Flying Ant Day: Rentokil warns public of potential surge in ant activity this summer

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning the public of increased ant activity in the coming weeks, with the annual Flying Ant Day phenomenon expected to occur in July and early August.

BBQ season is upon us

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

One in 10 Irish households start the BBQ season as early as Easter, research from Calor finds. Calor, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of gas for homes and businesses across the country, surveyed 1,000 people to gain insights into the nation’s barbecue trends and traditions.

Make Father’s Day memorable at Blackrock Cottage

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

This Father’s Day, treat Dad to something truly special at Blackrock Cottage, Galway’s award-winning destination for contemporary modern Irish cuisine.

The Yoga Picnic celebrates five years of wellness, community and connection

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

What started as a small outdoor yoga gathering in the heart of the Midlands has blossomed into one of Ireland’s most successful wellness festivals.

Free In-Person Mental Health Support in Galway from Aware

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Every Wednesday evening in the ‘Croi na Gaillimhe’ building on Mill Street, trained Aware Volunteers provide a welcoming space for Galway Adults to gather and talk about their mental health. Local volunteers speak from experience of how they’ve seen peer to peer support provide comfort and connection for those living with depression and anxiety.

ATU students recognised for road safety campaign

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Students from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have received national recognition for a road safety campaign highlighting the devastating consequences of speeding.

Time running out to apply for Naughton Foundation scholarship scheme

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

The closing date for Leaving Certificate students in Galway to apply for the Naughton Foundation Scholarship scheme is Monday, June 29 at midnight.

Burns go deeper than they look – how HBOT can help with healing

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

As summer arrives, so too does barbecue season and more time spent working and socialising outside. While these moments are part of everyday life across Ireland, especially in farming and agricultural communities, they also bring a higher risk of sunburn and burns from hot surfaces, flames, machinery or chemical exposure.

What many people don’t realise is that burns can be more serious than they first appear. Surrounding the visible injury is an area of tissue called the zone of stasis. Here, blood flow is reduced, inflammation (swelling) develops, and oxygen levels fall. Within hours, this area can worsen, causing the injury to deepen if not carefully managed.

Bord Bia partners with the HSE to support farmers' skin safety this summer

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Bord Bia, in partnership with the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland, has launched a collaborative campaign to raise awareness among Irish farmers of the importance of protecting their skin from the sun.

New research highlights hidden exploitation and abuse of disabled people

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

A major new research report examining the experiences of disabled people subjected to targeted exploitation and abuse in Ireland has been launched at University of Galway.

Three medals awarded to Galway at Bord Bia Bloom 2026 

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Galway won three medals at Bord Bia Bloom at the weekend. Oranmore Tidy Towns was awarded Highly Commended for The Bat Corridor Postcard Garden. Celtic Eye Art Group and Karst Farming Network from East Galway and South Roscommon was awarded a Certificate of Distinction for the Yellow Meadow Kingdom Postcard Garden.

Fahy Travel’s Annette Hynes returns from exceptional European sailing

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Annette Hynes, top seller for Celebrity Cruising with Fahy Travel, has just returned from an unforgettable voyage aboard Celebrity Apex, one of the stunning ships in Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Edge Series. Sailing from Lisbon to Southampton, the journey showcased exactly why Celebrity Apex is regarded as one of the finest cruise ships currently sailing in Europe.

Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre celebrates 25 years with free family medieval experience

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

The Athenry Arts & Heritage Centrewill this weekend celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as it marks its 25th Anniversary as one of Galway’s leading heritage attractions and community social enterprises.

Galway Gardaí, a brief history

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

The Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was founded in 1822. For organisational purposes, Galway was divided into two districts, East and West, commanded by two inspectors who reported to the RIC Commissioner in Dublin Castle. From its foundation, the force faced particular challenges in Galway due to the persistence of land hunger among the poor, who organised themselves into secret societies and resorted to cattle driving and violent disputes over land. As a result, County Galway had the highest concentration of police in the entire country.

Coping with seasonal allergies

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

When you woke up this morning were you sneezing? Or did you have a blocked nose, a sore throat, red or watery eyes, or an aching head?

Reunion of the Bish classes of 1965 and 1966

Thu, May 28, 2026

Two hundred years ago, in October 1826, the Warden of Galway wrote to the Superior of the Patrician Brothers asking him to send at least one Brother to Galway to take over a school which had been moved from near the Shambles Barracks to a disused barrack in Lombard Street. Brother Paul O’Connor and Brother Dawson were sent to Galway. Cash in hand was one shilling. Social conditions were very bad, but the Brothers went ahead and established the Monastery School, known as The Mon. Before the school had been a year in operation, the improvement in the youth of the city was so evident that a public meeting was held in the school to vote thanks to the teachers, “whose zeal, attention and excellent arrangements had produced such happy results”.

ATU launches first Race and Ethnic Equality Action Plan

Thu, May 28, 2026

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has launched its first Race and Ethnic Equality Action Plan 2025-2028, unveiled on May 14 at the ATU Galway City campus.

Evenings well spent – part-time courses at Galway Community College

Thu, May 28, 2026

Galway Community College is now enrolling for its Adult Education Part-Time Courses starting in September 2026.

Keep your dog busy while you work

Thu, May 28, 2026

Doggy play sessions launch in Kinvara. Burren School for Dogs have launched weekday morning collect and play sessions.

Hot girl summer — how to look stylish while keeping your cool

Thu, May 28, 2026

Soaring temperatures this week offered a timely lesson in dressing for high temperatures. For many, dressing during the midweek mini-heatwave was less about chasing trends and more about mastering the art of staying cool without sacrificing style. Fortunately, this summer’s fashion offers plenty of elegant solutions for women determined to beat the heat while still looking polished.

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