Boost for Galway tourism as college football fans head to Ireland

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway City is set to benefit from a welcome tourism boost this week as thousands of American college football fans travel to Ireland for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin.

Allow for longer commutes until Christmas, city councillor warns

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Drivers across Galway city are being warned to expect significant traffic disruption over the coming months as major water infrastructure works are carried out in the east of the city.

Teenager in critical condition following weekend crash

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a traffic accident that occurred at Ballyedmond, Clonberne, Ballinasloe last Saturday night, resulting in a teenage passenger being hospitalised with serious injuries.

The single-vehicle collision occurred at around 10.30pm on Saturday, August 22.

‘It doesn’t stack up’: Cheevers slams Merlin Woods felling plans

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Cllr Alan Cheevers has blasted plans to fell mature conifers in Merlin Park Woods, citing concerns over the project’s financial transparency and potential negative impacts on local residents and hospital staff.

The Great Galway–Dublin Catering Revival

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

There was a time, not all that long ago, when getting on the train from Galway to Dublin involved the astonishing prospect of being able to have something to eat.

Energia and Ability West team up to make rugby more accessible across Connacht

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Energia is expanding its Rugby for All programme into Connacht through a new partnership with Galway-based charity Ability West, with the initiative aimed at making rugby more accessible to children with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Rural villages left with no path to safe walking – Roche

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Rural areas are falling through the cracks between two Government schemes, with neither covering basic footpath provision, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Galway City Council plans native woodland restoration for Merlin Woods following Storm Eowyn

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway City Council is advancing plans to replant Merlin Woods as a native woodland, creating a more resilient habitat and community amenity following the extensive damage caused by Storm Eowyn in January 2025.

2026 Connemara Pony Show celebrates breed’s heritage, excellence and future

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Gurteen Jennifer realised a lifelong dream for the Mullens family on Wednesday evening last when she was crowned Supreme Champion at the 101st Connemara Pony Show Clifden.

Man seriously injured in Briarhill road accident

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses following a road accident which resulted in a pedestrian being hospitalised with serious injuries this week.

Teenager in critical condition following weekend crash

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a traffic accident that occurred at Ballyedmond, Clonberne, Ballinasloe last Saturday night, resulting in a teenage passenger being hospitalised with serious injuries.

Water Conservation Order for Galway to end on Wednesday night

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the current Water Conservation Order will be lifted for County Galway following an improvement in the availability of water for supply, and increased rainfall.

Catering trolley to roll out on selected Galway-Dublin trains from Monday

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

Iarnród Éireann has announced a pilot catering trolley service on selected trains on the Dublin Heuston to Galway route from next Monday, August 24, operated by Irish company Sambos.ie.

Council urged to reconsider Merlin Woods felling plans

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Local environmental groups are urging Galway City Council to reconsider plans to clearfell mature standing conifers in Merlin Park Woods next month.

Cannabis and weight loss products worth €70,000 seized in Garda raid on Claregalway home

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Gardaí recovered more than €60,000 worth of vape oil and jellies containing suspected illegal cannabinoids during a search of a house in Claregalway earlier this week.

Rosemary Divilly was Galway’s pioneering skipper in 1975

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

In a recent article previewing the All-Ireland Ladies Football Final, I stated that the captain of the first Galway side to get to an All-Ireland Final side was Nono McHugh. In actual fact, the captain leading that side against the odds in 1975, was the athletic Rosemary Divilly.

Lucky winner scoops €30,000 in Moyne Villa Lotto jackpot

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

The Moyne Villa Soccer Club €30,000 Lotto jackpot was won last week by Brendan Fury from Corrandulla.

Galway Samaritans celebrates 50 years of service

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Galway Samaritans is marking 50 years of service to the community with a special celebration for past volunteers and friends of the organisation on Saturday, September 5, from 2pm to 6pm.

The branch is inviting anyone who has volunteered with Galway Samaritans over the years, as well as former supporters and friends, to register their interest by emailing [email protected] before August 25.

Mountbellew Agricultural Show this Saturday

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

A fantastic family day out is promised at the Mountbellew Agricultural Show this Saturday, August 22, at ATU Mountbellew Agricultural College.

Galway electrician helping build Ireland’s energy future

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

As Ireland’s electricity system continues to evolve, Galway native Sarah Murphy is helping to deliver the infrastructure that will power homes, businesses and communities for generations to come.

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