City Hall pledges emissions cut

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

In line with its Local Authority Climate Action Plan (2024 to 2029), the council is aiming to improve its energy efficiency by half, compared to 2009 levels, and achieve a 51 per cent reduction in carbon emissions compared to a 2016-2018 baseline.

Family friendly table quiz – Headford and District Association fundraiser

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The Headford & District Association will host a family table quiz on Saturday, October 18 in St Fursa's Parish Hall. Doors open at 4.30pm, and the quiz runs from 5pm to 8pm.

Local Property Tax debate sparks wider housing discussion

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The meeting took a sharp turn following a presentation from Director of Housing Damien Mitchell, who outlined the current state of Galway’s zoned residential land. He revealed that 741 hectares have been designated for housing, with an estimated capacity for 18,107 units, yet most of that land remains unusable due to inadequate wastewater services.

Ahascragh housing project shortlisted for national award

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The national awards, run by the Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH), celebrate innovation and sustainability in public and community housing. This year's shortlist includes 31 projects nationwide competing across eight categories, along with a Public Choice Award open to a national vote.

New 'age friendly' strategy for Galway

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The strategy sets out actions under three priority areas: the built and public environment, community and social inclusion, and information and wellbeing services, to address the needs of the county’s rapidly ageing population.

High winds to hit Galway city at high tide on Friday

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The initial warning is in place until 10pm, with a Yellow wind warning in place nationally until midnight.

Homeless woman with 169 convictions gets on well in prison environment

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

A woman well known to Gardaí had to be physically removed from on top of another female she was in an altercation with in full public view during rush hour at Eyre Square, Galway District Court heard. Her solicitor told the Court his client, who has 196 previous convictions, got on well in the prison environment.

Judge refuses jurisdiction in alleged assault case

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

A JUDGE sitting at Galway District Court refused to hear an assault case when the list of alleged injuries sustained by the victim were outlined to her.

Men to face charges of illegal hare hunting in Connemara

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

A number of men discovered hunting with dogs on a Connemara farmer’s land are to appear before the October sitting of Clifden District Court charged with offences under the Wildlife Acts.

Thief punched security guard three times in face

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

A security guard who received three punches to the face while confronting a thief who left a store without paying for goods no longer looked forward to going to work.

Man fined €200 for sleeping in the middle of the road

Tue, Sep 30, 2025

A judge asked a defendant before her at Galway District Court on Monday if there was any particular reason for him to be lying in the middle of the road in an intoxicated state.

Eagle-eyed Garda spotted suspected irregularities in insurance document

Mon, Sep 29, 2025

An eagle-eyed Garda on the public desk at Garda Headquarters in Galway spotted something not quite right about the insurance documents presented by a man facing several charges in relation to his driving.

Medics in Conamara fear Christmas power cuts

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

ESB Networks plans to carry out a €5m upgrade of the electricity supply network across western Conamara from September to January.

Discussions to improve water quality in Lough Corrib prove positive

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The Western Regional Operational Committee (ROC) for Water Framework Directive (WFD) coordination met last week at the Anglers Rest Hotel in Headford, to discuss issues affecting Lough Corrib.

Combat in Late Medieval Ireland and Beyond: a heritage event at Claregalway Castle this Saturday

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Alongside the annual Medieval Armoured Combat event (the ‘Claregalway Castle Shield’), a unique public event (Combat in Late Medieval Ireland and Beyond: Objects – Texts – Practices) will take place on 27 September at 8pm in the top floor of the stunningly renovated medieval towerhouse at Claregalway Castle.

From RTC to ATU — new book details the journey of an extraordinary Galway campus

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The emergence of regional technical colleges (RTCs) in the 1970s initiated one of the most significant developments in the history of third level education in Ireland. By bringing a strong technical orientation and widening access to higher education for citizens, the RTCs contributed significantly to economic, social, and cultural development across the country. So too did the Institutes of Technology that emerged from the RTCs in the late 1990s, with most going on to become technological universities in the late 2010s and early 2020s.

Roots of Solidarity: Eco-Arts Festival and Palestinian support event in Loughrea

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

CELT has announced a sustainable living festival and Palestinian solidarity event, in the Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea, from Saturday, September 27 to Sunday, September 28.

Cancer Care West opens new charity shop in Oughterard

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Cancer Care West has officially opened its new charity shop in Oughterard, with TV and radio personality Noel Cunningham cutting the ribbon at a community celebration on Camp Street.The shop, which first opened in August, is already proving popular with locals and visitors.

Galway RNLI lifeboat station open day this weekend

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The Galway lifeboat station at the New Docks will hold an open day on Sunday, September 28, from 11am to 4pm, where people can visit the station, see the lifeboat and meet the crew.

Shake It Off! A new wave of movement for Galway

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

In the heart of Galway, a quiet revolution is taking place — one that doesn’t demand protest signs or podiums, but rather, open hearts, bare feet, and a willingness to let go. Leading the charge is Gill Carroll, the dynamic entrepreneur and movement coach who is redefining how we think about wellness, connection, and joy.

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