Do you want to join Galway Samaritan’s listening volunteers?

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Volunteers are the heart of Galway Samaritans. The commitment of its volunteers means anyone who is going through difficult times can count on Samaritans to be there day and night, 365 days a year.

Ross Errilly Friary Tours —new guided experience for visitors in Headford

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

A new community-led initiative is set to bring one of Ireland’s finest medieval Franciscan foundations to life for visitors. Ross Errilly Friary Guided Tours will officially launch during National Heritage Week, offering in-depth, engaging tours of the historic site in the Headford area.

Claddagh Credit Union sponsors Galway Hospice Memorial Walk 2025

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Claddagh Credit Union is honoured to be the official sponsor of this year’s Galway Hospice Memorial Walk, taking place on Sunday, September 14.

Free Hugo Hamilton conversation event in Kennys next Friday

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Award-winning Irish author Hugo Hamilton will be at Kennys Bookshop next Friday August 22 at 6pm, when he will be joined in conversation by Tom Kenny about his new book, Conversation with the Sea. Tickets are free but limited.

Galway City Council awards contract for design and build of 84 residential units at Ballyburke Galway

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Galway City Council has announced that following a restricted tender process, the contract for the development of a new Social Housing scheme named “Fána an tSrutháin” at Ballyburke, Galway, has been awarded to OCC Construction.

Event next week on finding Galway families in the Virtual Record Treasury

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

An event on ‘Finding Galway families in the Virtual Record Treasury’ by Dr Ciarán Wallace, Co-Director, Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland, Department of History, Trinity College, Dublin will be held in the Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae, Galway County Council, Prospect Hill, Galway on Wednesday next.

Peter Pan wowing audiences at Galway’s Annual Summer Musical

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

A stunning production of the musical ‘Peter Pan’ is on all this week at the Town Hall theatre, Galway. After a brilliant opening night on Tuesday, the show is now selling out fast.

Turton’s forthcoming memoir a testament to a life of art and adventure

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

In his forthcoming autobiography My Travels with Footsbarn Theatre, Ted Turton offers a vivid and captivating memoir that will resonate deeply with readers in Galway and the West of Ireland, where he has been a key figure in the artistic and cultural life of the region.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Criminal damage in Loughrea
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating criminal damage that occurred at the rear Carpark at The Meadow Court Hotel, Loughrea Co Galway that occurred on Tuesday August 5 at around 10pm.

Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating criminal damage that occurred at the rear Carpark at The Meadow Court Hotel, Loughrea Co Galway that occurred on Tuesday August 5 at around 10pm.

St Nicholas’ culture and heritage event brings Galway’s history to life

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Step through the doors of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and bring Galway’s past back to life on Saturday, August 23, for the church’s Culture and Heritage Event.

City manager ponders 3% rent hike

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Galway city manager Leonard Cleary has still not decided on a proposed rent increase for council house tenants which received widespread criticism from local politicians when first mooted in June.

Up in the eir: Headford’s month-long phone outage finally resolved

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

After more than four weeks without working phone lines, businesses and services in Headford are finally reconnected. It was confirmed by eir on Monday evening that service has been restored, bringing relief to a community that has endured serious disruption.

Annual Connemara Gathering to take place in Ros Muc next week

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

The Ros Muc Area Genealogy and DNA group is hosting the sixth annual Connemara Gathering next week as part of Heritage Week.

A season turns with silver in hand

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

There’s a welcome in the light these days—a golden haze in the early mornings and a gentle cooling in the evenings that speaks of a season in flux. August, perched between the defiance of summer and the inevitability of autumn, has always been a time of transition. But this year, it’s brought a strange harmony of opposites: the heat of high summer clinging to the skin, while the rustling of leaves hints at the long descent into winter.

Here in Galway, we know how to read the signs. The city has a rhythm all its own, and we mark time not only by the calendar but by the mood of the streets, the hum of the Claddagh breeze, and, lately, by the roar of celebration. It has been a week to remember—our women of steel showed the nation just what mettle looks like, claiming glory in the All-Ireland senior camogie final and bringing a curtain of success down on a sporting season full of twists. They have earned their silverware, and they have earned our pride. There is something special about heading into the darker months with that kind of joy tucked under the oxter.

Hildegarde swerves neutrality protest

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Éirígí For a New Republic has postered Galway city with its plans to picket the Galway West TD’s office in Woodquay this weekend, as a protest against what its members see as the Government’s attempt to dilute Ireland’s so-called military neutrality.

Ó Cuív cute about Áras race

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Asked how he would respond to a formal delegation from the Fianna Fáíl national executive regarding the presidential election, the former Galway West TD responded positively.

Clear Our Paths urges Galway to remove risks and improve lives

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Every August, Vision Ireland's Clear Our Paths campaign highlights the potentially hazardous temporary obstacles that pose a risk to the health and well-being of people who are blind or visually impaired.

MADRA's public appeal reunites missing pups with mother

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue & Adoption) has shared a heartwarming update to a story that captured hearts across the country: the mother of 13 newborn puppies found off Galway’s N59 has been located, and the family is now reunited.

In memory of Sophie: local family raise nearly €20,000 for UHG

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Inspired by the desire to help other grieving families and to honour the memory of their late daughter, Sophie, the Murphy family from Tuam presented a cheque for €19,617.08 to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway (UHG).

D’Arcy 300 event in Kiltullagh to commemorate renowned mathematician Patrick D’Arcy

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Three hundred years ago, on September 27, 1725, Patrick D’Arcy was born to John D’Arcy of Kiltulla House, Kiltullagh, Athenry, and his wife, Jane Lynch. To commemorate his birth, and highlight Patrick D’Arcy’s life and legacy as a renowned mathematician, scientist, and military man, Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society is hosting a weekend of events taking place from August 22 to 24 during National Heritage Week.

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