Galway Cathedral Summer Concerts start next week

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Galway Cathedral’s 33rd year of annual summer concerts begins on Thursday next, 2 July, and continues every Thursday at 8.00pm until 6 August. The series opens with young Australian organist Jonathan Lee, who will use both of the cathedral’s organs. His performance includes 19th-century German composer Julius Reubke’s dramatic, symphonic tone poem for organ, renowned as one of the greatest organ works of the Romantic period.

BOYLE Sports to open 400th shop at Galway Races as part of new multi-year partnership

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

BOYLE Sports has announced a new initial three-year partnership with Galway Races, including a major milestone for the brand as it marks the opening of its 400th betting shop at Ballybrit.

The partnership will see BOYLE Sports expand its presence at the Galway Races through a dedicated on-course betting shop and enhanced branding, creating a stronger race- day experience for customers and racegoers across the Galway racing calendar.

Reddington’s election as cathaoirleach reflects possibility and promise of county

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

The unanimous election of Councillor Andrew Reddington as Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council marks an important moment for County Galway. It is a recognition not only of his work as a public representative since his election to the council in 2019, but also of a lifetime spent immersed in community, voluntary activity, rural life and youth development.

Win an incredible home in Galway City

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

For just €50, you could win an amazing home in the heart of Galway City. ‘Winahomegalwaycity.com’ in association with Oranmore Maree GAA One Club is giving you the chance to win an incredible property in this hugely exciting fundraiser.

Ex Garda gets further six months for exposing himself

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

AN ex-Garda, already jailed for sexual offences, picked up another prison sentence for exposing himself and masturbating in view of members of the public from the window of a Cope accommodation premises at Fairgreen Galway.

Court hears it could take an hour to list woman’s previous convictions

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

“I COULD be here for the next hour,” a prosecuting Garda Sergeant told a Judge when he was attempting to list a defendant’s previous prosecutions.

Spending a penny cost Claregalway man €300

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

A Claregalway man found by Gardaí on a toilet in a drunken state failed to pay a fine of €120 and his visit to the loo ended up costing him €300 when his case – but not he – came before Galway District Court.

Dunmore business prosecuted by WRC over holiday pay

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

AN appeal to leave a Dunmore business without a conviction on a first offence was turned down when the case came before Judge James Faughnan at Tuam District Court.

Gluas group accuses council chief of derailing light rail support

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Proponents of a light rail system for Galway have accused the city council’s Chief Executive of reneging on previous commitments to support the project.

Culture Company faces Dáil questions

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Galway West TD John Connolly (FF) last week submitted a number of queries to ascertain what – if any - governance roles O’Donovan’s department has concerning the limited liability company set up to manage the legacy of Galway’s 2020 European City of Culture win, and especially fundraising for the local creative sector.

Status Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Galway

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Met Éireann has warned of a risk of thunderstorms in Galway and throughout Connacht from mid-afternoon today (Thursday) until tomorrow evening.

Death of father prompted relapse for addict

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

The passing of his father was the triggering issue which saw a man with very serious addiction issues relapse after six years clean and drug free.

Woman with 17 public drunkenness convictions has ‘issue with alcohol’

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

A woman who appeared before Tuam District Court with 38 previous convictions picked up two more while there, bringing her record to 40.

Fitzy drops the ‘L bomb’

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

If Galway’s senior footballers put in as flawless of a performance on Sunday as Fitzy has produced during his Love Island stint to-date, Pádraig Joyce’s men will be making that trip back to Croker with ease.

This is a performance akin to Shane Walsh in the 2022 All-Ireland final. It is borderline impossible to predict anyone’s next move in that villa - people are losing interest in their partners, trying to rekindle with former flames, throwing their toys out the pram at any given opportunity. The only guarantee is that Fitzy and Lola are cuddled up in a corner in their bubble of unproblematic bliss.

Unlocking AI: the smarter way to drive business productivity in Galway

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept, it is already transforming how businesses across Ireland operate. With adoption rates now near universal, the real challenge facing organisations is not access to AI, but how to use it effectively and responsibly in day-to-day work.

Exhibition explores the lived experience of Gaza

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

University of Galway will host a four-day exhibition exploring daily life in Gaza through personal testimony, photography, video, letters and children’s artwork. The exhibition centres on the experiences of Palestinian entrepreneur, writer and public speaker Shirene Yaseen, whose family remains in Gaza.

Parsons demands urgent action on overflowing clothes banks

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

Cathaoirleach of Ballinasloe Municipal District, Cllr Evelyn Parsons, is calling for urgent intervention to address the persistent problem of overflowing clothes banks across East Galway, including Ballinasloe and Mountbellew.

Galway gardaí probe criminal damage and fire incidents

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

Gardaí in Monivea are investigating criminal damage to a derelict house that was severely damaged by fire at Corrafaireen, Monivea on Saturday, June 13 at approximately 3.30pm.

Hack jamboree draws global scoop merchants to city

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

The world’s media and its innovators will descend on Galway city later this month, but not for the local newspapers’ catchy headlines.

The prestigious International Association for Media and Communications Research’s (IAMCR) annual conference will be hosted by the University of Galway for five days from Sunday, June 28, to Thursday, July 2.

Black bee locations sought

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

Calling all citizen scientists - the search for native honey bees across Galway is on.

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