‘Ritual of the River’ - Why we trade sleep for the Corrib mist

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Before the sun even considers rising over the River Corrib, a small fleet of boats are already slicing through the dark misty water.

Criminal damage and bike theft in Galway city

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Gardai in Galway city are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred on Snipe Avenue, off Lower Newcastle Road on Thursday, September 17, shortly after 1am. It was reported that a male smashed the driver’s side window of a vehicle.

‘Butt rot’ stumps Merlin Woods chop

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A forester employed to clearfell Merlin Park Woods has discovered fungal rot in standing evergreens, potentially slashing its commercial timber value.

Loughrea Road Safety Campaign to hold public petition drive this Saturday

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A campaign calling for urgent road-safety measures on the R380 Gort Road into Loughrea will take its campaign to the public this weekend, with volunteers set to collect signatures in Loughrea on Saturday, September 26.

Galway to host major European conference on regional competitiveness during Ireland’s EU presidency

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Galway will welcome senior European policymakers, business leaders, regional authorities, researchers and enterprise agencies this autumn as it hosts a flagship conference examining the future of regional competitiveness, innovation and sustainable economic growth across Europe.

We are allowing our commercial heart to become ordinary

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

If the Martians arrived in Galway tomorrow morning, wandered down Shop Street and into the city centre, they might be forgiven for wondering what exactly had happened here.

New charges brought against Ceannt Station rape accused

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Additional charges of sexual assault have been proffered against two Jordanian men already accused of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman at Ceannt Station on August 1 last.

Both defendants appeared in person before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court on Wednesday, September 23. An Arabic interpreter was in court to assist with translating the proceedings. The two men arrived in custody from prison.

Council’s rebrand remains hot topic

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The city’s Mayor has collected enough signatures to schedule an emergency session of Galway city council, while calls are growing for a separate, public meeting to discuss rebranding the local authority.

Ballybrit man accused of mother’s murder remanded again

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A MAN charged with the murder of his mother who appeared via video-link from prison before Galway District Court this week, was further remanded in custody by Judge Fiona Lydon.

City night riders disagree on status of bicycle

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

There was a satisfactory outcome for the owner of an (allegedly) stolen bicycle, but not so for the alleged thief, as he is to come before Galway District Court in relation to his alleged night rider activity.

'Ní chloisfeá mórán sacsafón thiar i dTigh Lee'

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

"Ní chloisfeá mórán sacsafón ag Féile Chuigéil, thiar i dTigh Lee. Ní tharlaíonn sé mórán sa mbaile," a deir an ceoltóir Peadar-Tom Mercier ón mbanna ceoil Trá Pháidín agus é ag gáire.

Helping the people of Haiti who never give up

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

When Sr Rose Kelly arrived at the airport in Haiti in 2005, a man who was collecting his luggage, struck up a conversation with her.

New charges brought against Ceannt Station rape accused

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Additional charges of sexual assault have been proffered against two Jordanian men already accused of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman at Ceannt Station on August 1 last.

Court frequent flyer needs to see himself on CCTV

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

A judge asked a frequent visitor to her court if he had ever seen himself on security footage taken of his anti-social behaviour around the city.

Two Ceannt Station rape accused to appear before court on Wednesday

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

One of two men accused of raping and falsely imprisoning a woman at Ceannt Station on August 1 last, is now also accused of a separate charge of stealing a bag and items to the value of €450 from a city centre bar.

Cyclist critically injured in Connemara road collision

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

A cyclist in his eighties is in a critical condition in hospital following a road collision in Clifden yesterday (Monday) afternoon.

Helping the people of Haiti who never give up

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

When Sr Rose Kelly arrived at the airport in Haiti in 2005, a man who was collecting his luggage, struck up a conversation with her.

Man charged with fraudulently altering passport

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

A man arrested on a charge of altering his passport as part of a financial transaction had his case adjourned when it came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court.

Nighttime water restrictions finally lifted on Inis Oírr

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Residents on Inis Oírr have been told today that overnight water restrictions, which were in place on the public water supply on the island throughout the summer months, have now been lifted.