Thief got a chance so can’t give her another, says Judge

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

“She got a chance and I can’t give her another,” was the response of a Judge to a plea for leniency when dealing with a young woman who pleaded guilty to a theft charge.

Tip and run on cinema visit cost mother €500

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A trip to the cinema cost a mother of two an additional €300 when she was convicted on a charge of failing to remain at the scene of an accident at Galway District Court. She paid €200 compensation to the owner of the car she tipped and was fined €300 for the offence.

Beggar ordered to stay out of city centre

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A woman with a string of previous convictions for begging in public was ordered to stay out of Galway city centre as part of her bail conditions when her case came before the local Court.

New festival ‘Fleadh na Bealtaine’ announced for Galway City

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Renowned as the city of festivals, Galway is set to host ‘Fleadh na Bealtaine’ a brand-new traditional music and cultural festival, to mark the arrival of Summer and the many visitors to the city over the May Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday April 30 until Monday May 4.

Galway & Mayo teens sought for new TG4 youth drama series Ar Ais Arís

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

TG4, alongside production companies Tailored Films, Beactive and Galway-based Éiru Films, have announced a major casting call for teenagers across Galway and Mayo for a new Irish language young person’s television series, Ar Ais Arís.

Evocative children’s book Always officially launched by Miriam O’Callaghan

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway businesswoman Marie Donnellan officially launched her children’s book ‘Always’ on Friday evening at the renowned Druid, Mick Lally Theatre, in what was described as a deeply moving and memorable occasion.

New doors but no signs at train station

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A fabulous new entrance to Ceannt Station opened this week, but a lack of signage is causing confusion among passengers rushing for trains.

Energy efficiency roadshow brings mobile retrofit hub to Connemara

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A national energy efficiency roadshow is rolling into Connemara to help people understand how to reduce heat loss, cut energy bills and improve comfort in their homes.

Dolan and Canney welcome investment in Monivea Forest as part of €3.13m National Recreation Funding

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway East TD Albert Dolan and Minister Sean Canney have warmly welcomed the announcement of funding for recreational infrastructure at as part of a €3.13 million national investment in recreational sites.

Noel Thomas says carers are the backbone of society but are too often left behind by Government

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor and Galway West by-election candidate Noel Thomas has said family carers must be recognised and supported as a central part of Ireland’s health system, not treated as an afterthought.

New Quantum Polyclinic set to transform healthcare access in Galway’s West

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The upcoming opening of Quantum Polyclinic represents a major step forward for healthcare in Galway, particularly for communities across the west of the city including Knocknacarra, Barna, and Salthill. This state-of-the-art, consultant-led facility brings advanced diagnostics and expert clinical care together in a modern, accessible, community-based setting.

Resurfacing works to commence shortly in the Park in Monivea Park, says O’ Flaherty

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has allocated funding from her Local Improvement Scheme Fund (LIS) towards resurfacing and widening of the footpaths within the park between Monivea Park and Meadow Grove, Ballybane.

A Sinn Féin by-election win can force Government to make life affordable

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Mark Lohan, Sinn Fein candidate in the forthcoming by-election has said that a win for his party can force Government to make life affordable.

Honest fill and flee merchant left ID behind at forecourt

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A young man who drove off from the Galway Plaza forecourt without paying for €30 of fuel he filled up with, claimed in his defence that he had left his details and ID behind so he could be contacted for payment.

First offence strike outs to be noted on Garda Pulse system, warns Judge

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A plea was made at Galway District Court not to impose a criminal conviction on a young engineer as this would seriously impact on his travel options for work in the future.

Man with 20 traffic convictions and driving ban now works in car business

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A 21-year-old with 18 road traffic convictions who is currently off the road now works with his father in the car business, his solicitor told Galway District Court, where he picked up two more traffic convictions, bringing his total to 20.

Drunk teen spat in Garda’s face while being arrested

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

An 18-year-old girl spat into the face of an arresting Garda when she was being arrested for being drunk and a nuisance at Eyre Square.

Punch in Oranmore pub to cost defendant €4,000

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

An Oranmore man who turned up in court with €3,000 in cash to compensate a man who suffered what a judge described as “a terrible gash” to his lip which required hospital treatment and stitches, was told to come back with another €1,000 and a good report from a Restorative Justice programme he was ordered to attend.