Army property pivotal for port and Renmore plans

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

After decades waiting for a rejuvenation scheme, Renmore is to receive three: a three-phase parks project, a Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa Masterplan, and redevelopment of the adjacent Port of Galway.

Thank you for the trust

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

There is something reassuring in the latest Digital News Report Ireland 2026 from Coimisiún na Meán. At a time when trust in news generally has fallen sharply, local media continues to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of Irish people.

Fitzy is performing with ruthless efficiency

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Fitzy’s airtime is leaving a lot to be desired, but when called upon, he delivers with ruthless efficiency.

Era of bringing crocks onto the roads is over – judge

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

A judge told a young man with a series of driving convictions that the “era of bringing crocks onto the roads was gone” and he should be disqualifying him from driving for a lengthy period for his behaviour.

Before Judge James Faughnan at Loughrea District Court was Killian Farrell, Moyglass, Loughrea, charged with driving a dangerously defective vehicle on August 27 last and also with driving without insurance.

New fund facilitates 17,000 homes across county

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Across Galway, 7,200 houses and apartments will be directly serviced by these projects, with potential for a further 9,700 homes – mostly in the city. These locations were applied for by Galway’s city and county councils.

President vows to ‘speak truth to power’ while accepting Freedom of Galway

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

President Catherine Connolly said she has a responsibility to “always speak truth to power” as she accepted the Freedom of Galway City last Friday, while using her address to defend Irish neutrality and warn against the normalisation of war.

Derelict site hoarders owe city €2m in fines

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Unpaid invoices totalling almost €2.3 million remain unpaid by owners of 48 derelict properties across Galway city so far this year.

Plans for PJs to remain public house

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

When a neighbourhood pub changes hands these days, there is always concern that it may be closed and transformed into apartments, or another commercial concern, denying the community a place to congregate, console and celebrate.

Peaceful parade on the Prom

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

President Catherine Connolly quietly attended the inaugural Siúlóid Sióchána – Steps for Peace initiative which aims to gather like-minded people on the first Sunday of each month, at 11.30, to walk from Nimmo’s Pier to Blackrock, in Salthill, via South Park and The Prom.

Galway City Council Community Energy Efficiency Evenings

Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Galway City Council is inviting residents to a new series of Energy Efficiency Evenings taking place across the city throughout 2026. These free, community-focused events will give residents the opportunity to learn more about improving home energy performance, reducing energy bills, and discovering practical retrofit options.

Oícheanta Eolais ar Thíosacht Fuinnimh le Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe

Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Tá Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe ag tabhairt cuireadh do chónaitheoirí chuig sraith nua de na hOícheanta ar Thíosacht Fuinnimh a bheidh ar siúl ar fud na cathrach le linn 2026. Tabharfar deis do chónaitheoirí níos mó a fhoghlaim faoi fheidhmíocht fuinnimh san áras cónaithe a fheabhsú, billí fuinnimh a laghdú agus eolas a chur ar na roghanna iarfheistithe praiticiúla atá ar fáil ag na himeachtaí saor in aisce seo atá dírithe ar an bpobal.

Drunken hospital patient was identified by wrist band

Wed, Jun 17, 2026

A man who walked out of hospital in the middle of treatment had his patient ID wrist band still on when an ambulance crew came to pick him up after he was found in a paralytic condition some hours later.

Galway City Museum to host evening events under Night-Time Economy initiative

Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Galway City Museum has just announced Museum Lates, a series of late opening hours and free events running at the museum from June 25 until the end of the year.

Get drunk at home if you want, but not in public — judge

Tue, Jun 16, 2026

“You can’t be behaving like that in public. Do it in your own home if you want,” was the admonishment issued to a 56-year-old Loughrea man when he appeared before the local court on public order charges.

Era of bringing crocks onto the roads is over – judge

Mon, Jun 15, 2026

A judge told a young man with a series of driving convictions that the “era of bringing crocks onto the roads was gone” and he should be disqualifying him from driving for a lengthy period for his behaviour.

Galway 2020 suits’ no-show at City Hall

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Galway Culture Company has failed to fulfil five invitations over 18 months to present its activities to the city’s elected representatives.

Life-saving fire safety message rolled out to Galway Traveller communities

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Galway County Council has launched a new fire safety awareness campaign to help improve safety for people living in caravans and mobile homes on halting sites across the county.

Galway City Museum announces Heritage Council Grant for Digitisation Project

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Galway City Museum has been awarded a grant of almost €26,000 under the Heritage Council’s 2026 Heritage Stewardship Fund to support the digitisation of the William Henry and John Monahan Collection.

Creative Places Tuam begins new chapter under local leadership with Arts Council Award

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Creative Places Tuam has secured Arts Council funding for 2026 and 2027, paving the way for a new phase of the community?led arts programme under local leadership.

Calls to extend Vacant Above the Shop grant to small businesses

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Consideration should be given to extending eligibility for the Vacant Above the Shop Grant to small and micro enterprises, according to Fine Gael councillor Andrew Reddington.

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