RNLI lifesavers from Galway prepare to answer the call this Christmas

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

The RNLI is launching its Christmas fundraising appeal, as its volunteer lifeboat crews including those on the Aran Islands, Clifden and Galway RNLI selflessly prepare to spend their Christmas on call.

Scoil na bhForbacha celebrates national RSA Award as students lead the way in road safety campaign

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Scoil na bhForbacha was yesterday (Wednesday honoured with a ‘Leading Light Award’ in the Best School Initiative category by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The award was presented at a special ceremony in the Cusack Suite, Croke Park Stadium, Dublin.

University’s Institute for Clinical Trials wins 2025 Collaboration in Medtech Award

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

University of Galway’s Institute for Clinical Trials has been awarded the 2025 Collaboration in Medtech Award at the Irish Medtech Awards.

President Connolly attends An Taibhdhearc’s Christmas production of The Selfish Giant

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

An Taibhdhearc, the National Irish Language Theatre, was honoured by the visit of President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, to the opening night of its Christmas production, An Fathach Leithleasach (The Selfish Giant).

Galway secures major investment as €18m Smart Regions funding announced

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Fianna Fáil’s Albert Dolan TD has welcomed last week’s announcement by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, confirming €18 million in Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme funding, with Galway securing significant investment across multiple high-impact innovation projects.

Kinvara solo adventurer to launch book on mindset

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Dr Karen Weekes, the Kinvara resident who became the first Irish woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, will next week launch a book outlining her achievement, as well as how to build the mindset to meet your own challenges.

No Crown Square move next year

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Galway City Council has delayed its move to new headquarters at Crown Square until March 2027 at the latest.

T. O’Higgin’s Homevalue wins ‘Best Regional Store in Connacht’

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

T. O’Higgin’s Homevalue in Galway has been named the overall winner of the highly coveted Best Regional Store Connacht award at the recent ‘United in Excellence Awards’. Hardware and builders merchant stores from across Ireland were recognised for outstanding standards in retailing at United Hardware’s 6th annual awards ceremony, held at The Galmont Hotel, Galway.

Des Kenny: Galway’s quiet pillar of culture

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Galway has taken a battering in recent years. In the great transfer window of life and death, we have been lifted by the gifts of our superclub of artists, dreamers and doers, and yet we have also lost so many of the people who shaped the city’s spirit.

Galway GAA stars HELPing Africa Rise — even when the world looks away

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Across East Africa, life is fragile, yet it pulses with courage, resilience, and quiet hope. In northern Ethiopia, a mother gently cradles her child, weakened by hunger. In Somalia, parents cling to memories of little ones lost, holding onto the fragile promise of brighter days. Grandmothers in parts of Northern Kenya walk miles carrying the weight of hardship and the wisdom of generations.

Convicted Moycullen dealer back on another cannabis charge

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Because of buying and dealing in drugs, as we’ve seen this week, people are ending up dead in their homes. This was the reaction of a Judge at Galway District Court when a defendant with a previous conviction for drug dealing came before him on another drugs charge.

Free weekend parking for Galway city Christmas park and commute

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Galway City Council has teamed up with Atlantic Technological University and University of Galway for a Christmas ‘Park and Commute’.

Influx of emergency patients sees procedures postponed at UHG

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is extremely busy today with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. The increase in patients awaiting admission has also seen a number of elective procedures postponed.

Renmore man ordered to stay away from College Road

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

A man with an address in Renmore was ordered to observe strict bail conditions as he awaits a hearing of alleged harassment charges, including staying away from College Road and having no contact with his alleged victims.

Man who stole e-scooter and tools to remain in custody

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

A man who is accused of putting a nail-bar down his trousers in Woodies on the Headford Road and making no attempt to pay for it is also accused of stealing a pliers from Halford’s on the same day. He is also in custody on charges of using a lump hammer to break the lock of an e-scooter, and was again remanded in custody until the December 22 sitting of Galway District Court.

UPDATED: Galway braces for 'multi-hazard event' with arrival of Storm Bram

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

Galway City Council has announced that Galway Christmas Market, along with several city car parks and woodlands will be closed around the city today (Tuesday) as the country is hit by Storm Bram.

Long-running Athenry poor box heist case finally resolved

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

A man who made off with €600 - including €185 in coins - from an Athenry pub’s poor box finally had his case concluded when he was brought from prison to appear before Judge Vincent Deane at Loughrea District Court.

Galway engineering company breathes new life into Spiddal site

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

A new engineering and manufacturing company is set to open in Spiddal, creating 11 full-time positions in its first year with plans for additional hiring in the future.

Judge gives lucky shoplifter a second chance

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

A young man was given a chance when he appeared before Judge Vincent Deane at Loughrea District Court charged with a shoplifting offence. This was the defendant’s second chance, as the Gardaí had offered him the option of accepting an adult caution, but he failed to turn up for the appointment to receive it and, as a result, the prosecution ended up before the court.

Almost 2,000 wheelie bins of raw sewage flowing into Connemara bays daily

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

The equivalent of more than 1,900 wheelie bins of raw sewage is flowing directly into two local bays in Connemara each day, but this is set to cease under the provision of new wastewater infrastructure in the area.

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