Israel to build illegal settlement on site of demolished UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem, says Galway human rights observer

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

On 20 January 2026, Israeli forces stormed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Headquarters, a United Nations site, in East Jerusalem. Bulldozers entered the compound and demolished its offices and warehouses under the watch of Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who described it as “an historic day, a day for celebration”. The UN flag over the UN site was removed and replaced by an Israeli flag.

When in Rome... — Rome Hibernia GAA welcomes Annaghdown GAA for Spring Series

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Rome Hibernia GAA hosted Annaghdown GAA last weekend as part of Round 2 of the 2026 Rome Spring Series, welcoming a travelling party of 41 players made up of 19 ladies and 22 men to the Eternal City.

Loughrea Town Hall preparing to resume its role as the beating heart of the town

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

This week members of Loughrea Arts Recreation and Culture (LARC) were given a tour along with members of Galway Co Co, facilitated by the site manager from Finna Construction. Although the Town Hall is still a building site, the emerging layout is already becoming quite apparent.

Funding critical care after Oranmore pupil’s spinal cord injury

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

A fundraising appeal has been launched to support 11-year-old Izzy Sallis from Mullagh, Galway, whose life was catastrophically changed following scoliosis surgery last year.

Soc Dems reveal by-election hopeful

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Knocknacarra-based Social Democrats city councillor, Alan Curran, said he would not contest the by-election for work reasons, while Spiddal-based broadcaster, Síle Seoige, ruled herself out before Christmas. Both are widely thought to harbour national political aspirations.

By-election competition in Fine Gael

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Senator Seán Kyne and Councillor Eddie Hoare are expected to go head-to-head at a Fine Gael by-election selection convention later this month.

Spring arrives with a series of gestures

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Spring arrives not with a trumpet blast, but with a series of small, unmistakable gestures. It announces itself in human habits as much as in hedgerows and skies. The Novena begins, quiet and rhythmic, drawing people back into shared ritual. RAG Week bursts onto the streets with colour and noise, reminding us that youth and mischief are perennial forces.

Sinn Féin has six Dáil hopefuls

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

The plan was approved at the local party’s AGM last week, where 50 delegates from across Galway re-elected former city councillor, Mark Lohan, as its chairperson for the sixth year running.

Galway County Council sets out roadmap for enhanced customer services

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Galway County Council has published its Customer Services Action Plan 2025-2029, setting out a major programme to enhance how the organisation serves and engages with the public.

City library beneficiary of Ukrainian book collection

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko attended the launch of a new Ukrainian book collection at Galway City Library on Thursday last.

City welcomes Milwaukee’s Michael Murphy

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard welcomed Former Alderman of Milwaukee, Michael Murphy to City Hall last week, as part of a Mayoral Reception in honour of his special friendship with Galway over many years.

ESB commit to improvement works to address North East Galway power outages – O’Hara

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has said that the ESB have committed to carrying out a number of improvement works immediately to address the ongoing power outages affecting areas like Dunmore, Glenamaddy, Clonbern and surrounding areas in North East Galway.

Inland Fisheries Ireland launches new recruitment drive for seasonal posts in Galway

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire temporary staff in Co. Galway.

Kilconnell farmer pleads guilty to sexual assault of teenage girl on Aer Lingus flight

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

A Galway farmer has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a then 16-year-old girl on board an Aer Lingus flight bound for Boston.

University of Galway launches new prototype hub in partnership with Medtronic

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

University of Galway has just launched a new Medical Device Prototype Hub, supported by medical device company Medtronic, which will see a major expansion of research and innovation links between the two.

Students’ Union launches Raise and Give Week

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

University of Galway Students’ Union today launched their Raise and Give (RAG) Week campaign. The events will all be taking place on the University of Galway campus from Sunday, February 8, to Friday, February 13, to raise funds for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and GOAL.

Rare white skate egg case found in Furbo

Wed, Feb 04, 2026

Galway Atlantaquaria is delighted with the first discovery of a very rare white skate (Rostroraja alba) egg case by Sandlarks, Clean Coasts volunteers who were cleaning the shoreline of marine litter in Furbo, Co Galway.

€3.5m to cover councils’ Storm Éowyn costs

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Galway’s two local authorities required a multi-million bailout to cover the cost of Storm Éowyn which ravaged the west coast last January.

Corrib Oil announces partnership with Galway rally driver Aoife Raftery

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Corrib Oil has announced a partnership with Galway-native rally driver Aoife Raftery, supporting her as she competes on the international stage across Europe and in the United States.

Ireland West Airport Knock at 40 – changing the nature of connection in the west

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

There is something quietly reassuring about Ireland West Airport Knock. For all its growth, its international reach and its record-breaking numbers, it remains an airport that feels human in scale and familiar in spirit. It is a place where journeys begin without stress, where arrivals are met with relief rather than exhaustion, and where the act of travel still carries a sense of possibility. As the airport celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, that balance between success and simplicity has never been more important.

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