Gardai probe thefts and burglaries around county this week

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Gardai in the city and county are investigating a series of break-ins and burglaries that took place in the last week.

On September 29, a house was broken into between 7.30 and 8pm in Two Mile Ditch on the Tuam Road.A Hitway Bk15 electric bike was stolen from Cúirt Macdomhnaill in Renmore on October 1 at approximately 9pm. On October 3, a grey Trek bike was stolen from University of Galway grounds between 4pm and 10pm. Gardai are appealing to any witnesses or anyone with information on any of these incidents to contact the Galway Garda Station.

Convention Bureau celebrates ambassadors bringing events to Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The Galway Convention Bureau will honour a number of outstanding ambassadors who have helped bring international conferences, meetings, business, cultural and sporting events to Galway at the inaugural Galway Ambassador Recognition Awards, taking place at The Hardiman on Thursday, 12 November.

Women’s healthcare going backwards as four-year gynaecology waits at UHG soar, says Cllr Parsons

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Cllr Evelyn Parsons has called for an urgent recovery plan for gynaecology services at University Hospital Galway after new HSE figures revealed a sharp deterioration in waiting times, with almost three in four women on the outpatient waiting list still without an appointment date and the number waiting more than four years for treatment increasing by 157%.

Galway Chamber welcomes explicit Budget support for Galway Ring Road and calls for progress on delivery

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Galway Chamber has welcomed the specific inclusion of the Galway Ring Road in Minister Jack Chambers’ Budget 2027 speech, describing it as an important reaffirmation of Government support for a project central to the region’s future development.

Free public talk on supporting grieving children

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

HopeSpace, the children’s grief support service serving Galway and surrounding counties, is hosting a free public talk titled ‘Supporting Grieving Children’ on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Dexcom Stadium.

Renmore History Society launches landmark 25th anniversary season with exploration of Middle East history

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The Renmore History Society is proud to announce the launch of its new 2026/2027 season, marking a major milestone as it celebrates 25 years of sharing local and international historical knowledge.

Since its founding in 2002, the Society has grown into one of Galway’s most prominent history and social groups. This special anniversary season promises an extraordinary lineup of subjects that covers both complex global and political histories to important local heritage.

Group planned to throw pipe bombs through windows of Galway mosque, court hears

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

A group styling itself the “Irish Defence Army” planned to smash the windows of a mosque using sledgehammers and throw pipe bombs inside to make a “public statement”, the Special Criminal Court heard on Monday.

Salthill community calls for recreation and amenity zoning to be retained

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Businesses and residents in Salthill are urging Galway City Council to retain the existing Recreation and Amenity zoning of the former Tourist Office site, amid proposals to rezone the land for commercial and industrial use.

Tuam Mother and Baby Home excavation uncovers ten more infant burials

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The remains of 10 infants were recovered from a burial ground attached to the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam during the past three months, the latest technical update on the ongoing excavation works at the site have revealed.

A step in the right direction? Galway’s footpath tax test

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Footpaths: we love them, we leave them, we walk all over them. And yet we forever need them.

Lavally man charged with serious assault on uncle

Wed, Oct 07, 2026

A young man accused of a serious assault on a member of his family was told that Gardaí could not accept the address he provided — of what was described as a “drop-in house” in Tuam — as part of his bail application.

Are you a boy-racer or a car enthusiast? – judge asks

Mon, Oct 05, 2026

“Are you a boy-racer or a car enthusiast?” a judge asked a young man brought before him on a charge of having an illegal exhaust on his car. The defendant assured him he was an enthusiast.

Mission of mercy for sick child costs father €1,100

Fri, Oct 02, 2026

A driver who is off the road because of accumulated penalty points had accumulated a lot of them for parking on double yellow lines outside his own house, his solicitor pleaded at Ballinasloe District Court.

Councils receive airport flight academy offer worth millions

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

A proposal that could see Galway Airport transformed into a centre for commercial flight training, while remaining in public ownership, has put a fresh option on the table as the future of the strategic Carnmore site continues to be debated.

Creative Communities Workshops in Headford

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

The final series of Creative Communities workshops will take place in Headford this week as part of the Something in the Water Festival.

Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair to take place next week

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

For the first time since 2024, members of the public interested in volunteering are being invited to the Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair in the Salthill Hotel on Sunday October 11 between 2pm and 5pm. There will be up to 40 charities and community organisations from across the city at the Fair, which is being organised by Galway Volunteer Centre. At the last Fair in February 2024, approximately 1000 people attended the event to speak to organisations about the work that they do and the volunteer roles that they are trying to fill.

Graduate nurses must have contracts approved for positions in University Hospital Galway, say O’Hara & Farrell

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway Sinn Féin TDs, Louis O’Hara and Mairéad Farrell, have called on the Minister for Health and the CEO of the HSE to ensure that graduate nurses from the University of Galway receive contracts for permanent positions in University Hospital Galway.

Minister Canney encourages Galway communities to apply for Town and Village Renewal funding

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports is encouraging community groups across Galway to submit Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Town and Village Renewal Scheme by 23 October 2026.

Nora Barnacle House invites Galway to read Joyce together this winter

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Nora Barnacle House is launching a new winter reading series this October, inviting a small group of readers to explore James Joyce’s work in the intimate setting of Nora Barnacle’s childhood home.

Traffic delays expected in Salthill as 2,000 take part in Croí Night Run

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Motorists are being warned to expect delays in Salthill next Friday evening, October 9, as around 2,000 people take part in the annual Croí Charity Night Run.

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