Hayley Coleman announced as Guest Judge for Mad Hatters Family Funday

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

The Galway Races is delighted to announce that Hayley Coleman will be the Guest Judge for this year’s Mad Hatters Competition.

Michael English to headline Country Music Day at Galway Races

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

The Galway Races has an exciting and expansive live music programme for the 2026 Summer Festival, promising one of the most vibrant entertainment line-ups.

Galway at heart of Ireland’s world-leading cardiac rehabilitation recognition

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Galway has emerged as a driving force behind Ireland’s internationally recognised cardiac rehabilitation programme after the country was selected as one of just five worldwide to feature in a landmark World Heart Federation (WHF) roadmap.

Minister Canney doubles charges for scramblers seized by An Garda Síochána

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has signed new regulations that will double the charges payable by owners of scramblers seized and detained by An Garda Síochána.

Fine Gael Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council meets An Tánaiste in Government Buildings

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Infrastructure, housing and investment were just some of the issues discussed by the Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Andrew Reddington and An Tánaiste Simon Harris, in a high level meeting in Government Buildings recently.

Cheevers welcomes start of CCTV installation in Ballybane to tackle fly-tipping

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Galway City Councillor Alan Cheevers has welcomed the commencement of CCTV installation in Ballybane as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal dumping and fly-tipping in the area.

Overnight water restrictions for Roundstone and surrounding areas

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Uisce Éireann is asking customers supplied by the Roundstone Water Supply to be mindful of their water use with overnight restrictions now necessary to help maintain daytime supplies for local communities.

Mellows pitch and putt players star at Leinster Strokeplay Finals

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Four Mellows Pitch and Putt members represented Galway at the Leinster Strokeplay Finals last weekend.

Galway Civic Trust to rename exhibition space as the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Galway Civic Trust/Dúchas na Gaillimhe has announced that the exhibition room at the Hall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, will be officially renamed the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery during a special public ceremony tomorrow (Friday).

East and west county councillors unite behind light rail push

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

A motion to support the drafting of potential routes for a light rail system in Galway will be considered by county councillors next Monday.

Remains of a further 22 babies recovered in latest phase of Tuam excavation

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

The painstaking forensic excavation at the site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Institution has reached another significant and deeply poignant milestone, with investigators confirming that the remains of a further 22 babies have been recovered in coffins during the latest phase of work. The discovery brings the total number of infant remains uncovered since excavations began just over a year ago to 99.

Galway Civic Trust to rename exhibition space as the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Colourful mess on Paintbox Road

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Just when residents figured a six year saga concerning safety fears for a busy Barna road was coming to some conclusion, all has been thrown into confusion.

Farewell to the aisles of hope

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

There are certain places that become woven into the fabric of your life without you ever really noticing at the time. For generations of students at University of Galway, the James Hardiman Library was one of them.

It was never the star of college life. The memories that endure are more likely to be of nights in the Student’s Union, friendships forged over coffee, or lectures that seemed to last an eternity. Yet the library quietly played its part in almost every student’s story, and this weekend thousands will return for one last chance to walk its corridors before it closes the chapter on more than half a century at the heart of the campus.

Builders begin ‘bye, bye’ for brutalist block

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

The Grand Old Dame of Eyre Square will finally undergo a €1.2 million facelift on her most unappealing side.

Volunteers from around the world gather in Connemara for Summer Summit 2026

Tue, Jul 21, 2026

More than 100 volunteers from around the world are in Connemara this week for the Volunteer Summer Summit, an international event organised by the European Federation of Intercultural Learning (EFIL) and hosted this year by EIL Intercultural Learning (EIL/AFS Ireland).

Ticket hunt reaches fever pitch as Galway chase glory

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

As many as 50,000 Galway sports fans will head east this weekend, as Galway senior hurlers chase glory in a mouthwatering senior hurling final against Limerick at Croke Park.

RTÉ News appoints Joe Mag Raollaigh as new Managing Editor of Nuacht

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

RTÉ News is pleased to announce the appointment of Oranmore man Joe Mag Raollaigh as the new Managing Editor of Nuacht, the Irish Language News and Current Affairs service across RTÉ and for TG4.

Memorial mass for Fr Walter Macken

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Fr Walter Macken, son of the famous author Walter Macken and Peggy Kenny of Kenny’s Bookshop, died peacefully in Dublin on May 21st last. Fr Walter was a well-known figure both in Galway, where he lived for many years and in Dublin.