Keane calls on government to deliver on redevelopment of UHG

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Cllr Cillian Keane has urged the government to cut through red tape and finally deliver the long-promised redevelopment of University Hospital Galway (UHG).

Research Ireland supports Galway centre of excellence for medtech innovation

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The University of Galway, in partnership with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, has received Government funding to establish a new national centre of excellence in medical device innovation.

Cllr O’Flaherty welcomes commencement of resurfacing works in Ballybrit Heights

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Cllr Terry O'Flaherty has welcomed the resurfacing works on a number of roads in Ballybrit Heights, Ballybrit, last Friday.

Student in phishing scam gets time to raise payment

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A student who engaged in a phishing scam has been given until September to come up with €1,400 compensation for his victim.

Gnó-ing Strong: Sixteen local businesses nominated for prestigious Irish language award

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Sixteen businesses and organisations from across the city have been announced as finalists for Gaillimh le Gaeilge's prestigious bilingual business award, highlighting the continued growth and visibility of the Irish language in Galway’s commercial and community sectors.

Group issues renewed calls to save Galway Airport

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Calls for the reopening and retention of Galway Airport are intensifying as local advocates, industry figures, and public representatives warn that its potential sale could result in the permanent loss of a strategic national asset.

Families forced to ‘drastic measures’ as heating oil crisis deepens

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Independent Councillor Mike Cubbard, Mayor of Galway and Galway West candidate, has said the number of people unable to afford a full fill of home heating oil is “deeply alarming” and is calling on the Government to take immediate action to ease the burden on struggling households.

Galway Chamber on embassy trail

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The Galway Chamber has been reaching out to international contacts ahead of the Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the EU in July.

Councillors’ emotional rollercoaster for roads

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

There were harsh words, recriminations, accusations and apologies in City Hall this week over the emotive topic of Knocknacarra’s Western Distributor Road, but relief and joy about the Ring Road planning decision.

New Christmas experience planned for Fr Burke Park

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The Galway City Council is inviting submissions from professional, experienced, operators to design and deliver a new family?friendly Christmas experience at Fr Burke Park as part of the council’s Christmas in Galway Programme.

Mark Lohan to host cost-of-living meeting

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Sinn Féin’s bye-election candidate Mark Lohan will host a cost-of-living meeting alongside Pearse Doherty and Mairéad Farrell on Monday, April 20, at 7.30pm in the Connacht Hotel.

Survey and plan needed to fell ash dieback

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Senator Seán Kyne, Fine Gael’s candidate in the Galway West bye-election, said, “Large parts of Galway contain extensive ash hedgerows and roadside trees that are now showing signs of ash dieback. In many cases, these trees are becoming structurally unsafe and are a risk to road users, farmers and communities.”

Ó Cuív slams government over fuel protests

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Former Fianna Fáil minister Éamon Ó Cuív has slammed the government for making a “focain ciseach” [a fuckin’ mess] of the recent fuel protests and said that the upcoming bye-election in Galway West “will be hard” for the party.

People Before Profit begins by-election campaign

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

People Before Profit’s candidate in the Galway West by-election says he supported the blockade by protesters of Galway Port last week.

Pre-loved Debs dress event at Westside Library

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

If you’re on the lookout for the perfect Debs or TY ball dress without the high price tag, visit the Westside Library on Saturday, April 18, for their pre-loved event.

Judge slates insurance industry for Byzantine bureaucracy and inflexibility

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A judge has advised that everyone should check their insurance policy small print to ensure their policies aren’t unintentionally lapsed.

Man who needs licence for work escapes driving ban

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A man who needs his driving licence for work avoided being put off the road for no insurance when he pleaded guilty to the charge at Galway District Court.

Mystery woman ‘absolutely petrified’ by spell in cell

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A Dublin woman who caused a ruckus in Brown Thomas and gave arresting Gardaí a false name and address told Galway District Court that she was absolutely petrified by her seven-hour spell in a cell and had now changed her life around.

Spending a penny in Garda van cost €200

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A man who urinated in the back of a Garda van while drunk was charged with the clean-up cost of €180 when his case came before Galway District Court.

Leaving Cert student tried to sell coke to undercover cop

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A Leaving Cert student who tried to sell cocaine to an undercover Garda had turned his life around in the three intervening years before his case came to court, so deserved a chance and had his case struck out when it came before Galway District Court.

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