Galway Simon conference on older people retiring into homelessness

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

As part of Simon Week 2025, Galway Simon Community is to host a conference on homelessness among older people.

Brothers had to be pepper sprayed when resisting arrest

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

One of two brothers involved in a Galway street fracas was ordered to pay compensation of €750 to a Garda sergeant he kicked out at when he was being detained. The September 15 sitting of Galway District Court was told Gardaí had to pepper spray both men when they resisted arrest.

A child lost, a system in crisis

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

As the search for young Daniel Aruebose continued over the past few weeks, culminating in the discovery of remains yesterday, the slow, painful unravelling of another Irish tragedy has begun to expose far more than the grim possibility of a child lost — it is unearthing, once again, the stark failures of a child protection system stretched too thin, and too often blind to the quiet disappearances of vulnerable children.

The discovery of human remains on a site along Portrane Road, outside Donabate, has cast a pall not only over a community desperate for hope but over a country asking itself an increasingly urgent question: how could this have happened?

Hair follicle test to prove alleged young cocaine user is drug free

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

A young apprentice electrician who has a desire to travel pleaded to avoid a criminal drugs conviction on his record as such a record would remain with him for many years.

Witnesses sought after woman (80s) dies in Wellpark road incident

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision which occurred on the Dublin Road, at Wellpark in Galway city yesterday, Monday September 15.

New exhibition at UHG showcases the importance of arts in healthcare

Mon, Sep 15, 2025

A powerful new art exhibition titled Healing in Colour has been officially launched at University Hospital Galway by Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Mike Cubbard. The exhibition showcases a deeply moving collection of artworks created through a series of participatory art workshops held in hospital and community settings across the city.

€60m Crown Square loan unseen by minister

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Minister for local government, James Browne, is yet to receive a request from Galway City Council to approve its €60 million loan to fit out the empty commercial shell it owns in Crown Square.

Jobs Expo Galway returns to the Galmont Hotel on Saturday

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Ireland’s leading careers fair, Jobs Expo Galway sponsored by Recruit.ie, will return to the Galmont Hotel & Spa this Saturday, September 13, bringing together jobseekers, employers, and industry experts under one roof for a full day dedicated to career opportunities, jobs and professional development.

Busy week ahead at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The Ballybane Community Hub is set to host a series of exciting events this September, offering something for everyone — from crime prevention support to French cookery and creative cultural expression.

Garda Clinic – Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00 PM

Charity swim celebrates its fifth anniversary

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The hugely popular fundraising event, ‘Swim in Pink’, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. Organised by the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) in association with Blackrock Beachwear it has been an incredible success since its beginning in 2020.

A home of heart and heritage: Polish House opens in Galway

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

After years of determination and dedication, the doors of the Pawel Edmund Strzelecki Polish House have opened, offering a cultural centre, a true home of memory, pride, and belonging.

Mystery of who was left holding the baby’s phone

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

A COUPLE argued that a phone taken from their baby when it rang was on speaker and in its mother’s hand, while its father had a discussion with his brother while he was driving, Tuam Court was told this week.

However, Traffic Corps Garda Mick Hehir was adamant that as he rode alongside the driver’s side of the car he clearly saw Michael Waldron of Abbey Quarter, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. holding the phone.

Galway Simon Community announces new CEO

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Galway Simon Community has announced the appointment of Carol Baumann as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Karen Golden, who had served the organisation for many years.

Mark Lohan Kitchens named multi-finalist in Irish Kitchen Trade Guide Awards

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Galway’s kitchen design scene is in the spotlight this year, as Mark Lohan Kitchens has been shortlisted in six categories at the upcoming Irish Kitchen Trade Guide Awards 2025 — the only all-Ireland awards celebrating the very best in kitchen design, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Terryland Forest Park — A gift in 2025 to the planters of 2000

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

As part of its twenty fifth birthday celebrations and as an event within the Galway Climate Inspirations Festival, the Tuatha volunteers of Terryland Forest Park will host an open day from 12pm until 3pm on Sunday September 14.

Higgins demands clarity on Israeli bonds

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Senator Alice Mary Higgins (Ind) has called on the bank’s top officials to appear before a high-powered finance committee to explain their actions, after she claims this transfer has not been adequately completed.

Mullooly welcomes von der Leyen proposal to suspend EU-Israel trade deal

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has welcomed the announcement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, proposing to suspend the EU-Israel Trade Agreement under Article 2, requiring that any country trading with the EU must uphold international humanitarian standards.

Community Transport Study for Headford to be on display within weeks

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The Community Transport Study being drawn up for Headford will be on public display by the end of the month, according to local councillor Andrew Reddington.

Delayed Oranmore cycle and walkway to go to planning before end of year, says Naughton

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Local TD and Oranmore native, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, has received confirmation from Galway County Council that the new Oranmore walk and cycleway, connecting the town centre to Oranmore Train Station, will finally enter the planning process in the next few months.

University of Galway calls on the community to open its doors to students

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

University of Galway and the University’s Students’ Union have issued a fresh joint appeal for homeowners to consider offering a room to rent for students for the new academic year.

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