Mannion clan to gather in ancestral village

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The ancestral village of Menlough, East Galway, will once again become the focal point for the global Mannion diaspora when it hosts the Thirteenth Annual International Mannion Clan Gathering from Friday, 14 August to Sunday, 16 August 2026. Coinciding with the opening of National Heritage Week, the three-day celebration promises a rich programme of history, culture, genealogy and traditional Irish heritage.

Festivities begin on Friday evening at 7.00 pm in Thompson’s Pub, Menlough, with registration and a welcoming reception, offering visitors from Ireland and overseas an opportunity to meet fellow clansfolk. The official opening will be performed by Galway County Heritage Officer Marie Mannion, who will extend a welcome on behalf of Galway County Council.

‘The Streets’ — Forty years running

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Organisers of the ‘Streets of Galway’ are calling on city residents, families and local businesses to line the 8km route to support 4,000 runners this Saturday, August 8.

‘Make teaching a sustainable career and address teacher shortages,’ says Galway-based ASTI president

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The Government must tackle teacher shortages in Ireland by making teaching a sustainable career choice for young people, new ASTI President Richie Bell said this week.

Mr Bell took his position as ASTI President at the weekend — He is a teacher of history and religion at Coláiste Muire Máthair, Galway.

Fashion, flair and fabulous style at The Hardiman’s Best Dressed Brunch

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The Hardiman was once again the place to be during Galway Race Week as guests gathered for the now much-anticipated Best Dressed Brunch, held last Wednesday.

Connemara farmer’s curiosity led to fascination with Droimeann cattle

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

John O’Halloran is a part-time farmer in Clifden where he runs Droimeann cattle alongside Connemara ponies. An archaeologist and historian by profession, he has a strong interest in Ireland’s native breeds and now helps conserve Droimeann cattle. He is a board member of the Droimeann Cattle Society and plays a significant role in rebuilding and protecting the breed.

In addition to participating in ACRES with this breed, John is in his second year of conversion under the Organic Farming Scheme. He has also applied for TAMS 3 funding to install a solar panel system to become more self-sufficient in electricity.

Public invited to help shape County Galway’s first outdoor recreation strategy

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Galway County Council is asking the public to help shape the first outdoor recreation strategy for County Galway, with a series of consultation workshops taking place during August.

Ardán welcomes emerging animators

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Ardán, as managers of Galway City of Film /Ceantar Scannán, are delighted to welcome three emerging animators from India, Germany, and Spain to Galway to participate in the Comhar Gaeilge Animation Residency this August 2026 in Connemara.

Creative Communities Programme in Headford

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Headford & District Association continues its Creative Communities programme with a free gel plate printing workshop led by local artist Sharon Wynne.

Cheevers calls on HSE to clarify position on hot meals for hospital patients

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has called on the HSE to urgently clarify why a number of patients at University Hospital Galway are, in some cases, being left without hot meals during their stay.

Cllr Cheevers said he has been contacted by several families who have raised serious concerns about the standard of meal provision in the hospital. According to those who have contacted him, some patients are being served only soup and sandwiches at weekends instead of a hot meal, while similar reports have also emerged relating to certain weekdays.

Robert Harris in Galway next month

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Robert Harris, acclaimed British author and former journalist, will be in Galway on September 18 as part of his book tour celebrating his new thriller, Agrippa.

Calls to denounce mayor drowned by counter-protestors

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Counter protestors outnumbered anti-migrant agitators ten-to-one in Galway last weekend, at an event organised to “reject” Helen Ogbu as the city’s elected mayor.

County below global doctor to patient ratio

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The number of GPs across Galway is drastically below the recommended international minimum.

New figures indicate there are only 73 general practitioners per 100,000 population in Galway, despite the World Health Organisation prescribing 100 GPs per 100,000.

The quest for the finish line

Wed, Aug 05, 2026

There are certain weekends in Galway when the city seems to breathe with one set of lungs. This is one of them.

On Saturday night, thousands will lace up their running shoes and pour onto the streets for the 40th running of the Streets of Galway Race, a milestone that has transformed what began as a modest "Sport for All" event in 1986 into one of the city's great annual rituals. A day later, in Croke Park, another Galway team will chase history as the county's senior camogie champions attempt to defend the O'Duffy Cup against old adversaries Cork.

E-scooter injuries at record high in UHG

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

The number of patients being admitted to University Hospital Galway (UHG) with e-scooter injuries is at its highest point in at least five years.

Dolan encourages Galway East owners of historic buildings to apply for 2027 Heritage Grants

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, is encouraging owners and custodians of historic buildings, protected structures and thatched properties across the constituency to apply for the Government’s built heritage funding schemes, which have now opened for 2027 applications.

The schemes, announced by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD, include the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Historic Thatch Buildings (HTB) scheme.

Certa to support Galway RNLI’s lifesaving work

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Energy and fuel supplier, Certa, is to play a key role in helping the RNLI to promote water safety and to raise funds to continue its lifesaving work in Galway after designating the organisation at its Official Charity Partner for the coming year.

O’Hara welcomes appointment of contractor for Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Plant

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has welcomed confirmation from Uisce Éireann that a contractor has been appointed to deliver the Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Plant, following the completion of the tender process. Construction is due to begin in Q4 2026, and O’Hara says the project is critical to support the delivery of housing in Mountbellew.

University of Galway calls for public involvement in Galway in developing high blood pressure pathway

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

The University of Galway is calling on members of the public in Galway to participate in patient discussion groups across Ireland to help develop a better understanding of blood pressure, hypertension and cardiovascular health.

Eileen Kelly appointed Hospital Manager at Portiuncula University Hospital

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

HSE West and North West has announced the appointment of Eileen Kelly to the role of Hospital Manager at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH).

Save Kinvara Castle campaign steps up pressure to reopen Dunguaire Castle

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Campaigners fighting to reopen Dunguaire Castle have welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works (OPW) that it would maintain and manage the landmark if it comes into State ownership, but say the time has come for Government to publish a clear plan with firm timelines to end three years of closure.

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