Push for biggest ever Spring Clean in County Galway

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Householders, schools, businesses and community groups across County Galway are being encouraged to register for April’s National Spring Clean.

New relaxed parade space for Galway City St Patrick’s Parade

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

This year’s Galway St Patrick’s Festival will introduce a new Relaxed Parade Space in the city, designed to offer a calm and welcoming viewing area for individuals with sensory needs and anyone who may benefit from a quieter environment.

Judicial review of Gort public realm plan sought at High Court

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Papers have been filed at the High Court seeking leave for a judicial review of the An Coimisiún Pleanála approval of the Gort Town Centre Public Realm Enhancement Project. Shane Foran, an active travel advocate, is taking the case which also involves a challenge to the Minister for Transport over disputed road design guidance. The scheme was approved in January and involves changes to roads around Gort town centre.

Giggling councillors return from Irish College

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Last month, city councillors were sent to spend two days over the border, in County Galway, to Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta, in the South Conamara Gaeltacht, and their immersion in spoken Irish clearly paid off, with “the amadán from the Advertiser” forced to rely on a translation service to report.

COPE Galway — six decades of being the caring face of the Galway experience

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

There was something quietly appropriate about COPE Galway this week marking its 60th anniversary within the historic walls of Druid, in the heart of Galway city. Those stones have witnessed generations of stories — triumphs, struggles, laughter and loss. In many ways, the work of COPE Galway belongs to that same long narrative of the city. After six decades, the organisation is as much a part of Galway as the streets and buildings that surround it.

The history of Kinvara Market from those who know it best

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Kinvara Market is for the people, by the people, with many of its members and those in the community bringing their own story to the table of what it means to them.

Half century of Galway-based CAO — the discreet efficient organisation that impacts millions

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

In the lives of Irish students and their families, few institutions loom as large as the Central Applications Office, yet few operate as quietly. Each year, conversations at kitchen tables, in classrooms and in guidance offices across the country revolve around course choices, points, and possibilities. Behind this national ritual stands the CAO, a small but highly efficient organisation that has become one of the most important gateways to opportunity in modern Ireland.

St Patrick's Day parade route revealed

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

This year's St Patrick’s Day Parade will commence at 11.30am on Tuesday from the University of Galway, adjacent to the Quad, turning left onto University Road, proceeding towards Galway Cathedral, going over the Salmon Weir Bridge, towards the Courthouse and then turning right onto Saint Francis Street.

Prison for man who threatened to 'bottle' city shop-worker

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

A city-centre shopkeeper who was threatened with being “bottled” by a man who had previously been barred from the shop, did not wish to make a victim-impact statement but asked that the habitual criminal be permanently barred from the shop when the case came before the local District Court.

Father-to-be on coke charge had to face wrath of wife

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

A man with a previously unblemished record not only had to face the sanction of Galway District Court but the wrath of his wife, Judge Valerie Corcoran was told, when he appeared before her on a charge of possession of cocaine.

Sword of Damocles hangs over young city man

Tue, Mar 10, 2026

The Sword of Damocles hangs over a young city man, as it has to be decided whether an offence committed four months after he received a suspended sentence for theft should be activated following his conviction for a public order offence at Galway District Court this week.

University of Galway unveils new 5km health and wellbeing river route

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

University of Galway has unveiled a new 5km river route which aims to enhance physical and mental wellbeing for students, staff and the wider community.

Life begins at fifty, judge tells defendant

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

“I hope you’re turning a corner, look after yourself,” a judge told a 50-year old man who appeared before her at Galway District Court on public order charges.

Work to begin on water mains replacement in St Mary’s Avenue on Monday 

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

Uisce Éireann is preparing for the next phase of mains replacement on St Mary’s Avenue, as the upgrade to water infrastructure in the west of the city continues apace.  

Deal closed for €17m Crown Square fit-out

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Galway City Council has appointed Dublin-based Flynn Management and Contractors for a €17 million fit-out of its new headquarters at Crown Square.

Ability West launches “Win a Kia Picanto” community car draw campaign

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Ability West has officially launched an exciting new community fundraiser, offering supporters the chance to drive away in a brand-new Kia Picanto through its “Win a Kia Picanto” car draw campaign.

Hero Thomas is special guest at GAP House

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Last Friday, Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) welcomed a very special visitor to GAP House as Thomas Byrne and his family called in to celebrate the remarkable success of a fundraising initiative that has captured hearts across the community.

Tony Burke Motors continue partnership with Ronan Mullarney

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Tony Burke Motors, your local Toyota and Lexus Retailer is delighted to continue its partnership with Ronan Mullarney professional golfer. Ronan will drive the new model Toyota C-HR Sport, Ireland’s best-selling Hybrid SUV. A Galway native, Ronan turned professional in 2020 after an exceptional career as an amateur golfer.

New Dog Training Centre in Kinvara

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Need help with picking the right breed of dog for your family and lifestyle? Or just need some help training the dog you have already. Burren School for Dogs cover all areas across South Galway and County Clare for dog training, scent detection classes and mantrailing, they are the only City & Guilds certified mantrailing instructors in Ireland.

Ballybane residents delighted that removal of unsightly shrubbery dumping is underway

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Ballybane residents are happy that contractors are on site at the Ballybane Neighbourhood Village, removing overgrown shrubbery and clearing illegal dumping that has negatively impacted the community and contributed to a poor result in the national IBAL litter survey.

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