Another application lodged for a license to erect a second phone mast in Renmore says O’ Flaherty

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has urged Galway City Council to take steps to let local people know when an application is made for the erection of telecommunications equipment in their area.

Liz’s Light shines brightly supporting Galway Hospice

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

A beautiful tribute to a much-loved Galway woman will take place tomorrow (Friday), as a special candle created in her memory is launched, with proceeds supporting Galway Hospice Foundation.

'Creidim go bhfuil an-chuid freagraí ionainn féin'

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

“Sílim go bhfuil an t-ádh dearg orm a bheith i mo chónaí i gConamara Theas, áit a bhfuil an-chuid daoine cruthaitheacha. Faighim inspioráid ó go leor daoine timpeall orm, agus is iontach an rud é a bheith i dteagmháil le daoine eile atá i mbun gnó. Tugaimid tacaíocht dá chéile ar fad, fiú má táimid ag obair i réimsí atá beagán difriúil óna chéile.”

D’fhoghlaim mé cén chaoi le bheith i mo Bhéar Grylls ag an Oireachtas

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Tá Oireachtas na Samhna faoi lán seoil aríst i mbliana. Yahú! Ar ndóigh, baileoidh na sluaite ó chian is ó chóngar i gCill Airne amárach agus thar an deireadh seachtaine don fhéile chlúiteach a bunaíodh in 1897.

Tithíocht Ghaeltachta á chíoradh ag an Oireachtas

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Craolfar An tSeachtain le Máirín Ní Ghadhra beo ó Oireachtas na Samhna maidin Shathairn ag 11.00r.n. mar chuid de Sheimineár an Oireachtais, arna eagrú ag Conradh na Gaeilge.

Sárscríbhneoir Fearghas Mac Lochlainn ar shlí na fírinne

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Tá muintir na Gaeltachta faoi scáth an bhróin ó tháinig an scéal go bhfuil an scríbhneoir, múinteoir, cumadóir, file, amhránaí, agus drámadóir Fearghas Mac Lochlainn imithe ar shlí na fírinne.

'An Taibhse' le feiceáil i Maigh Cuilinn

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Taispeánfar An Taibhse, an chéad scannán uafáis Ghaeilge, ag ócáid a bheidh ar siúl i dTeach na Gaeilge i Maigh Cuilinn tráthnóna inniu.

TG4 ag ceiliúradh 30 bliain ar an aer

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Is ar Oíche Shamhna 1996, agus Oireachtas na Samhna ar siúl i nGaoth Dobhair, a tháinig TG4 ar an saol agus beidh an stáisiún i mbun ceiliúrtha speisialta le linn Oireachtas na Samhna 2026 i gCill Airne, agus TG4 ag comóradh 30 bliain ar an aer.

Oireachtas na Samhna i gCill Airne

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Beidh na mílte ó Chonamara agus Gaillimh ag tabhairt aghaidhe ó dheas go Cill Airne an deireadh seachtaine seo romhainn, áit a bhfuil Oireachtas na Samhna faoi lán seol.

Leabhair Ghaeilge i lár an aonaigh ag na Gradaim Leabhar na hÉireann

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Níor chuir an foláireamh aimsire ó Stoirm Austen bac ar scríbhneoirí, foilsitheoirí, craoltóirí agus maisitheoirí na tíre an Déardaoin seo caite, 22 Deireadh Fómhair, agus iad ag cruinniú in Ard-Oifig an Phoist le fáil amach cé a bheadh ainmnithe do na Gradaim Leabhar An Post i mbliana.

Galway driver caught zooming 93kmph in 50 zone

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

A vehicle on the Dublin Road in Galway was clocked speeding almost double the 50kmph limit by gardaí over the bank holiday weekend.

Connacht pays tribute to late Seán Coppinger

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Connacht Rugby has paid tribute to Seán Coppinger, who passed away this week following a short illness.

The course of true love never jogs smoothly for bailed bridegroom

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

The ongoing saga of a lovelorn Ballinasloe man focused on bail conditions imposed on him after he was arrested three times on his stag night took another twist when he returned yet again to court to plead with a judge for the easing of these conditions.

Galway apprentice graduate Seán Bermingham awarded top industry accolade

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Ardrahan apprentice Seán Bermingham has won a top Construction Award at Ireland’s National Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026 ceremony.

Students demand college apology after Gardaí called to protest

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Following a protest last week that ended in a standoff with Gardaí, the University of Galway’s Students’ Union says it is “imperative” the college issue a formal and public apology.

Galway Together Expo to bring over 50 services and supports under one roof

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Residents from across Galway City and County are invited to attend the Galway Together Expo, a free community event bringing together more than 50 organisations, services and support agencies dedicated to helping people stay healthy, independent, informed and connected. The event will take place at The Galmont Hotel, Galway, on Monday, 2 November 2026, with doors opening at 11am and the Expo running until 3pm.

Saving our towns and villages

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

There is something quietly beautiful about the idea of being able to live, work and raise a family in the place you call home. To know the people behind the counter in the local shop, to meet a neighbour on the street, to see a town square filled with life rather than watch another building fall silent. These are not grand ambitions. They are the simple ingredients of a community. And yet, somewhere along the way, we have allowed so many of our small towns and villages to become places we sleep in, rather than places we truly live.

Gentlemen’s club admits first woman in 200 years

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

The Galway County Club has been an elite, all-male affair for almost 200 years, but that tradition is about to change.

Time for consumer protection to take on motor insurance industry, says Judge

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

A JUDGE has called on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to take on the motor insurance industry and tackle the small print that is leading to so many motorists driving about under the false impression that they are insured.

Students demand college apology after Gardaí called to protest

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Following a protest last week that ended in a standoff with Gardaí, the University of Galway’s Students’ Union says it is “imperative” the college issue a formal and public apology.

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