From Galway innovation to a new model of cancer care

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Luminate Medical is developing technology designed not only to reduce the side effects of cancer treatment, but to change where and how that treatment is delivered.

From Galway shop to European giant: the Smyths toy story

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

From a family business in Claremorris to a single toy shop in Galway, Smyths Toys has grown into one of Europe’s biggest toy retailers — while keeping its roots firmly planted in the West of Ireland.

From Loughrea to the USA: Glanua enters a new chapter of international growth

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

From its headquarters in Loughrea, Glanua has grown from a Galway business into an international engineering group, delivering water, wastewater and environmental solutions across Ireland, the UK, Europe and now the United States. But despite that international growth, Galway remains at the heart of the business.

Siren: From Galway research lab to the front line of investigative intelligence

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

In an age when information is abundant but understanding remains scarce, one of Galway’s most intriguing technology companies has built its business around a deceptively simple question: how do you find the connections hidden inside enormous volumes of data?

Aerogen: A Galway story that has reached around the world

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

From a Galway idea to a global medical technology success, Aerogen is showing what can happen when innovation, ambition and a deep connection to community come together.

CREW: Giving Galway’s creatives the space to make

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

There is a difference between having creative talent in a place and having the infrastructure to allow that talent to flourish.

Fahy Travel: a homegrown Galway gem

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

For more than a century, Fahy Travel has been part of the fabric of Galway city. Still located at its original home at No. 3 Bridge Street, in the heart of the city, the award-winning travel company has grown alongside Galway, evolving from a small local business into one of Ireland’s leading travel providers.

Ahascragh Distillery launches new distillery logo

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Ahead of 2027 whiskey release, Ahascragh Distillery has unveiled a new logo inspired by family, heritage and the shared vision behind the award-winning Galway distillery.

From lunchtime orders to global growth - Spotlight Oral Care

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

In the heart of Galway City, inside the clinical surroundings of Quay Dental Practice, an idea began to take shape that would eventually transform the way people think about oral care.

Making scents of business with tír fragrances

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Local Enterprise Office Galway serves as a first stop for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Galway city and county.

Galway City Council SPC passes motion unanimously to advance trial of Salmon Weir Bus Proposal to next stage

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A motion supporting Galway Commuter Coalition’s proposal to create a bus corridor on the Salmon Weir Bridge was passed unanimously by the Project Development Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) of Galway City Council, following a presentation made by two members of the Coalition.

New Irish health membership gives the whole family one secure health record and a GP the same day

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A new Irish health membership launches this week offering families same day access to a GP, one secure place for every family member’s health records, and a digital companion that organises the lot, for a monthly fee lower than the cost of a single GP visit.

Galway centre stage as Europe’s ocean leaders gather for Atlantic Summit 2026

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Galway will soon welcome leading ocean researchers, policymakers, innovators and industry representatives from across Europe when Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 takes place at the University of Galway on 8-9 October.

Young electrician with bright future gets second chance in court

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A YOUNG electrician will now be able to travel to Austria without a criminal conviction on his record when he escaped a drug possession conviction.

Canney welcomes Tuam and Athenry’s inclusion among priority water projects

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State international and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports has highlighted the inclusion of Tuam and Athenry among 72 cities, towns and villages identified by Uisce Éireann as priority locations for investment to help unlock new housing and support growing communities.

‘Living independently has made my life richer’

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Ciara D’Eath was just 15 when her father asked what she thought about moving out of the family home. The Galway woman, now aged 43, has never let cerebral palsy stand in her way and living independently was no different.

Photos could hold key to solving 19-year-old mystery of lost camera

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A camera found in Galway almost two decades ago could finally be reunited with the people who owned it, thanks to one man’s decision to hold on to it in the hope that its owners might one day be found.

Galway Public Libraries receives donation of Peadar O’Dowd Heritage Collection

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Galway Public Libraries is honoured to announce the donation of the Peadar O’Dowd Collection, comprising 110 original drawings of archaeological and historical monuments and sites from Galway city and county, together with sketchbooks, notebooks and related material documenting decades of heritage research and interpretation.

Idir neamh agus talamh in Inis Meáin

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Ar dhroichead an iarnróid thar Loch an tSáile i gCathair na Gaillimhe a bhí mé tráthnóna Dé hAoine seo caite, ag baint sméara dubha sa mbáisteach mar leadhb ceart nuair a bhí cuid mhór den phobal ag baint taitnimh as na himeachtaí a bhí ar siúl d’Oíche Chultúir.

Tuairimí á lorg ag An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Tá suirbhé ar líne seolta ag An Taibhdhearc chun tuairimí an phobail a lorg maidir leis an straitéis nua á dhréachtú acu don tréimhse 2028-2031.

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