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Jockey charged with drunk driving enters guilty plea from Australia

Wed, May 06, 2026

A former jockey has entered a guilty plea to a drunk-driving charge from Australia.

The plea was entered before Judge Vincent Dean at a special sitting of Tuam District Court.

Brendan McDonagh, Knockerasser, Moycullen was put off the road for three years when he was convicted in his absence of drunk driving on November 11, 2024.


News

Gardaí and defendant disagree over value of seized cannabis

There was a major discrepancy in the value of drugs seized by Gardaí from a Tuam defendant, who claimed the value of the deal was only €200, while a Garda witness told a special sitting of Tuam District Court that it was €2,600. ...


What's on in Galway

Fleadh na gCuach brings magic to idyllic Kinvara

Each May Bank Holiday, as the hedgerows brighten and the Atlantic air softens along the coast of Kinvara, the village bursts into life with the sound of fiddles, flutes, and friendly conversation. ...


Sport

Popular and enduring prop Denis Buckley departs Connacht

Denis Buckley - The Roscommon legend retires after 275 appearances for Connacht Rugby.

Long-serving Connacht player and fan favourite Denis Buckley has announced his departure from the club. ...


Lifestyle

The Fairgreen

We have two photographs today of the Fairgreen, both taken in the early sixties. The first is of a cattle fair and the second is of various groups gathering to take part in a St Patrick’s Day parade. ...


Competitions

COMPETITION CLOSED: Win tickets to Connacht v Ospreys this Saturday

Sean Jansen of Connacht celebrates after his side's victory in the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Connacht at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. (Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile)

The Galway Advertiser has two tickets to give away to this Saturday’s URC clash between Connacht and Ospreys. ...


Business

30 new healthcare assistant jobs in Galway as Bluebird Care expands local workforce

Sean Lyons, Managing Director of Bluebird Care Galway

Bluebird Care is creating 30 new healthcare assistant jobs across Galway this year, part of a nationwide recruitment drive that will see the home care provider hire 1,500 staff in 2026. Vacancies are open for immediate start across the county. ...


Jobs

CASTING CALL for Galway based film

CASTING CALL
Auditions are being held shortly for the upcoming Galway based film Éalú - Escape, written and directed by Bríd Fitzpatrick. Assistant Director: Pam Finn.  ...


Property

Galway’s ultimate home

Mullery auctioneers has recently brought to the market one of Galway`s finest homes, set within an exclusive development of prestigious residences at Averard West on the city end of Taylor's Hill. ...


Motors

Pricing announced for new Leapmotor SUV

Leapmotor has announced pricing for the new B10 Hybrid EV and is set to arrive in Ireland in the coming weeks. ...

 

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