A father’s Christmas gift of forgiveness

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

John Buckley, a Cork father of four, posted a letter and a package before Christmas to a 31-year-old prisoner serving a life sentence for murder in a Scottish jail.

New technologies can help to reduce risk of road deaths – Kyne

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Smart cameras on our roads to detect and deal with dangerous driver behaviour will play a significant role in reducing crashes and fatalities, Senator Seán Kyne has predicted.

Bish rejects 250 boys

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The largest boys school in Galway city has been forced to reject 250 applicants for its autumn 2026 term as it has run out of space.

Backlog in home adaptation grants must be a priority, says Farrell

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Deputy Mairéad Farrell has called on Galway city council to address the six-month backlog of grant applications to adapt houses for older people and people with disabilities.

Galway County Council moves to unlock land for 7,500 homes

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway County Council has become the third local authority in the country to actively rezone land to accelerate housing delivery, following a directive from Minister for Housing James Browne, calling on councils to free up serviced land for development.

Are you interested in joining an allotment or a community garden in your area?

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway City Council is exploring new locations for allotments and community gardens across the city – and is looking for your input. Allotments and Community Gardens give people a chance to grow food in a community of like-minded people.

Galway County LCSP advances safety planning at second meeting without media present

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The second meeting of the newly established Galway County Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) has taken place at Áras an Chontae, as work continues on a new approach to community safety across the county.

Galway City Council secures €3.36 Million EU grant to deliver groundbreaking WATERWAY project

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway City Council has become the first local authority in Ireland to receive funding under the European Urban Initiative (EUI) – Innovative Actions programme.

Can you solve the clues in the Galway Scavenger Hunt Tourist Trail?

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway Tour Guides’ Association will hold a Scavenger Hunt Tourist Trail this weekend to celebrate International Tourist Guide Day 2026 on Saturday, February 21.

Galway residents should not be a test case, says Thomas

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway West representative Noel Thomas has called for an urgent review of ongoing DMURS-related roadworks across Galway city, warning that residents are being left to deal with designs that are not working on the ground — while key public transport improvements such as dedicated bus lanes are still missing.

Woman on thieving spree even stole from Garda HQ after her arrest

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A Judge told a woman who went on a thieving spree around the city that it was bad enough that one of her victims was the charity Cope, but she compounded this by stealing a wallet and other items from the Garda station where she was brought following her arrest.

Army recruit faces induction hurdle over Garda vetting

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A young man who turned up at Renmore Barracks to begin his induction into the Army was informed that Garda vetting had shown up that he was facing a drug-driving charge.

Fine and costs imposed for prolific dumping at Tuam park

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

So much waste was dumped by one individual at a notorious Tuam litter blackspot that he was charged with not having a permit to engage in waste disposal by Galway County Council.

Thief tops the two hundred convictions mark

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A woman who appeared before Galway District Court with 199 convictions left the hearing with two more on her record, bringing her total to just over 200.

Three year ban for driver four times over limit

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A driver was put off the road for three years for being close to four times over the alcohol limit to drive when his case came before Judge Adrian Harris at Galway District Court.

Judge warns man with ‘horrendous history’ that it is ‘up to him’ to avoid prison

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A defence solicitor admitted to a Judge that his client had “a horrendous history” when he was pleading to keep him out of prison at Tuam District Court.

Funding secured to advance Claregalway Inner Relief Road plans

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Minister of State Noel Grealish has welcomed the announcement that €50,000 has been allocated for the appointment of consultants for route selection and design of the new Claregalway Inner Relief Road.

Medals awarded 18 months after Renmore attack

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

What is the collective noun for military chaplains?

Defence minister vague on Navy in Galway

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The Minister for Defence has declined to confirm whether a new Naval Service facility for the west coast will be considered in an overhaul of Ireland’s military capabilities.

An Post celebrates iconic Aran jumper with latest stamp collection

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

An Post has today launched a new Aran jumper stamp issue, celebrating a garment from the Aran Islands which is recognised worldwide as a staple of Irish identity.

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