Make This Christmas Sparkle, Stress-Free With Claddagh Credit Union
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Christmas is meant to be a time of joy, connection, and making cherished memories. Yet, for many of us, the financial pressure of the festive season can often overshadow the cheer. From gifts and decorations to travel and special meals, the costs can quickly add up, turning anticipation into anxiety.
Read more ...Make Christmas special for a dog waiting for their forever home
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
This Christmas, a small gesture can make a big difference to a rescue dog. MADRA’s Dog’s Dinner Appeal is back, inviting animal lovers to donate just six euros, enough to give a rescued dog a warm, nourishing meal this festive season.
Read more ...Shop local this Christmas: discover the magic of Galway’s local retailers
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
As the Christmas lights begin to twinkle across Galway’s streets and the scent of mulled wine drifts from market stalls, the festive season has officially arrived, and with it, the joy of finding the perfect gift. This year, as shoppers prepare to tick off their Christmas lists, Galway businesses are urging one simple message: shop local.
Read more ...Wonders abound at Galway Science and Technology Festival
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
The 28th annual Galway Science and Technology Festival kicked off on Sunday with a full day of discovery, fun, and hands-on learning celebrating the wonder of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Read more ...Lyons welcomes road resurfacing works in Seacrest
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed the road resurfacing works recently carried out in the Seacrest estate.
Read more ...Scoil San Phroinsias rallies to raise funds for schoolmate Cillian
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
A Galway city school is rallying around to raise funds to help a pupil who fell ill earlier this year and who now needs 24-hour care as he continues his recovery.
Read more ...‘I have never believed more in the spirit of this country.’ says President in maiden speech
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
"A Thaoisigh, A Phríomhbhreithimh, Airí, Baill Chomhairle an Stáit, Baill an Oireachtais, Ambasadóirí, Ceannairí Eaglaise, agus dhaoine uaisle ar fad, chomh maith le an Chéad Aire an Tuaiscirt, Michelle O’Neill, agus ceannairí eile ó gach cairn den Tuaisceart.
Read more ...Mayoral reception in honour of 30 years of Galway Lifeboat
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, welcomed representatives from Galway Lifeboat to City Hall on Friday for a Mayoral Reception celebrating 30 years of Galway Lifeboat.
Read more ...Athenry and 425A bus services to go to public consultation, says O’Hara
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has received confirmation from the NTA that proposals in relation to the 425A bus from Mountbellew-Galway and bus services for Athenry will go to public consultation in the coming weeks.
Read more ...Barna Art Fair returns for a second year after a hugely successful debut
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Following the success of its inaugural event, the Barna Art Fair is excited to announce its return for a second year. The fair will showcase the work of 25 contemporary Irish artists and will be held at Scoil Shéamais Naofa (Barna Primary School) on Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, from 10am to 6pm daily.
Read more ...Sub-City Comics brings pop culture magic to Galway this Christmas
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
As Galway gears up for the festive season, local business Sub-City Comics is inviting shoppers to think outside the box and bring a little pop culture sparkle to their Christmas gifting. Situated on the ground floor of Corbett Court Shopping Centre, Sub-City Comics stands proudly as the west of Ireland’s only dedicated Manga and pop culture store, a haven for collectors, comic lovers, and fans of every stripe.
Read more ...LIBERTY IT hosted night at the museum to celebrate launch of Steam Studio
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
LIBERTY IT and Galway City Museum hosted an exclusive after-hours event to celebrate the recent launch of STEAM Studio, a unique partnership designed to inspire the next generation of tech talent.
Read more ...Gardaí kick down door to rescue screaming woman
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
A Garda who had to kick in a door to rescue a woman being assaulted by a man, told Ballinasloe District Court that the man was sitting on the victim and still punching her when Gardaí pulled him away and arrested him.
Read more ...Ahascragh man allegedly produced knife in dispute
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
An Ahascragh man who allegedly produced a knife in the course of a dispute has been sent forward for trial at the current sittings of Galway Circuit Criminal Court.
Read more ...Man alleged to have threatened to kill neighbours
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
A MAN who, it is alleged, made threats to kill or cause injury to his Ballinasloe neighbours has been sent for trial at the Galway Circuit Criminal Court.
Read more ...Vape shop caught in HSE sting operation
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
A Ballinasloe vape shop was caught selling a vape to an underage child who was part of a sting operation set up by the HSE to crack down on such activity.
Read more ...Returned exile who skipped bail swaps hotel bed for prison bunk
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
A Galwayman who skipped bail and fled to the UK a decade ago to make a new life for himself found himself back before Court again this week facing the same charges he had thought he had left behind.
Read more ...Man caused €550 damage breaking into city visitor’s car
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
A woman visiting Galway for the weekend was “financially and emotionally affected” when she discovered her car damaged by a thief, costing her €550 to repair it.
Read more ...Christmas craft fair to support Galway’s animal charities
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Claddagh Hall, Nimmos Pier, is the venue for the much-anticipated return of the Annual Craft Fair in aid of Galway-based animal charities. It will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:30am to 4pm.
Read more ...Raheen Woods Hotel to host its popular charity carols event again this year
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Due to the huge success of the charity event Carols, Clause and Charity last Christmas in conjunction with the amazing Kiltullagh Community Choir, the Raheen Woods Hotel will be hosting this event once again.
This year the team will be raising some much needed funds for the Rise and Shine Charity, a volunteer-led charity in Galway (formerly the Irish Pilgrimage Trust) that organizes supported pilgrimage holidays for children and young people with additional needs.
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