Cúramóirí Baile á lorg ag Tearmann Éanna

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Tá folúntais do chúramóirí baile fógartha ag Tearmann Éanna mar chuid den tseirbhís chúraim agus tacaíochta baile atá á sholáthar acu i gcomhar le Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (HSE).

Mic léinn Gaeltachta i mbun an chláir GAIRM

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Tá tús curtha an mhí seo ag grúpa mic léinn Gaeltachta ar an gclár oiliúna GAIRM, clár atá forbartha agus á reáchtáil ag Údarás na Gaeltachta agus Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Atlantaigh (ATU).

Club Reatha na Gaillimhe ag cur tús le rith 5km nua

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Tá grúpa nua reatha i gCathair na Gaillimhe ag iarraidh daoine a tharraingt le chéile chun an Ghaeilge a labhairt, rúinín beag aclaíochta a dhéanamh agus cupán caife a bheith acu ina dhiaidh.

Oíche scéalaíochta le hAindrias de Staic

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Oíche Shamhna i mbliana beidh an seanchaí mór le rá Aindrias de Staic ag teacht go hAmharclann Halla na Cathrach, Gaillimh, mar chuid dá chamchuairt Night of the Silvery Moon.

Pálás proposals being sifted by officials

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

By December this year, the €8.4 million tax-payer funded, purpose-built cinema building will have been without an operator for 22 months in Galway – one of only 30 cities worldwide to be designated a UNESCO City of Film.

Relief for packed trains in 2027?

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

There could be light at the end of a very cramped tunnel for fainting commuters on the Limerick to Galway train line.

Oranmore station disruptions next week for enhancement works

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

The Oranmore station enhancement works will continue next weekend, with the latest milestone to be completed over Halloween.

Cultural hub to anchor €10m development

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

An exciting new cultural venue next to the Pálás Cinema on Lower Merchants Road will be managed by Galway Arts Centre.

As the darkness closes in, let’s choose to be kind

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

There is something about the changing of the clocks that gets under the skin. This weekend, we turn them back an hour and, almost overnight, the evenings begin to close in around us. The daylight retreats, the shadows lengthen and winter quietly takes its place at the door.

For some, it is a welcome change. An excuse to light the fire, pull the curtains, settle into a comfortable chair and enjoy the slower rhythm of the months ahead. But for many others, the arrival of winter is not quite so simple. The short days and long evenings can weigh heavily on the mind. There is a particular vulnerability in that moment when twilight falls, like a veiled curtain being drawn across the day, often just as people are making their way home, collecting children, preparing dinner or facing another evening alone with their thoughts.

Pálás proposals being sifted by officials

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

The future of the Pálás cinema should be decided by Galway City Council before Christmas after several interested parties pitched their proposals last week.

18 metre phone masts earmarked for Renmore, says O' Flaherty

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has urged Galway City Council to take steps to let local people know when an application is made for the erection of telecommunications equipment in their area.

University Hospital Galway is extremely busy with long wait times in the Emergency Department

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

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

As of this morning, there are 55 patients awaiting beds of which 34 are in ED. There are also additional surge beds in use due to the increased activity, which is impacting capacity. This follows an extremely busy weekend.

University and Museum unveil strategic partnership for culture and education

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

University of Galway has formed a new strategic partnership with Galway City Museum to collaborate on high-impact educational and cultural initiatives.

Driver didn’t learn lesson the first time around

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

A young expectant father who didn’t learn his lesson after escaping being put off the road for driving without insurance last year was banned for two years on his second conviction this week.

New Galway city rates waiver to support businesses opening in vacant properties

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Galway City Council is to introduce a new rates waiver scheme targeting long-term vacant commercial properties across Galway city.

Mayor Ogbu backs European call for climate and health action

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

The Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Helen Ogbu, has voiced her support for the Cork Call to Action on Climate and Health, joining more than 100 mayors, deputy mayors and elected representatives from 60 cities across 22 European countries in committing to local action on the growing climate and health crisis.

€500,000 Council and Coral Leisure investment advances Tuam and Ballinasloe leisure centre facilities

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

The newly upgraded facilities at leisure centres in Tuam and Ballinasloe are being officially relaunched following a combined investment of more than €500,000 by Galway County Council and its partner Coral Leisure.

Connemara Dementia Café Initiative named winner of the Age Friendly Community Innovation award

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

The Connemara Dementia Café Initiative has been named winner of the Age Friendly Community Innovation category at the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2026.

Hoare calls for more lights at Westside sports facilities

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Fine Gael Councillor Eddie Hoare has urged Galway City Council to apply for grant funding for the provision of lighting at the Tennis and Basketball Courts in Westside Park.

Irish Citylink Wins Best Social Media Campaign at Cork Digital Marketing Awards

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Irish Citylink has been named winner of Best Social Media Campaign at the Cork Digital Marketing Awards, celebrating the company’s creative and engaging approach to connecting with customers online.

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