Athenry MD councillors welcome positive Athenry Town Centre Plan updates

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Ten priority projects were announced in the Athenry Town Centre Plan update at the monthly municipal district meeting for Athenry.

Give the gift of art this Christmas

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Nestled within the beautiful Burren Nature Sanctuary, Lorraine Fletcher Art Studio is a unique creative space inspired by the native wildlife and a deep love for animals and nature.

Mannion welcomes Clifden regeneration green light

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

An Coimisiun Pleanala has approved the planning application submitted by Galway County Council for the Clifden Regeneration Project.

Fines for man arrested for public drunkenness twice in one month

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

“If he has money for drink then he has money for fines,” a Judge said when imposing fines on a man whose solicitor admitted was a familiar face at Galway District Court.

First time drug offender gets Probation Act

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

A young Galway man has avoided a drugs conviction on his record, which could have stymied his ambition to live abroad and teach English.

Kinvara schoolchildren to lead historic road safety protest tomorrow

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Schoolchildren in Kinvara will take to the streets at 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday) to highlight the urgent need for safe road crossings in the village.

President Catherine Connolly inaugurated in Dublin Castle ceremony

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

President Catherine Connolly has signed the oath of the President at a ceremony in Dublin Castle, officially becoming the 10th President of Ireland.

Poetic tribute to the returning ‘lighthouse’ — Michael D Higgins

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

As President Michael D Higgins concludes his historic 14-year term and returns home to Galway, a moving poetic tribute delivered earlier this year is being shared once again – a piece that captures the spirit, conviction, and compassion that defined his presidency.

Owner must pay €5,000 in compensation to dog attack victim

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

A woman who was knocked to the ground by an Alsatian dog and suffered a broken leg as a result said in her victim-impact statement that the owner of the dog had never apologised to her and this “grieved her”. She said that because of his attitude she was allowing his prosecution to go ahead.

Let me out I’m a tradesman, jailed pub burglar pleads

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

A man detained in prison since his arrest for the burglary of an Athenry pub pleaded via video link from prison to Judge James Faughnan that he was a tradesman, and if the judge let him out he would work on building sites to pay back the loss to the pub.

Galway groups win at IPB Pride of Place Awards

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

Galway based community projects were honoured at the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards in Limerick last Friday (November 7).

Thief swaps fines for community service

Fri, Nov 07, 2025

A convicted thief pleaded before Galway District Court that she was not working and had no money, and so couldn’t pay €560 in fines imposed on her at an earlier Court sitting.

Mayor claims privacy breach was key to ‘smear’ attempt

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Mayor Mike Cubbard claims someone with access to his wife’s family’s private housing files leaked them to a national newspaper in an unsuccessful attempt to smear him.

Experience Quiet Time at the Medtronic Exhibition at Galway Science & Technology Festival

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Galway Autism Partnership (GAP), in partnership with Medtronic, is pleased to announce the return of “Quiet Time” at Medtronic Exhibition, part of the Galway Science & Technology Festival.

Black Friday deals launched at Anchor Safety

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

The team at Anchor Safety have kicked off their Black Friday Sales event launch in-store and online. They have a large selection of items on offer online and have exclusive in-store only offers for customers this year to thank them for their support and for visiting their newly refurbished store.

Ardilaun Leisure Centre achieves prestigious Gold Standard award

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Ardilaun Leisure Centre has been awarded the Gold Standard Award 2026 by the Ireland Active National Standards board - one of only ten facilities across the entire country to achieve this distinguished recognition this year.

NPWS opens new Connemara Pony Heritage Centre at Connemara National Park

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has revealed a new and unique cultural and visitor experience at Connemara National Park, entitled the “Connemara Pony Heritage Centre” which was opened last Friday by Deputy John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD.

Catrinas procession unites Mexican and Irish Traditions in Galway’s Samhain and Día de Muertos celebration

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

The streets of Galway were filled with colour, music, and tradition on Sunday, as more than 80 members of the Mexican community took part in the Samhain Procession, a vibrant celebration of Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead). This marked the second year of the event and the first time it received official support from Galway City Council.

Number of families supported by Galway Simon increased by 38% in 2024

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Galway Simon Community this week launched its 2024 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the continuing demand for the charity’s Homeless Services during another very challenging year. In 2024 the organisation supported 1,869 people across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, while the total number of families supported increased by a staggering 38%. With Galway City having the highest ongoing need for social housing in the country, according to a report by the Parliamentary Budget Office, Galway Simon Community is deeply concerned about the deepening homelessness crisis.

Ogbu calls for decisive steps to secure homes for all

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Labour Councillor Helen Ogbu has expressed deep concern at the latest homelessness figures released by the Department of Housing, which show 16,614 people in emergency accommodation nationwide, including 5,238 children.

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