Bill will kill right to challenge – Murphy

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

The Green Party’s candidate for the Galway West by-election says the government’s Critical Infrastructure Bill reduces citizens’ rights to hold state bodies to account.

Seán Kyne defends deprioritisation of housing in Gaeltacht heartlands

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Fine Gael bye-election candidate Seán Kyne has defended the deprioritisation of social housing development in the actively Irish-speaking areas of Connemara.

President’s sister prepared to be captured as flotilla heads for Gaza

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

A Shantalla native is one of 1,000 activists, medics and war crime investigators to have set sail from Italy to deliver aid and challenge an Israeli naval blockade of Gaza.

Witnesses sought following fatal crash in Newbridge

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

A man in his sixties has died following a single vehicle road collision in Newbridge yesterday morning.

Galway to host Ireland’s first pop-up shop for voter registration this weekend

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

An Coimisiún Toghcháin – the Electoral Commission – will host a pop-up shop for voter registration and information in Galway city this weekend, the first of its kind in the country.

Petition to fund essential bus and rail services from Athenry reaches over 1200 signatures – O’Hara

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

A petition set up by Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, calling for funding for essential bus and rail services from Athenry to Galway, has received over 1200 signatures.

City council currently building just one social housing scheme

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Galway City Council is currently developing just one social housing scheme according to the latest figures released by the government this week.

Seán Kyne defends deprioritisation of housing in Gaeltacht heartlands

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Fine Gael bye-election candidate Seán Kyne has defended the deprioritisation of social housing development in the actively Irish-speaking areas of Connemara.

Galway County Councillor Martin McNamara resigns from Sinn Féin

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Galway County Councillor Martin McNamara has resigned from Sinn Féin. The Athenry/Oranmore representative was co-opted onto Galway County Council in December 2024 following the election of Louis O’Hara to the Dáil.

Jodie’s our Rose in Tralee

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

A 23-year-old primary school teacher from Connemara has been selected as the 2026 Galway Rose.

History shows us the risk of getting airport decision wrong

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

The debate around the future of Galway Airport is not really about planes, runways, or even balance sheets. It is about memory, foresight, and the kind of place we want Galway to become. If that sounds lofty, it shouldn’t. We have been here before—and we have learned, painfully, what happens when we confuse short-term pragmatism with long-term wisdom.

Both councils non-committal on housing targets

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Galway city and county council have been unable to confirm that they are confident of meeting their social housing targets this year, despite both local authorities missing them last year.

“We are going backwards” - Cubbard warns on special education crisis

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Independent Galway West candidate and Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard has said children with additional needs are being “failed” by the education system, amid ongoing concerns about a shortage of school places and supports.

Michael D handed back €2.6m over 14 years

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Former President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has returned a total of €2.6 million to the taxpayer over the course of his fourteen years as head of state.

Nugent said voters should not forget who permitted Westside tower block

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Aontu candidate Orla Nugent has condemned the decision to allow the construction of the seven storey tower block at Westside Shopping centre, feeling it will impact on the scope for road improvements in the area in the future.

Young father told to spend his money on children, not drugs

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

A young father was told that he should be spending money on his children and not on drugs when he appeared before Galway District Court charged with possession of cocaine.

Student to make charitable donation in lieu of drugs conviction

Wed, Apr 29, 2026

A final year student was warned when he appeared before Galway District Court that defendants get only one chance when they appear on a minor drug charge.

UHG warns of delays as Emergency Department sees surge in attendances

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

University Hospital Galway has warned of long wait times for admissions and the postponement of some elective procedures this week due to high numbers of patients attending the hospital's Emergency Department.

Son charged with assault causing harm to his mother in Ballybrit

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

The son of a woman who died of injuries following an assault in the city on Friday night, was remanded in custody following his appearance at Galway District Court via video-link from Castlerea Prison on Monday morning.

Dog lover pays €5,000 to attack victim

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

A case in which an Alsatian knocked over a woman and caused her to break her leg was finally settled at a sitting of Ballinasloe District Court when the owner of the dog paid over a total of €5,000 in compensation.

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