Spoofing results in ‘third world’ roads - Forde

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

He said road funding must be a priority for the current Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition government, and condemned previous promises.

Tree damage leaves city stumped for cash

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

According to industry quotes, this is likely to cost more than €200,000.

Western Distributor Road upgrade omits bus lane

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The local authority will reform almost 3km of the area’s main artery between the Cappagh Road and the Deane Roundabout on the Bishop O’Donnell Road.

Gum Litter Taskforce hits Athenry streets to tackle waste

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Athenry last weekend to promote positive gum litter disposal.

Celebrating 25 blooming years of McGaugh’s Gardening Complex

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

McGaugh’s Gardening Complex is celebrating 25 years of growth, community, and green inspiration. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the region’s premier family-run garden centres, McGaugh’s couldn’t have done it without the loyal customers who have supported them every step of the way.

Chubb secures naming rights for Renville Gaelic Grounds

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Oranmore Maree GAA One Club has announced the naming rights sponsorship of Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds. This landmark sponsorship deal for the development means Chubb will be the named sponsor for the next five years. The naming rights sponsorship will support the club in making the Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds the home of Oranmore Maree GAA One Club and its’ 1800 plus members.

Galway gears up for Men’s Health Week 2025

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

From Monday, June 9 to Sunday, June 15, communities across Ireland will come together to mark Men’s Health Week 2025, a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness, encouraging conversations, and promoting positive action around men’s health and wellbeing.

Galway to host its first-ever Green Clubs event this month

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Galway County Council is joining forces with GAA, LGFA, and camogie clubs from across Galway for the county’s first-ever Green Clubs event at Ballinderreen GAA Club, Clough Road, on Tuesday, June 17.

The Green Clubs Programme — a collaboration between the GAA and local authorities throughout Ireland — was launched in 2020 to support clubs in taking climate action. The programme is funded with support from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.

Saucy cookery demo and new sensory room at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The next cookery demonstration in Ballybane Community Hub takes place on Thursday June 12 at 6.30pm. Learn how to make delicious versatile sauces such a creamy peppercorn sauce, perfect with steak, buttery hollandaise sauce to add richness to fish and vegetables, and finally a creamy mushroom sauce to elevate pasta, pork or chicken dishes.

Public lighting out of order in a number of areas in Renmore

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has received a number of complaints from residents of several areas in Renmore that the public lighting in their area is out of order.

The Galway Baytones Summer Concert this weekend

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The boys are back in town. The Galway Baytones are back on stage for their Summer Concert this Saturday, June 7 in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

T O'Higgins to host Men's Health Fair for Men's Health Week

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

From June 9 to 15, communities across Ireland will unite for Men’s Health Week 2025, a national initiative aimed at shining a light on men’s health and wellbeing and encouraging men to take proactive steps toward healthier lives. This year’s theme, “Shoulder-to-Shoulder – Connecting for Health,” serves as a timely reminder of the role that connection, conversation, and community play in supporting men’s physical and mental wellbeing.

T O’Higgins Homevalue Hardware, based in Shantalla, will kick off the local festivities with a Men’s Health Fair hosted on-site on Monday, June 9, between 11am and 3pm. This event will mark the start of a series of health-focused activities across the region, transforming a well-known local businesses such as T O’Higgins into a hub for health awareness, outreach, and engagement. The health fair will feature a range of supports, including free health checks, information stands hosted by local health and wellbeing organisations, and a prize draw on the day for attendees who receive a health check.

McDonagh raises alarm over Shantalla helipad proposal

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Councillor John McDonagh is urging city centre residents to attend a public meeting tonight, Thursday, June 5, at 7.45pm, at St Joseph's Community Centre in Shantalla regarding HSE plans to build a heliport in Shantalla Park.

President highlights 'crucial role' of youth work

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Galway and Roscommon ETB have called for sustainable investment in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families to tackle child poverty, school absenteeism and mental health challenges, and to support young people to thrive.

Waiting in the long grass

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Tucked between the Atlantic winds and stone walls of Galway, a quiet revolution has taken place in the undergrowth. Lisa Clancy, a Galway-based insect photographer and lifelong nature enthusiast, has turned her lens—and her heart—towards the overlooked citizens of Ireland’s ecosystems: insects. Her groundbreaking new book, Insect Portraits, published by Mayo Books Press, is a luminous celebration of Irish insects as they’ve never been seen before.

Galway gears up for Classic Fest this Sunday

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Galway Racecourse will be filled with the sight and sound of up to 1,000 vintage and classic cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, steam engines and much more this Sunday when Classic Fest returns to the venue better known for horsepower of a different kind.

Technology grants for Galway schools

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Galway East TD and Minister of State Seán Canney confirmed a €3.83million allocation for primary and secondary schools across Galway.

This includes €2.03 million for Information Communication Technoloy (ICT) infrastructure to enhance digital learning, and €1.8 million in Minor Works Grants to support essential maintenance in primary and special schools.

O’Hara - Athenry psychologist position to be reinstated

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has welcomed confirmation from the HSE that interviews have taken place and a successful candidate has been offered the position of psychologist in Athenry Primary Care Centre. O’Hara has been calling on the HSE to reinstate this position since it became vacant in November 2023 and was subsequently abolished.

Taoiseach slams Galway’s ‘extreme’ congestion

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Almost 80 activists opposing the slaughter and starvation of Palestinians greeted Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he unveiled the €550 million Crown Square development in Mervue last Friday afternoon.

New roads good for health and environment - Taoiseach

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Wading in to the debate on a proposed ring road for Galway while visiting the city last week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the health and environmental benefits of new roads are often overlooked.

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