The countdown to Christmas is on at Kylemore Abbey

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

In keeping with a much-loved tradition on the historic Victorian estate in Connemara, Kylemore Abbey will once again host its Annual Christmas Shopping Weekend on November 15 and 16, inviting festive shoppers to enjoy a relaxed and atmospheric start to the Christmas season.

Corks pop for Connolly in city

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Artist Lilly Hughes, and her neighbour, Kitty Wheatley, both Renmore ladies, were mortified to be identified by the Galway Advertiser, in a pub, in town, of a Tuesday, before 11am.

Clarinbridge wins national Pride of Place award

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Clarinbridge has been named winner of the 300–1,000 Population category at the 2025 IPB Pride of Place Awards, held on Friday last at the Strand Hotel, Limerick.

A kinder Christmas

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The good-enough Christmas
I’ve already started thinking about Christmas dinner — the shopping lists, the table settings, who’s coming when. Before I knew it, I was caught up in the familiar pull toward getting it just right. And that’s often where the stress begins: in the quiet hope that this year will be perfect.

I’ve already started thinking about Christmas dinner — the shopping lists, the table settings, who’s coming when. Before I knew it, I was caught up in the familiar pull toward getting it just right. And that’s often where the stress begins: in the quiet hope that this year will be perfect.

Getting back to health and fitness with Plexus Bio Energy

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Looking towards the autumn/winter seasons, most people find that this time of year requires motivation as we head into longer, darker evenings. It is crucial to stay on top of our health. It is time to pick up the pieces and get our mental, physical and emotional health in order.

Big welcome expected in Galway tomorrow as Darragh nears end of marathon swim

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

“It’s been a long time coming, but it’s been fantastic..” — The words of round-Ireland sea swimmer Daragh Morgan (27), who is on the home stretch of his circumnavigation around Ireland.

Funeral to take place today of Spiddal woman

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The funeral will take place today (Thursday) of a woman who died in her home in Spiddal over the weekend after a suspected fall.

Call to accelerate the delayed Caherlistrane Lighting Project

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Concerns have been raised over delays in the installation of new public lighting in Caherlistrane, after it emerged that almost €50,000 in funding allocated for the project last year has yet to be spent.

FF review should focus on Galway – says local TD

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The constituency of Galway West must be central to a Fianna Fáil internal double review on its disastrous presidential campaign, and how it ran last November’s general election.

Athenry MD councillors welcome positive Athenry Town Centre Plan updates

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Ten priority projects were announced in the Athenry Town Centre Plan update at the monthly municipal district meeting for Athenry.

Give the gift of art this Christmas

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Nestled within the beautiful Burren Nature Sanctuary, Lorraine Fletcher Art Studio is a unique creative space inspired by the native wildlife and a deep love for animals and nature.

The Connolean era begins: a presidency with purpose

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

It has been a strange week in Galway. The sun set on the Higginsian era. The sun rose on The Connolean Era. We lose one mainstay of our public representation over the past three decades, and welcome back one who has shaped the city for the past four. How fortunate are we, as a nation, to be able to replace one president with another and ensure that both destinations — the Áras and the city by the Corrib — are equally enriched for the exchange.

Thomas raises eyebrows at Dublin Castle

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

All four Galway West TDs were in Dublin Castle on Tuesday night to celebrate their former constituency colleague’s elevation to the presidency, plus at least one county councillor who aspires to take her seat.

Mannion welcomes Clifden regeneration green light

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

An Coimisiun Pleanala has approved the planning application submitted by Galway County Council for the Clifden Regeneration Project.

Fines for man arrested for public drunkenness twice in one month

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

“If he has money for drink then he has money for fines,” a Judge said when imposing fines on a man whose solicitor admitted was a familiar face at Galway District Court.

First time drug offender gets Probation Act

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

A young Galway man has avoided a drugs conviction on his record, which could have stymied his ambition to live abroad and teach English.

Kinvara schoolchildren to lead historic road safety protest tomorrow

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Schoolchildren in Kinvara will take to the streets at 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday) to highlight the urgent need for safe road crossings in the village.

President Catherine Connolly inaugurated in Dublin Castle ceremony

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

President Catherine Connolly has signed the oath of the President at a ceremony in Dublin Castle, officially becoming the 10th President of Ireland.

Poetic tribute to the returning ‘lighthouse’ — Michael D Higgins

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

As President Michael D Higgins concludes his historic 14-year term and returns home to Galway, a moving poetic tribute delivered earlier this year is being shared once again – a piece that captures the spirit, conviction, and compassion that defined his presidency.

Owner must pay €5,000 in compensation to dog attack victim

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

A woman who was knocked to the ground by an Alsatian dog and suffered a broken leg as a result said in her victim-impact statement that the owner of the dog had never apologised to her and this “grieved her”. She said that because of his attitude she was allowing his prosecution to go ahead.

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