Council’s rebrand remains hot topic

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The city’s Mayor has collected enough signatures to schedule an emergency session of Galway city council, while calls are growing for a separate, public meeting to discuss rebranding the local authority.

Ballybrit man accused of mother’s murder remanded again

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A MAN charged with the murder of his mother who appeared via video-link from prison before Galway District Court this week, was further remanded in custody by Judge Fiona Lydon.

City night riders disagree on status of bicycle

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

There was a satisfactory outcome for the owner of an (allegedly) stolen bicycle, but not so for the alleged thief, as he is to come before Galway District Court in relation to his alleged night rider activity.

'Ní chloisfeá mórán sacsafón thiar i dTigh Lee'

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

"Ní chloisfeá mórán sacsafón ag Féile Chuigéil, thiar i dTigh Lee. Ní tharlaíonn sé mórán sa mbaile," a deir an ceoltóir Peadar-Tom Mercier ón mbanna ceoil Trá Pháidín agus é ag gáire.

Helping the people of Haiti who never give up

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

When Sr Rose Kelly arrived at the airport in Haiti in 2005, a man who was collecting his luggage, struck up a conversation with her.

New charges brought against Ceannt Station rape accused

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Additional charges of sexual assault have been proffered against two Jordanian men already accused of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman at Ceannt Station on August 1 last.

Court frequent flyer needs to see himself on CCTV

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

A judge asked a frequent visitor to her court if he had ever seen himself on security footage taken of his anti-social behaviour around the city.

Two Ceannt Station rape accused to appear before court on Wednesday

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

One of two men accused of raping and falsely imprisoning a woman at Ceannt Station on August 1 last, is now also accused of a separate charge of stealing a bag and items to the value of €450 from a city centre bar.

Cyclist critically injured in Connemara road collision

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

A cyclist in his eighties is in a critical condition in hospital following a road collision in Clifden yesterday (Monday) afternoon.

Helping the people of Haiti who never give up

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

When Sr Rose Kelly arrived at the airport in Haiti in 2005, a man who was collecting his luggage, struck up a conversation with her.

Man charged with fraudulently altering passport

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

A man arrested on a charge of altering his passport as part of a financial transaction had his case adjourned when it came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court.

Nighttime water restrictions finally lifted on Inis Oírr

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Residents on Inis Oírr have been told today that overnight water restrictions, which were in place on the public water supply on the island throughout the summer months, have now been lifted.

Cocaine worth €183,000 found in Tuam Garda raids

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Gardaí have seized cocaine worth an estimated €183,000 during raids on two locations in Tuam today.

Ní lia sméara sa bhfómhar

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Tá bláthanna an tsamhraidh imithe ‘s tá na laethantaí ag druidim isteach, ach tá an lon dubh anois le feiceáil ar na driseachaí ag alpadh siar na bpuiteachaí- nó na sméara dubha mar a thugtar orthu taobh amuigh d’Inis Meáin.

It’s official - New city council logo places ancient ‘g’ above sailing boat

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

City Hall unveiled a new logo today, the first redesign in decades since its current ‘G’ - paired with the city’s sixteenth century coat of arms - was designed in 1984 for the city’s 500th anniversary, and refreshed in a 2007 rebranding.

Cheevers calls for urgent review of all gullies across city

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Councillor Alan Cheevers is calling on Galway City Council, in conjunction with Irish Water, to carry out a full and urgent review of all road gullies across Galway City, including those on main roads and within council-managed estates.

Galway City Council announces the return of Halloween ‘Gaillimh Ah-Boo!’

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Building on the massive success of its inaugural year, Galway City Council is proud to announce the return of ‘Gaillimh Ah-Boo!’—an expanded, city-wide Halloween celebration reclaiming the ancient Celtic origins of Samhain through myth, magic, and community.

How a bucket born in a stable conquered the world

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

To some, it might seem almost bordering on blasphemy to suggest that a business, just like Jesus, was born in a stable and went on to conquer the world. Yet that is precisely the remarkable story of John F. Concannon and JFC Group — a global manufacturing success that had its unlikely beginnings in a humble cow shed on a farm in Kilconly, North Galway.

Celebrating Trump’s tariff removal is like thanking a bully for stopping the beatings, says Murphy

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Green Party spokesperson on Balanced Regional Development, Niall Murphy, said that celebrating Trump’s removal of tariffs that he first introduced is akin to thanking a bully for stopping the regular beatings.

Ania Haie arrives at Fallers

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

There’s something new to discover at Fallers this September, with the arrival of Ania Haie, a contemporary jewellery brand bringing a fresh and modern feel to their collection.

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