See how your neighbours voted in the Galway West by-election

Thu, May 28, 2026

The Galway West by-election highlighted the importance of local geography in Irish politics.

Judge tells defendant to come back in a year with a licence

Wed, May 27, 2026

A young man caught by Gardaí driving around the SuperValu carpark in Tuam was told to return to the local district court with his full licence in a year, and the judge would consider dealing with him leniently.

Fitzy makes Love island — as first contestants revealed

Tue, May 26, 2026

Talented Galway senior footballer Sean Fitzgerald has been announced as part of this year's Love Island lineup.

Four-year road ban for home carer who drove without insurance

Tue, May 26, 2026

A home-care worker who needs her licence for her job was put off the road for four years when she was convicted of driving without insurance for the second time at Galway District Court on Monday.

Woman set out from Skibbereen at 4am to answer public order charge in Galway District Court

Tue, May 26, 2026

A Skibbereen-based woman had to set out from home at 4am to make it to Galway to face her public order charge, the local district court was told this week.

Work to begin on major Merlin Park water infrastructure project

Mon, May 25, 2026

Construction is due to get under way this week on a major new underground wastewater storage tank at Merlin Park, representing a significant investment in the city’s future infrastructure. 

Galway West Count Centre - LIVE BLOG

Sat, May 23, 2026

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“All I can do is promise I’ll try to do a better job than last time as a TD,” joked Sean Kyne TD, in a short speech at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club, in which he thanked his mother, family members, and supporters.

Early turnout highest in Moycullen and Westside as Galway West sets out to vote

Fri, May 22, 2026

Turnout in a sample of polling stations in the first few hours in Galway West is highest in Moycullen, Westside and the Aran Islands.

Visit to Garda station cost drunk man €400

Fri, May 22, 2026

A highly intoxicated individual who arrived into the public office of Mill Street Garda Station ended up being arrested for his troubles and appearing before Galway District Court on public order charges.

Tourism boost with €12 million investment to transform Galway City Museum

Thu, May 21, 2026

Galway City Museum is to be transformed into a world class immersive visitor experience as a result of €12.6 m funding announced in the city last evening.

Staff from domestic violence support services meet SF delegation

Thu, May 21, 2026

On Monday, representatives from domestic violence support services gathered at Castlegar Ballinfoyle Neighbourhood Centre for an important and timely discussion with Mary Lou McDonald, alongside Mairéad Farrell, Pearse Doherty, Matt Carthy and Sinn Féin Galway West by-election candidate Mark Lohan. The meeting, attended by COPE and Domestic Violence Response services, focused on the urgent societal changes needed to address domestic abuse and support those impacted by it.

Claddagh Credit Union welcomes Minister Troy

Thu, May 21, 2026

Claddagh Credit Union welcomed Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Robert Troy, to Galway for the first in a series of public consultations on the future of credit unions. The event brought together the Claddagh Credit Union’s community partners, including representatives from the University of Galway, Galway Chamber, Galway International Arts Festival, Galway City Council, Galway Energy Co-operative, and Moycullen GAA.

NTA confirms to Murphy that Ballymoneen Road Upper faces more delays

Thu, May 21, 2026

Green Party candidate Niall Murphy has learned from the NTA that no current solution exists for getting a bus service on the Ballymoneen Road Upper before the ring road is built.

Galway football star honoured at civic reception

Thu, May 21, 2026

Galway football star Siobhán Divilly has been honoured at a Civic Reception hosted by Ballinasloe Municipal District after being named AIB Ladies Gaelic Football Club Player of the Year for 2025/2026.

Morley wrings more from ‘rag-tag’ politicians

Thu, May 21, 2026

Local media in a city the size of Galway are usually vicious gossips, notorious for undermining each other, despite secretly yearning to mate, but to be fair to Galway Bay FM, it did Galway West some service this week, when its radio staffers staged by far the best set piece of the by-election.

Galway Climate Inspirations Festival official launch

Thu, May 21, 2026

The award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival 2026, a landmark celebration of creativity, innovation, and community action in response to the climate crisis, will take place from 24-28 June 2026 in various venues throughout Galway City. It brings together artists, scientists, council staff, and local communities to explore how storytelling and culture can accelerate climate solutions.

Galway City Council launches open call for Culture Night 2026

Thu, May 21, 2026

Galway City Council, in partnership with The Arts Council, is delighted to announce the launch of the open call for this year’s Culture Night, which will take place on Friday, September 18.

14 Blue Flag and Green Coasts awards for Galway

Thu, May 21, 2026

Galway County Council has announced that eight beaches in County Galway have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award for the 2026 bathing season, with an additional six beaches receiving the coveted Green Coast Award.

Galway GAA legend Gary Sice backs Cancer Care West’s Croke Park abseil

Thu, May 21, 2026

50 brave participants will abseil 150 feet from Croke Park on Friday June 12 in aid of Cancer Care West.

Nugent warns of the drain data centres place on grid

Thu, May 21, 2026

‘When your back boiler grinds to a halt in a power cut next January or when your frail grandmother has to navigate the stairs with a torch, remember that the computer servers of Microsoft, Google and Meta will still be running in the air-conditioned halls of Grange Castle, Profile Park and Clonee. And your carbon tax will be paying to keep them cool.’ says Orla Nugent of Aontú, citing research by Paul Madden, Portumna-Loughrea Aontú Local Electoral Area Representative.

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