Older community members give lessons in staying connected, active and involved

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

What does ageing well really look like? In Galway, the answer might be a sea swim in the depths of winter, a game of bowls, volunteering to deliver meals, or simply continuing to show up for your community.

October events at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

There are two events coming up at the Ballybane Community Hub in October, with local people invited to come along and enjoy an evening of entertainment, food and community spirit.

The next Classic Board Games Evening will take place on Tuesday, October 6, at 6.30pm. The evening provides an opportunity to enjoy some traditional board games in a relaxed and friendly setting. Refreshments will also be available, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Higgins urges Salthill community to have their say on proposed Tourist Office rezoning

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Cllr Clodagh Higgins is encouraging residents, businesses and community groups across Salthill to examine Galway City Council’s proposals for the former Tourist Office site at Seapoint Promenade and make their views known before the public consultation closes.

Clifden defendant says he wants no bail

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

A man who was brought before a specially convened sitting of Clifden District Court on Saturday morning and was remanded in custody, told Galway District Court on Monday morning that he wasn’t interested in getting bail and wanted to get his prison sentence over with.

Aire sóisearach don Ghaeltacht ag teastáil - Bánú

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Tá an brú-ghrúpa tithíochta Bánú tar éis achainí nua a chur faoi bhráid Chomhchoiste Gaeltachta an Oireachtais.

Féile Cartún na Gaillimhe

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Seolfar Tarraing é i nGaeilge, imeacht de chuid Fhéile Cartún na Gaillimhe, ag 10.00r.n. maidin amárach, Dé hAoine 2 Deireadh Fómhair, i bPlámás ar Shráid Doiminic. Seo ócáid le haghaidh caife, líníocht agus sceitsí a dhéanamh i gcuideachta ealaíontóirí na féile.

Féile Chois Fharraige

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Beidh tuilleadh imeachtaí ar siúl aríst an deireadh seachtaine seo mar chuid d'Fhéile Chois Fharraige.

D’fhág an 424 tráma orm

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Fógraíodh ag tús na seachtaine seo go gcuirfear seirbhís bhreise bus ar fáil idir cathair na Gaillimhe agus an Spidéal ar bhealach an 424.

Mar a baisteadh ‘Damhsa ar an Sean-Nós’ 50 bliain ó shin

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Caoga bliain ó shin i 1976, eagraíodh Oireachtas na Gaeilge i gCois Fharraige den chéad uair. Cuireadh tús le himeachtaí, Dé hAoine, 27ú Lúnasa agus bhí imeachtaí ar bun chuile lá den tseachtain idir sin agus nuair a cuireadh clabhsúr leis an bhféile le ceolchoirm agus céilí sa bPoitín Stil, Dé Sathairn, 4ú Meán Fómhair.

Hard working business community of city deserve protection – Judge

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

THE hard-working business community of the city deserve better than to be subjected to what a Judge described as a campaign of “gratuitous larceny” by a woman with 125 previous convictions, 49 of which were for theft, and 45 for being drunk and a nuisance in public.

The course of true love never runs smoothly

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

A PROSPECTIVE bridegroom pleaded with a Judge that his wedding had already been delayed by a month because of what he considered onerous bail conditions set by Gardaí which prevented him from going to reside in his fiancée’s county of Donegal.

Minor accused of thirty four counts, including eighteen of rape

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

STRICT reporting restrictions were imposed when a minor accompanied by his mother appeared before Ballinasloe District Court charged with 34 counts of a sexual nature.

Man allegedly threatened to torture neighbour

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

A MAN who is alleged to have threatened to torture a neighbour and cause grievous bodily harm to him had his case adjourned until November 11 when he appeared before Galway District Court on harassment charges.

Judge commends excellent Garda response in Oranmore scrap case

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

THE fast response by Gardaí to a call reporting suspicious activity in a derelict property in Oranmore was commended by Judge Tom McSharry when a defendant was brought before him in relation to the alleged incident.

Flight academy offer could put millions into councils’ coffers while keeping airport in public ownership

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

A proposal that could see Galway Airport transformed into a centre for commercial flight training, while remaining in public ownership, has put a fresh option on the table as the future of the strategic Carnmore site continues to be debated.

Copper art of city emerges following Tennessee plea

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Proud Claddagh man Tommy Holohan reckons he may have solutions to two issues raised by the Galway Advertiser over recent weeks.

Government to support Galway pilot district heating project, says Naughton

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Local TD and Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, has announced that the Government will support Galway’s pilot district heating project to be located beside Galway Crystal in Merlin Park.

Not one dog fouling fine in Galway — but 1,520 motorists fined for blocking footpaths

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway dog owners were not issued with a single fine for dog fouling last year, but more than 1,500 motorists were penalised for parking on footpaths in the city and county.

Winter of discontent looms at University

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

With workers struggling under significant and ongoing cost-of-living increases, Government has refused to open meaningful negotiations on public sector pay and conditions since the last Public Sector Agreement expired in June.

Aontú calls halt to city logo roll-out

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

The party’s representative for Galway West, Orla Nugent, has called on City Hall to halt its roll-out of the new logo before more money is spent rebranding after a €28,000 initial outlay.

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