Public meeting on short-term lets to be held next week

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

A public meeting on the issue of housing and short-term lets (STLs) will be held in Áras na nGael on Dominick Street Lower on Wednesday April 9 at 7pm.

Connolly welcomes progress on reopening of pathway near Renmore Barracks

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

A solution to the controversial closure of a pathway near Renmore Barracks could be in sight with the Defence Forces and Galway City Council expected to meet on the issue.

Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine appointed

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

University of Galway has announced the appointment of Professor Robert Scully as Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine.

FÍS Games Summit back, bigger and better than ever!

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway is the location where pioneering developers, design leaders, and cutting-edge creatives in the world of games will hold key conversations on the industry’s future.

Fundraising event brings ‘A Taste of Palestine’ to Galway

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway’s Palestinian and Irish communities will come together for a vibrant evening of culture, music, and solidarity at ‘A Taste of Palestine’, a fundraising event taking place at the Galway Rowing Club on Sunday, April 6.

Be part of the GUH Patient Council

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) are currently looking for people to volunteer to be part of the Patient Council. The aim of the Patient Council is to work closely with staff to improve the experience patients and families of patients’ have when using the services of the hospital.

Leading health data platform Datavant opens global R&D hub in city

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Datavant – one of the world’s leading health data platform companies – has announced its expansion into Ireland with the opening of its global R&D centre in Galway.

Crowe calls for Pearse Stadium for potential rugby semi-final

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway City Councillor Michael Crowe has written to Connacht Rugby Chief Executive Willie Ruane, encouraging the province to consider Pearse Stadium in Salthill as the venue for a potential Challenge Cup semi-final, should Connacht reach the final four of the competition.

With Dexcom Stadium currently operating at reduced capacity, Cllr Crowe highlighted the opportunity to host the fixture at a larger venue, allowing more supporters to experience what would be a landmark sporting occasion in the west.

Hand in Hand’s first-ever Wellness Brunch raises €5,500

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Hand in Hand, a Galway-based national charity dedicated to supporting families affected by childhood cancer, is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its inaugural Wellness Brunch.

Fancy being a Summer Street Ambassador?

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Are you one of those locals who can not resist directing tourists looking lost?

Ogbu secures approval for a disability access officer and Inclusion Committee

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Councillor Helen Ogbu successfully passed a motion at the latest Galway City Council meeting, paving the way for the establishment of a disability access officer and a Disability and Inclusion Committee.

“This is a significant step forward in ensuring that Galway city is accessible, inclusive, and representative of all its citizens,” said Cllr Ogbu.

President Higgins salutes Druid for 50 years of excellence

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

After a 50th birthday double performance of Shakespeare and Synge in its home town of Galway this summer, Druid Theatre will tour two more anniversary plays by Beckett and The Bard to Dublin and New York.

Connacht Hospitality Group contributes €147,000 for charity in 2024

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The Connacht Hospitality Group continues in its efforts to make a meaningful impact in the Galway community, with an incredible €147,000 going to local charities and not for profit organisations in 2024. This latest milestone brings the Group’s cumulative fundraising and contributions total to €360,000 since 2022.

Each property within the Group spearheaded its own fundraising efforts throughout the year, resulting in significant donations to vital local organisations, some of this years efforts include:

Tribesman Triathlon to be held on university campus this June

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway Triathlon Club is has announced the return of the Tribesman Triathlon taking place on Sunday June 15th. Following its successful comeback in 2024 after a six year hiatus, last year’s event was marked by perfect weather and an electric atmosphere, setting the stage for an even more exhilarating race this year.

Thursday Lates launched in city

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway City Council Night-Time Economy and Galway Arts Centre are excited to announce the launch of ‘’Thursday Lates,’’ a six-month pilot programme extending its opening hours to provide greater access to arts and culture in Galway City. Starting April 3rd, the centre will remain open every Thursday evening from 10 am to 9 pm, for a six-month period. This initiative directly aligns with feedback from consultations for the Galway City Night-Time Economy Action Plan 2024-2025, which highlighted the extension of cultural venue opening hours as a key priority for the community. It also aligns with the Night-Time Economy Taskforce recommendations and the Program for Government’s objective to promote later opening hours at cultural venues, offering flexible access for visitors and supporting the expansion of related services.

Farrell slams restrictions to the Tenant in Situ Scheme

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Mairéad Farrell, has strongly criticised the government’s decision to restrict the Tenant in Situ scheme, an important measure to prevent homelessness.

Barna protest inspires Coast Road communities

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Parents and teachers at Barna National School have been calling for improved pedestrian facilities for years, but the opening of a new petrol station and mini market opposite the school last month has upped the ante.

The passing of two masters

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

This week, Galway lost two figures whose artistry and passion have shaped the city in ways that will never be forgotten. Ken Bruen, the celebrated crime noir writer, and John Herrick, the footballer and signwriter, both passed away within days of each other, leaving behind legacies as distinct as they were lasting. In their own ways, both men captured the essence of Galway—its resilience, its beauty, and its contradictions. One could strike a ball, the other a chord, but both have forever altered the landscape of this beloved city.

Ken Bruen was more than just a writer. He was an icon whose presence in Galway was as much a part of the city as its ancient cobbled streets. He wasn’t a man who sought the limelight or the trappings of fame; rather, he walked through Galway as though it were his stage, sharing his stories in a way that made the city itself come alive. Through his Jack Taylor novels, he painted a Galway that was both familiar and haunting—filled with dark corners and troubled souls, yet also brimming with compassion and humanity. Bruen’s portrayal of Galway was not just a backdrop for his characters’ struggles but a character in itself, woven into the fabric of the stories he told. The alleyways, the pubs, the ever-present mist—these were not mere settings but integral parts of the narrative, offering a window into a world where beauty and darkness coexisted.

O’Hara welcomes legislation to extend Widow’s Pension to cohabiting couples

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has welcomed legislation known as the Bereaved Partners Pension Bill to extend the widow and widower’s pension to cohabiting couples. The legislation has come about following a legal case taken by John O’Meara, who was refused the payment following the death of his long-term partner, and O’Hara said it was critical that the legislation is progressed and enacted quickly.

Speaking during a Dáil debate on the bill, TDeputyp O’Hara said this legislation is long awaited and much needed for bereaved partners, who have been discriminated against. So it is very welcome, but the government have been slow to recognise the changing make-up of modern families and relationships and it is regrettable that it took a grieving partner to take a court case to make this change happen.

Three year countdown for Galway City Ring Road

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

This is the expectation of Roads and Infrastructure Minister of State, Sean Canney, who welcomed a €2.4m funding allocation for environmental reports and consultancy services necessary to advance the project to the next stage of planning this week.

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