Ross Lake Hotel arson remains unsolved

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The former hotel was set alight late on the evening of December 16, 2023, soon after it emerged that part of the empty building was being fitted out for accommodation for homeless asylum seekers. Videos of the intense fire went viral on social media.

The need for compassion in a world where it feels rare

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

In a week when it seems like everyone is out to get the "small guy," it’s hard not to feel disillusioned. Compassion, mercy, and empathy — qualities that should be at the heart of human interaction—feel increasingly absent. Instead, we are bombarded with a world where people act not because they should, but because they can. It’s difficult not to be turned off by the toxic environment, especially in politics and public discourse, which appears to have abandoned humanity in favour of power plays.

Politics, policing and the pain of grief

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Men in dark clothing with torches were banging and roaring at the windows and doors of Noel and Lorraine Thomas’ rural home in Gortachalla exactly one year ago.

Dolan welcomes commencement of 2,438 new homes in Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, has welcomed the publication of monthly data by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for 2024.

EU Budget must increase funding to combat animal disease outbreaks, says MEP Walsh

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

MEP Maria Walsh has called for the 2026 EU Budget to include increased funding to address the ongoing threat of animal diseases, given their impact on farmers’ income and continuity.

February Bank Holiday sparks renewed interest in Celtic traditions

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Update Wednesday, January 29:
Due to damage caused by Storm Éowyn, the events at Brigit's Garden this weekend have been cancelled. The online special Brigid meditation will go ahead as planned on Sunday February 2.

Remembering my friend Maeve — Slán leat, a Chara Dílis

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

I have known Maeve for over 40 years; I was one of her best friends.

Connolly condemns Dáil chaos

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Attempts yesterday, on Wednesday, by a group of TDs led by Michael Lowry, who spearheaded talks pledging support from the former Regional Independent Group to the incoming Fianna Fáil - Fine Gael administration, to sit on opposition benches caused uproar on a day normally reserved for the election of a taoiseach.

Galway City Council nominated for ten All-Ireland Community and Council Awards

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Galway City Council is delighted to receive ten nominations for the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards 2025, including Council of the Year.

HSE launches new campaign to address HIV stigma in Ireland

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

A Galway nurse and her father are part of a new campaign to address the stigma of a HIV diagnosis in Ireland. The HSE in partnership with people living with HIV, this week launched ‘You, Me and HIV,’ a new nationwide campaign to address misconceptions around HIV and help reduce the stigma experienced by people living with HIV in Ireland.

Two University of Galway Law students awarded RDJ Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Two University of Galway Law students, Mamadou Saliou Bah and Salma Smith were recently awarded RDJ Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships by JP Gilmartin, Partner-in-Charge of law firm RDJ's Galway office, Antoinette Vahey, Partner at RDJ, and Professor Martin Hogg, Dean of the University of Galway School of Law.

Headford to get its bus shelter this week

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Headford is in the process of getting a new bus shelter which should be installed and operational in the next few weeks.

Cllr Andrew Reddington has confirmed that a contractor will be working on the foundation of the bus shelter in Headford this week and there may be minimal traffic delays on the Galway Road near the town as a result.

Little star Realtín to cut her hair for Rapunzel Foundation and Simon

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Get along and support 10-year-old Realtín Saunders for her ‘Big Cut’ this Sunday at 4.30pm, in Burkes of Colemanstown when she will donate 14 inches of her beautiful hair to the Rapunzel Foundation for the second time.

Uisce Éireann advises of planned overnight outage in east Galway city tonight

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

Uisce Éireann has reminded people living in the vicinity of Galway’s Old Dublin Road that there will be a planned water outage in their area from 11pm tonight (Tuesday, January 21) until 5am tomorrow morning (Wednesday).

Massive jobs boost as Aerogen announces €300 million expansion

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway and the west received a massive jobs boost yesterday morning when medtech giant Aerogen announced the creation of more than 700 jobs in the city and in Shannon.

Impressive line-up for 2025 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Galway Motor Club held the launch of the 2025 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally on Friday last in the Connacht Hotel. Michael Lyster, formerly of RTE and honorary member of Galway Motor Club was MC for the night that saw a large attendance present, including several former clerks of the course.

University of Galway spin-out collaborates with European Space Agency

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

University of Galway spin-out Aquila Bioscience is collaborating with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a nature-inspired pathogen decontamination technology for safer space exploration.

O’Hara and Farrell welcome NTA proposals for improved services on 350 bus route

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, and Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Mairéad Farrell, have welcomed NTA proposals to increase frequency of services and establish new evening services on 350 buses between Kinvara and Galway. The NTA have opened a public consultation on these proposals, and the Sinn Féin representatives have urged the public to take part and have their say on the need for increased capacity.

Galway RNLI’s new year, new crew

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Nine new volunteer crew with Galway RNLI recently donned their drysuits for the first time and took part in on the water exercises as part of their training to become fully fledged crew.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Galway seeks new volunteers

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) in the Galway area is facing a shortage of volunteers and is appealing to the public to join their ranks.

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