intellectual disability.

Charity music night for Galway Contact

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Local charity Galway Contact is having a music night in the Connemara Lake Hotel, Oughterard on Saturday April 25 from 8.30pm. Music is provided by Glór na dTonn and DJ Aidan Kenny with special guest Seamus Moore (JCB man).

Major policing operation at Port of Galway continues

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Around 60 gardaí remained on duty in and around Port of Galway entry points until Wednesday night this week, after a makeshift blockade was cleared on Sunday.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.