One of alleged Ceannt Station rapists claims prison attack

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Two Jordanian men accused of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman at Ceannt Station on August 1 last came before Galway District Court again on Monday via video-link from prison, and had their cases put back until the November 9 sitting of the court.

Atlantic Summit Galway hears dire warning of energy supply risks

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Ireland faces a potentially devastating energy security threat - not from cyberattacks or events on land, but from critical infrastructure hidden beneath the waters of the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

HSE warns of 'significant and widespread disruption' to services due to public sector strike

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

The HSE has warned today that there will be significant and widespread disruption to many of its services this Wednesday, October 14, due to public sector work stoppages.

Yellow weather warning in place for Galway as high winds expected this week

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

High winds are expected to hit Galway on Wednesday following the issue of a Status Yellow warning for the county.

Defendant is ‘the nicest person you could meet’ – when sober

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

“You’re on the right path now with a new job, well done and keep it up,” a judge told a defendant with 63 previous convictions who appeared before her on public order charges.

‘It’s not as if we’re delaying him from work’ — would-be bridegroom asks court to ease his bail conditions

Fri, Oct 09, 2026

The heart-rending tale of a prospective bridegroom being separated from his fiancée by what he regarded as over-onerous bail conditions being imposed on him by Gardaí standing in the path of him and wedding bliss took another turn at Ballinasloe District Court.

Three Ring Road challenges withdrawn

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Three judicial reviews challenging how planning permission was decided for the long-delayed Galway ring road were struck out by the High Court on Wednesday morning.

Councils reject six bids for airport

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

At least one third of submissions to Galway’s local authorities on the future of Galway Airport involved a major aviation component.

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay Named Newcomer of the Year at Georgina Campbell Awards

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay has been named Newcomer of the Year 2026 at the prestigious Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards, marking a major milestone for Galway’s newest hotel just months after opening its doors.

Stepping up for Galway’s future leaders

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Dominick Whelan has recently been elected Deputy National President of Junior Chamber International Ireland (JCI), marking an important new chapter in a long-standing commitment to youth leadership, enterprise and community development.

Swim in Pink returns this Sunday for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Excitement is already building for this year’s Swim in Pink, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI)’s annual fundraising event in association with Blackrock Beachwear.

Defence demands progress in case against man accused of killing mother

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

A JUDGE dealing with the case of a man accused of murdering his mother refused to make his next appearance before Galway District Court peremptory against the State, but she noted the concerns of his defence team that he was now five months in custody and still had not been served with a Book of Evidence.

Garda Sgt doubts train was seized by colleagues

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

There was some confusion and merriment over the reasons for a no-show at Ballinasloe District Court, with the Judge quipping “there could be a song in that.”

City’s “nuisance but not a menace” drunk being deported

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

A Malawian man with multiple convictions arising from his public drunkenness, who was once described by his solicitor, John Martin, as a “nuisance but not a menace” will no longer be either a nuisance or a familiar sight to the Gardaí and the citizens of Galway, as he is being deported home.

Arabic interpreter employed in new false imprisonment case

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

AN Arabic interpreter was employed to explain the proceedings of Galway District Court to a man accused of false imprisonment and serious assault, when he appeared before Judge Fiona Lydon via video-link from prison at Monday’s (October 5) sitting of the Court.

Charge of knocking Garda unconscious in city assault

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

THE fact that a Garda lost consciousness following an alleged punch to the face was a major cause of concern when it came to deciding jurisdiction, a Judge told Galway District Court.

Budget 2027 offers no clear plan to end homelessness, says COPE Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

COPE Galway has expressed disappointment on the absence of a dedicated funding stream in Budget 2027 for the long-promised Child and Family Homelessness Action Plan.

Galway Fianna Fail celebrations will look back of century of personalities

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

When Fianna Fail gathers in Galway West this month to celebrate the centenary of the party, they will look back at its evolution and the many personalities who emerged in that century to give them a national prominence.

A changed man and a new dawn

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

There was a feeling of a new dawn in the room on Saturday morning.

Na Gradaim Foilsitheoireachta a chuireann barr maise ar an scéal

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Bhí bús iontach sa Taibhdhearc nuair a chruinnigh lucht liteartha na Gaeilge le chéile chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar na leabhair is fearr a foilsíodh le bliain anuas, Dé Céadaoin, an tseachtain seo caite.

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