Loughrea councillors threaten Dublin trip over ‘outrageous’ TII inaction

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Councillors in the Loughrea Municipal District have threatened to travel to Dublin to confront Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) directly, following what they described as a prolonged refusal by the agency to send a representative to meet them locally about ongoing road safety and traffic management issues.

Galway-based French Honorary Consul appeals for stories on the Irish who served in St Lô after the war

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The Galway-based French Honorary Consul has issued an appeal to the public to help recover and share the stories of Irish men and women who served with the Irish Red Cross Hospital in St Lô, Normandy, between December 1945 and January 1947.

Connacht Hotel showcases comprehensive corporate offering for business travellers in Galway

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The Connacht Hotel continues to strengthen its position as one of Galway’s leading destinations for corporate accommodation, offering a flexible, comfortable, and professional experience tailored to the needs of today’s business traveller.

Listen to the public, O’Hara tells NTA

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Galway Louis O Hara, has said that the NTA must listen to the public following a public consultation held on re-routing the 425A bus service from Mountbellew to Galway through Athenry, which has now closed.

Local Amenity Grants 2026 now open for applications

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Galway City Council invites Residents Associations, community groups and allotment schemes to apply for the Local Amenity Grant Scheme 2026.

Fresh funding call for community projects in County Galway

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Galway County Council has opened applications for the 2026 Local Enhancement Programme, which will allocate €213,600 to voluntary and community groups across the county.

Charity services appeal to the public to become ‘Home Sharing’ families

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Disability services in Galway are calling on the public to become ‘Home Sharing’ families who would provide temporary care for a person with an intellectual disability, and allow that person’s family a short break.

Would you like to volunteer with Galway Samaritans?

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The Galway Samaritans are having their first recruitment drive of the year. They will have an open meeting in the branch for anyone who wants information on how to volunteer, on Tuesday January 20th at 7:30 pm in the Samaritans centre at 14 Nun’s Island, Galway.

Keane and Lyons welcome land acquisition at Mincloon Junction

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

City councillors Peter Keane (FF) and Dónal Lyons (Ind) have welcomed the completion of the acquisition of private lands at Mincloon Junction by Galway City Council, paving the way for long-awaited improvement works at what has become a recognised accident blackspot in recent years.

Hospital surgeries delayed for fifth time in six months

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

On Monday, hospital management issued a statement confirming that more than 400 people attended the Emergency Department last weekend, with large numbers requiring overnight admissions.

Saving the Hooker — FLAG funding saves boat for coming generations

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The future of the iconic Galway Hooker sailing vessel – once at risk of extinction and an important part of Ireland’s maritime heritage – has been secured thanks to support from the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) West programme administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

Councillor calls on HSE to allocate additional GPs for Headford

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Growing concerns over access to GP services in Headford and its wider hinterland have prompted a local councillor to call on the HSE to allocate additional doctors to the area urgently.

Barrack attack medals a historic triple first

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

In the history of the Defence Forces it is thought no unit has ever earned four Distinguished Service Medals simultaneously, but this will occur in Galway next month, when four Renmore-based 1st Infantry Battalion members will achieve that milestone.

Ninety seconds of mayhem

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Private Ciara Shanahan was on duty at the gate post of Renmore Barracks on the night of August 15, 2024, when she noticed someone acting suspiciously outside.

President hopes new University of Galway Library honouring murdered student will be place of resilience and hope

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The University of Galway has announced that its new Library is to be named in memory of Dr Karen Guinee, a talented medicine graduate who was murdered in the city almost 20 years ago.

Gardaí found drunk woman foaming at the mouth

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

A woman was foaming at the mouth when Gardaí were called to deal with her, Galway District Court has heard.

Driving without insurance charges comprise up to 30 per cent of Tuam Court list

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

A judge has expressed concern over the number of people driving on the roads without insurance, saying it’s now a matter that needs urgent attention.

You don’t have to love it – court issues TV licence fines

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

“You don’t have to love it, but you have to pay it.” This was the message sent out clearly at Ballinasloe District Court when a number of defendants were prosecuted for failing to have a valid TV licence when an An Post inspector called.

UHG under significant pressure from flu, ED and Norovirus

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

University Hospital Galway has been under significant pressure this week with high attendances in the ED, the hospital treating multiple patients with flu, and managing a Norovirus outbreak.

Galway city in Top 10 as Ballybane struggles in 2025 litter rankings

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter ((IBAL) shows Galway City in ninth spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities. Ballybane, however, is still ‘littered’ in 39th. Sligo finished atop the IBAL table for the first time in a study which showed that city areas in particular cleaned up in 2025.

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