Planning approval for University of Galway School of Medicine Building

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

University of Galway has welcomed planning approval for the development of a new School of Medicine Building.

Flirt FM at 30: Galway’s beloved campus station marks a milestone

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Later this month, one of Galway’s most familiar and much-loved voices turns 30. Flirt FM 101.3, the University of Galway’s student, community and alternative radio station, will celebrate three decades on air with a weekend of music, memories, and merriment — the perfect tribute to a broadcaster that has been a constant companion to students, locals, and music lovers since 1995.

Pete Foley marks half century of martial arts excellence

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

When Pete Foley first stepped onto a judo mat in Kilkenny as a shy 12-year-old in the 1970s, few could have imagined that this would mark the beginning of a lifelong journey — one that would shape the face of martial arts in Ireland for generations. Now, five decades later, the founder and head coach of the renowned Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym in Galway is celebrating an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of dedication, discipline, and unwavering commitment to martial arts.

Tea at The Hardiman for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The Galway Committee of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) will host Afternoon Tea at The Hardiman Hotel, sponsored by Tom Doyle Motors, on Sunday, October 5 in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The event begins at 3pm with a sparkling reception, followed by a luxurious afternoon tea of sweet and savoury delights, specially prepared by the Hardiman Hotel’s renowned culinary team. Guests will also enjoy a lively afternoon of entertainment, including Music Bingo with The Benen Tierney Experience.

Students, save big with Citylink

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

College is a time of independence, craic, and learning, and at Citylink, they would hate for travel costs to be weighing on your mind.

Set dancing classes in Galway

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Set Dancing Classes take place every Tuesday night in Lakeview School, Renmore, (just up from the g Hotel). The classes are a great evening’s fun. The hall is spacious and bright and has a dedicated dance floor.

Learn a little. Laugh a lot. Limp home. Apart from the very healthy exercise that set dancing provides, there is also a great social aspect to it. People forge new friendships and soon it becomes a must on the weekly calendar.

Battling social isolation through connection – Galway Contact

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Galway Contact offers support for older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation in Galway city and surrounding areas. The voluntary organisation and registered charity, founded in 1981, provides befriending services, social clubs, and access to personal monitored alarms through the Seniors Alert Scheme.

Young people feel disconnected from the decision-making processes that impact them

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Comhairle na nÓg’s Safety Survey Report in the Westside Youth Project centre, based on a survey they carried out with young people in the city earlier this year. This report detailed their safety concerns around the city, on public transport, and in public spaces.

Inaugural Corrib Féile-FLOW starts tomorrow

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Corrib Beo has announced the inaugural Corrib Féile-FLOW, from September 19 to September 21 at Oughterard Courthouse.

Major multi-agency checkpoint nets drug drivers and deportations

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

A major multi-agency checkpoint on the M17 at Tuam brought drug-driving arrests, vehicle seizures and deportations on Tuesday, September 16, as Gardaí and partner agencies mounted a high-visibility operation targeting crime and road safety.

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Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Burglary – Monatigue, Craughwell
Gardaí in Athenry are investigating a burglary incident in the Monatigue area, Craughwell, Co. Galway.

Korean conference hears voice for peace from Galway

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Ruairí McKiernan has returned from South Korea after addressing an international conference on peace and democracy.

Oyster Fest to prise open city and docks

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The Irish finals will be held indoors, at the Kings Head, on Friday, September 26, at 8pm, while the annual Galway Docklands Festival will run in conjunction with the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival until Sunday, September 28.

Councillor calls for clarity on artist income

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

As the city gears up for its annual Culture Night tomorrow, Friday, September 19, one politician says local artists need certainty on the €25 million fund if they are to continue to create art for public consumption which is not commercially viable.

Celebrate Culture Night with over fifty plus free events in the county

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Culture Night, an event to celebrate the rich and diverse culture in Ireland, takes place tomorrow Friday, September 19, from 4pm.

Stock-taker allegedly falsified record to cover missing goods

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

An employee of a Galway electrical appliance company is to go on trial for allegedly stealing a significant quantity of goods from his employer and then falsifying a stock-taking report to make it look as if the goods were still present.

Man claimed he thought his account was only being used to buy crypto currency

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

A MAN who claimed he naively allowed his bank account to be used in a phishing scam and had no idea the people he got involved with had any criminal intent appeared before Galway District Court this week.

Student found with Rag Week cocaine gets first offender chance

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

A Galway District Court Judge has said she would like to set up a system which would allow some of the contributions made to the Court’s poor box go towards assisting those with addiction issues.

Late arrivals to College Road fail to impress

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Galway city councillors expressed tetchiness on Monday afternoon when none of the seven candidates seeking their support arrived on time for their presidential nomination hearings.

€6.6m funding to transform Tuam Station House into enterprise and community hub

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The long-derelict Tuam Station House is set for a new lease of life as a modern enterprise and community hub, following confirmation that €6.6 million in funding has been secured through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The funding, allocated by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA), will allow Galway County Council to bring the long-awaited project to the procurement stage.

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