St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church choir invited to sing at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Choir have been invited to Rome to sing at some of the Eternal City’s most famous churches, including St Peter’s Basilica.

TD blasts Galway house hoarders

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

And now Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has used similar slurs against property speculators, sitting on buildings that can be lived in during a housing crisis, likening them to hoarding food during a famine.

New Galway Autistic Support Hub launched as new model of support for Autistic children and adults

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, officially opened a new regional model of support for Autistic children and adults in a new community-based premises in Galway.

New Hidden Histories of Galway project reveals overlooked stories of migration and belonging

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

A major new research project uncovering the overlooked histories of minority communities in Galway during the early decades of Irish independence will launch later this month at the Spanish Arch.

New affordable homes announced for Radharc Na Tornóige, Headford Road

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Red Fox Residential, in partnership with Galway City Council, has announced the release of 29 new homes for sale at Radharc Na Tornóige, Headford Road, Galway City, delivered under the Affordable Purchase arrangements of the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and associated regulations.

HSE West and North West encourages public to consider all care options this Easter Bank Holiday weekend

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Health services in Galway and Roscommon have reminded the public of all their care options ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. With services traditionally experiencing increased demand during holiday periods, the HSE is advising patients to plan ahead and consider all available care pathways before attending Emergency Departments.

New RTE turf documentary to feature Galway contributors

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

For Peat’s Sake, a new Irish language documentary on the importance of turf in rural life will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Easter Monday, April 6 at 6.30pm and features a number of contributors from Galway.

Canney welcomes new Government approach to streamline regulation for critical infrastructure

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Minister of State Seán Canney has welcomed Government agreement on a new set of principles aimed at simplifying and speeding up the delivery of critical infrastructure.

OPINION: Dark arts of digital politics

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

In 2024, a manipulated image of Fianna Fáil general election candidate Gráinne Seoige was circulated. Whatever about her politics, this was done because she is a woman.

Conamara actors to star as Bluey as Gaeilge starts on Easter Monday

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Tá Bluey ag teacht go RTÉ! Beginning on Monday 6 April 2026, Bluey will be available as Gaeilge on RTÉ KIDSjr and RTÉ Player. Children will be able to connect with the Irish language in a new way, learning new words through watching the global hit, Bluey.

Galway charity race returns in memory of Aoibhe

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The Tribal Running Easter Lily 5KM, held in memory of Aoibhe Carroll, will return to Galway on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Belfast and Galway feature in Council of State

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The former Galway West TD appointed seven people to the highest advisory body in the land this week, six months into her term, with her choices emphasising themes of reconciliation, human rights and linguistic heritage.

Traffic crisis to dominate bye-election debate

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

With Galway in the worst 10% of cities worldwide for traffic congestion, election candidates are being challenged to commit to real solutions. A public hustings, details of which will be revealed next Tuesday, will focus on the city’s escalating transport crisis.

Galway’s LBJ links to give tourism boost

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Galway and the west is set to benefit from Cabinet’s approval of plans to set up an American Presidents Trail on the island of Ireland, which has been deemed a major opportunity for heritage, tourism and community pride, by a Fine Gael TD.

Treasure Chest becomes a kit locker

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The Wedgwood-blue Treasure Chest building on the corner of William Street and Castle Street is being transformed into a Mountain Warehouse.

Renmore residents beg drivers to divert

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The group of concerned residents says it has resorted to asking Advertiser readers, who drive, to chose main road routes if they are not visiting their neighbourhood, plagued by rat runners seeking to skip traffic lights on the Old Dublin Road.

999 patients presented at Portiuncula ED last year with mental health related illness

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Just under 1,000 patients presented at the Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital with mental health related illnesses last year, the Regional Health Forum was told.

Our old friend, uncertainty

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

There was a time—not so long ago—when uncertainty felt like a temporary visitor. During the long stretch of Covid, we told ourselves that disruption had an end point, that normality, however redefined, would eventually return. And when it did, even imperfectly, there was a quiet assumption that we had endured our share of upheaval. That perhaps, having navigated pandemic and recession, the road ahead might finally smooth.

If drink doesn’t suit you, don’t take it – Judge warns man on public order charge

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

“If drink doesn’t suit you, then you shouldn’t take it,” a judge told a Lettermullen man before him who had abused Gardaí and caused a disturbance in a city restaurant.

WIN AN INCREDIBLE NEW HOME ON APRIL 7TH

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Imagine winning a stunning new home in the beautiful seaside village of Kinvara well here’s your chance. All you have to do is purchase a ticket for Galway GAA’s hugely exciting winahomeongalwaybay.com draw before Tuesday, April 7th (7pm) and as they say it could be you.

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