St Patrick's Day parade route revealed

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

This year's St Patrick’s Day Parade will commence at 11.30am on Tuesday from the University of Galway, adjacent to the Quad, turning left onto University Road, proceeding towards Galway Cathedral, going over the Salmon Weir Bridge, towards the Courthouse and then turning right onto Saint Francis Street.

Prison for man who threatened to 'bottle' city shop-worker

Thu, Mar 12, 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.

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

Wed, Mar 11, 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.

Sword of Damocles hangs over young city man

Tue, Mar 10, 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.

University of Galway unveils new 5km health and wellbeing river route

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

University of Galway has unveiled a new 5km river route which aims to enhance physical and mental wellbeing for students, staff and the wider community.

Life begins at fifty, judge tells defendant

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

“I hope you’re turning a corner, look after yourself,” a judge told a 50-year old man who appeared before her at Galway District Court on public order charges.

Work to begin on water mains replacement in St Mary’s Avenue on Monday 

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

Uisce Éireann is preparing for the next phase of mains replacement on St Mary’s Avenue, as the upgrade to water infrastructure in the west of the city continues apace.  

Deal closed for €17m Crown Square fit-out

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Galway City Council has appointed Dublin-based Flynn Management and Contractors for a €17 million fit-out of its new headquarters at Crown Square.

Ability West launches “Win a Kia Picanto” community car draw campaign

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Ability West has officially launched an exciting new community fundraiser, offering supporters the chance to drive away in a brand-new Kia Picanto through its “Win a Kia Picanto” car draw campaign.

Hero Thomas is special guest at GAP House

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Last Friday, Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) welcomed a very special visitor to GAP House as Thomas Byrne and his family called in to celebrate the remarkable success of a fundraising initiative that has captured hearts across the community.

Tony Burke Motors continue partnership with Ronan Mullarney

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Tony Burke Motors, your local Toyota and Lexus Retailer is delighted to continue its partnership with Ronan Mullarney professional golfer. Ronan will drive the new model Toyota C-HR Sport, Ireland’s best-selling Hybrid SUV. A Galway native, Ronan turned professional in 2020 after an exceptional career as an amateur golfer.

New Dog Training Centre in Kinvara

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Need help with picking the right breed of dog for your family and lifestyle? Or just need some help training the dog you have already. Burren School for Dogs cover all areas across South Galway and County Clare for dog training, scent detection classes and mantrailing, they are the only City & Guilds certified mantrailing instructors in Ireland.

Ballybane residents delighted that removal of unsightly shrubbery dumping is underway

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Ballybane residents are happy that contractors are on site at the Ballybane Neighbourhood Village, removing overgrown shrubbery and clearing illegal dumping that has negatively impacted the community and contributed to a poor result in the national IBAL litter survey.

Thief with 103 previous convictions adds nine more to tally

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A man who had 103 previous convictions appeared before Galway District Court following a shoplifting spree around the city, which included stealing perfume and aftershave to the value of €1,000 from one pharmacy.

Sipping wine while cooking results in lengthy driving ban

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A WOMAN who was sipping wine while cooking transpired to be almost four times over the legal limit when she was caught driving to the shops to pick up some missing meal ingredients.

Keep out of this neck of the woods – Judge

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A JUDGE told a defendant who pledged to live in Waterford with his father, that he had to understand that one of the conditions on which she was suspending his prison sentence was that he “keep out of this neck of the woods.”

Garage man allegedly threatened to set customer on fire over unpaid bill

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A WILLIAMSTOWN garage owner appeared before Tuam District Court charged with threatening to kill a client who refused to pay the amount demanded for repairing his vehicle.

No painting, no job predicament for Brazilian painter

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

‘No painting, no job' was the predicament a young house painter found himself in when told by his employer to drive a van, as described at Tuam District Court by his solicitor.

Roadworks resurfacing planned for Renmore, says O’ Flaherty

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Much-needed roadworks in the Renmore area will be tackled by Galway City Council later this year, local Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has confirmed.

Mother’s Day Walk for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Will you ‘Walk in Pink’ for breast cancer research this Mother’s Day? That’s the call from the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), who are inviting people across Galway to help take one step closer to a cure.

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