Garda not impressed by woman removing wig to prove brain surgery

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Despite a lady removing her wig to show her operation scar following brain surgery in a bid to justify her entitlement to avail of, if only temporarily, a disabled parking space, the Garda on duty was “unimpressed.”

Clifden and Clarinbridge shine in Pride of Place judging

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The Marconi Men’s Shed in Clifden and the community of Clarinbridge have welcomed judges from the 23rd annual IPB Pride of Place competition, an all-island awards programme highlighting excellence in community development.

MADRA Talking Dog Workshops to return

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

MADRA Dog Rescue has announced the return of its Talking Dog Workshops to primary schools across Galway City and County this autumn.

Claddagh Credit Union donates €20,000 to seven community groups

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Claddagh Credit Union is proud to announce a donation of €20,000 to seven charities and organizations. This contribution is part of the credit union’s ongoing commitment to support groups that make a meaningful difference in the Galway community.

McDonagh seeks clarity on planned Uisce Éireann works through South Park

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

At this week’s Galway City Council meeting, Councillor John McDonagh raised the issue of plans for new pipes to be laid through South Park, following concerns brought to his attention by residents living nearby. He said that neither Councillors nor the Claddagh Residents Association had been informed that such works were proposed.

Pamela Scott to open new Galway store next week

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Pamela Scott, one of Ireland’s most established and trusted fashion retailers, is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new store in Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road on Thursday, October 16 at 11am.

To celebrate this exciting launch, Pamela Scott is inviting you to join them for a full day of fashion, fun, and festivities. Shoppers can look forward to browsing the latest collections, meeting well-known faces from the fashion world and entering exclusive competitions. The first 50 customers to arrive will also be given a complimentary goody bag.

Then, Today, Tomorrow — 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival launched

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival was officially launched this week at Medtronic, the Festival’s main sponsor, marking the beginning of an exciting programme as part of ‘Research Ireland’s National Science Week’. This year’s theme, ‘Then, Today, Tomorrow’, will run throughout the Festival’s events, celebrating scientific discoveries of the past, showcasing the latest innovations of today, and inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists and engineers.

Connolly demands clarification over latest Uisce Éireann statement on Bearna wastewater pumping station

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Clarification is needed from Uisce Éireann around the workings of Bearna Pumping Station, and whether the plant’s operational functions will be able to meet the current and future needs of the area, according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD, John Connolly.

Lyons welcomes further resurfacing of footpaths in Cappagh Park

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons this week acknowledged the further resurfacing works to footpaths in Cappagh Park.

Lidl Ireland takes a bigger bite out of Galway’s Galmere Fresh Foods

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Lidl Ireland has announced a new supply deal with Galway-based Galmere Fresh Foods worth €7 million, more than doubling its contract value over the last decade and increasing its range of fresh products which has expanded to 16 lines of soups, sauces, meal bowls, salads and dips across Lidl’s own-brand Meadow Fresh and Deluxe lines.

County council to deliberate on 86-hectare solar farm in South Galway

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

A planning application has been lodged seeking permission to construct a large-scale solar energy farm on 86 hectares of private land in rural south Galway. Titled Shessy Solar Farm, the project, put forward by renewable energy developer BNRG, would span the townlands of Cahercarney, Shessy North and South, and Lydacan.

County council’s housing project shortlisted for national award

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Galway County Council’s regeneration project at Tobar Mhuire in Ahascragh has been shortlisted in the 2025 Community Housing Awards, recognising the scheme as a leading example of rural renewal.

AI and Future of Work event

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The “AI & Future of Work” event will take place on the University campus on Thursday October 30 at 6:15pm.

Defendant with 90 convictions says he understands the concept of bail

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

A PORTUMNA-based man who has 90 previous convictions, 59 of which were committed while he was on bail, had another bail application objected to by Gardaí when he was brought before Ballinasloe District Court on theft charges.

Luimnagh woman Eileen hits centenary milestone

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Eileen Collins from Luimnagh, Corrandulla became Galway’s newest centenarian over the weekend. Her landmark day, a well-kept secret was celebrated with family friends and neighbours last weekend at the Arches Hotel, Claregalway. Family travelled from near and far with the longest journey being made by her grandson Chris who travelled all the way from Brazil.

Galway’s tallest hotel and restaurant gets green light

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The Byrne Hotel Group has announced the development of Galway’s tallest hotel and restaurant. After an 18-month appeal process, planning permission has been officially granted for the ambitious development of the Victoria Hotel, Victoria Place, Galway.

Consortium led by University spin-out secures €2.1m grant for breakthrough stroke rehab technology

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

A consortium led by University of Galway spin-out Fortis Medical Devices has secured a €2.1 million government grant to accelerate the development of breakthrough stroke rehabilitation technology.

And then there were two…

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The presidential race, once expected to be a tame affair, now finds itself distilled into a contest between two very different women — and two very different visions of what the Áras should represent. After the weekend’s political drama, one thing is clear: the race for the presidency has become a mirror for how we think about truth, leadership, and the kind of Ireland we want to project to the world.

Finding Kelly country

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The Galway Archaeological and Historical Society will host a talk next week on the good old days, when the Kellys were in charge, from Athleague to Athenry.

Ó Cuív mystified by Gavin selection

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Fianna Fáil veteran Éamon Ó Cuív has blasted Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s decision to back a presidential candidate from outside party ranks, while a city councillor revealed growing demand for internal party reform.

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