Army recruit faces induction hurdle over Garda vetting

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A young man who turned up at Renmore Barracks to begin his induction into the Army was informed that Garda vetting had shown up that he was facing a drug-driving charge.

Fine and costs imposed for prolific dumping at Tuam park

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

So much waste was dumped by one individual at a notorious Tuam litter blackspot that he was charged with not having a permit to engage in waste disposal by Galway County Council.

Thief tops the two hundred convictions mark

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A woman who appeared before Galway District Court with 199 convictions left the hearing with two more on her record, bringing her total to just over 200.

Three year ban for driver four times over limit

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A driver was put off the road for three years for being close to four times over the alcohol limit to drive when his case came before Judge Adrian Harris at Galway District Court.

Judge warns man with ‘horrendous history’ that it is ‘up to him’ to avoid prison

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A defence solicitor admitted to a Judge that his client had “a horrendous history” when he was pleading to keep him out of prison at Tuam District Court.

Funding secured to advance Claregalway Inner Relief Road plans

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Minister of State Noel Grealish has welcomed the announcement that €50,000 has been allocated for the appointment of consultants for route selection and design of the new Claregalway Inner Relief Road.

Medals awarded 18 months after Renmore attack

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

What is the collective noun for military chaplains?

Defence minister vague on Navy in Galway

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The Minister for Defence has declined to confirm whether a new Naval Service facility for the west coast will be considered in an overhaul of Ireland’s military capabilities.

An Post celebrates iconic Aran jumper with latest stamp collection

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

An Post has today launched a new Aran jumper stamp issue, celebrating a garment from the Aran Islands which is recognised worldwide as a staple of Irish identity.

Sharing drugs is as unlawful as dealing, Judge warns

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Sharing drugs with friends is as unlawful as dealing, a Judge told a man charged before Galway District Court with having cannabis herb for sale or supply.

Amputee Paralympian pulls 120-tonne ferry to sixth world record

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Paralympian and amputee Shane Mc Loughlin set a sixth world record on Saturday morning, completing a five-metre pull of the 120-tonne Aran Island Ferries vessel, Saoirse na Farraige, at Ros a Mhíl Harbour in Connemara.

People do change, Judge says of man with ‘chequered history’

Tue, Feb 17, 2026

A man, whose solicitor admitted had a “chequered history” when it came to road traffic offences, told a Judge that he had turned his life around, no longer drank or took drugs, and didn’t associate with those he had during his past. He pleaded to have his licence restored so he could continue working in construction.

Mature student warned not to return to court

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

A mature student studying English and Irish at UCC was told he was getting one chance and one chance only on his first drug charge, and was warned not to be back before Galway District Court again.

'Hardworking' young man avoids a drugs conviction

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

A Judge was impressed with a young man who she described as “a hardworking individual who wanted to improve his lot in life” when he came before her on a drug possession charge.

University of Galway research highlights life-threatening dangers button batteries pose to young children

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

New research from University of Galway, published today, raises awareness of the devastating injuries that can be caused to young children who ingest button batteries.

Motorised thief ordered to stay out of Galway city

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

A mother of four who used a car in the process of a theft avoided being disqualified from driving but was ordered to stay out of Galway city for a year when her case came before Galway District Court.

Election hopefuls agree voting pact

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A private meeting of potential election candidates was held in Galway city last week to hammer out a potential voting alliance in May’s Galway West by-election.

The Galway traffic question

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

While the country has many ongoing problems admittedly, there is little any of us can do right now, as ordinary citizens, to resolve them, other than exercising our vote at the next election to enact change. That is our democratic prerogative.

Inis Mór GP to take on one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons for breast cancer research

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Greek national and Inis Mór GP, Dr. Evangelos Drosos, is preparing to take on one of the most extreme endurance challenges on the planet, the 500km Lapland Arctic Ultra 2026 in support of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

“Tá Gaeilge agam” – Council gives “Cead Míle Fáilte” to Gaeilge in City Hall

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Galway City Council has launched a new initiative designed to encourage conversation and engagement ‘trí Gaeilge’ in City Hall. Staff and Elected Members wearing a lanyard featuring icons of Galway City and the phrase “Tá Gaeilge agam”, are showing in a simple and visible way that they are open to engaging in Irish – with both fluent speakers and those with a cúpla focail taking part. The initiative encourages the everyday use of Irish across the organisation and supports the Galway City Council Irish Language Scheme to ensure that those seeking provision of services in Irish in Galway City Council are facilitated.

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