Just two fines issued for dog fouling in Galway in 2024
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
Just two fines were issued for dog fouling in Galway in 2024, according to new figures published by Vision Ireland as part of its Clear Our Paths campaign, a statistic that local advocates say reflects a lack of awareness of the daily challenges faced by people who are blind or visually impaired in Galway.
Read more ...Getting Western Rail Corridor back on track is a ‘priority’, says IE
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
![Pictured here is "The Western Enterprise" railtour event, which took place at the closed Tuam Railway Station on April 7, 1990. Photo attribution: 07.04.90 Tuam 111” by Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0 on Flickr.](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2025/08/147151_thumb.jpg "Pictured here is "The Western Enterprise" railtour event, which took place at the closed Tuam Railway Station on April 7, 1990. Photo attribution: 07.04.90 Tuam 111” by Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0 on Flickr.")
Iarnród Éireann (IE) has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing the Western Rail Corridor (WRC) back into use, describing the project as an “absolute priority” for the organisation amid what it says is a “significant change in momentum” towards reinstating the currently disused route.
Read more ...Athenry residents raise concerns over proposed power plant
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
A community group in Athenry has launched a public awareness campaign amid growing concerns over a proposed fossil fuel power plant planned for the outskirts of the town.
Read more ...Getting Western Rail Corridor back on track is a 'priority', says Iarnród Éireann
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
![Pictured here is "The Western Enterprise" railtour event, which took place at the closed Tuam Railway Station on April 7, 1990.
Photo attribution: 07.04.90 Tuam 111” by Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0.](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2025/08/147153_thumb.jpg "Pictured here is "The Western Enterprise" railtour event, which took place at the closed Tuam Railway Station on April 7, 1990.
Photo attribution: 07.04.90 Tuam 111” by Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0.")
Iarnród Éireann (IE) has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing the Western Rail Corridor (WRC) back into use, describing the project as an “absolute priority” for the organisation amid what it says is a “significant change in momentum” towards reinstating the currently disused route.
Read more ...Ahead of world premiere in Galway, cast revealed for sequel to Sanctuary
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
Decadent Theatre Company and Town Hall Theatre have announced the cast for the world premiere of Finding Sophie, a new play by award-winning writer Christian O’Reilly. Directed by Andrew Flynn, this highly anticipated new play is the sequel to the award-winning Sanctuary.
Read more ...FF’s Connolly backs Ó Cuív for Áras
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Deputy John Connolly wants Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to select his Galway West predecessor, Éamon Ó Cuív, to run for the presidency.
Read more ...Galway County Council congratulates Camogie Team on All-Ireland glory
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Galway County Council has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Galway Senior Camogie team and management following their thrilling victory over Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final at Croke Park.
Read more ...Rushmore Homecare - care you know, at home
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
For more than three decades, the Conlon family has been a trusted name in Galway for genuine, heartfelt care.
Sharon Conlon founded Rushmore Nursing Home with one simple promise - to treat every person like family. That promise still stands, but now it extends beyond their doors and into yours.
Read more ...Preserving summer and promoting health at Ballybane Community Hub
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
The Ballybane Community Hub is hosting two exciting and informative events this August, inviting the local community to come together for hands-on learning and free health support.
On Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 PM, join local chef Maria McNeela for The Simple Art of Preserving Summer, a workshop on making blackberry jam and tomato relish.
Read more ...Sleep Out for Simon — one night, one purpose
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Galway Simon Community invites everyone – individuals, families, schools, companies and clubs – to give up their bed for one night, on Friday October 3, with one purpose: to change the lives of those facing homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
Read more ...GCIL: Supporting independent living across Galway
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Galway Centre for Independent Living CLG (GCIL) continues to champion a powerful message: equal inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.
For over 30 years, GCIL has supported adults with physical and/or sensory disabilities, promoting independent living through high-quality, person-centred services.
Read more ...Do you want to join Galway Samaritan’s listening volunteers?
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Volunteers are the heart of Galway Samaritans. The commitment of its volunteers means anyone who is going through difficult times can count on Samaritans to be there day and night, 365 days a year.
Read more ...Ross Errilly Friary Tours —new guided experience for visitors in Headford
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
A new community-led initiative is set to bring one of Ireland’s finest medieval Franciscan foundations to life for visitors. Ross Errilly Friary Guided Tours will officially launch during National Heritage Week, offering in-depth, engaging tours of the historic site in the Headford area.
Read more ...Claddagh Credit Union sponsors Galway Hospice Memorial Walk 2025
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Claddagh Credit Union is honoured to be the official sponsor of this year’s Galway Hospice Memorial Walk, taking place on Sunday, September 14.
Read more ...Free Hugo Hamilton conversation event in Kennys next Friday
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Award-winning Irish author Hugo Hamilton will be at Kennys Bookshop next Friday August 22 at 6pm, when he will be joined in conversation by Tom Kenny about his new book, Conversation with the Sea. Tickets are free but limited.
Read more ...Galway City Council awards contract for design and build of 84 residential units at Ballyburke Galway
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Galway City Council has announced that following a restricted tender process, the contract for the development of a new Social Housing scheme named “Fána an tSrutháin” at Ballyburke, Galway, has been awarded to OCC Construction.
Read more ...Event next week on finding Galway families in the Virtual Record Treasury
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
An event on ‘Finding Galway families in the Virtual Record Treasury’ by Dr Ciarán Wallace, Co-Director, Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland, Department of History, Trinity College, Dublin will be held in the Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae, Galway County Council, Prospect Hill, Galway on Wednesday next.
Read more ...Peter Pan wowing audiences at Galway’s Annual Summer Musical
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
A stunning production of the musical ‘Peter Pan’ is on all this week at the Town Hall theatre, Galway. After a brilliant opening night on Tuesday, the show is now selling out fast.
Read more ...Turton’s forthcoming memoir a testament to a life of art and adventure
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
In his forthcoming autobiography My Travels with Footsbarn Theatre, Ted Turton offers a vivid and captivating memoir that will resonate deeply with readers in Galway and the West of Ireland, where he has been a key figure in the artistic and cultural life of the region.
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Criminal damage in Loughrea
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating criminal damage that occurred at the rear Carpark at The Meadow Court Hotel, Loughrea Co Galway that occurred on Tuesday August 5 at around 10pm.
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating criminal damage that occurred at the rear Carpark at The Meadow Court Hotel, Loughrea Co Galway that occurred on Tuesday August 5 at around 10pm.
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