Court told gardaí have powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters as well as cars

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

A YOUNG driver had to give an assurance at Galway District Court that he would only collect his impounded car from the pound on the back of a flat-bed truck, would never drive it again, and sell it immediately.

Programme announced for Misleór Festival of Nomadic Cultures

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Misleór Festival of Nomadic Cultures returns to Galway city from 24 to 27 September and Ballinasloe on 4 October, bringing Traveller and nomadic artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers, performers and communities together for its eighth annual festival. This year’s theme, ‘Weaving the Threads Between Us’, reflects on the festival’s journey so far while looking towards the connections and collaborations still to come.

Drug intimidation and youth safety focus of first public County Galway LCSP meeting

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Drug-related intimidation and the safety and wellbeing of young people were the focus of the first public meeting of the Galway County Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP).

Council can put anti-social tenants out of their homes, warns Judge

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

“PEOPLE have to behave if they are getting public services and houses; there are rules. There’s a housing shortage and if they don’t behave there are other people who need those houses.”

Man who threatened to put woman in body bag apologises

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

A MAN threatened to cut the throat of a close relation of his estranged wife and leave her “in a body bag,” Galway District Court was told.

'I’m always in good form' – Judge assures 'kinda' working defendant

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

“ARE you in good form?” a defendant enquired of Judge Fiona Lydon when he was weighing up if he should represent himself and get his case over with, as his solicitor was on strike and unavailable to assist him.

Wife failed to pass on summons to defendant in double trouble

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

HOW are you getting on with your wife? This was the question posed by a Judge to a defendant who appeared before her at Galway District Court.

Solicitors want to get back to work but payment dispute continues

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

THE ongoing dispute between solicitors and the Minister for Justice over payment rates for legal aid clients continues, and is having a serious knock-on impact on the administration of the District Courts.

Durack family donation to Kidney Day Ward at Portiuncula University Hospital

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

The family of the late Larry Durack of Portumna, County Galway, who passed away on March 2, has made a generous donation of €2000 to the Kidney Day Ward at Portiuncula University Hospital.

Spiritus Vitalis: The Vital Breath brings early music to life in Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Galway soprano Aisling Kenny will join forces with leading cornetto player Conor Hastings for Spiritus Vitalis: The Vital Breath, a special concert taking place this Saturday in Galway, supported by Galway City Council’s Arts Office.

Programme announced for Misleór Festival of Nomadic Cultures

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Rent increases in Galway city ‘untenable’

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, is calling on government to implement a ban on rent increases and evictions as rent in the city rises 11.8%, according to the most recent RTB report.

Tennessee mystery of bog oak bronze

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

A rare example of unique, Galwegian craftsmanship has emerged in America, and its owner is attempting to unravel the mystery of its past.

Major water works may disrupt eastside traffic

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Uisce Éireann will begin major groundworks in the east of the city over coming weeks to unlock land for new housing.

Sixty grand for county’s family hubs

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, said this capital funding is flexible so it can be used by each Family Resource Centre for its own priorities.

GAA President must answer public concerns over failure to integrate says MEP Walsh

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

The GAA’s failure to progress integration has left players and the public with serious concerns which must be answered urgently by President Jarlath Burns, MEP Maria Walsh has said.

Lit & Deb returns, ready to reach new heights of glory

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

The 180th session of the Literary and Debating Society started the semester off strong on Tuesday evening with a light motion: This House Would Negotiate With Terrorists.

Campaigners urge Galway County Council and Government to secure 2.7-acre site

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

An urgent appeal is being made to Galway County Council, local councillors, Galway’s TDs and senators, Fa?ilte Ireland and the Government to act immediately to secure 2.7 acres of strategically important land adjoining Dunguaire Castle before the opportunity is lost to private development.

Flowers for the Galway Magdalenes this weekend

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

The annual ‘Flowers for the Galway Magdalenes’ will take place this Sunday, September 13. The memorial will take place at a number of locations on the day, but people are invited to Bohermore Cemetery, assembling at the main gates at 2pm.