Hard-working man avoids criminal conviction

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

A judge described a defendant before her as a hard-working young man who had behaved “out of character” when she dealt with a public order charge against him.

Young drug driver off the road for a year

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

A young apprentice electrician was put off the road for a year and fined when convicted of driving with cocaine in his system.

Worker had Irish wife and four Irish children but no permit

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

A Brazilian man working at a Galway company assumed that, because he was married to an Irish woman and had four Irish children, he was entitled to work in the country without obtaining the necessary documentation.

Hopes for resolution to solicitors strike as courts grind to halt

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Striking solicitors are hoping that a proposal by the Law Society to the Minister for Justice that an independent arbitrator be appointed to try to break the ongoing impasse which is grinding the District Courts to a virtual standstill.

Green light for €70m park in Knocknacarra

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Twelve acres of greenspace at Millers Lane, and on the neighbouring Kingston Lands, may now be transformed into state-of-the-art sporting and recreational amenities for Knocknacarra, where a lack of facilities has been a perennial problem for its 24,000 residents.

Galway to welcome European political leaders for seminar on coastal entrepreneurship

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Galway will play host to a gathering of European local and regional leaders on 14 September, when politicians from across the European Union (EU) arrive in the city for a seminar on Developing Entrepreneurship In Coastal Cities And Regions. The event will take place in the Hardiman Hotel on Eyre Square and is being hosted by Cllr Declan McDonnell, one of Galway’s longest?serving public representatives and a member of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR).

Galway City Museum redevelopment works commenced this week

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Galway City Council hasconfirmed that works are now commencing on the €19 million redevelopment of Galway City Museum, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of the city’s most important cultural and tourism infrastructure projects.

Sustainability and diversity see Galway City Council shortlisted for awards

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Galway City Council is celebrating national recognition having been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious Excellence in Local Government Awards 2026. The projects, shortlisted in the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and Supporting Sustainable Communities categories, highlight the local authority’s ongoing commitment to delivering inclusive, people-focused services and strengthening communities across Galway.

Record eight Galway projects shortlisted for national local government awards

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Eight projects led or supported by Galway County Council have been shortlisted for this year’s Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards, the highest number of nominations secured by the council since the awards began.

GHR Consulting celebrates seventh birthday with €3,500 community sponsorship fund

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

A Galway-based HR consultancy is celebrating seven years in business by giving something back to the local community, with a €3,500 fund being made available to support youth sports teams, schools and grassroots activities across the county.

49th Clifden Arts Festival Countdown starts next week

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

From a giant mural on Clifden Town Hall and willow sculptures in a historic graveyard to a message sent towards the stars, the 49th Clifden Arts Festival is preparing to transform Clifden and Connemara into a vibrant stage for 11 extraordinary days of art, music, literature and ideas.

Fifth Swim2Remember invites communities to swim in memory of loved ones

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

People across Ireland are being invited to swim or dip in memory of someone they have loved and lost as Swim2Remember returns for its fifth year on Saturday, 19 September.

Headford GAA and LGFA fundraising table quiz

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Headford GAA and Headford LGFA will host a Table Quiz on Friday, September 18, at The Anglers Rest Hotel, Headford, with doors at 7.30pm and the quiz starting at 8pm.

Tables of four cost €40, with plenty of great prizes to be won. The quiz is part of the fundraising campaign for the clubs’ Lip Sync Battles Ireland event on November 21st. Funds raised will support the development of club facilities, with Croí as the event’s charity partner.

Corrib Féile–FLOW 2026: three days celebrating Lough Corrib, its communities and its water

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Lough Corrib takes centre stage this month as Corrib Féile–FLOW brings three days of heritage, biodiversity, music, film, family activities and adventures on the water to Galway and the wider Corrib catchment.

Starter homes launched in Galway City

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Cairn Homes, together with Galway City Council, have announced that applications will open next week for 25 new homes for sale at Slí na hAbhann, Ballymoneen Road, Galway.

Sleep Out for Simon 2026 officially launched

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Sleep Out for Simon 2026 has officially launched, bringing together community and business leaders, supporters, partners and advocates to stand with people facing homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Dancing in Galway – Set Dancing Classes

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Looking for a fun way to get active, meet new people and enjoy a great night out? Set dancing classes take place every Tuesday night at Lakeview School, Renmore, just up from the g Hotel.

With its bright, spacious hall and lovely dance floor, Lakeview School provides the perfect setting for an evening of dancing, laughter and friendship.

Croí na Mara: A new chapter for Galway’s vets

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

After almost two decades caring for animals across Galway, veterinary surgeons and long-time friends Ruth Murphy and Ríona Mac Eoin are embarking on an exciting new chapter with the opening of a second clinic in Oranmore.

Tenth edition of experimental architecture for west coast

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

But it is the places we build where these connections happen which will be celebrated at Galway’s 2026 edition of Architecture at the Edge from next Thursday, September 17, to September 27.

Galway gets ready to celebrate the oyster

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Galway is preparing to celebrate one of its most treasured traditions as the 72nd Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival returns from 25–27 September 2026, bringing together oysters, seafood, music, culture and the city’s famous hospitality for a spectacular weekend of celebration.

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