Get ready for a Howling Halloween at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Ghosts, witches, spiders and plenty of magical mischief are taking over Brigit’s Garden this October. Families are invited to dress up in their spookiest disguises and celebrate Samhain with three days of Howling Halloween fun on Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th October, from 12–4pm.

Galway to host three-day genealogy event celebrating family history and Irish heritage

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

A three-day genealogy event at the Connemara Coast Hotel in Furbo, Galway, will invite people to explore their ancestry, discover family connections and learn more about their Irish heritage.

Galway’s STEM leaders to inspire the next generation at Women Shaping the Future in STEM

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Network Ireland Galway brings women in STEM, local employers and Transition Year students together at Dexcom Stadium on Friday, 13 November, as part of National Science Week.

Planning a new kitchen? Visit Mark Lohan Kitchens

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Expert kitchen design advice, honest renovation insights and a steak masterclass with Chef Tarrant, join Mark Lohan Kitchens for an inspiring afternoon at their Galway showroom. No appointment needed.

Bushypark watermain boost begins this week

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

A busy, rural rat run used by vehicles travelling from Knocknacarra to the N59 Moycullen Road will face rolling road blocks until close to Christmas.

GHR Consulting announces sponsorship winners

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

To mark its 7th birthday this month, GHR Consulting announced the seven lucky winners of their €3,500 Community Sponsorship Fund.

Glenorney, Salthill: A rare piece of Galway’s history finds its next chapter

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Few properties can lay claim to such an enviable combination of location, character, history and uninterrupted views of Galway Bay as Glenorney in Salthill. Now, the remarkable residence on Salthill Promenade is being offered for sale on behalf of its owners by Keane Mahony Smith, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last great historic houses in Salthill.

'An heileacaptar deireanach amach as Carna'

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Ar an 29ú Aibreán 1975, thóg an fóta-iriseoir Ollannach, Hubert Van Es, ceann de na grianghrafanna ba cháiliúla ó Chogadh Vítneam. Bhí fórsaí an tuaiscirt ar tí seilbh a ghlacadh ar chathair Saigon le deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh. Ar ndóigh thuig trúpaí Mheiriceá céard a bhí i ndán dóibh agus shocraigh siad an chathair a fhágáil.

Alleged tip-jar thief had case adjourned

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

A YOUNG woman accused of stealing a staff tip jar from a city establishment had her case adjourned until the New Year when she appeared before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court on Monday.

SIPTU conference to be held in Galway today

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

SIPTU’s Public Administration and Community Division Biennial Delegate Conference will take place at the Galway Bay Hotel from 1pm today Thursday, October 22 bringing together over 150 accredited delegates representing workers across local authorities, education, community and State-related sectors.

Galway City Council Arts Office launches its arts and bands grants for 2027

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Galway City Council Arts Office has launched its 2027 funding and development opportunities for arts organisations, artists, community groups and school bands across Galway City.

LifeSaver project reaches 900 Galway students in powerful road safety initiative

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

The LifeSaver Project has been hailed a major success following a two-day event held at Galway Racecourse where almost 900 Transition Year students from schools across Galway City and County took part in a comprehensive road safety learning experience aimed at encouraging safer behaviour and decision-making on the roads.

Four month sentence for €20 cannabis possession

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

A DUBLIN man currently serving a lengthy prison sentence received a further four months when he pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis to the value of €20 at Galway District Court.

Judge Fiona Lydon was told that Paddy Joe Doyle was found by Gardaí who searched his hotel room in the city on foot of a search warrant on November 13, 2025 to be in possession of the cannabis.

Dove Ellis to perform at Mercury Awards tonight

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Odds on Galway troubadour Dove Ellis scooping a prize at Thursday night’s prestigious 2026 Mercury Music awards have been halved after he was selected to play on stage for the televised ceremony.

Galway couple take on Mount Kilimanjaro challenge in aid of children’s charity

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

A Galway couple are preparing to take on one of the world’s most iconic mountains as they set their sights on raising almost €6,000 for an international children’s education charity.

Medtech leaders gather in Galway to call for EU regulatory reform

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Medtech leaders from across Europe and beyond have gathered in Galway this week for a major international conference calling for regulatory reform to protect patients, support innovation and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global medical technology sector.

Global Access 2026, organised by Irish Medtech, the Ibec group representing the sector, is taking place at The Galmont Hotel in Galway on until this evening. The conference brings together 300 delegates and 60 speakers and is an associated event of Ireland’s 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Council partnership sees Clifden street furniture link Galway to Guatemalan forest communities

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

A series of bespoke street furniture pieces designed and crafted by local students has been installed at prominent public locations in Clifden, marking the first visible outcome of an international partnership supporting communities that conserve tropical forests in South America, bringing a fresh wave of creativity and sustainability to the heart of Connemara.

Clann Lir s’againne ar Abhainn na Gaillimhe

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Agus an colún seo á scríobh, tá Páras na Fraince agus Milano na hIodáile ina lasracha. I bhfad ón gclampar sin, airímse go bhfuil an t-ádh dearg ar mhuintir chathair na Gaillimhe go bhfuil an deis acub suaimhneas breá a aimsiú i lár an bhaile mhóir.

Le cúpla mí anuas táimse théis suim a chur sna héin eala óga a bhíonn le feiceáil ar snámh ar Abhainn na Gaillimhe idir Droichead na mBradán agus an club rámhaíochta.

Is mór againn do thuairim - glac páirt sa suirbhé

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Ós rud é nár seoladh Sobal ach le déanaí, ba mhaith linn a chinntiú go bhfuil an t-ábhar atá á chur ar fáil againn ag teacht leis an méid is mian leat féin, mar léitheoir, a léamh.

Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga á lorg

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Oibríonn Gaillimh le Gaeilge i gcomhar le Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe, Cumann Tráchtála na Gaillimhe, Fáilte Ireland agus páirtithe eile chun stádas dátheangach oifigiúil na cathrach a fhorbairt agus a threisiú, agus chun stádas mar Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta a bhaint amach do Ghaillimh.

Táimid ag earcú Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga chun tacú le comhordú agus le cur i bhfeidhm Phlean Teanga Chathair na Gaillimhe agus le húsáid na Gaeilge a mhéadú sa chathair.

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