Petition launched to help Scoil an Chroí Naofa secure long-awaited new school building

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The school community of Scoil an Chroí Naofa, a DEIS Band 1 primary school in the centre of Ballinasloe town has launched an online petition as well as a social media campaign in a bid to get their new school building project to the tender stage with the Department of Education and Youth after 24 years.

Gardai probe city centre assaults that left three injured

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Gardaí in Galway city are investigating two assaults that took place in the last week that left three people injured.

Family Fun this Halloween at Galway City Museum

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Galway City Museum is delighted to announce two free family Halloween workshops – tonight Thursday 30 October and Friday 31 October from 10:30am to 12:30pm – as part of Galway City Council’s spine-tingling Gaillimh Ah-Boo! programme for 2025.

Cheevers calls for urgent safety measures on Old Ballybrit Road

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Councillor Alan Cheevers is calling on the Galway City Council Transport Department to urgently address safety concerns on the Old Ballybrit Road, which connects Ballybane to Doughiska.

Almost 800 new build social homes at design or construction phase in Galway City and County

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The delivery of social and affordable housing continues to gain momentum, with the latest quarterly statistics revealing strong growth and robust pipelines across both delivery streams. This progress is reflected in the Q2 delivery figures published by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD.

We have land, demand, but no ambition on housing, says city councillor

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Galway City Council has land for housing, demand for housing, but there is no Government plan to build on scale, a former Mayor of Galway City has claimed.

New life for an old Galway landmark

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The Small Crane has long been a place where Galway gathers. From trading potatoes centuries ago to meeting friends and neighbours for news of the week, and sharing tunes outside The Crane Bar, it has always been about people, stories, and connection.

Jostling for by-election begins

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

As it unfolded that Catherine Connolly would walk the presidential election, politicos began plotting for a Galway West by-election which must fill her vacant Dáil seat by May 11.

Former Green Party councillor to run in by-election

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Former City Councillor, Niall Murphy, has declared his intention to run in the Galway West by-election for the Green Party. Having served Galway City West from 2020 to 2024, he is now going to have a run for the Da?il seat vacated by president elect Catherine Connolly.

Cllr Helen Ogbu welcomes election of Catherine Connolly as Ireland’s 10th President

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Councillor Helen Ogbu has congratulated Catherine Connolly on her election, describing it as “a new dawn for an Ireland rooted in unity, inclusivity, and shared purpose”.

Councillor calls for ‘war on dereliction’ through tax amnesty on vacant homes

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Cllr Geraldine Donohoe (Ind) has called on the Government to adopt a more creative approach to tackling Ireland’s housing crisis by introducing a tax amnesty for owners of vacant and derelict properties as part of Budget 2026.

Veteran Fianna Fáiler slams Martin strategy

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The absence of Fianna Fáíl politicians at the Galway West count centre in Salthill was unsurprising last Saturday, but one party member made it his business to attend.

Connolly’s election will keep national eye on Galway politics

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Tradition dies hard in Galway. On a rain-swept weekend that saw the familiar swirl of a Macnas parade, another proud Galway ritual unfolded — the election of one of its own to Áras an Uachtaráin. On November 11, Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as Ireland’s tenth President, the second Galway-based person in succession to hold that office. As she steps into her new role, President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina return to the west — welcomed back into the community that launched his political and cultural journey. It is a fitting circle: Galway gives, Galway welcomes back, and Galway once again finds itself at the heart of Ireland’s political life.

Tuam priest urges compassion and care in language around suicide

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

A Tuam-based priest has appealed to people to be more mindful of their words when offering condolences to families bereaved by suicide, warning that well-intentioned phrases such as “he is in a better place now” or “she is at peace with the angels” can carry unintended consequences.

Garda injured while detaining a man for his own safety

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

A man who injured a Garda while he was being taken into custody for his own safety has significant mental health issues to deal with.

Repeat offender off the road yet again

Wed, Oct 29, 2025

A man with a string of convictions for driving without insurance avoided a prison sentence when he was once again convicted of the offence at Ballinasloe District Court.

Man relieved to keep his licence after driving without insurance

Tue, Oct 28, 2025

A man asked to hand in his driving licence at Ballinasloe District Court so the registrar could note details for the imposition of five penalty points expressed alarm as he thought his licence was being taken from him.

Driver with joint almost collided with patrol car

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

A young man convicted of a drug offence in his absence may now have to explain his record if he intends remaining in Australia, where he now lives.

Planning to be lodged within months for new Galway Hospice in Ballybane

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Minister Hildegarde Naughton has confirmed with the HSE that planning should be lodged for the new Galway Hospice next year. This comes after engagement between Minister Naughton and the CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster. The new building will be based in the Brothers of Charity facility in Ballybane.

€466,000 for Community Climate Action projects in Galway city

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Galway City Council is now accepting applications for the Community Climate Action fund for community groups to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and help decarbonise the City. The funding will support small (up to €20,000), medium (€21,000-€50,000), and large-scale (€51,000-€100,000) community climate action projects in five key theme areas: energy; travel; food and waste; shopping; and nature.

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