Fresh funding call for community projects in County Galway

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Galway County Council has opened applications for the 2026 Local Enhancement Programme, which will allocate €213,600 to voluntary and community groups across the county.

Charity services appeal to the public to become ‘Home Sharing’ families

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Disability services in Galway are calling on the public to become ‘Home Sharing’ families who would provide temporary care for a person with an intellectual disability, and allow that person’s family a short break.

Ability West and the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region is appealing to the public to volunteer for the service as recruiting and training begins again in spring time.

Would you like to volunteer with Galway Samaritans?

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The Galway Samaritans are having their first recruitment drive of the year. They will have an open meeting in the branch for anyone who wants information on how to volunteer, on Tuesday January 20th at 7:30 pm in the Samaritans centre at 14 Nun’s Island, Galway.

Samaritan Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. For nearly half a century, the Samaritans have been a vital source of comfort and connection for people across Galway and the surrounding areas.

Keane and Lyons welcome land acquisition at Mincloon Junction

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

City councillors Peter Keane (FF) and Dónal Lyons (Ind) have welcomed the completion of the acquisition of private lands at Mincloon Junction by Galway City Council, paving the way for long-awaited improvement works at what has become a recognised accident blackspot in recent years.

Hospital surgeries delayed for fifth time in six months

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

On Monday, hospital management issued a statement confirming that more than 400 people attended the Emergency Department last weekend, with large numbers requiring overnight admissions.

Saving the Hooker — FLAG funding saves boat for coming generations

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The future of the iconic Galway Hooker sailing vessel – once at risk of extinction and an important part of Ireland’s maritime heritage – has been secured thanks to support from the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) West programme administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

The club final — more than just a match

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

A win for a club is never just a win. Not in the GAA. Not in a parish. It is something deeper, older, layered with memory and meaning, carried by people who have walked the same roads, trained on the same pitches, and worn the same colours since they were small enough to be swamped in a jersey worn by countless others before them.

Councillor calls on HSE to allocate additional GPs for Headford

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Growing concerns over access to GP services in Headford and its wider hinterland have prompted a local councillor to call on the HSE to allocate additional doctors to the area urgently.

Barrack attack medals a historic triple first

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

In the history of the Defence Forces it is thought no unit has ever earned four Distinguished Service Medals simultaneously, but this will occur in Galway next month, when four Renmore-based 1st Infantry Battalion members will achieve that milestone.

Ninety seconds of mayhem

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Private Ciara Shanahan was on duty at the gate post of Renmore Barracks on the night of August 15, 2024, when she noticed someone acting suspiciously outside.

President hopes new University of Galway Library honouring murdered student will be place of resilience and hope

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The University of Galway has announced that its new Library is to be named in memory of Dr Karen Guinee, a talented medicine graduate who was murdered in the city almost 20 years ago.

Gardaí found drunk woman foaming at the mouth

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

A woman was foaming at the mouth when Gardaí were called to deal with her, Galway District Court has heard.

Driving without insurance charges comprise up to 30 per cent of Tuam Court list

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

A judge has expressed concern over the number of people driving on the roads without insurance, saying it’s now a matter that needs urgent attention.

You don’t have to love it – court issues TV licence fines

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

“You don’t have to love it, but you have to pay it.” This was the message sent out clearly at Ballinasloe District Court when a number of defendants were prosecuted for failing to have a valid TV licence when an An Post inspector called.

UHG under significant pressure from flu, ED and Norovirus

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

University Hospital Galway has been under significant pressure this week with high attendances in the ED, the hospital treating multiple patients with flu, and managing a Norovirus outbreak.

Galway city in Top 10 as Ballybane struggles in 2025 litter rankings

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter ((IBAL) shows Galway City in ninth spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities. Ballybane, however, is still ‘littered’ in 39th. Sligo finished atop the IBAL table for the first time in a study which showed that city areas in particular cleaned up in 2025.

Big developments for Athenry Community Playground this spring

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Athenry Community Playground will be undergoing over €150,000 worth of major upgrades in the coming months with help from funding from LEADER.

Galway City Centre maintains high standards in latest IBAL results

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Galway City Centre was once again awarded a status of ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ in the most recent Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL) results. Galway City Centre is one of only 10 places in Ireland to be given this high standard. The good news comes only a month after Galway Tidy Towns won a Gold Medal for the City Centre area.

Pre-Christmas night out had nasty New Year hangover

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

A pre-Christmas night on the town in Galway had a nasty New Year hangover for a young father when he was fined €500 for a public order offence.

Defence call for psychiatrist report for accused Bohermore woman

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

A woman alleged to have tried on clothes in the changing room of a Galway store and who attempted to leave wearing them without paying for the items pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal damage when she appeared before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court this week.

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