Two Galway women appear in court over Doonbeg protests

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Two Co Galway women have appeared in court over them allegedly shouting anti-war slogans and wearing anti-war T-shirts on the 7th green at Trump Doonbeg golf course as US President, Donald Trump’s Marine One was in the air preparing to land on Saturday afternoon.

Children should not pay for housing crisis, says McNelis

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The latest figures from the Department of Housing show 5,659 children in emergency accommodation, a 13% increase from July 2025.

Dancing in Galway – weekly set dancing classes

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Looking for a fun way to get active, meet new people and enjoy a great night out? Set dancing classes take place every Tuesday night at Lakeview School, Renmore, just up from the g Hotel.

Corlann — supporting people to live more independent lives

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Corlann, the new name for Brothers of Charity Services, provides supports each year to more than 6,000 people with intellectual disabilities, including autism. Services are delivered by dedicated teams from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds.

Honesty proves the best policy for motorist

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

A businessman was praised for his honesty when he told a judge it was his own fault that he risked picking up five more penalty points to add to the six he already had.

Commonly used cancer drugs boost MRSA antibiotics – new research shows

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Scientists from University of Galway have uncovered a surprising link between commonly used anti-cancer drugs and antibiotics that could offer a potential new approach to tackling notorious superbug infections.

Buoys are back in town — Marine Institute event to show off its tech at city event tomorrow

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The Marine Institute will reveal how Ireland uses offshore buoys, ocean observation networks and real-time data to help forecast Atlantic storms at a free public event at Galway City Museum on Friday, 18 September 2026, from 1.00pm to 1.50pm.

Acquiring Irish citizenship is a privilege – not a right

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Irish citizenship by naturalisation is a privilege, not a right, and it is appropriate that the conditions of citizenship are reviewed from time to time.

Galway Travellers to tackle mental health challenges

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Galway Traveller Movement is holding a series of events in Galway this month as part of an initiative to raise awareness of mental health within the Traveller community.

UHG extremely busy with long wait times in the Emergency Department

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway continues to be extremely busy this week with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment.

MW Design Print Signs Ltd — passionate about creative designs

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Melissa Walsh, Managing Director of MW Design Print Signs Ltd, since 2003 is passionate about creative designs and producing bespoke printed products and signage solutions.

Lapteck — Twenty years of keeping Galway connected

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

For 20 years, Lapteck Computers has been a familiar name on Eyre Street, building a reputation for value, expertise and, above all, looking after its customers.

It all began in 2006, when David and Martin set out with a simple idea: to make quality computers more affordable. At a time when new computers were expensive, they saw an opportunity to provide customers with reliable alternatives. Lapteck Computers was among the early suppliers of refurbished ex-corporate laptops and PCs, giving high-quality equipment a second life rather than allowing perfectly good technology to go to waste.

It’s Key-ant Station — refurbished rail hub to unveil public piano tomorrow

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

A specially commissioned public piano, restored and designed to depict the ancient legend of the drowned princess who gave Galway her name, will be unveiled at Ceannt Station tomorrow (Friday) morning.

€7.5m kicks off Knocknacarra pitches

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Galway City Council officials told councillors on Tuesday that this swift funding will accelerate an €11.5 million first phase of the northern half of Kingston lands, sharpening ambition for completion in the third quarter of 2029.

City Hall to blow €60k on nuts

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The Galway City Council’s biodiversity team is installing one hopper of nuts per hectare of forest its contractors began clear-felling this week, as part of a controversial plan to rejuvenate the city’s largest urban woodlands after sections were devastated by Storm Éowyn last winter.

Bluebird Care brings Virtual Dementia Tour to Athenry Mart

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Bluebird Care’s Immersive Experience Bus arrives at Athenry Co-operative Livestock Mart on Thursday 24 September, giving farming families, carers and anyone with a loved one living with dementia the chance to go through the Virtual Dementia Tour. The bus is at the mart from 10am to 4.30pm and the tour is free.

The Virtual Dementia Tour was developed by Second Wind Dreams in the United States and is used internationally to train care staff and families. Participants put on gloves, goggles and headphones that alter their sight, hearing and touch, and are then asked to carry out a few everyday tasks. It takes about eight minutes. Most people struggle to finish the tasks, and come away with a very different understanding of what a parent, partner or neighbour with dementia is dealing with every day.

Eamonn Deacy Park considered as University seeks to soothe parking shortage

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The desperate parking situation on campus has led University of Galway officials to look further afield for ‘park and stride’ locations.

Former driving instructor had to re-sit driving test

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

A FORMER qualified driving instructor has to re-sit his driving test, Tuam District Court heard in an unusual case which came before Judge James Faughnan.

Defendant stunned to learn he had stun-gun in his possession

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

A TUAM man said he was totally unaware that he was illegally in possession of a stun-gun at his home in the town.

Believing you are insured is a full defence, Judge states

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

BELIEVING you are insured is a full defence in a no-insurance prosecution, a Judge told Tuam District Court when he struck out a case against a defendant.

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