A bright thread gone from Galway’s patchwork

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Galway has lost many of its great characters and citizens in recent years — those vivid, unruly, generous spirits who animated the city’s great ongoing soap opera. Each departure has thinned the patchwork a little more. These were people who might have disagreed ferociously on politics, art, or the proper way to make the perfect pot of tea, but together they helped shape a city that has always prided itself on principled dissent, on argument, on action. Galway has always needed its contrarians, its believers, its dreamers. Margaretta D’Arcy was one of the finest of them.

Ruling pact passes ‘progressive’ city budget

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

City budget meetings are either boring or fractious, but this one was a political masterclass.

Galway’s Local Food and Craft Gift Fair opens today Thursday at Black Box Theatre

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Galway’s Black Box Theatre will be a haven of festive cheer this week as the venue comes alive for the annual Local Food and Craft Gift Fair. Beginning today Thursday, November 27, the festive fair will run throughout the weekend, closing on Tuesday evening, December 2. Up to 60 stall holders and exhibitors will showcase their products across the six days, and there’ll be plenty of entertainment to ensure there’s something for all the family.

Galway Simon Community appeals for help to prevent the trauma of homelessness this Christmas

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Galway Simon Community has launched its annual Christmas Appeal, calling on the public to help provide hope and dignity to people experiencing homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. At the end of September this year there were 644 people in Emergency Accommodation in the West of Ireland including 214 children. It does not have to be this way. Last year Galway Simon Community supported 1,869 people, including 277 families with 579 children, to prevent them from becoming homeless. The charity reports that the number of people seeking help is continuing to increase.

Prison a sobering experience for alcohol addict

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

A week spent in prison has been a “sobering experience” for a man with addiction issues, his solicitor pleaded, when he appeared again before Galway District Court on theft charges.

Drugs have consequences for health travel and education, says Judge

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

“Young people may think it’s just a bit of cannabis or cocaine, but they need to take into consideration what the consequences of a drug conviction are for them, not only for their health but for education and travel as well.”

Major housing scheme set to break ground in Loughrea

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Galway County Council has announced that site works on one of the largest social and affordable housing schemes delivered in east Galway will commence before Christmas.

Traffic offences rule out possibility of Garda adult caution, court told

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

A LITTLE KNOWN lacuna or anomaly in the law which means a person convicted of a traffic offence cannot receive the benefit of a Garda adult caution was brought to the attention of Galway District Court this week by a local solicitor.

Hard working miner avoids drug conviction

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

A DRUGS conviction would have disastrous consequences for a young man working in the mines in Australia, his solicitor pleaded at Galway District Court.

Former Galway TD’s sentencing hearing adjourned

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

FORMER Galway East TD and member of Galway Co Council Colm Keaveney appeared again before Tuam District Court on Tuesday this week where, at the request of his solicitor, he had his sentencing put back until December 9 to allow Judge James Faughnan to deal with the case.

Double hit & run driver off road for two months

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

A drug driver who fled the scene of a collision in Salthill was followed by another driver who then witnessed him rear-end another vehicle, before coming to a halt.

Councillor awaits movement on eye-care waiting lists

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Higgins welcomes progress but calls for increased ophthalmology capacity as over 3,600 people await eye-care treatment in Galway.

Free Galway County Council webinar on Affordable Housing Scheme

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Galway County Council is hosting a free public webinar at 1pm and 7pm on Thursday December 4 to explain how the Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme works.

People in Galway should have their say on remote working legislation, says Reddington

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

An important public consultation on the right to request remote working has been launched by Minister Alan Dillon, Fine Gael Cllr Andrew Reddington has said.

It’s Galway Lions Christmas Appeal and Radio Auction time again

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Galway City Mayor Councillor Mike Cubbard, Bishop of Galway, Michael Duignan and President of Galway Lions Club Dan McMullin last week helped the Galway Lions Club launch its Christmas Appeal and annual Radio Auction with presenter John Morley.

Remarkable legacy of creative daring set Margaretta D’Arcy apart

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Tributes have poured in following the death of Margaretta D’Arcy, the fearless artist, writer and peace activist whose uncompromising voice shaped Irish cultural and political life for more than half a century. Ms D’Arcy, who was 91, died in Galway on Sunday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of creative daring, radical honesty and steadfast commitment to justice.

Galway public invited to shape future of University Hospital Galway

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

University Hospital Galway is inviting the public to participate in a consultation on development plans for the hospital which will future-proof healthcare infrastructure in the region over the coming decades.

Young carpenter spared conviction over cannabis possession

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

An apprentice carpenter who works two jobs to make his way in the world was warned if he came before Galway Court again the Judge would not be so amenable towards him.

Zhivago Gifts - your one stop shop this Christmas

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

It is that time of year again, and in true festive fashion, Zhivago Gifts on Shop St has all the best and brightest albums of 2025 in store.

Desperate need for shoebox donations

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

The Team Hope children’s charity is in desperate need of soft toys for its annual Christmas shoebox campaign.

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