Car 'bouncing off the road' to cost speeder €1,000

Fri, May 15, 2026

Failure to pay a fixed charge speeding fine will cost a Ballinasloe man €1,000, a judge warned him when his case came before the local District Court.

Bertie’s comments condemned by Ogbu

Thu, May 14, 2026

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern should apologise for ignorant comments he made about immigrants, says a Galway West by-election candidate.

Mayor calls for light rail and greenway to be built into Galway Ring Road plan

Thu, May 14, 2026

Galway West Independent candidate and Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has called for a major shift in how the Galway Ring Road is designed and delivered, saying it should be treated as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build multi-modal infrastructure rather than a road project alone.

PBP candidate Rooke calls for radical change of policy to tackle growing housing crisis

Thu, May 14, 2026

“For all their talk, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independent Ireland offer more of the same disastrous policies that have led to the housing crisis in Galway and it is long past time for change”, said People Before Profit Galway West candidate Denman Rooke.

Keane says Budget 2027 must back the next phase of the UHG Masterplan in full

Thu, May 14, 2026

Cllr Cillian Keane, Fianna Fáil candidate in the Galway West by-election, has called on the Government to use Budget 2027 to lock in funding for the next phase of the University Hospital Galway (UHG) Masterplan and to commit to phased delivery of the full plan without slippage between stages.

A strong green vote will force action on GLUAS says Murphy

Thu, May 14, 2026

While there was unanimous support for a light rail system for Galway at a recent transport debate, only the Greens can be trusted to follow through and deliver on public transport for Galway, says bye-election candidate Niall Murphy.

Drop the rectangle — New screen-free bench on slipway at Kinvara

Thu, May 14, 2026

Sky Before Screens invites you to the slipway in Kinvara where a new phone-free bench, and a colourful mural await you! They hope that this space will give children, young people and adults opportunities to connect and relax beyond social media and screens.

A generation locked out — Garrity says housing emergency demands new leadership

Thu, May 14, 2026

The housing crisis is a national emergency brought on by a decade and a half of Government failure and the only way to fix it is to get new leadership, says Sheila Garrity, an independent candidate in this month’s Galway West by-election.

Ardán & WRAP: supporting screen industry creatives in Galway and the West

Thu, May 14, 2026

Galway and the West of Ireland continue to play a key role in Ireland’s local, national, and international impact as an island of artistic and cultural renown, and Ardán is proud to play its part in supporting creative screen talent in film, TV, games, and animation, through our funding and bursaries, training and mentorship, and events and networking opportunities.

Ardán is a non-profit film, TV, games, and animation organisation based in Galway that supports entry, emerging, and established creatives in the screen industry across the West of Ireland and throughout the country. Previously known as Galway Film Centre - a member-based organisation established back in 1989, a resource for emerging filmmakers - Ardán rebranded in 2022 to encompass the evolving screen sector including games.

Galway’s growing gaming industry is powering creativity in the west of Ireland

Thu, May 14, 2026

The west of Ireland has long been celebrated for its storytelling traditions, artistic culture, and creative spirit. Today, those same strengths are helping to shape one of the country’s most exciting modern industries: video game development. At the heart of this movement is Ardán and the thriving gaming community in Galway, which continues to establish itself as a national leader in digital creativity, innovation, and cultural storytelling.

CREW: Where creativity means business for the west

Thu, May 14, 2026

As Ireland’s creative industries continue to evolve into a major driver of enterprise and innovation, the need for dedicated business support within the sector has never been greater. At the forefront, CREW, Galway’s enterprise hub for the digital creative industries, supports companies and entrepreneurs in building sustainable, scalable businesses across film, animation, games, immersive media, digital design, and creative technology.

Boston Scientific’s €75 million Galway expansion delivers major boost for regional economy

Thu, May 14, 2026

Galway’s position as one of Europe’s leading centres for medical technology innovation recently received another major endorsement with the announcement that Boston Scientific is to invest €75 million in expanding its research and development capabilities in the city.

Chanelle Pharma earns Silver Investors' in Diversity accreditation

Thu, May 14, 2026

Galway-based pharmaceutical company Chanelle Pharma has been awarded the Silver Investors in Diversity accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity, recognising the organisation's advanced maturity in embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices across its entire operations in both Ireland and the UK.

The accreditation, valid for up to two years, is one of the most respected EDI standards available to businesses on the island of Ireland, and achieving Silver status marks a significant milestone in Chanelle Pharma's ongoing commitment to building a truly inclusive workplace.

Advanced manufacturing courses at University of Galway

Thu, May 14, 2026

In the fast-paced world of converging technologies, innovation is more than discovery—it is the fusion of science, sustainability, digitisation, and advanced manufacturing. Understanding this complexity defines true industry leaders. University of Galway's new part-time courses in advanced manufacturing meet this challenge.

Global tech leader MathWorks thrives in Galway

Thu, May 14, 2026

MathWorks, the company behind MATLAB and Simulink, leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists worldwide, employs more than 6,500 people across 16 countries. Privately held since its founding in 1984, the company has been profitable every year.

Powering the West: Platform94 marks record year of growth

Thu, May 14, 2026

For over three decades, Platform94 has been part of Galway's business fabric. What began 32 years ago in response to a crisis has evolved into an international centre of excellence for scaling businesses.

Medtech's west of Ireland heartbeat keeps on beating

Thu, May 14, 2026

The west of Ireland has consistently overdelivered, attracting and sustaining world-class medical device and life sciences companies, with no signs of slowing. As we enter the second half of 2026, the Medtech industry in the West is growing and improving more than ever.

Community events in Ballybane Hub this May

Thu, May 14, 2026

Residents of Ballybane are invited to two enjoyable community evenings taking place at the Ballybane Community Hub over the coming weeks, offering food, fun and social connection for all ages.

A special cookery demonstration will take place on Thursday 14 May at 7pm in the Ballybane Community Hub, where local chef Maria McNeela will showcase how to prepare two hearty family favourites — chicken casserole and chicken pasta bake.

Galway County Council announces 106 affordable homes for Athenry

Thu, May 14, 2026

Galway County Council, in association with Highgate Properties Limited, has announced the delivery of 106 affordable homes at the Fearann na hEascrach development in Athenry.

North/South collaborative organ donation transplantation event at Circle of Life Garden

Thu, May 14, 2026

Uachtaráin na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly will be the honorary guest at a very special North /South Organ Donation Transplantation Event at the Circle of Life Garden in Salthill, Galway on Saturday, May 23, the last day of Organ Donor Awareness Week. This will be the first time organ donor families, organ recipients and representatives of the medical profession and health services from both the North and South of Ireland will come together for an event to promote the cause of organ donation on an all-island basis.

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