Councils receive airport flight academy offer worth millions

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

A proposal that could see Galway Airport transformed into a centre for commercial flight training, while remaining in public ownership, has put a fresh option on the table as the future of the strategic Carnmore site continues to be debated.

Creative Communities Workshops in Headford

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

The final series of Creative Communities workshops will take place in Headford this week as part of the Something in the Water Festival.

Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair to take place next week

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

For the first time since 2024, members of the public interested in volunteering are being invited to the Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair in the Salthill Hotel on Sunday October 11 between 2pm and 5pm. There will be up to 40 charities and community organisations from across the city at the Fair, which is being organised by Galway Volunteer Centre. At the last Fair in February 2024, approximately 1000 people attended the event to speak to organisations about the work that they do and the volunteer roles that they are trying to fill.

Graduate nurses must have contracts approved for positions in University Hospital Galway, say O’Hara & Farrell

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway Sinn Féin TDs, Louis O’Hara and Mairéad Farrell, have called on the Minister for Health and the CEO of the HSE to ensure that graduate nurses from the University of Galway receive contracts for permanent positions in University Hospital Galway.

Minister Canney encourages Galway communities to apply for Town and Village Renewal funding

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports is encouraging community groups across Galway to submit Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Town and Village Renewal Scheme by 23 October 2026.

Nora Barnacle House invites Galway to read Joyce together this winter

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Nora Barnacle House is launching a new winter reading series this October, inviting a small group of readers to explore James Joyce’s work in the intimate setting of Nora Barnacle’s childhood home.

Traffic delays expected in Salthill as 2,000 take part in Croí Night Run

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Motorists are being warned to expect delays in Salthill next Friday evening, October 9, as around 2,000 people take part in the annual Croí Charity Night Run.

Sadness at passing of former Galway East TD Joe Callanan

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Former Galway East TD Joe Callanan has died, with tributes being paid to a man remembered as “one of life’s great gentlemen” and a dedicated public servant whose roots and loyalties remained firmly anchored in his native community.

Galway County Council slams ‘deplorable’ greenway decision

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway County Council has slammed the decision to make the railway alignment from Bellaghy to Collooney, which is part of the Western rail Corridor, available for a greenway describing it as ‘deplorable’.

Four projects in Galway West to benefit from Community Safety Fund, says Kyne

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Four projects in Galway West will receive funding for positive community action, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Seán Kyne said €57,000 will go directly to two projects in Galway City, while Simon Community Galway will receive a share of the €127,300 allocation and Tosú Social Inclusion Ireland in Galway will receive a sum from the €142,500 allocation to strengthen community safety, inclusion and integration.

Refurbished community facility opens at Tuam halting site

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

A newly refurbished community facility at the Tuam Halting Site has been officially opened following an investment through the Dormant Accounts Fund.

Galway City Council launches new personal and community resilience booklet

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway City Council has launched its new Personal and Community Resilience Booklet, a practical resource designed to help individuals, families and communities prepare for and respond to emergency situations. The booklet offers guidance and support for dealing with a range of emergencies and is aimed at helping people make sensible preparations in advance so they can remain as self-sufficient as possible during an emergency or evacuation.

Connemara to explore its links with Europe in Galway initiative

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Connemara is to examine its links with Europe through a new Galway County Council initiative focusing on the environment, culture, education and migration.

Galway City Council Community Energy Efficiency evenings

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway City Council is inviting residents to a new series of Energy Efficiency Evenings taking place across the city this autumn. These free, community-focused events will give residents the opportunity to learn more about improving home energy performance, reducing energy bills, and discovering practical retrofit options.

Hoade welcomes project completed with LPT funding

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Cllr Mary Hoade has welcomed the completion of a project in Caherlistrane funded by the LPT fund. This was a new fund brought into each municipal district for capital projects in this term.

Older community members give lessons in staying connected, active and involved

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

What does ageing well really look like? In Galway, the answer might be a sea swim in the depths of winter, a game of bowls, volunteering to deliver meals, or simply continuing to show up for your community.

October events at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

There are two events coming up at the Ballybane Community Hub in October, with local people invited to come along and enjoy an evening of entertainment, food and community spirit.

The next Classic Board Games Evening will take place on Tuesday, October 6, at 6.30pm. The evening provides an opportunity to enjoy some traditional board games in a relaxed and friendly setting. Refreshments will also be available, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Higgins urges Salthill community to have their say on proposed Tourist Office rezoning

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Cllr Clodagh Higgins is encouraging residents, businesses and community groups across Salthill to examine Galway City Council’s proposals for the former Tourist Office site at Seapoint Promenade and make their views known before the public consultation closes.

Clifden defendant says he wants no bail

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

A man who was brought before a specially convened sitting of Clifden District Court on Saturday morning and was remanded in custody, told Galway District Court on Monday morning that he wasn’t interested in getting bail and wanted to get his prison sentence over with.