New social homes set to come on stream by the end of the year

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Respond, Ireland’s largest construction-led Approved Housing Body (AHB) and service provider, delivered 12 new social homes in Galway last year and is now on track to deliver nearly 1,000 new social and cost-rental homes this year.

Route 424 subject to new capacity review

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Minister Hildegarde Naughton has received confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that the bus route serving Galway City to Lettermullen, route 424, is to be subject to a new capacity review. This route serves many communities in Galway, including Barna, Furbo, Spiddal, etc.

Minister Browne turns sod on €23.6m housing scheme in County Galway

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, officially broke ground on a €23.6 million mixed-tenure housing development in Baile Chláir (Claregalway).

Galway’s camogie heroes deserve their winter holiday – and should not have to shake buckets

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Were it not for the magic weaved by Cathal Murray’s senior camogie team in Croke Park last August, it would have been a bleak year for the maroon and white.

Local priorities dominate Galway municipal district draft meetings

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

The Tuam and Athenry–Oranmore Municipal Districts met this week to consider their draft General Municipal Allocations (GMAs) for 2026, with councillors in both areas voicing queries about rising costs, limited local discretion and the impact of national funding decisions.

Howling Halloween at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Celebrate Samhain in Galway with a spooky three-day event at Brigit’s Garden from Saturday, October 25 to Monday, October 27, from 12pm to 4pm.

St Nicholas’ to host Halloween feast as part of Gaillimh Ah-Boo! festival

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

The historic St Nicholas’s Church will host Féasta Fómhair (Harvest Feast) – a one-night-only dining experience curated by acclaimed chef JP McMahon, as part of Gaillimh Ah-Boo! the vibrant city-wide Samhain celebration of food, folklore, and feasting.

Heartbreak in Tuam as crèche closure leaves 97 children without care

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

A major childcare crisis has emerged in Tuam after Happily Ever After, a crèche serving 97 children from 72 families, confirmed it will close on October 31. The decision follows the refusal by the landlord, Tuam Parish, to carry out long-promised fire safety works. The closure threatens parents’ jobs and leaves 19 staff facing unemployment.

Planning permission for Merlin Park Elective Hospital to be lodged within months

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Minister Hildegarde Naughton has received confirmation from the HSE that they should be in a position to apply for planning permission for the new Elective Hospital on the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital in the first half of next year.

Instagram photos help local scientists track invasive plant flowering patterns

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

That vibrant carpet of pink and yellow flowers blanketing Mediterranean cliffs might look beautiful in holiday photos on a social media feed. But University of Galway scientists and others have discovered these same Instagram snapshots are revealing how one of the world’s most destructive coastal plants is taking over new environments by extending its flowering season and threatening native biodiversity.

Oughterard to host key Social Enterprise event in October

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Oughterard to host key Social Enterprise event in October

Cheque presentation for organ donor memory boxes at University Hospital Galway

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

A generous donation of €20,000 has been presented to the Thinking of You memory box project for organ donors at University Hospital Galway (UHG), in memory of the late Simon Quinn from Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway.

University of Galway announces new Dean of J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Professor Karena Yan has been appointed as the new Dean of the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at the University of Galway.

Traffic delays expected as 2,000 take part in Croí Night Run

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

The 11th annual Croí Night Run 5k is taking place on the evening of Friday, October 17, with rolling road closures and delays expected along Salthill Promenade during the race.

Food On The Edge 2025 to celebrate a decade of thought leadership

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Celebrating its 10th year, the award-winning Food On The Edge symposium returns to ATU Galway this month with “Evolution” as its central theme.

Defendant had to get up at 7am to attend court

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

A Mayo man had to get out of bed at 7am and take a number of buses so he could present himself before Judge Fiona Lydon at Clifden District Court.

Six-year road ban for mechanic who 'just loved driving'

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

An apprentice mechanic who was caught driving a dangerously defective vehicle which was uninsured was put off the road for six years when he came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Clifden District Court.

Shoplifter who drove without insurance apologises for her actions in court

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

A Judge noted at Clifden District Court that a woman who pleaded guilty to stealing groceries because she was under financial pressure, and was also pleading to driving without insurance, had a car and so did her husband. She made her observation when she was asked to grant free legal aid to the defendant.

Island life and architecture intertwine in new TG4 documentary on Hy-Brasil

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

The search for the mythical island of Hy-Brasil, believed to be located somewhere off the Connemara coast, is the focus of a new documentary to be broadcast on TG4 later this month.

Man fined €200 for sleeping in the middle of the road

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

A Judge asked a defendant before her at Galway District Court on Monday if there was any particular reason for him to be lying in the middle of the road in an intoxicated state.

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