Garda allocation numbers to Galway county disrespectful, says Welby

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway is being left behind in the allocation of Garda resources, Independent by-election candidate Cllr. Thomas Welby has claimed.

Immediate engagement needed with homeowners affected by ring road, said Cheevers

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Fianna Fail Councillor Alan Cheevers has said that immediate engagement should now take place with the owners of properties affected by the proposed Outer Ring Road.

Murphy under fire for €40k shares in Israeli army-linked firm

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The Green Party’s Galway West by-election candidate is considering selling shares worth €40,000 in the IT firm he works for because of its links to the Israeli military.

New Wonder Wander walking trails highlight Galway city’s architectural heritage

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Two new walking trails of Galway city centre, launched this week by Galway City Council in partnership with the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, celebrate and highlight the rich archaeological heritage to be found in Galway city centre.

Galway event to help SMEs turn AI potential into business impact

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Small businesses from across the West of Ireland are being invited to attend AI Works for Ireland, an in-person event taking place on Thursday, April 30, at the Radisson RED in Galway. The event is designed to help SMEs understand and apply AI in a practical, business-focused way.

PAYE workers being squeezed as cost of living bites in Galway, said Ogbu

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in Galway West, has warned that working people are being pushed to the brink as the cost of living crisis deepens, saying the issue is coming up time and again while out knocking on doors across the city and county.

Inspiring children’s book Always officially launched by Miriam O’Callaghan

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway businesswoman Marie Donnellan officially launched her children’s book ‘Always’ on Friday evening at the renowned Druid, Mick Lally Theatre, in what was described as a deeply moving and memorable occasion.

County Galway gears up for Africa Day 2026

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Africa Day 2026 will be marked in County Galway with a community celebration in Tuam next month.

1926 Census offers a snapshot of Galway 100 years ago

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The publication of the 1926 Census last weekend has seen people across the country explore the lives of their forebears, and muse on how much the country has changed in the last century. The release also offers a glimpse of what life was like here in Galway 100 years ago.

Keane calls for bus lane on N83 upgrade to tackle traffic delays

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Fianna Fáil candidate for the Galway West by election, Cllr Cillian Keane, has said that Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Galway County Council should include a bus lane as part of the current €2.5 million resurfacing works on the N83.

Rush on for Renmore revamp

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Designers of the €20 million, first phase of the Renmore Masterplan are keen to lodge a planning application quickly while funds are available.

Petition launched to lift ban on watersports at Silver Strand

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A campaign to lift the ban on watersports at Silver Strand beach has been initiated.

Back to the ballot box we go

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

And so the white flag has been raised, the writ has been written, and the pole scampers have started scampering—eager hands and ladders vying for prime positions on lamp posts across city and county. There is something unmistakably Irish, and particularly Galwegian, about the ritual: posters appearing overnight like mushrooms after rain, faces smiling down with varying degrees of confidence, urgency, and familiarity.

The Advertiser’s classifieds section — markers of life’s milestones

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

For more than half a century, the small ads of the Galway Advertiser have quietly chronicled the rhythm of life in the west of Ireland. Week after week, line after line, they have connected strangers, solved problems, opened doors, and, in many cases, changed lives. Now, 56 years on from those first modest listings, that tradition takes a significant step forward with the launch this week of the Galway Advertiser’s new online classified platform — classifieds.advertiser.ie a natural evolution of a service that has long been woven into the fabric of Galway life.

Kyne blasts Varadkar over rural slur

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne has slammed his former party leader Leo Varadkar for being “totally unhelpful and totally divisive,” following controversial remarks from the ex-Taoiseach about rural Ireland.

Understanding Dementia Event – creating an inclusive community for people living with dementia in Connemara

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

As part of the national Understand Together campaign, FORUM Connemara, in partnership with Healthy Galway, Age Friendly Galway, the HSE, and the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, is hosting an informative and welcoming community event aimed at promoting understanding and support for people living with dementia and other memory-related conditions.

The event will take place on Tuesday, April 28 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Station House Hotel, Clifden, Co. Galway. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear real-life experiences, connect with others in the community, and access practical information and supports.

Elevate your living space with a recliner

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

There was a time when recliners were seen as old-fashioned furniture, tucked away in grandparents’ sitting rooms and associated more with practicality than style. That perception has changed dramatically. Today’s recliners combine comfort, technology and modern design, making them one of the smartest additions to any home.

Solas Family Resource Centre and Headfest partner for Multicultural Day

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Headfest, in partnership with Solas Family Resource Centre, is hosting a Multicultural Food & Local Craft Fair on Saturday, May 30, from 10am to 4pm in Monaghan’s Mega Marquee.

Headford’s Fittest Parish returns as a Headfest favourite

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

One of the most popular sporting events of the Headfest weekend, Headford’s Fittest Parish returns on Sunday May 31, bringing energy, competition and community spirit to the heart of the festival.

It's Galway Rose time

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The 2026 Galway Rose selection will be held at the Clayton Hotel this Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner and judged by 2001 Limerick Rose Paula Gannon, 2017 Galway Rose Niamh Elwood, and 2022 Rose Escort of the Year Shane McHugh (from Belclare), the event promises a great night of entertainment. Sponsored by The Eyre Square Centre and Galway Skin Clinic, there are 25 Galway Rose Entrants from every corner of the county onstage this Saturday, each with a story to share and talents galore to present. Accomplished, confident and inspiring women. The current Galway Rose. Deirdre Jennings spoke bravely about her mental health struggles on TV at the Rose of Tralee Festival and touched people all over Ireland with her story. The Galway Rose Centre is very proud of her work during her time as Rose. Galway Rose Coordinator Anne Marie Doyle promises it will be a night not to be missed. Tickets can be purchased directly from the Clayton Hotel or from the Rose finalists.

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