Loughrea Lake has retained its Blue Flag for another year

Thu, May 21, 2026

Loughrea Lake has once again secured its Blue Flag status for 2026, as announced by An Taisce at a ceremony held in County Cork last week. This recognition places Long Point among the top inland bathing spots in the country, highlighting the lake’s ‘excellent water quality, safety measures, and environmental management’.

The Blue Flag is a respected international award that signifies high standards in water quality, safety, environmental education, and site management. To qualify, bathing areas must meet stringent criteria, including achieving ‘Excellent’ water quality status. Loughrea Lake’s consistent compliance with these standards highlights the dedicated efforts of Galway County Council, local community groups, and volunteers in maintaining the lake’s pristine condition.

Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and BioBlitz 2026

Thu, May 21, 2026

To celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2026, Galway County Council and local schools are teaming up with MKO, The Galway Bay South East Catchment Community Forum, and numerous other volunteers and groups to undertake a Bioblitz and Biodiversity Festival in Loughrea.

Date announced for Giob Geab Community storytelling night

Thu, May 21, 2026

The Galway Climate Festival ‘Giob Geab’ event will take place as part of this year’s Galway Climate Inspirations Festival on Thursday, June 25 in the Festival Tent in Fr Burke Park, Galway city.

Canney welcomes safety funding for Mountbellew Agricultural College

Thu, May 21, 2026

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed funding of more than €28,000 for farm safety and wellbeing initiatives at Mountbellew Agricultural College under a new €1.18 million national funding package.

Three separate projects at Mountbellew Agricultural College have been allocated funding under the 2026 Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing Open Call.

Galway rents exploding because government opened ‘floodgates,’ says Lohan

Thu, May 21, 2026

Sinn Féin Galway West by-election candidate Mark Lohan has said the latest Daft.ie rental report exposes the devastating impact of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael housing policies on renters across Galway.

Naughton welcomes funding for Galway piers

Thu, May 21, 2026

Local TD, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed funding allocations under the 2026 Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme. This funding will go towards the maintenance and upgrade of piers throughout County Galway.

Landmark EDGE26 report identifies 1,045 digital creative companies across the West and North-West

Thu, May 21, 2026

A landmark report will be launched today (Thursday) at Ireland’s inaugural EDGE26 Creative Economy Summit. The study highlights how the West and North-West of Ireland has built a strong and rapidly growing digital creative industries sector over the past decade. It goes on to note, however, that the next phase of growth will require more coordinated investment and supports, tailored to how digital creative enterprises actually operate.

Galway couple bringing ambulances to Uganda for palliative care

Thu, May 21, 2026

A Galway couple, Gerry and Anna Hickey, are joining Tik Tok sensation, musician and comedian Garron Noone on a mission to deliver ambulances from Ireland to Uganda to support palliative care.

€12 million investment to transform Galway City Museum

Thu, May 21, 2026

Galway City Museum is to be transformed into a world class immersive visitor experience as a result of €12.6 m funding announced in the city last evening.

Time for Galway to vote for people who say Yes

Thu, May 21, 2026

Tomorrow, the people of Galway West will once again do what generations before them have done in times of consequence and uncertainty: walk quietly into school halls and parish centres, fold a ballot paper in their hands, and decide what kind of future this constituency believes in.

85 jobs boost as Medtronic announces European Software Development Hub in Galway

Thu, May 21, 2026

Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, today (Thursday) announced the establishment of a European software development hub in Galway for its Patient Care Systems (PCS) function. The site will serve as a global Centre of Excellence for cardiac digital health, supporting the development of advanced software solutions that enhance care for patients with implanted cardiac devices. The announcement was made in Galway alongside An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin.

‘I am not far-right’ – Thomas

Thu, May 21, 2026

Thomas says his opposition to a housing scheme in Moycullen, his attendance at meetings organised by an overtly seditious organisation, and his objection to new facilities for Galway city’s largest GAA club are being politicised by opponents.

Call for boycott of University of Galway alumni ball, says SU

Thu, May 21, 2026

The University of Galway’s annual Alumni Ball this weekend should be boycotted by staff, students and graduates because of the institution’s relationship with an Israeli college linked to defence contractors complicit in genocide.

Díomá ar BÁNÚ faoi easpa teagmhála ó pháirtithe an rialtais

Thu, May 21, 2026

Tá an grúpa feachtais tithíochta BÁNÚ tar éis a rá go bhfuil díomá orthu nach ndearna páirtithe an rialtais mórán teagmhála leo i rith feachtas fhothoghchán Ghaillimh Thiar, a reáchtálfar amárach.

Rásaí na bliana ag teannadh linn

Thu, May 21, 2026

Ní bheidh sé i bhfad anois go mbeidh na bádóirí ag cur na seolta in airde agus ag dul amach chun na farraige. Bígí réidh don dianiomaíocht!

Seventeen candidates seek to serve Galway West

Wed, May 20, 2026

Seventeen candidates will contest the seat vacated by Catherine Connolly’s election to the presidency.

Not so blessed Christmas peacemaker gets three months

Wed, May 20, 2026

A man, described as a peacemaker by his solicitor, who got between two brothers involved in a Christmas-time fracas in Salthill, received a three-month prison sentence for his season of goodwill efforts at Galway District Court.

New baby saves repeat no-insurance driver from prison

Wed, May 20, 2026

A Dublin man narrowly escaped going from Galway District Court to prison when he was convicted on his fifth charge of driving without insurance.

Ban for Christmas Day speeding of 177kph

Tue, May 19, 2026

A man who was clocked doing 177kph on the N17 in a rush to get to a Christmas Day service in Galway was lucky he didn’t end up attending his own service, a judge commented.

Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair burst water main in Mountbellew

Tue, May 19, 2026

Uisce Éireann has said that it is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Mountbellew following a burst on a trunk watermain last night.

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