British Ambassador makes first official visit outside Dublin with trip to Galway

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen chose Galway for her first official visit outside Dublin since her appointment in October.

Your District Court – All human life…

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

THE District Court is the clearing house of the judicial system. Steal an axe and it will deal with you. Use the axe to give someone 40 whacks and depending on the damage done, you might be dealt with. Use the axe to dispatch and the process starts here before you are moved up the court chain. All human life, it’s fair to say, is reflected in our District Courts.

Prison for woman who urinated in Garda van

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

A GERMAN mother of six had a one-month prison sentence imposed on her for urinating and spitting in a Garda van after her arrest for public drunkenness when her case came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court. In addition she received a further two months for causing a disturbance at UCHG the following day.

Man allegedly placed dud £800 on bets

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

A man who allegedly placed a series of bets on soccer matches using counterfeit sterling notes is to have his case heard early in the New Year at Galway District Court.

Public meeting on ‘What’s Next For The Left?’

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

People Before Profit Galway will be hosting a public meeting along with Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, Labour and Independents titled ‘What’s next for the Left’ on Thursday November 27 at 7.30pm in the Harbour Hotel.

Last month’s momentous presidential election victory for Catherine Connolly saw widespread co-operation between all parties and independents on the left working together to organise and canvass across the country. The left has also been working closely together on solidarity actions for Palestine and are coming together in the Dáil to push through the Occupied Territories Bill.

Galway City council reBoot: tech buy-back scheme raises over €5,000 for Western Alzheimer Association

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Galway City Council’s ICT and Digital team has raised €5,445 for the Western Alzheimer Association – through the team’s innovative ‘reBoot - Tech Buy-Back Scheme’. The funds were presented this week, marking a successful initiative combining an aim for a more circular economy with digital literacy and inclusion.

Ballybane bottleneck in the making, fears bus company

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

The project includes 2.4km of improved pavement, new bike lanes, upgraded road surfaces, and 13 bus shelters. Some wide junctions are being altered to reduce vehicle entry speeds for pedestrian safety.

Galway public invited to shape future of University Hospital Galway

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

University Hospital Galway is inviting the public to participate in a consultation on development plans for the hospital which will future-proof healthcare infrastructure in the region over the coming decades.

Taxing times at City Hall

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Next week’s annual budget meeting in City Hall is expected to be a brutal clash between officials and councillors on proposed rates hikes.

Swimmers call for accessibility action at Galway's beaches

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Galway Bay is widely celebrated as one of the region’s greatest natural resources, a place that belongs to everyone yet remains inaccessible to many. For Moycullen resident Kay Diviney, a member of the Gentle Swimmers group, the bay represents both liberation and limitation. Kay has Multiple Sclerosis and is a wheelchair user, yet each week she makes the journey to the water across from the Galway Bay Hotel, supported by her husband Cathal and fellow swimmers. What awaits her is a powerful form of therapy, but one that is not reliably within her reach.

Scout den open for Youth Night

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Until 8pm, the 13th Galway (Renmore) Scout Troop will host a special session – open to all – showcasing the energy, creativity, and achievements of its young people and youth work across the local community.

Remarkable legacy of creative daring set Margaretta D’Arcy apart

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Tributes have poured in following the death of Margaretta D’Arcy, the fearless artist, writer and peace activist whose uncompromising voice shaped Irish cultural and political life for more than half a century. Ms D’Arcy, who was 91, died in Galway on Sunday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of creative daring, radical honesty and steadfast commitment to justice.

Prison for German woman who urinated in Garda van

Wed, Nov 19, 2025

A German mother of six had a one-month prison sentence imposed on her for urinating and spitting in a Garda van after her arrest for public drunkenness when her case came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court. In addition she received a further two months for causing a disturbance at UHG the following day.

Unwanted advances led to physical assault, it is alleged

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

A man who is alleged to have physically assaulted a young woman and pestered her while they were socialising outdoors in Galway last summer will come before the local court again on Monday next.

Sit down or stand up — pop icons James to play Arts Festival Big Top next summer

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh have today (Monday) announced that pop icons James will play the Heineken® Big Top on Thursday 23 July 2026.

Man produced multitool after being refused entry to pub

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

A man refused entry to a city pub by door staff produced what was described as a “multitool” implement in a threatening manner, it was alleged at Galway District Court.

Public nuisance drunk promises to do his drinking in private in future

Fri, Nov 14, 2025

“You are making a promise on oath, and breaching this promise will have very serious consequences,” a judge warned a defendant who has come before her repeatedly for being drunk and a danger to himself and the public around the streets of Galway.

Terror attack averted but fear remains

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Two men appeared before Portlaose District Court last Friday connected to an alleged plot to blow up a place of worship in Ballybrit, and accommodation centres across the city. They were intercepted in Laois last week, and charged with possession of explosives.

Certified giving: How Galway businesses can lead by example

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

In a world where “green” labels are easy to print but hard to prove, a quiet movement is helping separate genuine commitment from good intentions.

Busy week of community events planned for Ballybane

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Ballybane is set for a week of exciting and informative community events, with a focus on home energy efficiency, health awareness, and festive cooking. Organised by Donal Lynch in conjunction with the Ballybane Community Hub, the events aim to bring local residents together to learn, connect, and celebrate.

Meet the Expert – Making Your Home Warmer and Greener

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