City library beneficiary of Ukrainian book collection

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko attended the launch of a new Ukrainian book collection at Galway City Library on Thursday last.

City welcomes Milwaukee’s Michael Murphy

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard welcomed Former Alderman of Milwaukee, Michael Murphy to City Hall last week, as part of a Mayoral Reception in honour of his special friendship with Galway over many years.

ESB commit to improvement works to address North East Galway power outages – O’Hara

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has said that the ESB have committed to carrying out a number of improvement works immediately to address the ongoing power outages affecting areas like Dunmore, Glenamaddy, Clonbern and surrounding areas in North East Galway.

Inland Fisheries Ireland launches new recruitment drive for seasonal posts in Galway

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire temporary staff in Co. Galway.

Kilconnell farmer pleads guilty to sexual assault of teenage girl on Aer Lingus flight

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

A Galway farmer has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a then 16-year-old girl on board an Aer Lingus flight bound for Boston.

University of Galway launches new prototype hub in partnership with Medtronic

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

University of Galway has just launched a new Medical Device Prototype Hub, supported by medical device company Medtronic, which will see a major expansion of research and innovation links between the two.

Students’ Union launches Raise and Give Week

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

University of Galway Students’ Union today launched their Raise and Give (RAG) Week campaign. The events will all be taking place on the University of Galway campus from Sunday, February 8, to Friday, February 13, to raise funds for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and GOAL.

Rare white skate egg case found in Furbo

Wed, Feb 04, 2026

Galway Atlantaquaria is delighted with the first discovery of a very rare white skate (Rostroraja alba) egg case by Sandlarks, Clean Coasts volunteers who were cleaning the shoreline of marine litter in Furbo, Co Galway.

€3.5m to cover councils’ Storm Éowyn costs

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Galway’s two local authorities required a multi-million bailout to cover the cost of Storm Éowyn which ravaged the west coast last January.

Corrib Oil announces partnership with Galway rally driver Aoife Raftery

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Corrib Oil has announced a partnership with Galway-native rally driver Aoife Raftery, supporting her as she competes on the international stage across Europe and in the United States.

Ireland West Airport Knock at 40 – changing the nature of connection in the west

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

There is something quietly reassuring about Ireland West Airport Knock. For all its growth, its international reach and its record-breaking numbers, it remains an airport that feels human in scale and familiar in spirit. It is a place where journeys begin without stress, where arrivals are met with relief rather than exhaustion, and where the act of travel still carries a sense of possibility. As the airport celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, that balance between success and simplicity has never been more important.

Galway City Council launches call for international partnership proposals

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Galway City Council’s International Relations Office has announced a new call for proposals from organisations, institutions, and partners committed to strengthening Galway’s global presence and advancing the city’s cultural, economic, and diplomatic connections worldwide.

Galway County Council sets out roadmap for enhanced customer services

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Galway County Council has published its Customer Services Action Plan 2025-2029, setting out a major programme to enhance how the organisation serves and engages with the public.

Busy weeks ahead at Ballybane Community Hub with food, health and fun on offer

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

The Ballybane Community Hub is set to host a series of welcoming and informative events over the coming days, offering local residents opportunities to learn new skills, look after their health and enjoy social time together.

First up is a Vegan Cooking Demonstration taking place this Thursday 29 at 7pm in the Ballybane Community Hub. The event will focus on creating a delicious, affordable Veganuary-friendly meal featuring tofu and lentils, served with naan bread. Designed with beginners and families in mind, the live, step-by-step demonstration will be led by experienced chef Maria McNeela, who will guide attendees through the cooking process while sharing practical tips for healthy plant-based meals at home. The event is ideal for anyone curious about vegan cooking or simply looking to expand their repertoire with nutritious, budget-friendly dishes. All are welcome to attend, with parking available adjacent to Ballybane Library.

Success shines through for network Galway

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

On Wednesday last week, Network Ireland Galway’s President Sharon Kelly held her inaugural event, their Open Evening at Lena’s, Radisson RED Galway and what an incredible evening it was.

Flashing Beacons now working outside Scoil Chaitriona Renmore, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has confirmed that the engineer in the traffic management section of Galway City Council took her representations on board to fix the flashing beacons outside Scoil Chaitriona in Renmore Avenue that have been out of order for several months.

Galway’s heart heard in prayer at the Novena

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Preparations continue at Galway Cathedral for the 42nd annual Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, which begins on Monday, February 2.

Ballybane house arsonist pleads guilty to firebombing wrong home

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

AN ARSONIST who firebombed the wrong house and car in Ballybane pleaded guilty to the offences and the reckless endangerment of life when he appeared before Galway Circuit Criminal Court.

Major sale or supply can carry ten year sentence

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

A Clarenbridge-based demolition contractor with a gambling addiction pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply under Section 15A of the Control of Drugs Act which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years unless exceptional circumstances apply. He also pleaded guilty to a money-laundering charge.

I knew speed van was there, pleads BMW driver

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

A motorist pleaded that he couldn’t have been speeding when a GoSave detection van registered him travelling over the 50kph limit in Kilkerrin village.

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