Headford and District Association to host weekend of Christmas festivities for community
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Headford and District Association has announced a festive weekend of community events taking place on December5 and December 7. These activities mark the start of the Christmas season in Headford and are made possible through ongoing support from Galway County Council and the many local businesses who help light up the town each year. HADA is run entirely by volunteers in the community for the benefit of the community and surrounding areas, and their work continues thanks to this vital support.
On Thursday 5 December, the Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.30 pm in St George’s Square. The ceremony will be led by Aadya Srivastava, who proudly represented Ireland at Miss Universe this year. The evening will include music, festive cheer and a gathering for all ages as the community comes together to welcome the start of the holiday season.
Read more ...The Hawthorn by Galway Bay — landmark five-star hotel to open in New Year
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
BY DECLAN VARLEY
Galway is to welcome its first new five-star hotel in more than two decades when the Connacht Hospitality Group opens The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, early in the New Year.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech unveils RD&I expansion plans for Galway
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
BY DECLAN VARLEY
Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a leader in neurovascular care, this week announced the expansion of its Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activities in Galway. The Galway site is a hub for the company’s NTI and RD&I efforts. NTI is focused on understanding unmet needs in neurovascular disease and driving innovation in stroke treatment at the company’s Galway-based centre of excellence.
Gambler to face trial for allegedly using dud sterling to place bets
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
A gambler who allegedly placed a series of bets on soccer matches using counterfeit sterling notes is to have his case heard early in the New Year at Galway District Court.
Read more ...Hidden Hearing opens Galway Centre of Excellence to tackle dizziness among older adults
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Hidden Hearing has announced the opening of a new Centre of Excellence for Diagnostic Audiology and Vestibular Assessments in Galway, the first dedicated regional hub of its kind in the West of Ireland. The centre offers advanced diagnostic services to address hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders, concussion-related vestibular issues, and fall risk.
Read more ...Chamber CEO calls for urgent tier level upgrade with funding increase for Galway City Council
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
The Galway Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Government, and in particular the Minister of State for Local Government & Planning, to urgently review and upgrade the tier-level status of Galway City Council (currently Tier 5) to Tier 4 or higher. National funding allocations do not reflect the scale, growth and cost pressures facing Galway City and its business community.
Read more ...St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church’s Annual Christmas Fayre
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
A highlight of Galway’s festive season, St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church’s Annual Christmas Fayre returns on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Read more ...Futa Fata celebrates two decades of publishing
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Spiddal based publisher, Futa Fata had a joyous weekend celebrating 20 years of publishing.
Read more ...Western Family History Association celebrates three decades of genealogy excellence
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
The Western Family History Association (WFHA), Galway’s dedicated genealogy society, celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Lackagh Parish Centre.
Read more ...Concerns over child safeguarding raised at Tuam MD meeting
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Child safeguarding, communication breakdowns, and the future of the Corralea Court building took centre stage at the November Plenary Meeting of the Tuam Municipal District on Tuesday, November 11. Councillors voiced growing frustration at what they described as insufficient clarity from Government departments regarding the operation of the IPAS accommodation centre in the former hotel.
Cllr Shaun Cunniffe said councillors had been “very adamant” in seeking detailed information from the Department on child safeguarding arrangements, adding that assurances given earlier in the year had not been followed through. “We wanted to know exactly what the child safeguarding arrangements were. We were promised detail on that, and it still hasn’t come,” he said. “We did our duty. We weren’t sure what was happening. There are kids involved, but the information didn’t come back. It’s poor.”
Read more ...Sponsor a light this Christmas at UHG
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee at University Hospital Galway (UHG) has launched its annual ‘Sponsor a Christmas Tree Light’ 2025. The sale of the lights was officially launched by Tom Kenny from Kenny’s Bookshop in Galway.
Read more ...Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds to host first matches this weekend
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Oranmore Maree GAA has announced the opening of the first phase of the club’s new Sports Centre of Excellence, Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds.
Read more ...Give the gift of art this Christmas
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Nestled within the serene Burren Nature Sanctuary, the Lorraine Fletcher Art Studio offers a truly special creative experience shaped by Ireland’s native wildlife and the artist’s deep love for animals and nature. Every piece is infused with the spirit of the Burren—its rich biodiversity, its gentle magic, and its ability to stir something in all of us. The result is artwork that resonates deeply with nature lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone who finds meaning in the quiet connection between humans and the natural world.
Read more ...Grealish demands two bypasses
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
The Galway West Independent TD has held meetings with several senior government ministers to advocate for the Galway City Ring Road and the Claregalway Bypass to be included in detailed commitments when the new NDP is published.
Read more ...Connemara business triumphs at Good Food Ireland Awards 2025
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
A County Galway food and drink business has been acknowledged as a winner at the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025 in association with FBD Insurance - the only cross-sector awards that champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices.
Read more ...“123456” steps down: “admin” is Ireland’s top password in 2025
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
This year, “admin” is the most common password in Ireland, replacing last year’s top choice, “123456”
Read more ...British Ambassador makes first official visit outside Dublin with trip to Galway
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen chose Galway for her first official visit outside Dublin since her appointment in October.
Read more ...Your District Court – All human life…
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
THE District Court is the clearing house of the judicial system. Steal an axe and it will deal with you. Use the axe to give someone 40 whacks and depending on the damage done, you might be dealt with. Use the axe to dispatch and the process starts here before you are moved up the court chain. All human life, it’s fair to say, is reflected in our District Courts.
Read more ...Prison for woman who urinated in Garda van
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
A GERMAN mother of six had a one-month prison sentence imposed on her for urinating and spitting in a Garda van after her arrest for public drunkenness when her case came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court. In addition she received a further two months for causing a disturbance at UCHG the following day.
Read more ...Man allegedly placed dud £800 on bets
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
A man who allegedly placed a series of bets on soccer matches using counterfeit sterling notes is to have his case heard early in the New Year at Galway District Court.
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