Galway Courthouse must remain in public ownership, says John Connolly

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Fianna Fáil Galway West TD, John Connolly, has said that wherever location is chosen for the city’s new courthouse, the current courthouse which dates back to the 1800s, must remain in public ownership.

GAA President officially turns the sod of Renville Sports Grounds

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Oranmore Maree GAA One Club was delighted to welcome President of the GAA Jarlath Burns and Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as they officially turned the sod on the club’s Sports Centre of Excellence, Renville Sports Grounds.

Urgency needed for planned Portumna Primary Care Centre – O’Hara

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has been informed by the HSE that the tender for the planned Primary Care Centre in Portumna still has not been re-advertised.

Galway Corinthians RFC pays tribute to club legend Paddy Flynn

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Born on the 19 July 1944 in the Midlands, Paddy Flynn lived a full life. He lived in Bloomfield Co Offaly with his parents, two brothers Martin and Johnny and sister Maureen, where he attended Bloomfield National School and was christened in nearby Ballinahown Church.

One of Ireland’s first eMobility eHub established in Westside

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Trinity College Dublin (TCD) together with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), ESB and Enterprise Car Club has launched the first of four shared eMobility eHubs at Westside Library Car Park at the heart of the decarbonisation zone in Galway City. Additional eHubs will open at sites in Dundrum, Letterkenny and Waterford over the coming months.

New exhibit at City Hall Showcasing experiences of marginalised communities

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

A new exhibit that showcases experiences faced by people from marginalised communities across Ireland has opened in City Hall, as Galway City Council looks to continue its efforts to combat racist attitudes and behaviours. The bilingual exhibition, which opened on Friday last to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, features a series of comics that aim to share the often-harsh experiences faced by members of the Muslim community and open up a dialogue that champions diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Renowned actress Siobhán McKenna celebrated at annual scholarship and lecture series

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Artistic Director for the Abbey Theatre Caitríona McLaughlin has presented the 2024-2025 Siobhán McKenna Scholarship to University of Galway MA in Drama and Theatre Studies student Chen Rui (Daphne).

Galway City Council delegation celebrates 50 years of twinning with Lorient

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

A delegation led by Galway City Council has returned from a successful three-day visit to Lorient, France marking the 50thanniversary of the Galway-Lorient Twinning. The milestone visit which took place from 20-23 March 2025 reinforced the strong cultural, economic, and maritime ties between the two cities, highlighting their shared commitment to sustainability, education, and innovation.

Undercurrent of fear ebbs across the globe

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

In recent months, an undercurrent of fear has swept through corporate and academic circles, not just internationally, but locally, fueled by the shifts in political power within the United States. This fear is not just confined to the American borders but is beginning to spill over to other nations, even reaching as far as the west of Ireland, where companies and universities are starting to feel the pressure.

New opera partly inspired by life of Savita

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

A new opera partially based on the life of Savita Halappanavar will premier in Kilkenny this summer.

HSE has no funds to repair protected St Brigid’s Hospital as property goes on market

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Repairs to the storm-damaged and derelict St Brigid’s Hospital site in Ballinasloe are unlikely to be carried out because the HSE does not have a large maintenace budget, the Regional Health Forum was told this week.

Ó Cuív wants FF to contest Áras

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Éamon Ó Cuív would consider running for Áras an Uchtaráin on a Fianna Fáil ticket, but he has so far not been asked to put his name forward.

Salthill send-off for Ó Cuív

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, and Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers, accompanied Ó Cuív and his wife Áine at the top table, alongside senior government officials who worked with the Fianna Fáíl politician across six separate ministries, and members of Galway Fianna Fáil.

A voice for Galway West

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Éamon Ó Cuív lives up the Seanbhóthar behind Corr na Móna, in a small, well-sited bungalow himself and his wife, Áine, built in 1980, six years after moving to Joyce Country, where Éamon landed a job establishing an ill-fated lamb fattening station which later became a successful sawmill.

O’Hara to meet with Department regarding Merriman Hotel in Kinvara

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has said that there are concerns within the local community in Kinvara regarding the agreement to provide IPAS accommodation at the Merriman Hotel. O’Hara will meet with the Department of Integration tomorrow regarding this matter.

University of Galway Business Summit returns for third year

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The University of Galway Business Summit 2025 returns for a third year to showcase how business leaders can navigate the future of work with a focus on leadership, cybersecurity and AI.

Auctioneers report soaring prices for city apartments

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

The price for a two-bed apartment in Galway city has soared a staggering 85 per cent over eight years, according to the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV).

Lyons welcomes agreement on Lyme disease awareness signage

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Independent Knocknacarra-based city councillor Donal Lyons has received representations seeking his support in proposing a motion for the installation of public signage across Galway to warn residents and visitors of the presence of ticks in recreational areas. These include hiking routes, mountain trails, woodlands, fields, gardens, and beaches — locations where the risk of tick bites is prevalent.

Happy pet – happy vet

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

The team at Bushy Park Vets operate under one guiding principle: “Happy pet - happy owner.”

Aran Islands RNLI celebrates coxswain pass out

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Aran Islands RNLI volunteer, Noel Seoighe, completed his final assessment after months of hard work and determination and is now the ready to take command of the David Kirkaldy, all weather lifeboat.

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