Porridge produces poison-proof rats

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

An external rodent survey of a private house near the city centre earlier this month has revealed the worst residential infestation one rat catcher has seen in 19 years, with around 50 normally nocturnal rodents recorded openly climbing up ivy in broad daylight, or along boundary walls, indicating more than 100 inside, and probably more.

Easter egg hunt and family day out in nature at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Join in on an unforgettable family day out at the annual Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, April 4, Sunday, April 5, and Monday, April 6, from 12 noon until 4pm. Enjoy a mix of adventure, creativity, and seasonal fun.

Consternation as inappropriate 'Epstein Files' float takes part in Headford parade

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A controversial float referencing the so-called “Epstein Files” sparked widespread backlash after appearing at the Headford St Patrick’s Day parade on Tuesday.

Galway player wins half a million on Tuesday's EuroMillions

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

An online EuroMillions player from Galway scooped €500,000 in Tuesday night's draw and was yesterday informed by email of the big win.

Doughiska Skatepark Upgrade nominated for ICE Award in Leisure or Tourism Category

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Galway City Council has announced that the newly upgraded Doughiska Skatepark has been shortlisted for an Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Award in the Leisure or Tourism category. The nomination recognises the transformation of a well used but aging facility into a modern, inclusive and technically advanced skatepark that now ranks among the best of its kind in Ireland.

TII told delays to N65 repairs ‘unacceptable’ – O’Hara

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara has said that TII must ensure the repair of the Heathlawn section of the N65 without any further delay. This follows a meeting organised by O’Hara, attended by representatives of TII, Galway County Council, and local Oireachtas members.

'Wow!' – Judge’s reaction to woman’s 355 previous convictions

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

WHEN a Judge at Galway District Court was informed that a defendant before her had 355 previous convictions, her reaction was “Wow.”

Headford man charged with cultivating cannabis in home

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A JUDGE in the District Court has refused jurisdiction in the case brought against a Headford man who is charged with cultivating cannabis plants in his home.

Garda sniffer dog ends Arts Festival party

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A YOUNG man enjoying summer festivities in the city had a Garda sniffer dog put an end to the party when it detected cocaine on his person.

Claddagh Watch volunteers should not be put in danger, court told

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A JUDGE expressed concern for the safety of Claddagh Watch volunteers who are put in danger by the carelessness of those who venture near the city’s waterways in an intoxicated state, and put themselves and others in danger.

No second chance for man who now has drug conviction on record

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A MAN who had used up the one and only chance offered drug offenders by Galway District Court left the Court with a criminal conviction for possession of cannabis on his record as well as being €250 poorer.

Prison for man who threatened to “bottle” city shop-worker

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A CITY-centre shopkeeper who was threatened with being “bottled” by a man who had previously been barred from the shop, did not wish to make a victim-impact statement but asked that the habitual criminal be permanently barred from the shop when the case came before the local District Court.

Mannequin lost the head at Christmas market

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A MAN who stole the head off a mannequin at the Galway Christmas Market smashed it off the ground when he was challenged by the stall holder.

Prison for assault and breach of safety order

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A SEPARATED couple at the centre of a domestic abuse case still share the same house, the man living upstairs and his ex-partner on the ground floor. The man was charged with assaulting his ex-partner and breach of a safety order.

Sword of Damocles hangs over a young city man

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

THE sword of Damocles hangs over a young city man, as it has to be decided whether an offence committed four months after he received a suspended sentence for theft should be activated following his conviction for a public order offence at Galway District Court this week.

Father-to-be on coke charge had to face wrath of wife

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A MAN with a previously unblemished record not only had to face the sanction of Galway District Court but the wrath of his wife, Judge Valerie Corcoran was told, when he appeared before her on a charge of possession of cocaine.

Judicial review of Gort public realm plan sought at High Court

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Papers have been filed at the High Court seeking leave for a judicial review of the An Coimisiún Pleanála approval of the Gort Town Centre Public Realm Enhancement Project. Shane Foran, an active travel advocate, is taking the case which also involves a challenge to the Minister for Transport over disputed road design guidance. The scheme was approved in January and involves changes to roads around Gort town centre.

Mannequin lost the head at Christmas market

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

A man who stole the head of a mannequin at the Galway Christmas Market smashed it on the ground when he was challenged by the stall holder.

Prison for assault and breach of safety order

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

A seperated couple at the centre of a domestic abuse case still share the same house, the man living upstairs and his ex-partner on the ground floor. The man was charged with assaulting his ex-partner and breach of a safety order.

Thousands flock to the west ahead of St Patrick’s Festival

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Galway is preparing for a welcome surge of visitors over the coming days as tens of thousands are expected to descend on the city for the build-up to St Patrick’s Day next Tuesday.

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