Landlords warned that rent-setting mistake could cost them

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

The Landlord Help Desk has been as busy as ever since the new rental legislation came into effect in March 2026. Most landlords are now aware that, when setting a new rent (after tenants have vacated of their own accord), they must identify three comparable properties to justify the rent being charged.

However, many private landlords are making the mistake of turning to Daft.ie to find those comparables. The Residential Tenancies Act requires landlords to use the RTB Rent Register when identifying comparable properties.

Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership launches public consultation programme

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) is inviting residents, community groups, businesses and organisations across the city to take part in a series of public consultation events to help shape Galway City’s first Community Safety Plan.

Weir in the money - €2.5m for bridge facelift

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

The River Corrib’s most prominent bridge is due to undergo a €2.5 million remediation after years of neglect.

The Roads Department of Galway City Council is understood to be close to selecting a contractor to begin a four-year project to rejuvenate the 208-year-old Salmon Weir Bridge, with works to begin in the coming months.

Gardaí investigate claims of assault and false imprisonment in Ardrahan

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of an injured man in Ardrahan at the weekend.

Proposal to name road after renowned Galway writer Ken Bruen to be brought before city council next month

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway could soon be memorialising one of its best-known writers following calls to honour Ken Bruen by renaming the road beside his former home.

Autumn Garden Fair and International Medieval Tournament at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

On Sunday, September 6, the annual Autumn Garden Fair takes place again in Claregalway Castle, where some of Ireland’s best nurseries and rare plant specialists will display a great selection of shrubs, trees and more. It also coincides with an International Medieval Combat Tournament which runs throughout the weekend.

National Services Day Returns to Galway city

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

National Services Day is a special occasion dedicated to recognising and celebrating the men and women who serve our communities through the Emergency Services, Voluntary Services and Defence Services.

Green Earth Organics celebrate 20 years in business

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway-based organic farm and retailer Green Earth Organics are celebrating 20 years in business with their inaugural Sustainability Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 12, from 10am to 5pm, on their 28-acre, 100% certified organic family farm in Corrandulla.

Bumper parking yield for city council following price hikes

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway City Council is set to achieve a bumper yield on income from parking this year following a series of price hikes introduced at the last council budget.

Paul Howard in conversation at Kenny’s

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Paul Howard - journalist, author and comedy writer best known as the creator of the number one bestselling Ross O’Carroll-Kelly series – will be interviewed at Kennys Bookshop next Tuesday, September 2, to launch his new book, A Nation Once Again.

Sky’s the limit! Galway’s best night sky photographs revealed in astrophotography competition

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Two Galway photographers were named as winners or runners up in the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies’ astrophotography competition, Reach for the Stars.

Connemara boil water notices lifted

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

The Boil Water Notices on the Letterfrack and Tully/Tullycross public water supplies were lifted on Tuesday. Uisce Éireann confirmed to the Advertiser that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on these supplies can now resume normal use of their water.

University of Galway undergrad courses in demand as CAO results come in

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

With the first round of CAO offers issued on August 26, University of Galway has made over 4,000 offers to prospective undergraduate students for the upcoming academic year.

JCI World President to visit Galway for landmark leadership event

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway will welcome the 2026 JCI World President, Alejandra Castillo, for a landmark two-day visit this week as part of the JCI Ireland National Convention.

Boost for Galway tourism as college football fans head to Ireland

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway City is set to benefit from a welcome tourism boost this week as thousands of American college football fans travel to Ireland for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin.

Allow for longer commutes until Christmas, city councillor warns

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Drivers across Galway city are being warned to expect significant traffic disruption over the coming months as major water infrastructure works are carried out in the east of the city.

Teenager in critical condition following weekend crash

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a traffic accident that occurred at Ballyedmond, Clonberne, Ballinasloe last Saturday night, resulting in a teenage passenger being hospitalised with serious injuries.

The single-vehicle collision occurred at around 10.30pm on Saturday, August 22.

‘It doesn’t stack up’: Cheevers slams Merlin Woods felling plans

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Cllr Alan Cheevers has blasted plans to fell mature conifers in Merlin Park Woods, citing concerns over the project’s financial transparency and potential negative impacts on local residents and hospital staff.

Energia and Ability West team up to make rugby more accessible across Connacht

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Energia is expanding its Rugby for All programme into Connacht through a new partnership with Galway-based charity Ability West, with the initiative aimed at making rugby more accessible to children with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Rural villages left with no path to safe walking – Roche

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Rural areas are falling through the cracks between two Government schemes, with neither covering basic footpath provision, a Fine Gael TD has said.

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