IFI gains convictions against men with nets and inflatable boat in Galway

Thu, May 08, 2025

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has gained convictions against two men for the possession of illegal fishing nets and an inflatable boat on the Clare River, Co. Galway.

As the smoke rises in Rome, so too do expectations

Thu, May 08, 2025

As this newspaper goes to press, the red-robed cardinals are gathering beneath Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. The conclave has begun, the doors have closed, and the world watches with anticipation. By the time you read this, white smoke may already have risen from the chimney, signaling that the Roman Catholic Church has chosen its next pope.

Bearna families launch fundraising campaign and renew road protests

Thu, May 08, 2025

Parents and residents in Bearna will stage their third walking protest on Monday May 12 from 8am until 8.45am along the R336, calling on Galway County Council to urgently provide road safety measures for children walking to Scoil Sheamais Naofa who must navigate the busy R336 with no protection from fast-moving traffic.

Second Big Top for this year’s Arts Festival

Thu, May 08, 2025

There is no greater harbinger of a Galway summer than the release of the Arts Festival’s programme, setting out what delights the city may salivate for until mid July.

Cutting cost of third level education must be Government priority, says Kyne and other senators

Thu, May 08, 2025

Fine Gael Senators have tabled a motion to be debated in the Seanad this week urging the Government to continue to reduce the student contribution fee during its lifetime.

Counting the wagons — Canney welcomes major step forward in rail freight capacity

Thu, May 08, 2025

Leader of the Independent Team of Ministers and Minister for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports, Seán Canney TD, yesterday (Wednesday) welcomed Iarnród Éireann’s signing of a significant framework agreement with UK-based supplier W.H. Davis for the delivery of new freight wagons for the Irish rail network.

RNLI lifeboat crews in Galway answered the call over 100 times last year

Thu, May 08, 2025

The RNLI rescue figures for 2024 show that the charity’s lifeboats in Clifden, Galway City and the Aran Islands had a total of 104 rescue launches in 2024, coming to the aid of 94 people, with 38 of the launches carried out in the hours of darkness.

Loughrea woman urges support for organ donation after receiving simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant

Thu, May 08, 2025

A Galwaywoman has spoken out about the life-changing impact of a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant she received in 2024, expressing deep gratitude to her donor and highlighting the vital importance of organ donation.

Councils join forces to put Galway Airport on the market

Thu, May 01, 2025

Agents for Galway City Council and Galway County Council will advertise for ‘expressions of interest’ in the 118 acre site in the coming days to ‘test the market’ before councillors are asked to vote on any potential sale.

Works to improve Clifden’s water supply kick off this week

Thu, May 01, 2025

Works on a programme of water mains replacements in Clifden began this week.

Galway families being pushed into homelessness says O’Hara

Thu, May 01, 2025

Recently published data from the Department of Housing illustrates that zero affordable purchase and zero cost rental homes were built in County Galway last year. This failure in delivery comes at a time of rising homelessness across the West and when the Government is tightening the eligibility for housing programmes such as the Tenant-in-Situ Scheme.

Mullooly disappointed by lack of solidarity among Irish MEPs and FG on safeguards for family farmers

Thu, May 01, 2025

Ciaran Mullooly, MEP for Midlands North West, has expressed disappointment at the lack of unity among Irish MEPs - particularly Fine Gael - when it comes to defending robust safeguards for Irish family farmers in the face of major EU trade decisions.

Cathaoirleach Kinane’s Charity Ball to be held in Athenry next month

Thu, May 01, 2025

An Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr Martina Kinane is hosting this year’s Cathaoirleach Charity Ball on Saturday, June 7 in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry to help raise much needed funds for two very worthy beneficiaries, Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit and Hand in Hand – Children’s Cancer Charity.

Teenager sentenced to ten years in detention for attempted murder of army chaplain

Thu, May 01, 2025

A 17-year-old boy who attempted to murder an Army chaplain outside Renmore Barracks in Galway has been sentenced to ten years in detention, with the final two years suspended. The teenager, who pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Fr Paul Murphy on 15 August 2024, must also complete a deradicalisation programme and remain under supervision for three years following his release.

Outrage as Galway fan’s letter details incident at recent Kilkenny match

Thu, May 01, 2025

A Galway GAA supporter has earned widespread concern and sympathy after detailing her troubling experience at the recent Leinster Hurling Championship clash between Galway and Kilkenny at Nowlan Park. In a letter to the Kilkenny People, fan Bridie Kirby recounted what she described as an appalling incident of aggression and intimidation from a fellow spectator.

New elective hospital for Galway moves closer to reality, says John Connolly

Thu, May 01, 2025

The new elective hospital for Galway at Merlin Park has taken “its first significant steps towards becoming a reality”, according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD, John Connolly.

Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes in Athenry

Thu, May 01, 2025

Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry. The Local Authority on Monday signed contracts with Studio PKA (Paul Keogh Architects) for the design of the two housing schemes.

Gort Community School students campaign for safer cycling conditions

Thu, May 01, 2025

Students from Gort Community School are leading a campaign for a safer cycling route along the Ennis Road (R458) and the Galway Road (R458), which will help protect students and local cyclists. The campaign calls for a dedicated cycle lane to be sectioned off along the hard shoulder of these regional roads, continuing the Labane cycle lane into Gort and extending all the way to Loughcutra National School.

Living with Crohn’s: A Galwaywoman’s journey of hope and the fight for awareness

Thu, May 01, 2025

For Rebecca Hogan, life took an unexpected turn in October 2019. The 27-year-old from Clarinbridge had always been active, full of plans for the future, when her body began sending her distress signals that she could no longer ignore.

How Daisy Lodge helped a Galway family

Thu, May 01, 2025

In the close-knit communities of Claregalway and Lackagh, the Kenny family is a familiar and well-loved presence. Known for their warm spirit and dedication to their community, their household is a hub of activity, where sports kits from every local club make their way weekly into the family laundry. But behind the scenes of everyday life, Francis and Catherine Kenny recently faced a battle no family ever expects—their son Eoin’s sudden diagnosis with cancer.

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