Galway must lead in standing against racism

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

The recent violent attack on an Indian man in Dublin, where he was beaten and partially stripped in public, has shaken many of us. If we are truly honest, we know this wasn’t an isolated case. Racism exists in Ireland and it’s time we face that truth.

New city tourism plan

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Galway city and county welcomed almost 2.2 million visitors in 2023, with July, August and September the busiest months for this central node of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way tourism product.

Lantern demolition sparks opportunity to spotlight ‘Galway’s Newgrange’

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

The planned demolition of the disused Lantern Bar in Ballybane has sparked renewed calls to celebrate and protect an overlooked and hidden jewel of Galway’s ancient past, a 1,500-year-old Ballybane Ringfort, situated just behind the site.

Making waves - Port of Galway welcomes largest cruise ship to date

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Weighing in at 99,902 gross tons and spanning 300 metres in length, the cruise ship Nieuw Statendam’s arrival at the Port of Galway last week was the cause of fanfare.

Elliott and Gilligan deliver Western Fold glory in the Tote Galway Plate

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

In front of a roaring Ballybrit crowd on Wednesday, Western Fold stormed home to land the 2025 Tote Galway Plate for trainer Gordon Elliott and rising star jockey Danny Gilligan, winning by an emphatic four and a half lengths at odds of 11/1.

Dolan welcomes investment for Galway forest trails under National Coillte Scheme

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Albert Dolan TD has welcomed a €4 million investment in Coillte recreational sites nationwide, with funding allocated to enhance and protect woodland amenities across Galway.

New bat roost opened at heritage event in Coole Park

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Minister of State with Responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney TD was at Coole Park Nature Reserve last Friday for a special heritage event when he opened a new, purpose built bat roost, and on behalf of the State he accepted a rare signed limited edition book by WB Yeats which will be retained as part of a collection at Coole Park.

Women of Galway, women of steel

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

This Sunday, in the great theatre of Croke Park, under the endless sky of Dublin’s northside, the women of Galway take to the field once more. Maroon and white hearts beat faster as the clock ticks toward the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final—a familiar yet sacred moment, nearly 30 years on from that first crowning glory in 1996.

Party politics prompts councillor’s resignation

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

The Shantalla-based politician formally quit her party last week, just days after Soc Dem TD Eoin Hayes was readmitted to the so-called ‘purple party’ after an eight-month suspension for being opaque about his investment in a company providing software to the Israeli military.

Galway’s pubs well represented in Sunday Times Best Irish Pub List

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Three Galway pubs, The Crane Bar, Tigh Neachtain and The Kings Head, have been named among Ireland’s top 50 pubs in a new list published by The Sunday Times.

Discover our rich literary heritage at the Lady Gregory–Yeats Autumn Gathering

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

A magical weekend awaits this autumn in South Galway, as the Lady Gregory–Yeats Autumn Gathering returns with a vibrant and thought-provoking programme that celebrates the literary, cultural, and theatrical legacy of Lady Augusta Gregory and W.B. Yeats.

A life steeped in story: Remembering Peadar O’Dowd, Galway’s beloved chronicler

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Galway has always been a city of stories—tales whispered through stone walls, sung across the bay, and told beside fire and pub counter. But few told them as lovingly and thoroughly as Peadar O’Dowd. Historian, teacher, author, environmentalist, tour guide, columnist, and tireless ambassador for Galway’s past, Peadar passed away on January 4, 2024, leaving behind a city immeasurably richer for his life’s work and immeasurably poorer in his absence.

Ringroad won’t solve congestion, says An Taisce

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

In his Galway Advertiser article of July 25, John Connolly TD sets out his arguments that the proposed Galway Ring Road is needed to move the traffic out of the city centre, so that public transport solutions can be implemented.

Children’s workshop at Thoor Ballylee with Greek-Japanese artist

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Aya Bundurakis, the visiting artist-in-residence at Thoor Ballylee, will host a nature-based creativity workshop “Slippery Bodies: Eels & Salmon as Guides” on Saturday, August 2. The workshop is free, for ages 6-12, and will be held from 10.30am-1pm at Thoor Ballylee.

Children’s workshop at Thoor Ballylee with Greek-Japanese artist

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Aya Bundurakis, the visiting artist-in-residence at Thoor Ballylee, will host a nature-based creativity workshop “Slippery Bodies: Eels & Salmon as Guides” on Saturday, August 2. The workshop is free, for ages 6-12, and will be held from 10.30am-1pm at Thoor Ballylee.

PBP criticises Cllr McDonagh’s suggestion to sell vacant public homes to private developers

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

People Before Profit Galway representative Maisie McMaster has criticised the suggestion by Galway City Central Labour councillor John McDonagh that the council should sell long-term vacant homes to private developers for refurbishment, stating that it means the de facto privatisation of public housing.

Summer Salon Concert to bring opera favourites to Claregalway Castle this Sunday

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Music lovers are in for a treat next Sunday, August 3, as the historic Claregalway Castle opens its doors for an enchanting evening of opera at the Summer Salon Concert. The event will feature two exceptional sopranos, Helen Hancock and Anna Rose Marshall, in a programme that spans from the Baroque to the Romantic era.

Galwaywomen to travel to Lorient for anticipated friendly match

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

A group of 14 talented GAA ladies from the Salthill Knocknacarra club are set to travel to Lorient, Brittany this August to take part in a friendly Gaelic football match during the Celtic Tournament that will include players from Brittany and Galicia, at the renowned Lorient Interceltic Festival.

Rushmore Homecare - trusted care, now at home

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

For over 30 years, the Conlon family has been known for one thing above all else - genuine, heartfelt care.

Sharon and Paul Conlon built Rushmore Nursing Home on the simple belief that people deserve to be treated like family. That belief has not changed. But now, it is coming home with you.

Centenary Connemara Pony Show Clifden launched

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The launch of the 2025 Connemara Pony Show-Clifden took place on Friday evening in the town’s Main Square. Marking the 100th anniversary of the Show, the four day event will return to the Clifden Showgrounds from August 19th-22.

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