Free self-defence classes for women in Galway city

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

The classes, presented by Black Dragon Kickboxing Certified Personal Trainer and Instructor Pete Foley, will teach participants practical techniques to boost confidence, situational awareness, and self-protection skills.

MADRA turns empty bottles and cans into a big win with Re-turn’s Small Town, Big Difference

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Re-turn, operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has announced that MADRA, based in Connemara, County Galway, is one of the five winners of ‘Small Town, Big Difference’. The organisation will feature in a local advertising campaign, across bus stops, billboards and radio in Co. Galway, helping MADRA to raise even more funds through DRS and encourage other community groups to use the Scheme as a fundraising channel.

University celebrates significant philanthropic gift for new Library and Learning Commons

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

University of Galway has announced a significant philanthropic gift from Deirdre and Irial Finan, in support of the construction of the University’s new Library and Learning Commons.

‘Lift off’ as Galway space-tech firm to provide 125 new jobs

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

MBRYONICS, a Galway-based leader in photonic satellite optical communications network, has today (Thursday) announced the creation of 125 new jobs over the next two years at their new Photon-1 volume manufacturing facility in Dangan.

City council tenant rents to rise in New Year

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

In a private briefing to city councillors this week, senior local authority officials confirmed a rent raise from 17 percent of assessable household income, to 20 per cent of household income, will be implemented from January.

Circular Road to be revamped before Higgins move home

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Following months of local speculation concerning where the soon-to-be ex-president, and his wife, Sabina Higgins, may move to in Galway city, Higgins confirmed in a recent radio interview that they will return to Rahoon after residing in Áras an Uchtaráin since his election in 2011.

Forde demands Garda blitz on e-scooters

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

His call comes as an alliance of five city authorities in the Netherlands – considered a global leader in cycling infrastructure – has called on the Dutch parliament to ban a number of high-speed electric bikes and scooters from using bicycle lanes, as well as increasing fines for travelling on footpaths.

Explaining the co-option process and how it shapes Galway County Council

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Local government in Ireland plays a central role in shaping communities, and Galway County Council is no exception. With 39 elected councillors, the council makes decisions on housing, roads, planning, environmental services, and community development.

Residents voice anger at proposed Athenry peaker plant

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Around 250 residents gathered in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, last Thursday evening to hear the Athenry Peaker Plant Concern Group outline opposition to a proposed electricity generation facility expected to be submitted by Bord Gáis Energy later this month.

‘They are trying to make us feel insignificant’ – stories from the picket line

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Nearly a week into indefinite strike action, Galway’s school secretaries and caretakers are more determined than ever to secure equal treatment and pension inclusion for the 2,600 staff affected nationwide.

Galway communities gear up for Pride of Place showcase

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Chosen by Galway County Council to represent the county in the all-island competition, both communities are polishing up their presentations ahead of the adjudicators’ visits on September 11, and 12, with the overall winners due to be revealed at a glittering ceremony in Limerick’s Strand Hotel on November 7.

Schools staff short-changed by a fiction

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

As many of us drop children back to school this week, we have seen the pickets of Fórsa workers – secretarial and care-taking staff – who are demanding that they be treated like other school workers, especially access to a public service pension scheme.

St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church invites families to annual back-to-school blessing service

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will hold its annual Back to School Service on Sunday September 7 at 11am, welcoming families as children prepare to begin a new academic year.

Strong community spirit at successful Jalsa Salana

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held its 23rd annual All-Ireland Convention, known as the Jalsa Salana at the Clayton Hotel in Galway. The gathering brought together Ahmadi Muslims from across Ireland to strengthen their faith and foster a deeper sense of community.

Work under way this morning to repair burst water main

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

Uisce Éireann crews are repairing a significant burst on a water main between the New Clifton Hill Reservoir and the Tonabrocky Reservoir in Galway city this morning.

MADRA among winners of 'Small Town, Big Difference' fundraising competition

Mon, Sep 01, 2025

Connemara-based animal welfare group MADRA is one of the five winners of the ‘Small Town, Big Difference’ campaign organised by Re-turn, operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Medical Technology Ireland 2025: Reclaiming Ireland’s and Europe’s Medtech Momentum

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Medical Technology Ireland takes place on 24-25 September at Galway Racecourse, with a focused agenda: how can Ireland and Europe remain competitive in a sector increasingly shaped by global disruption, regulatory shifts, and the race to innovate?

Host a Hospice Coffee Morning

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Pop on the kettle this September and help raise funds for Galway Hospice! Bring family, friends, neighbours and colleagues together by hosting a Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice on Thursday September 25 – or any date that suits you.

‘Flowers for The Galway Magdalenes’ Memorial 2025

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

The 2025 memorial for the women of the former Galway Magdalene Laundry will be celebrated on Sunday September 7 at Bohermore Cemetery, Galway. All are welcome to meet in a spirit of solemnity and respect at 2pm at the cemetery gates to pay tribute to the Galway Magdalenes. Speakers at the event include Catherine Connolly TD.

Exploring the Social Impact of the Diploma in Foundation Studies Access Programme at the University of Galway

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Did you complete the Diploma in Foundation Studies Access Programme at National University of Galway/University of Galway, from the years 1999 to 2025? If so, you are invited to take part in a research study that is exploring the social impact i.e. what has changed for you because of your involvement in this programme, from when you completed it up to today.

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