Second road ban for motorist who drove while disqualified

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

A man who was put off the road for driving without insurance was caught driving once again by Gardaí only five months later, Judge James Faughnan observed when the second case came before him at Tuam District Court.

Forward Naval base considered for west coast

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

The government’s long awaited maritime security strategy was published yesterday, including aspirations for a west coast naval installation.

'Nuisance but not a menace' back in court for public drunkenness

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

A man who has more than 60 convictions, mainly for being drunk and being a danger to himself around the city, was given bail at the District Court on Monday on condition he remain in an intoxicant-free state.

'Plenty of work' for tradesmen, judge tells unemployed plasterer on driving charge

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

A judge asked why a tradesman was not working when his case came before Tuam District Court. Judge James Faughnan was told the father of six before him was a plasterer by trade, but was not currently working.

Women Empowering Women as LEO Galway and Network Galway collaborate for International Women’s Day

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

The Salthill Hotel will play host to a vibrant morning of connection, conversation, and networking as Galway businesswomen come together to mark International Women’s Day on Friday, March 6.

Judge orders destruction of chef’s cannabis plant

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

A chef was so stressed by the unsocial hours of his work that he grew cannabis to self-medicate, his solicitor pleaded before Galway District Court.

Plans for 200-bed Merlin Park facility shelved

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The Department of Health has downgraded plans for a new, fully resourced, 200-bed elective hospital building at Merlin Park.

87th Galway Bridge Congress next weekend

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The 87th Galway Bridge Congress is scheduled for next weekend, February 20-22 at The Ardilaun Hotel in Galway.

Student shop worker scanned items and then refunded herself

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A young student became so strapped for cash to pay rent that she devised an elaborate scam to steal from her employer, Mr Price, Judge Valerie Corcoran was told at Galway District Court.

Claregalway gets flood funding

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Minister of State Noel Grealish has welcomed the allocation of €1.5 million to tackle flooding in the village of Claregalway.

Ogbu calls for year-long postnatal mental health support

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has called for urgent action to deliver year-long postnatal mental health care, warning that mothers in Galway are being left without support at one of the most vulnerable times of their lives.

Welby 'bemused' by media coverage

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Councillor Thomas Welby has reacted to TV coverage of new entrants into the Galway West by-election.

Win a car for just €10 with the Galway Hospice Car Raffle

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway Hospice has launched its annual car raffle, giving supporters the chance to win a brand-new car for just €10.

Works begin on Merlin Park tank to boost Galway’s growth potential

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Enabling works are due to begin in the coming weeks to prepare for the construction of the new Merlin Park Wastewater Pumping Station upgrade on Galway’s Dublin Road, which will support the development of essential new homes. The project is being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme.

Welby welcomes go-ahead for Oughterard footbridge

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Cllr Thomas Welby, Independent councillor and candidate for the upcoming Galway West by-election, has welcomed the decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant planning permission for a pedestrian bridge, submitted by Galway County Council, in Oughterard.

Upcoming public talk on the Corrib pedestrian-cycling bridge

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A public presentation by Brendan Smith on ‘how a Corrib pedestrian-cycling bridge within a National Park City designation could transform Galway city’ will be held at 1:00pm next Wednesday, February 25, in the Galway City Museum.

Corrib Anglers warns that fishing regulations do not tackle the real issue

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Driven by concerns that compliant rod-and-line anglers are being “disproportionately targeted” by new restrictions within the Lough Corrib and Clare River waterways, Corrib Anglers says proposed regulatory measures for wild Atlantic salmon and sea trout fail to address the real causes of stock decline.

HAP failure is locking local families out of homes, Ogbu warns

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has warned that the Housing Assistance Payment is no longer working for renters locally, as rising rents and limited supply push families and workers out of their own communities.

Flexible work must work for families — Ogbu

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has called for urgent action to make flexible and remote work a real, enforceable right for workers, warning that families and communities in Galway are paying the price for weak protections and a growing push to force people back into long commutes.

Galway to host Irish Girl Guides National Leadership Day 2026

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway will play host to hundreds of leaders from across Ireland for the Irish Girl Guides (IGG) National Leadership Day 2026, a full-day event designed to inspire and support volunteers in delivering fun, engaging, and empowering experiences for girls and young women.

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