That’s what she ‘sailed’: Steve Carell takes the helm on Doolin Ferry

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Known for his iconic roles as Michael Scott in the US adaptation of The Office, Crazy Stupid Love, Despicable Me, Little Miss Sunshine and many more, actor Steve Carell brought a little bit of Hollywood to the Aran Islands this week.

Nearly 9 per cent of Ireland’s derelict homes in Galway, report finds

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Galway remains one of the worst-hit counties in Ireland’s housing market, with stubbornly high vacancy levels, derelict properties concentrated across the county, and property prices showing no signs of easing.

Galway housing market sees prices climb and transactions fall

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Galway’s housing market is under mounting pressure, with new figures from the GeoDirectory Q2 2025 Residential Buildings Report pointing to rising prices, fewer sales, and an ongoing mismatch between supply and demand.

Man arrested following €35,000 cocaine discovery in Galway

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Gardaí have seized over €165,000 cannabis and cocaine and arrested a man following searches in Galway and Westmeath yesterday evening (Wednesday).

UHG warns of delays as Emergency Department sees surge in attendances

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG) is extremely busy today (Tuesday) with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment.

Exploring the Social Impact of the Diploma in Foundation Studies Access Programme at the University of Galway.

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

Did you complete the Diploma in Foundation Studies Access Programme at National University of Galway/University of Galway, from the years 1999 to 2025? If so, we would like to invite you to take part in a research study that is exploring the social impact i.e. what has changed for you because of your involvement in this programme, from when you completed it up to today.

This study is being carried out by a team of researchers at the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the University of Galway. It is a Higher Education Authority funded project and forms part of the Access Centre’s Widening Access and Participation Project.

Explore the rich history of lace with Lásadóirí na Coiribe

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Lásadóirí na Coiribe, a group dedicated to Irish lacemaking, has grown from its humble beginnings with five members in a five-week course to a thriving community of twenty members over seven years.

Exploring Kylemore Abbey’s structures, and cultural activities at heart of heritage week

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Heritage Week 2025 kicks off nationwide on August 16, and Kylemore Abbey is celebrating this year’s theme, “Exploring Our Foundations”, by offering a week of onsite and online talks, guided nature walks, and live music.

Galway marks deepening US ties with Milwaukee City Council during Irish Fest

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

A high-level Galway delegation has attended a special meeting of Milwaukee City Council in Wisconsin, USA, to mark more than two decades of civic, cultural, and economic links between the two cities.

Galway RNLI volunteers take on new roles

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Two volunteer crew based at the Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station have recently taken up new roles as Launch Authority and Station Mechanic.

South Galway communities to benefit from new water mains

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Uisce Éireann crews will shortly be arriving in the villages of Kilcolgan and Ballinderreen to begin works on a major programme of mains replacement.

Growing trend of overdue Assessments of Need across the West a disgrace, said O’Hara

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

In response to a parliamentary question submitted by Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, the HSE has outlined that there are 565 assessment of need applications overdue for completion across counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Galway Euromillions player wakes up €500,000 richer after hitting Tuesday’s jackpot

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

A EuroMillions Plus player in the west of Ireland was celebrating a life-changing win yesterday morning after scooping the top prize of €500,000 in last night’s draw.

Galway RNLI called to broken down boat off County Clare

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Galway RNLI’s volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard on the afternoon of Sunday, August 17, to assist five people on board a 7-metre rigid inflatable boat (RIB) which had broken down off the North Clare coast.

Breast cancer charity appoints new fundraising manager

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), a national charity based at the Lambe Institute University of Galway, have appointed a new fundraising manager, Louise McCarron.

Galway Simon Community announces departure of CEO

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Galway Simon Community this week announced that Karen Golden will be stepping down from her role as CEO on September 1, after eight years of dedicated service, having previously served on the Board of Galway Simon between 2004 and 2011.

Student hardship will only increase under Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, says McNelis

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Responding to figures published by Switcher.ie, Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis said Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil need to ensure students are protected in the forthcoming budget.

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Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Burglary at Applegreen in Ardrahan
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Applegreen service station, Ardrahan, Co Galway on Wednesday, August 13, between 3:30am and 3:45am.

Thousands march to demand full maternity service in Portiuncula

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

On Saturday, the town of Ballinasloe witnessed a moment of extraordinary unity and defiance as thousands of people from across the west and midlands of Ireland marched shoulder-to-shoulder to demand the full reinstatement of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH). With estimates placing the crowd at over 3,500, this was one of the largest public demonstrations in the town’s recent history — a powerful expression of community resistance against what many view as a slow and silent erosion of rural healthcare.

Galway County Council expands fleet for roadworks and winter operations

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Galway County Council has expanded its vehicle fleet to support road maintenance across its five Municipal Districts and to boost its capacity to treat the county’s national secondary and regional roads during the winter months.

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