Western Family History Association to meet next week

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

The Western Family History Association (Cumann Stair Teaghlaigh an Iarthair) is a genealogy group based in County Galway. They are a self-help group for members and organise regular talks, workshops and other events on genealogy and family history.

Gardai investigate after broken down car set alight

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Gardai in Salthill are investigating after a car which had broken down was broken into an set alight.

College concern on leaks to media, is leaked

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

In correspondence seen by the Advertiser, the university’s Executive Dean, Professor Rebecca Braun, wrote a strongly worded email to all departmental heads this week, complaining that a confidential document circulated with college members last Tuesday “was passed to the Irish Times with near immediate effect last week”.

Local services vital for Connemara schoolchildren – Garrity

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Education specialist and forthcoming by-election candidate, Dr Sheila Garrity, is calling for immediate action to reinstate local speech and language therapists for children in south Connemara schools.

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA corrects misinformation on Mincloon Roads Plan

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA has confirmed that significant road infrastructure improvements form a central part of its planning application for new club facilities at Mincloon.

The closeness of the warring world

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Last Saturday morning, the world felt as though it tilted on its axis. In an age of instant communication and tightly wound global markets, conflict no longer erupts in isolation. It sends shockwaves. By lunchtime, energy traders had reacted. By evening, oil prices were climbing. By Monday, the consequences were knocking on doors in places far removed from the theatre of war — including here in Galway.

Date set for alleged city centre assault case

Wed, Mar 04, 2026

An Oranmore man is to be tried for an assault which allegedly took place in the Nut Hut Chinese restaurant on Bridge Street, Galway on February 9 last.

Tuam man in court for driving a car with multiple faults

Tue, Mar 03, 2026

“Some people think all their geese are swans,” a Judge quipped when he was told that the owner of a seriously defective car thought it was just fine.

Visiting restrictions in place at UHG due to Norovirus outbreak

Tue, Mar 03, 2026

University Hospital Galway is appealing to people not to visit if they are unwell, due to an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.

Public meeting this evening to discuss Galway's traffic gridlock

Mon, Mar 02, 2026

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has called on people to attend a public meeting taking place at 7.30pm this evening (Monday) titled End the Gridlock, which aims to tackle the worsening traffic chaos across Galway. 

Man arrested in Galway following discovery of large quantity of ketamine

Mon, Mar 02, 2026

Gardaí attached to the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit arrested a man and seized suspected ketamine valued at €63,000 in the city last evening.

Festive spirit at Christmas market proves costly

Mon, Mar 02, 2026

A visit to the city’s Christmas market proved costly for a man who had to be arrested for his own safety and the safety of the public.

Three-year ban instead of six for drunk driver

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

A motorist was told he was lucky to be getting a three-year driving ban instead of what might have been six years for his second drunk driving offence.

Powers of president require reform – Michael D

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Former President Michael D Higgins has called for a root and branch reform of the presidency.

Galway locations for IFI project to help salmon and trout live in trees

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) scientists are replicating natural wood structures in Irish rivers, including in Galway, to help nurture salmon, trout, and lamprey.

Discover Irish language and culture at Galway City Museum during Seachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Galway City Museum invites schools, community groups, and visitors of all ages to celebrate Irish language, literature, and traditional music this March as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026.

Interview event with award-winning Galway author Mary Costello

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Bestselling and award-winning Irish author Mary Costello will be at Kennys Bookshop for an event on Tuesday, March 3, when she will be joined in conversation by Sarah Kenny about her new novel, A Beautiful Loan, officially published the following week. The event is at 6pm and is free, but space is limited and you can book on Kennys.ie/events now.

Croí Charity Gala Ball 2026 to be held next month

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Croí has announced the return of the Croí Annual Charity Gala Ball, proudly sponsored by Irish Life. One of Galway’s most anticipated social and fundraising events, the Croí Charity Gala Ball will take place on Friday, March 20, at The Galmont Hotel & Spa.

Dear Government: disabled people cannot survive on broken promises

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

As a disabled person, I consider myself lucky because I live at home and have the support of my family, which means I don’t have financial worries that come with being disabled during a cost-of-living crisis. I am a disability activist, and I am one of the many activists advocating on behalf of the disabled community; thousands of other disabled people in Ireland don’t have that support.

Galway GAA star Joe Bergin named as Group CEO of investment firm Elkstone

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Former Galway GAA star Joe Bergin has been appointed Group CEO of leading Irish investment firm Elkstone, which has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments as the firm positions to scale its business across venture and real estate.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.