Galway Science & Technology Festival 2026 blasts off this Sunday

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Exciting new attractions, hands-on workshops and interactive experiences promise a day of discovery for families at University of Galway this Sunday. Come along to the Galway Science and Technology Festivals Annual Exhibition Day and enjoy rockets, robots, space exploration and spectacular science shows.

Let ring road progress be part of something much bigger for Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

There is something both familiar and frustrating about the story of Galway’s development. We have a city and county blessed with extraordinary potential, a natural location, a thriving population, a strong commercial tradition and an international reputation. Yet, for much of the past century, our ability to turn that potential into meaningful progress has often fallen short of what Galway deserves.

Secret meeting that unlocked ringroad

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

So desperate phone calls were placed, and last Friday afternoon, a showdown of sorts occurred around the city manager’s conference table on the top floor of City Hall on College Road.

Galway Science & Technology Festival 2026 blasts off this Sunday

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Exciting new attractions, hands-on workshops and interactive experiences promise a day of discovery for families at University of Galway this Sunday. Come along to the Galway Science and Technology Festivals Annual Exhibition Day and enjoy rockets, robots, space exploration and spectacular science shows.

City Hall hit with €11m council bill

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Emergency and other services have been provided to city folk by Galway County Council since the 1980s, but now it wants urban dwellers to pay their way.

Ring Road passes halfway point

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

The fifth phase of an eight-part project to build an 18km road around Galway city finished this week.

Join the 2026 COPE Galway Business Leaders’ Sleep Out and help change lives

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

COPE Galway is calling on Galway’s business leaders to take part in the 15th annual COPE Galway Business Leaders’ Sleep Out on Friday, December 4. Taking part will help raise vital funds for people experiencing homelessness in Galway.

‘Gá le straitéis lóistín do thurasóirí’ a chloiseann coiste Gaeltachta

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Dúradh le Comhchoiste Gaeltachta an Oireachtais go bhfuil gá le straitéis lóistín do thurasóirí sa nGaeltacht de bharr go bhfuil daoine óga ann “á gcoinneáil amach ón margadh tithíochta.”

Smart Medical: Gnó a chuireann an Ghaeilge chun cinn in earnáil an chúraim sláinte

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

"I rith Covid, bhí mé ag obair mar altra istigh san ospidéal i nGaillimh agus dúirt mé liom féin, 'Tá mé ag iarraidh rud eicínt eile a dhéanamh ach níl a fhios agam céard é féin go díreach'."

An Ghaeltacht ina limistéir nuálaíochta náisiúnta

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Ceannaireacht na nÓg, inmharthanacht phobail, agus an fhostaíocht atá mar chroílár plean straitéiseach Údarás na Gaeltachta 2026-2030.

TG4 ag breathnú i dtreo an chéad 30 bliain eile

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Bhí TG4 ag ceiliúradh 30 bliain ar an saol le linn an Oireachtais, iad ag breathnú siar agus ag breathnú chun cinn ar na forbairtí atá de dhíth don tréimhse atá amach roimh an stáisiún.

NAZA: Léargas lom ar bhrúidiúlacht chaoch na teicneolaíochta

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Bhí ciúnas aisteach, míshuaimhneach le n-aireachtáil i bpictiúrlann an IMC i nGaillimh oíche Dé Luain nuair a taispeánadh an scannán NAZA.

Buaiteoirí Chontae na Gaillimhe ag Oireachtas 2026

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

An Chéad Duais: Oscar Ó Ceallaigh, Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, Tír an Fhia, Leitir Móir

Féile ársa na Samhna á cheiliúradh i mBearna

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Bhailigh daoine le chéile i Spás Studio, Club Gailf Bhearna, Dé hAoine seo caite chun féile ársa na Samhna a cheiliúradh.

Galway at the heart of sustainable fashion this weekend

Wed, Nov 04, 2026

Galway will become the sustainable fashion capital for one weekend to kick off Irish Design Week here in the West of Ireland.

Man accused of mother’s murder sent forward for trial

Tue, Nov 03, 2026

A man charged with the murder of his mother appeared before Judge Adrian Harris at Galway District Court on Monday, November 2, to be presented with a book of evidence and have his case sent forward to the present sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court for trial.

Gardaí seize drugs and cars during day-long operation in east Galway

Tue, Nov 03, 2026

Four vehicles and a small amount of cannabis were seized during a multi-agency Garda operation in east Galway on Monday.

Get me a barrister for High Court, demands public order defendant

Tue, Nov 03, 2026

“The only thing that’s keeping you in prison is your refusal to sign a bail bond,” Judge Adrian Harris told a defendant who appeared before him at Galway District Court on Monday via video-link from custody.

ATU students to present research at European Parliament in Brussels

Mon, Nov 02, 2026

Two students from ATU will present their research at the European Parliament in Brussels next week, as part of an international initiative showcasing undergraduate research from across Europe.

Taco Bell to open in Galway before year-end

Mon, Nov 02, 2026

The new Taco Bell at Applegreen on the Tuam Road will open before the end of the year.

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