Two men plead guilty to offences in plan to attack Galway mosque

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Two men have pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to terror offences over a plot to set fire to a mosque in Galway last year.

Roche retiring as city’s top cop

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Chief Superintendent Gerard Roche finishes an industrious policing career tomorrow, Friday, June 12, after 41 years as a member of An Garda Síochána.

Inside a life with invisible illness

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

For artist Emer Whelan, creativity has always been more than making beautiful things. It is a way of processing, connecting and finding perspective when life feels uncertain.

Cheevers calls for greater urgency on residential building by local authority

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Cllr Alan Cheevers has callled for greater urgency to be shown by tGalway City Council regarding housebuilding in the city.

Funding secured for water projects across county

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Funding for several vital water infrastructure upgrades across Galway has been secured as part of a massive, €13.6 billion splurge approved by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) across 26 counties.

Dynamic line up for Medical Technology Ireland 2026

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Medical Technology Ireland takes place on 23-24 September 2026 at Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit. With a dynamic line-up of panels and presentations, the Conference programme tackles the most pressing issues facing medtech today.

Outrage over ‘man boobs’ on Athenry statue

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

A leading academic has expressed concern over the depiction of “man boobs” on a commemorative statue in Athenry and has questioned the commissioning process behind the monument’s erection.

‘There’s nowhere like it’: Roesy on returning home

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

“It’s amazing to be back in Ireland, I don’t know about saints, but it’s definitely the land of scholars, and writers, and just to be around that kind of energy again is amazing.”

Strong showing for Galway areas in IBAL litter rankings

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows Galway City Centre again clean, but falling to 26th spot in the ranking of 40 cities and towns. Ballinasloe is in fifth spot, while Ballybane has improved from littered to moderately littered in 32nd.

Classy Fitzy is ripping up the Love Island playbook

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Our Fitzy has taken the Love Island playbook, flicked through it, and binned it.

Concerns over Ceannt Station funding getting derailed

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Local representatives in Galway have expressed concern that funding for the redevelopment of Ceannt Station may in fact be exceeding the project’s original budget, despite previous claims the development costs were on track.

Galway girl is Miss Universe Ireland finalist

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Galway’s Destiny Facos has been announced as a Miss Universe Ireland 2026 finalist.

Big match analysis event before Sunday’s clash with Westmeath

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club will host a special Pre-Match Analysis Event next Sunday ahead of Galway’s highly anticipated clash with Westmeath in Pearse Stadium.

Summer Starts at Milands — the destination centre of choice

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

As the days grow longer and gardens burst into life, there is no better time to refresh your outdoor space and make the most of the summer season. Whether you are an experienced gardener, a proud plant enthusiast, or simply looking to add colour and beauty to your home, Milands Garden Centre and Florist in Mountbellew, Co. Galway, has everything you need to create the perfect summer garden.

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.

The publicly-funded body tasked with implementing the legacy of Galway's 2020 European City of Culture win is finalising negotiations with the University of Galway, in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta, to take over its responsibilities.

Work under way to repair burst water main on Headford Road

Tue, Jun 09, 2026

Uisce Éireann has said it is responding to a burst water main on the Headford Road in Galway city, which is impacting supply in the surrounding areas.

Cannabis found in man’s room at Fairgreen Hostel

Tue, Jun 09, 2026

A homeless man put his hostel accommodation in jeopardy when cannabis to the value of €250 was found in his room.

Major conference on Europe’s Atlantic Ocean research to take place in Galway during Ireland’s EU Presidency

Mon, Jun 08, 2026

The Atlantic Summit Galway 2026, a landmark international conference focused on advancing Europe’s ocean research, skills and innovation agenda, will take place in Galway during Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency.

Gardaí and ambulance crews have a hard enough job without abuse — Judge

Mon, Jun 08, 2026

A Portumna man with anxiety issues was described by his solicitor as a Jekyll & Hyde character when he took a drink when he appeared before Galway District Court.

Michael D slams University of Galway over Israeli ties

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Former president Michael D Higgins has strongly criticised the University of Galway for its collaboration with an Israeli university that allegedly maintains close ties to defence contractors contributing to the ongoing genocide in Palestine.

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