Pulling ponytail and biting victim twice on face not very ladylike, says solicitor
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
A young mother who grabbed her victim by her ponytail on Busker Brown’s dance floor and bit her twice in the face was asked by a Judge if she would like something like this to happen when her children were socialising in the city when they were older.
Read more ...New monthly market to bring local flavour and community spirit to Portumna Courthouse
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
A new chapter in Portumna’s vibrant community life is set to begin this June with the launch of a monthly market at the historic Portumna Courthouse. The inaugural event will take place tomorrow Friday, June 12, from 9am to 1pm, marking the start of what organisers hope will become a much-loved fixture in the town’s cultural and commercial calendar.
Read more ...Kick the wall and help Galway Simon
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
The Galway Salthill Rotary Club has officially launched a brand-new contactless tap donation machine at the iconic “Kick the Wall” spot on Salthill Promenade, making it easier than ever for locals and visitors to support local charities.
Read more ...Thirty six new homes proposed for Loughrea as planning application submitted
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
A planning application has been submitted to Galway County Council for a new residential development at Gallows Hill Road, Loughrea, comprising 36 family homes on lands located within walking distance of the town centre.
Read more ...Plans for PJs to remain public house
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
When a neighbourhood pub changes hands these days, there is always concern that it may be closed and transformed into apartments, or another commercial concern, denying the community a place to congregate, console and celebrate.
Read more ...Earth Action exhibition at Galway City Museum
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Visitors looking for inspiration this summer are invited to explore Earth Action, a new climate-focused exhibition at Galway City Museum. Created by Melanie Lynch, Director of OurStory, and featuring the work of Galway artists Róisín Coyle and Eugene McKeown, the exhibition shines a light on the positive steps communities can take to address climate challenges.
Read more ...Summer in Galway: The season that changes everything
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
There is something transformative about summer in Galway. It arrives not simply as a change in weather, but as a change in atmosphere, energy and possibility. The city seems to stretch its arms towards the Atlantic, welcoming visitors, artists, students, entrepreneurs and dreamers from across Ireland and around the world. Streets fill with colour, music drifts through the air, cafés spill onto pavements, and every corner seems alive with conversation and creativity. Summer in Galway is not just a season; it is an experience that defines the city and helps shape its future.
Read more ...Discover the Canon EOS R50 this Summer
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Looking to take your photography beyond your smartphone? The Canon EOS R50 is the perfect camera for anyone interested in developing their photography skills while also creating high-quality content for social media, YouTube, and beyond.
Compact, lightweight, and easy to use, the EOS R50 features a 24.2MP APS-C sensor and Canon’s advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system, delivering sharp images with beautiful background blur and impressive low-light performance. Whether you are photographing the Arts Festival parade, wildlife around Galway, sporting events, or family celebrations, the EOS R50 helps you capture every moment with confidence.
Read more ...Kylemore Abbey: A treasure on our doorstep this summer
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
As summer unfolds across the West of Ireland, there is no better time to rediscover one of the region’s most treasured landmarks, Kylemore Abbey. Nestled in the heart of Connemara and surrounded by 1,000 acres of unspoilt natural beauty, Kylemore Abbey offers local and regional visitors a chance to experience the very best of our heritage, landscape, and culture.
Read more ...Féasta Ceoil An Spidéil ‘26
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
As summer sweeps into Galway Bay, Stiúideo Cuan, one of the finest recording studios in Europe, is once again opening its doors to the public with a stellar line-up of gigs curated to showcase Ireland’s emerging and established musicians.
Read more ...SAOIRSE – Ceoldráma Nua / A New Musical
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Cuireann an Taibhdhearc an chéad taibhiú den cheoldráma SAOIRSE i láthair ón 10 – 26 Iúil mar chuid d’Fhéile Ealaíon Idirnáisiúnta na Gaillimhe. Suite i nGaeltacht Chiarraí, is ceoldráma greannmhar, croíúil é SAOIRSE a cheiliúrann an chéadsearc agus an chéad bhriseadh croí.
Deasghnáth aistriú saoil do chuid mhór daoine atá sna samhraí a chaitear sa Ghaeltacht. Bíonn sceitimíní le brath san aer nuair a thagann céad samhradh na saoirse. Tá ceisteanna móra an tsaoil á gcíoradh ag Saoirse, Róisín agus Aoife – Cé mise? Cé a ghoid mo dhíritheoir gruaige? Cad é an Modh Coinníollach?
Read more ...Galway International Arts Festival — a summer of vibrant cultural landscape
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Over the course of 14 days and nights this July, Galway city and county will once again be transformed into a vibrant cultural landscape—alive with theatre, music, circus, dance, visual arts, comedy, street spectacle and ideas. This year’s Galway International Arts Festival 2026 programme, described as one of the most ambitious to date, reflects a festival that continues to grow not only in size, but in artistic depth, international reach and civic importance.
Read more ...The Great Irish Pub Ride launches as ‘Thinking Drinkers’ cycle from Mizen to Malin to celebrate Galway’s local pubs
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
At a time when many rural pubs are navigating changing social habits and operational pressures, award-winning writers, comedians and drinks experts Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, known as ‘The Thinking Drinkers’, have kicked off The Great Irish Pub Ride, a nine day journey designed to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the vital role local pubs continue to play in communities across Ireland.
Read more ...Two men plead guilty to offences in plan to attack Galway mosque
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Two men have pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to terror offences over a plot to set fire to a mosque in Galway last year.
Read more ...Roche retiring as city’s top cop
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Chief Superintendent Gerard Roche finishes an industrious policing career tomorrow, Friday, June 12, after 41 years as a member of An Garda Síochána.
Read more ...Inside a life with invisible illness
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
For artist Emer Whelan, creativity has always been more than making beautiful things. It is a way of processing, connecting and finding perspective when life feels uncertain.
Read more ...Cheevers calls for greater urgency on residential building by local authority
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Cllr Alan Cheevers has callled for greater urgency to be shown by tGalway City Council regarding housebuilding in the city.
Read more ...Funding secured for water projects across county
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Funding for several vital water infrastructure upgrades across Galway has been secured as part of a massive, €13.6 billion splurge approved by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) across 26 counties.
Read more ...Dynamic line up for Medical Technology Ireland 2026
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Medical Technology Ireland takes place on 23-24 September 2026 at Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit. With a dynamic line-up of panels and presentations, the Conference programme tackles the most pressing issues facing medtech today.
Read more ...Outrage over ‘man boobs’ on Athenry statue
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
A leading academic has expressed concern over the depiction of “man boobs” on a commemorative statue in Athenry and has questioned the commisioning process behind the monument’s erection.
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