Editorial Comment
Galway cannot afford to lose its taxi industry
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
At the time of going to press last evening (Wednesday), traffic across Galway City had slowed to a crawl. The cause was not an accident nor a surge of seasonal congestion, but a coordinated protest by taxi drivers who say they are fighting for nothing less than their livelihoods. Their demonstration, while inconvenient for many, was a stark reminder of the fragile balance that keeps Galway moving—especially after dark.
Local News
GLUAS to be included in Galway Transport Strategy, says Connolly
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
The long-awaited prospect of a light rail system for Galway has moved one step closer to receiving the green light, following confirmation from Deputy John Connolly that a light rail line will be included in the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy.
News Interviews
From Athenry to Africa
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Christy O’Hara and Martina Farragher will never forget the sheer joy on the Tanzanian children’s faces when they saw balloons for the first time. Their eyes opened wide with excitement as they were inflated and then released into the air. The atmosphere was electric as they chased them around the place, shrieking with delight.
