Councils and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) welcome decision on N6 Galway City Ring Road  

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Galway County Council, Galway City Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) welcome the decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant approval for the N6 Galway City Ring Road (N6 GCRR).

Planning permission granted for Port of Galway redevelopment

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Planning permission has been granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála for the significant redevelopment and expansion of the Port of Galway.

Connemara SF members refuse to support candidate over lack of Irish

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Sinn Féin members in Connemara have refused to support the party's candidate in the upcoming bye-election in Galway West on the basis that he has no Irish and is not aware of issues facing the local area.

Anchor Safety hosting Trade Day on April 16

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Join Anchor Safety on Thursday April 16 for their first trade day. The team has organised free services, giveaways and in-store discounts on the day to ensure value for everyone who visits the store during the event including: complimentary professional workwear fittings for your team by Mascot, who will be on-site with their mobile van.

Harvey Norman Ireland announces April fundraising drive in support of the Marie Keating Foundation

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Harvey Norman Ireland has announced its official charity partnership with the Marie Keating Foundation, one of Ireland’s leading organisations dedicated to cancer awareness, education, and support. As part of this partnership, Harvey Norman will launch a nationwide fundraising initiative this April - making it easier than ever for customers to support the cause both in-store and online.

Galway carol services raise €1,400 to tackle poverty overseas

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A church in Galway city centre has handed more than €1,400 to an overseas aid agency, with the money having been raised during two popular carol services in December. St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church raised the money for Christian Aid Ireland with its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols which draws a large audience to the historic church each year.

Sixteen adults received into the Catholic Church at Cathedral Easter Vigil

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

On one of the most sacred nights of the Church’s year, sixteen adults were received into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at Galway Cathedral.

New scanner a ‘game changer’ for breast cancer research

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

The exceptional corporate partnership that was formed between the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), supported by CURAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices and the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, has enabled the installation of a cutting-edge multiplex imaging scanner at the Lambe Institute, part of University of Galway. This state-of-the-art scanner can analyse up to 100 markers in a single tissue sample, dramatically reducing diagnostic time from days to hours.

Galway woman publishes charity book in memory of her daughter

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Newly published Galway author Marie Donnellan has this week released her children’s book, Always, written in memory of her late daughter Catherine.

Huge opportunity for jobs and growth with Next Generation Sites – Kyne

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

The development of Next Generation Sites (NGS) is a significant opportunity for regional economic growth and job creation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Public consultation on plans for UHG reveals broad public support for landmark project

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A public consultation recently held by University Hospital Galway (UHG) indicates strong public support for an ambitious development plan at the region’s only model 4 hospital.

Public talk to hear of need for flood risk management in Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A public talk on flooding in Galway will take place at 8pm on Tuesday April 14 in the Galway Bay Hotel, where Niall Murphy of the Green Party will introduce a number of expert speakers.

Thomas calls for temporary measures to cushion fuel price shock

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said that Irish fuel prices cannot continue to far outstrip countries like Spain and is calling for a temporary flat-fee excise response, targeted supports for farmers, contractors and hauliers, and a postponement of the planned carbon tax increase until the current fuel-cost crisis has eased.

Residents begin getting the keys to 32 new social homes in Renmore

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body, has begun giving keys to the 32 individuals and families who will be moving into the newly built apartments at Goirtín, Morrough, Renmore, close to Galway City.

Galway has chance to bring life back to towns and city with new housing scheme

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A new funding scheme to convert vacant buildings and above-shop spaces into homes could bring hundreds of families and individuals back to living in town centres across Galway, according to Mayor of Galway City and Galway West by?election candidate Mike Cubbard.

Shadow boxer was stripped to the waist but all alone

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A man found stripped to the waist and in an agitated condition was not in conflict with anybody but himself.

Galway City Council showcases protected structures on city approach roads

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Galway City Council is bringing the city’s architectural heritage into the spotlight this April, with a new initiative showcasing buildings from Galway’s ‘Record of Protected Structures’ on 15 high profile road signs coming into the city.

Galway GAA raise over €750,000 in hugely popular fundraiser raffle

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Dean Doherty (aged 46) from Ballybofey in Co Donegal is the owner of a magnificent new home in Kinvara after winning the hugely exciting Win a Home on Galway Bay fundraising draw. He was the first ticket out of the drum at the big finale in Loughrea on Tuesday night.

A dry decade in Eyre Square

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Meteorologists tells us wetter, warmer winters and summers are the new norm, but against all the momentum of man-made climate change, Eyre Square shall remain dry.

Galway set to benefit from new vacant spaces grant

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A new grant to turn empty spaces above shops into homes will be a game-changer for housing supply and revitalising town centres across Galway, Fine Gael Senator and Spokesperson for Housing, Senator PJ Murphy has said.

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