€6.6m funding to transform Tuam Station House into enterprise and community hub

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The long-derelict Tuam Station House is set for a new lease of life as a modern enterprise and community hub, following confirmation that €6.6 million in funding has been secured through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The funding, allocated by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA), will allow Galway County Council to bring the long-awaited project to the procurement stage.

Plans for Ballinasloe aim to revitalise the town

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Ballinasloe’s Town Centre First draft plan has been unveiled, setting out an ambitious roadmap to revitalise the town and transform it into a vibrant, safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.

Five candidates face Galway County Council in presidential nomination bid

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

What began as interest from 30 potential presidential hopefuls ended with just five candidates presenting themselves before Galway County Council on Tuesday, with councillors ultimately opting not to nominate a candidate for the upcoming election.

‘On-the-Go’ pilot to stop cans and bottles from going to landfill

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Galway City Council has announced the new ‘On-the-Go’ recycling pilot, with 20 new bin surrounds to be installed in city centre bins to collect cans and bottles.

EU Commission responds to Carberry’s dementia funding call ahead of Galway Memory Walk

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

MEP Nina Carberry has called on the European Commission to create a dedicated dementia research ‘mission’ under the EU Horizon programme, ahead of this weekend’s Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in Galway.

Connolly campaign focuses on fundraising

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The Galway branch of Catherine Connolly’s grassroots presidential campaign has commenced a whirlwind schedule of fundraising events, with rumours of celebrities circulating.

No estimate figure for Crown Square fitout yet published, says City Council

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Galway City Council has not published or stated any estimate for the fit out of its new headquarters at Crown Square, according to a Council spokesperson.

Housing permission decline in Galway nearly double national average

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Nationally, permissions for all dwelling units have declined 12.5 per cent, compared to a 20 per cent drop across Galway’s combined city and county local authority areas.

A child lost, a system in crisis

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

As the search for young Daniel Aruebose continued over the past few weeks, culminating in the discovery of remains yesterday, the slow, painful unravelling of another Irish tragedy has begun to expose far more than the grim possibility of a child lost — it is unearthing, once again, the stark failures of a child protection system stretched too thin, and too often blind to the quiet disappearances of vulnerable children.

Doing It For The Dogs: MADRA’s Annual Fundraiser Returns with the Beloved Dogathon

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

MADRA’s much-loved annual fundraising event, Doing It For The Dogs, takes place on Sunday, September 21, from 11am to 3pm at the Claddagh Hall. A highlight of the local calendar, the day brings together families, dog lovers, and the wider community to celebrate pets while raising vital funds for dogs still waiting for their forever homes.

Salt Medical: Claregalway’s Trailblazer in MedTech Innovation

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

In Claregalway’s Corporate Park, a quiet but powerful medtech transformation is underway. Salt Medical, a rising Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), has just completed an eventful and highly productive first year, one that has seen the company go from an empty shell of a building to a fully operational medical device innovation hub.

Doing It For The Dogs: MADRA’s Annual Fundraiser Returns with the Beloved Dogathon

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

MADRA’s much-loved annual fundraising event, Doing It For The Dogs takes place on Sunday 21st September from 11am–3pm at the Claddagh Hall. A highlight of the local calendar, the day brings together families, dog lovers, and the wider community to celebrate pets while raising vital funds for dogs still waiting for their forever homes.

New John Behan exhibition to open at the Kenny Gallery this weekend

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

A collection of 40 new sculptures, and more than a dozen framed drawings, by John Behan, will open at The Kenny Gallery in Liosbán this Saturday, September 20.

Craic in City Hall belies serious politics

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The city’s aldermen and councillors: resplendent, ready, primed for their solemn, septennial duty to protect us from scallywags and scoundrels seeking to squat in Phoenix Park.

Galway Simon conference on older people retiring into homelessness

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

As part of Simon Week 2025, Galway Simon Community is to host a conference on homelessness among older people.

Brothers had to be pepper sprayed when resisting arrest

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

One of two brothers involved in a Galway street fracas was ordered to pay compensation of €750 to a Garda sergeant he kicked out at when he was being detained. The September 15 sitting of Galway District Court was told Gardaí had to pepper spray both men when they resisted arrest.

A child lost, a system in crisis

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

As the search for young Daniel Aruebose continued over the past few weeks, culminating in the discovery of remains yesterday, the slow, painful unravelling of another Irish tragedy has begun to expose far more than the grim possibility of a child lost — it is unearthing, once again, the stark failures of a child protection system stretched too thin, and too often blind to the quiet disappearances of vulnerable children.

The discovery of human remains on a site along Portrane Road, outside Donabate, has cast a pall not only over a community desperate for hope but over a country asking itself an increasingly urgent question: how could this have happened?

Hair follicle test to prove alleged young cocaine user is drug free

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

A young apprentice electrician who has a desire to travel pleaded to avoid a criminal drugs conviction on his record as such a record would remain with him for many years.

Witnesses sought after woman (80s) dies in Wellpark road incident

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision which occurred on the Dublin Road, at Wellpark in Galway city yesterday, Monday September 15.

New exhibition at UHG showcases the importance of arts in healthcare

Mon, Sep 15, 2025

A powerful new art exhibition titled Healing in Colour has been officially launched at University Hospital Galway by Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Mike Cubbard. The exhibition showcases a deeply moving collection of artworks created through a series of participatory art workshops held in hospital and community settings across the city.

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