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.

Council goes nuts - officials commit to decade of sustenance for squirrels as damage forces closure of Merlin Woods

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

The Galway City Council is committing to feed a population of squirrels in Merlin Woods for 10 years.

Ceannt Station rape accused refuse their consent to remand for a month

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Two men accused of raping a woman in the car park of Ceannt Railway Station in Galway last month have been further remanded in custody; however both refused the necessary consent to be remanded for a month to allow the DPP time to gather evidence of the alleged rape and false imprisonment.

Both accused appeared via video-link from prison before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court on Monday. The hearing was assisted by an Arabic interpreter.

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

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

An urgent appeal is being made to Galway County Council, local councillors, Galway’s TDs and senators, Fáilte 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.

A new voice in the heart of the paper

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

You might notice something different about the Galway Advertiser this week as you make your way through its pages.

Three generations, three visions: Standún celebrates 80 years of reinventing Irish retail

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

For 80 years, the Standún name has been woven into the fabric of Connemara.

Free cancer prevention workshop for Galway next week

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

The Marie Keating Foundation and the Dalata Hotel Group are hosting a very special Cancer Prevention and Wellness workshop on September 16 at the Clayton Hotel, Sandy Road, Galway from 12 noon to 2pm.

Man found with smorgasbord of drugs

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

A defendant caught with a smorgasbord of drugs including cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, cannabis resin and liquid cannabis with a total value of €1,749 was remanded until the October 19 sitting of Galway District Court when he appeared before Judge Fiona Lydon on Wednesday.

Géarcháineadh déanta ar scéim deontais do thithe folmha

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Deir an grúpa feachtais tithíochta Bánú go bhfuil imní orthu go ndéanfaidh an scéim deontais do thithe folmha “níos mó dochair ná maitheasa” do chúrsaí tithíochta sa nGaeltacht.

Bí Liom Bí: Aistear ceoil trí Chonamara, Corcaigh agus an Clár

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

“Is maith linn spás a thabhairt don cheol, spás a thabhairt do na hamhráin, le go mbeidh an scéal le brath - agus an íomhá atá le feiceáil, go bhfeileann an ceol dó.”

Galway farms and businesses searched in international horse trafficking probe

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

An Garda Síochána, supported by Europol, has carried out a number of searches in County Galway as part of an international investigation into illegal horse trafficking.

Man charged with fraudulently altering passport

Wed, Sep 09, 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.

'Chronic alcoholic' advised to ask GP for anti-booze medication

Tue, Sep 08, 2026

A man who was described as a “nuisance but not a menace” because of his drunkenness on the city’s streets was back before Galway District Court again this week after serving a four-month sentence.

Galway man in running for FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Tue, Sep 08, 2026

Kilcolgan dairy farmer Enda Armstrong is among the six finalists for FBD Young Farmer of the Year, with the winner due to be announced at a gala banquet this evening (Tuesday).

Ceannt Station rape accused refuse their consent to remand for a month

Mon, Sep 07, 2026

Two men accused of raping a woman in the car park of Ceannt Railway Station in Galway last month have been further remanded in custody; however both refused the necessary consent to be remanded for a month to allow the DPP time to gather evidence of the alleged rape and false imprisonment.

Work commences on redevelopment of Galway City Museum 

Mon, Sep 07, 2026

Galway City Council has confirmed this morning that works are commencing on the €19 million redevelopment of Galway City Museum, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of the city’s most important cultural and tourism infrastructure projects.

'I’ve given up the drink,' lucky defendant tells judge

Mon, Sep 07, 2026

“I’ve given up the drink,” said a young man who was arrested in Ballinasloe after drinking too much at a wedding in the town.

Son charged with murder of mother further remanded in custody

Mon, Sep 07, 2026

A man who was charged with the murder of his mother when he appeared before Galway District Court last week was further remanded in custody when he appeared before Judge Fiona Lydon via video-link from prison on Monday.

Weir in the money - €2.5m for bridge facelift

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

The Roads Department of Galway City Council is understood to be close to selecting a contractor to begin a four-year project to rejuvenate the 208-year-old Salmon Weir Bridge, with works to begin in the coming months.

Dunguaire Castle closure makes international headlines as State fails to act

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

The prolonged closure of Dunguaire Castle has become an international story, after The New York Times highlighted the failure to reopen and protect one of Ireland’s most photographed historic landmarks.

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