One chance and one chance only warning for student

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

Every individual is entitled to one chance, one opportunity to keep their slate clean, but if they offend again there are no more chances for them.

May by-election date confirmed

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The first by-election in Galway for more than half a century will be held on Friday, May 22.

Write, draw, create at Galway City Museum

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway City Museum is delighted to announce an engaging programme of creative workshops this May, celebrating imagination, storytelling, and artistic expression as part of both the Bealtaine Festival and National Drawing Day 2026.

Need for reporting uncomfortable truth, says Nugent

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Aontú’s Galway West by?election candidate, Orla Nugent, welcomed the fact that Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan is no longer seeking a Coimisiún na Meán review of media coverage of fuel protests.

Memorial plaque unveiled to commemorate Private Stephen Griffin

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled to honour a Galway soldier fatally wounded while serving on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon over 45 years ago. Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard has joined members of the family of the late Private Stephen Griffin to unveil the stone plaque which has been erected adjacent to Bóthar Stiofáin, Rahoon, which is named in his honour.

Help people life their best lives with Corlann

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Corlann, the new name for Brothers of Charity Services, provides supports each year to more than 6,000 people with intellectual disabilities, including autism. Services are delivered by dedicated teams from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds.

Last chance to sign up for Galway Simon’s Steps for Simon

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Time is running out to register for this year’s Steps for Simon challenge, and Galway Simon are calling on the public to get involved in whatever way they can. With only days left to register to take the challenge, campaign ambassador Laura Burke (@lauraburkefitness) is encouraging individuals, families, workplaces, and community groups to take part and help raise vital funds for Galway Simon.

Garda allocation numbers to Galway county disrespectful, says Welby

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway is being left behind in the allocation of Garda resources, Independent by-election candidate Cllr. Thomas Welby has claimed.

Immediate engagement needed with homeowners affected by ring road, said Cheevers

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Fianna Fail Councillor Alan Cheevers has said that immediate engagement should now take place with the owners of properties affected by the proposed Outer Ring Road.

Murphy under fire for €40k shares in Israeli army-linked firm

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The Green Party’s Galway West by-election candidate is considering selling shares worth €40,000 in the IT firm he works for because of its links to the Israeli military.

New Wonder Wander walking trails highlight Galway city’s architectural heritage

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Two new walking trails of Galway city centre, launched this week by Galway City Council in partnership with the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, celebrate and highlight the rich architectural heritage to be found in Galway city centre.

Galway event to help SMEs turn AI potential into business impact

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Small businesses from across the West of Ireland are being invited to attend AI Works for Ireland, an in-person event taking place on Thursday, April 30, at the Radisson RED in Galway. The event is designed to help SMEs understand and apply AI in a practical, business-focused way.

PAYE workers being squeezed as cost of living bites in Galway, said Ogbu

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in Galway West, has warned that working people are being pushed to the brink as the cost of living crisis deepens, saying the issue is coming up time and again while out knocking on doors across the city and county.

Inspiring children’s book Always officially launched by Miriam O’Callaghan

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway businesswoman Marie Donnellan officially launched her children’s book ‘Always’ on Friday evening at the renowned Druid, Mick Lally Theatre, in what was described as a deeply moving and memorable occasion.

County Galway gears up for Africa Day 2026

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Africa Day 2026 will be marked in County Galway with a community celebration in Tuam next month.

1926 Census offers a snapshot of Galway 100 years ago

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The publication of the 1926 Census last weekend has seen people across the country explore the lives of their forebears, and muse on how much the country has changed in the last century. The release also offers a glimpse of what life was like here in Galway 100 years ago.

Keane calls for bus lane on N83 upgrade to tackle traffic delays

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Fianna Fáil candidate for the Galway West by election, Cllr Cillian Keane, has said that Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Galway County Council should include a bus lane as part of the current €2.5 million resurfacing works on the N83.

Rush on for Renmore revamp

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Designers of the €20 million, first phase of the Renmore Masterplan are keen to lodge a planning application quickly while funds are available.

Petition launched to lift ban on watersports at Silver Strand

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A campaign to lift the ban on watersports at Silver Strand beach has been initiated.

Back to the ballot box we go

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

And so the white flag has been raised, the writ has been written, and the pole scampers have started scampering—eager hands and ladders vying for prime positions on lamp posts across city and county. There is something unmistakably Irish, and particularly Galwegian, about the ritual: posters appearing overnight like mushrooms after rain, faces smiling down with varying degrees of confidence, urgency, and familiarity.

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