Councillors’ emotional rollercoaster for roads

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

There were harsh words, recriminations, accusations and apologies in City Hall this week over the emotive topic of Knocknacarra’s Western Distributor Road, but relief and joy about the Ring Road planning decision.

New Christmas experience planned for Fr Burke Park

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The Galway City Council is inviting submissions from professional, experienced, operators to design and deliver a new family?friendly Christmas experience at Fr Burke Park as part of the council’s Christmas in Galway Programme.

Mark Lohan to host cost-of-living meeting

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Sinn Féin’s bye-election candidate Mark Lohan will host a cost-of-living meeting alongside Pearse Doherty and Mairéad Farrell on Monday, April 20, at 7.30pm in the Connacht Hotel.

Survey and plan needed to fell ash dieback

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Senator Seán Kyne, Fine Gael’s candidate in the Galway West bye-election, said, “Large parts of Galway contain extensive ash hedgerows and roadside trees that are now showing signs of ash dieback. In many cases, these trees are becoming structurally unsafe and are a risk to road users, farmers and communities.”

Ó Cuív slams government over fuel protests

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Former Fianna Fáil minister Éamon Ó Cuív has slammed the government for making a “focain ciseach” [a fuckin’ mess] of the recent fuel protests and said that the upcoming bye-election in Galway West “will be hard” for the party.

People Before Profit begins by-election campaign

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

People Before Profit’s candidate in the Galway West by-election says he supported the blockade by protesters of Galway Port last week.

Pre-loved Debs dress event at Westside Library

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

If you’re on the lookout for the perfect Debs or TY ball dress without the high price tag, visit the Westside Library on Saturday, April 18, for their pre-loved event.

Judge slates insurance industry for Byzantine bureaucracy and inflexibility

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A judge has advised that everyone should check their insurance policy small print to ensure their policies aren’t unintentionally lapsed.

Man who needs licence for work escapes driving ban

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A man who needs his driving licence for work avoided being put off the road for no insurance when he pleaded guilty to the charge at Galway District Court.

Mystery woman ‘absolutely petrified’ by spell in cell

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A Dublin woman who caused a ruckus in Brown Thomas and gave arresting Gardaí a false name and address told Galway District Court that she was absolutely petrified by her seven-hour spell in a cell and had now changed her life around.

Spending a penny in Garda van cost €200

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A man who urinated in the back of a Garda van while drunk was charged with the clean-up cost of €180 when his case came before Galway District Court.

Leaving Cert student tried to sell coke to undercover cop

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A Leaving Cert student who tried to sell cocaine to an undercover Garda had turned his life around in the three intervening years before his case came to court, so deserved a chance and had his case struck out when it came before Galway District Court.

Woman told she is ‘moving into a different league’ of crime

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A young mother of two was “moving into a different league” of crime, a judge warned, when she came before her at Galway District Court on a theft charge.

Father of two given chance to avoid drug conviction

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

Judge Fiona Brennan gave a man the chance to keep a drug conviction off his record when he appeared before her at Galway District Court on Monday.

Councils and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) welcome decision on N6 Galway City Ring Road  

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Galway County Council, Galway City Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) welcome the decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant approval for the N6 Galway City Ring Road (N6 GCRR).

Planning permission granted for Port of Galway redevelopment

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Planning permission has been granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála for the significant redevelopment and expansion of the Port of Galway.

Connemara SF members refuse to support candidate over lack of Irish

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Sinn Féin members in Connemara have refused to support the party's candidate in the upcoming bye-election in Galway West on the basis that he has no Irish and is not aware of issues facing the local area.

Anchor Safety hosting Trade Day on April 16

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Join Anchor Safety on Thursday April 16 for their first trade day. The team has organised free services, giveaways and in-store discounts on the day to ensure value for everyone who visits the store during the event including: complimentary professional workwear fittings for your team by Mascot, who will be on-site with their mobile van.

Harvey Norman Ireland announces April fundraising drive in support of the Marie Keating Foundation

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Harvey Norman Ireland has announced its official charity partnership with the Marie Keating Foundation, one of Ireland’s leading organisations dedicated to cancer awareness, education, and support. As part of this partnership, Harvey Norman will launch a nationwide fundraising initiative this April - making it easier than ever for customers to support the cause both in-store and online.

Galway carol services raise €1,400 to tackle poverty overseas

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A church in Galway city centre has handed more than €1,400 to an overseas aid agency, with the money having been raised during two popular carol services in December. St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church raised the money for Christian Aid Ireland with its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols which draws a large audience to the historic church each year.

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