Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark receives green flag on final step for UNESCO status

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark in north Galway and south Mayo has been granted UNESCO Global Geopark status at the 10th UNESCO Global Geoparks Council meeting in Temuco, Chile, a major step towards securing this highly prized international designation.

TFI Local Link Galway - Connecting Communities Across County Galway

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

TFI Local Link Galway is more than just a bus service - it’s a lifeline for people and communities throughout County Galway. As part of the TFI Transport for Ireland Network, our mission is simple: to make travel reliable, affordable, and accessible for everyone across our local service areas in County Galway.

High tide warning sees closure of Toft Car Park

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

Met Éireann has issued a High Tide Advisory Warning, which will remain in place until 11pm on Thursday 11 September, prompting the closure of Toft Car Park in Salthill.

Last man standing in Leaving Cert brawl

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

A YOUNG man who got involved in a fracas alongside a manned Garda van on the night of the Leaving Cert results was the only one of the half-dozen involved arrested as the rest ran away, but he was the last man standing because he was incapable of running, his defence pleaded when he faced public order charges at the September 1 sitting of Galway District Court.

Before Judge Adrian Harris was Ciaran Walsh of Killagville, Roscahill. Sgt Christy Brown told the Court that he and colleagues were on duty in a Garda van at 1am, August 28, on Shop Street, Galway as this was the night of the Leaving Cert results and they were on alert.

Judge highlights implications on travel, education and employment of drug conviction

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

A JUDGE has issued a severe warning as to the consequences of a drugs conviction on a young person’s record which could impact future travel, education and career ambitions even before the obvious health implications are considered.

Minute’s silence observed at Galway Court to mark passing of two popular Gardaí

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

A minute's silence was observed at Galway District Court on Monday (September 1) as a mark of respect to two popular and respected members of An Garda Síochána, both based at Millstreet Garda Station, who passed away within a month of each other.

Judge Adrian Harris said he was shocked and saddened beyond words to learn that Garda Diarmuid Ó Tuairisg (40) had passed away suddenly on Friday, and was especially saddened as this terrible news came so soon after the passing of his colleague, Garda Don Connellan (51).

Man charged with threatening staff with blade

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

A man who was challenged by a staff member when he allegedly attempted to leave the Londis store on Newcastle Road, Galway with a box of Carlsberg appeared before Judge Adrian Harris via video-link from prison at Monday’s sitting of Galway District Court.

Woman arrested for obstructing Streets of Galway race

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

A woman with more than 170 previous convictions had to be arrested and detained when she obstructed and halted runners taking part in the Galway City Harriers Streets of Galway 8k road race which took place on August 8 last.

Galway United to line out at Pearse Stadium next season

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

A generation after their famous European exploits on GAA pitches at An Cheathrú Rua and Ballinderreen, Galway United are on course to line out in the home of Galway GAA, Pearse Stadium.

Community gathering calls for united action against racism

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Councillor Helen Ogbu, supported by fellow councillors Niall McNelis and John McDonagh, has convened a Standing Together Against Racism meeting in Galway.

Galway Contact fundraising coffee morning

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Local charity Galway Contact is having a Coffee Morning in the Ardilaun Hotel on Thursday September 11 between 11.00 and 13.00.

Aras Badminton Club returns this month

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Aras Badminton Club resumes on Tuesday, September 9 at Aras Bothar na Tra, Dr Mannix Road, and continues weekly every Tuesday night from 8pm to 10pm.

Community rallies for Galway Hospice at Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning in Ballybane

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

The Ballybane community is coming together to support Galway Hospice with a special Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning fundraiser on Thursday, September 11.

University celebrates significant philanthropic gift for new Library & Learning Commons

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

University of Galway has announced a significant philanthropic gift from Deirdre and Irial Finan, in support of the construction of the University’s new Library and Learning Commons.

Dolan calls out proposers of Belleville Solar Farm over public consultation process

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan has expressed serious concern over the failure of the project proposers to properly engage with the local community in relation to the proposed Belleville Solar Farm development.

Two Galwaywomen named as Farm Safety Community Champions in groundbreaking initiative

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Two Galwaywomen have been announced as Farm Safety Community Champions as part of Irish Rural Link’s new farm safety initiative focused on combatting labour and isolation concerns on Irish farms.

Celebrating 50 Years of Citizens Information

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

The Citizens Information Network in Ireland celebrates its 50th year in operation in 2025. Citizens Information provides a free, impartial and confidential service to the public on a wide range of areas including social welfare and employment rights, health services, housing, education, family matters and consumer rights.

Autumn Garden Fair at Claregalway Castle this Sunday

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

This Sunday, 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.

Galway to host National Services Day Celebrations on Saturday

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Galway City will host this year’s National Services Day on Saturday, September 6, a day dedicated to honouring the men and women of Ireland’s Emergency and Voluntary Services.

The annual event, which always takes place on the first Saturday of September, brings together personnel from across the country to celebrate their vital work and connect with the communities they serve.

Rental crisis sees Galway’s universities appeal to public for help

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

With the new academic year about to begin, both the University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) are redoubling efforts to address the ongoing student housing crisis.

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