Former Galway TD’s sentencing hearing adjourned
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
FORMER Galway East TD and member of Galway Co Council Colm Keaveney appeared again before Tuam District Court on Tuesday this week where, at the request of his solicitor, he had his sentencing put back until December 9 to allow Judge James Faughnan to deal with the case.
Read more ...Double hit & run driver off road for two months
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
A drug driver who fled the scene of a collision in Salthill was followed by another driver who then witnessed him rear-end another vehicle, before coming to a halt.
Read more ...Councillor awaits movement on eye-care waiting lists
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Higgins welcomes progress but calls for increased ophthalmology capacity as over 3,600 people await eye-care treatment in Galway.
Read more ...Free Galway County Council webinar on Affordable Housing Scheme
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Galway County Council is hosting a free public webinar at 1pm and 7pm on Thursday December 4 to explain how the Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme works.
Read more ...People in Galway should have their say on remote working legislation, says Reddington
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
An important public consultation on the right to request remote working has been launched by Minister Alan Dillon, Fine Gael Cllr Andrew Reddington has said.
Read more ...It’s Galway Lions Christmas Appeal and Radio Auction time again
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Galway City Mayor Councillor Mike Cubbard, Bishop of Galway, Michael Duignan and President of Galway Lions Club Dan McMullin last week helped the Galway Lions Club launch its Christmas Appeal and annual Radio Auction with presenter John Morley.
Read more ...Remarkable legacy of creative daring set Margaretta D’Arcy apart
Thu, Nov 27, 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.
Read more ...Galway public invited to shape future of University Hospital Galway
Thu, Nov 27, 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.
Read more ...Young carpenter spared conviction over cannabis possession
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
An apprentice carpenter who works two jobs to make his way in the world was warned if he came before Galway Court again the Judge would not be so amenable towards him.
Read more ...Zhivago Gifts - your one stop shop this Christmas
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
It is that time of year again, and in true festive fashion, Zhivago Gifts on Shop St has all the best and brightest albums of 2025 in store.
Read more ...Desperate need for shoebox donations
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
The Team Hope children’s charity is in desperate need of soft toys for its annual Christmas shoebox campaign.
Read more ...Headford and District Association to host weekend of Christmas festivities for community
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Headford and District Association has announced a festive weekend of community events taking place on December5 and December 7. These activities mark the start of the Christmas season in Headford and are made possible through ongoing support from Galway County Council and the many local businesses who help light up the town each year. HADA is run entirely by volunteers in the community for the benefit of the community and surrounding areas, and their work continues thanks to this vital support.
On Thursday 5 December, the Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.30 pm in St George’s Square. The ceremony will be led by Aadya Srivastava, who proudly represented Ireland at Miss Universe this year. The evening will include music, festive cheer and a gathering for all ages as the community comes together to welcome the start of the holiday season.
Read more ...The Hawthorn by Galway Bay — landmark five-star hotel to open in New Year
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
BY DECLAN VARLEY
Galway is to welcome its first new five-star hotel in more than two decades when the Connacht Hospitality Group opens The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, early in the New Year.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech unveils RD&I expansion plans for Galway
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
BY DECLAN VARLEY
Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a leader in neurovascular care, this week announced the expansion of its Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activities in Galway. The Galway site is a hub for the company’s NTI and RD&I efforts. NTI is focused on understanding unmet needs in neurovascular disease and driving innovation in stroke treatment at the company’s Galway-based centre of excellence.
Gambler to face trial for allegedly using dud sterling to place bets
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
A gambler 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.
Read more ...Hidden Hearing opens Galway Centre of Excellence to tackle dizziness among older adults
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Hidden Hearing has announced the opening of a new Centre of Excellence for Diagnostic Audiology and Vestibular Assessments in Galway, the first dedicated regional hub of its kind in the West of Ireland. The centre offers advanced diagnostic services to address hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders, concussion-related vestibular issues, and fall risk.
Read more ...Chamber CEO calls for urgent tier level upgrade with funding increase for Galway City Council
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
The Galway Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Government, and in particular the Minister of State for Local Government & Planning, to urgently review and upgrade the tier-level status of Galway City Council (currently Tier 5) to Tier 4 or higher. National funding allocations do not reflect the scale, growth and cost pressures facing Galway City and its business community.
Read more ...St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church’s Annual Christmas Fayre
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
A highlight of Galway’s festive season, St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church’s Annual Christmas Fayre returns on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Read more ...Futa Fata celebrates two decades of publishing
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Spiddal based publisher, Futa Fata had a joyous weekend celebrating 20 years of publishing.
Read more ...Western Family History Association celebrates three decades of genealogy excellence
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
The Western Family History Association (WFHA), Galway’s dedicated genealogy society, celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Lackagh Parish Centre.
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