Canney welcomes approval of LEADER funding for Belclare playground upgrades

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the formal approval of LEADER funding for significant upgrades to the playground at Belclare Sports Facility, following an application submitted by him on behalf of the local community.

Reddington encourages people to make submissions to Headford Active Travel Scheme

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Cllr Andrew Reddington has advised the public to make submissions on the Headford Active Travel Scheme for Church Road.

History talk to focus on sibling and cousin relationships

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

The nature of family relationships will be examined the first lecture in the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society spring series, which will be held in the Harbour Hotel on Monday, January 13 at 8pm.

Passing of one of the great listeners of Irish broadcasting

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

John Quinn, who has died aged 84, was one of the great listeners of Irish broadcasting: a man whose life’s work was shaped by an attentiveness to language, memory and the quiet drama of ordinary lives. A Galway-based broadcaster and programme maker for more than a quarter of a century, he transformed radio into a space where curiosity, empathy and imagination could flourish, and where the voices of others were always placed at the centre.

Music, memory and Maeve: Mick Crehan on love, loss and a night for Galway Hospice

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Galway has been carrying a quiet sadness this winter, the kind that settles gently but deeply. Maeve Joyce-Crehan’s passing last January marked the end of a life lived fully in the service of this city — across media, commerce, culture and community. For her husband, Mick Crehan, the loss is both immeasurable and intensely personal.

Lily Hughes exhibition to benefit Galway Hospice

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Renowned Galway artist, Lily Hughes of Renmore, a practitioner of over 25 years and a lifelong advocate for the arts in Galway, is to host an exhibition of her work from tomorrow with the proceeds to go towards helping the fantastic work of the Galway Hospice.

Fundraising Acupuncture Day for Ábalta Autism School

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

On Sunday, January 18, the Crane Clinic for Acupuncture & Natural Health, located in Galway’s Westend, will be hosting a special fundraising day in support of Ábalta Autism School, Parkmore, Galway.

From 10am to 6pm, you can enjoy a 30-minute acupuncture treatment for just €35, with all proceeds going directly to Ábalta. Funds raised will help provide day trips, sensory equipment, and additional therapies for the wonderful children attending the school.

Noel Thomas says Mercosur puts everyday standards at risk

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Independent Ireland Galway West candidate Noel Thomas has warned that the Government’s increasingly soft approach to the EU–Mercosur trade deal risks undermining food standards that people rely on every day when shopping, working and raising families.

Galway fishermen angry at quota negotiations, says Thomas

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said the outcome of the latest EU fishing quota negotiations has triggered deep anger and distress among fishermen in Galway and along the west coast, many of whom have contacted him directly in recent days.

Gardai in Portumna investigating weekend crimes

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Gardai in Portumna are investigating a series of crimes that have taken place in the area in the past week.

Criminals have busy start to the New Year

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Gardai across the county are investigating a series of crimes that have taken place in a variety of communities in the past week.

Connolly welcomes funding for spaces where communities can meet and grow

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, John Connolly has welcomed a total of €88,322 has been awarded to two projects across Galway under the Town and Village Renewal scheme. The funded projects include €42,750 for a detailed design, planning and costing for a capital bid for funding for the refurbishment of an underused parochial hall in the centre of Athenry town; and €45,572 for development cost associated with the provision of additional amenities in Corofin park.

HSE advise of proactive measures to deal with surging flu strain

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Dep John Connolly has welcomed the HSE’s move to ensure additional beds and emergency consultants are available to deal with the surging flu strain this winter.

Live cookery demonstration at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Food lovers are invited to a live cookery demonstration at the Ballybane Community Hub on Thursday, January 15 at 7pm.

The relaxed and friendly session will be led by local chef Maria McNeela, who will demonstrate how to make walnut and treacle bread alongside a comforting leek and potato soup.

University of Galway information evening for mature students and adult learners

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Prospective mature students and adult learners considering a return to education are invited to a special information event at University of Galway.

Galway and Cork students unite for national computer science hackathon

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, will address Leaving Certificate Computer Science students in Galway and Cork this week as they take part in a climate-focused hackathon powered by the PorterShed, bringing together students from across the west and south to work with real environmental data as part of their Leaving Cert State exam projects.

Gardai nab motorist doing over 200kph on Galway motorway

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Gardai in the county detected a driver travelling at more than 200ph on the M18 motorway in South Galway as part of their dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout the 2025 Christmas period which continued until Monday last.

On a clear day you can see… the new order

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Out on the Atlantic, beyond the curve of Galway Bay, something shifted this week—not just on the radar screens, but in the collective sense of where we stand in the world. For generations we believed that the ocean was a buffer, a vast blue reassurance that whatever madness consumed continents would lose its force long before it reached our western edge. That confidence now feels quaint. That mass of water over which JFK ran his ‘on a clear day’ speech here in Galway now seems different.

Visiting restrictions and long delays at UHG as winter bugs take hold

Tue, Jan 06, 2026

Visiting restrictions have been put in place at University Hospital Galway today (Tuesday ) in response to increased pressure on several wards, including the hospital's Emergency Department.

TG4’s €10 million funding package a major boost for creative talent in the west

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

The announcement by TG4 yesterday of a €10 million funding package represents a major boost for creative talent both nationally and, crucially, within the regions — most notably the West, where the broadcaster is based. The investment reinforces TG4’s role as a central driver of regional creative development and a cornerstone of the independent production sector.

The funding will support the commissioning of new creative content, the development of new producers, and TG4’s continued commitment to original Irish-language programming and the long-term sustainability of the independent production sector in 2026.

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