WTAF?! Fringe festival returns to Galway this summer

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

One of Ireland’s newest and boldest fringe festivals returns to the streets, back rooms and unexpected spaces of the city’s West End for its second year from July 20-29.

Fianna Fáil begins search for local historical memorabilia ahead of centenary celebrations

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Fianna Fáil members and supporters are being invited to help preserve and showcase the party’s rich local history as preparations begin for the Party’s centenary celebrations in Galway West later this year.

Entertainment with a pinch of politics at 2026 Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

President Catherine Connolly will make a keynote address on the importance of the arts as a medium to speak truth to power at the opening of the 2026 Galway International Arts Festival next week.

Minister officially opens new fire training centre at Ireland West Airport

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Ireland West Airport welcomed Minister for Transport and Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien TD, to the airport to officially open the new Fire Training Centre at Ireland West Airport.

The new facility marks a major investment in airport safety, emergency preparedness and staff training. It will provide the airport’s fire service team with a dedicated, modern training environment to support the highest standards in aircraft rescue and firefighting operations.

Monaghan is the seachrán in Druid show

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

No doubt with a nod to the USA’s 250th birthday last week, Druid Theatre’s 2026 season is called ‘Strange Country: Ireland in America’.

Disappointment as Dublin prioritised over the West again, says Farrell

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell has expressed disappointment that the West has been overlooked again in favour of Dublin. This time, Dublin bus routes will benefit from the first shipment of new high-capacity double decker coaches, which will arrive by the end of 2026.

Cyclist to visit Galway on 2,200-mile journey celebrating links between Ireland and Essex

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Essex-based cyclist Aidan Spence will be travelling through County Galway as part of a 2,200-mile journey around Ireland celebrating the historic links between Ireland and Essex while raising funds for Irish community organisations in Britain.

Galway and Clifden RNLI volunteers take to the pitch at Croke Park to promote water safety

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Galway and Clifden RNLI volunteers were in Croke Park ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland senior hurling championship semi-final between Galway and Cork — bringing good luck to the Tribesmen ahead of their victory.

Cheevers calls for legislative action on e-scooters

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Councillor Alan Cheevers has called for urgent improvements to legislation governing e-scooters, describing the current situation as unacceptable following the death of a boy in Carlow amid increasing numbers of incidents involving their use.

First tour groups arrive to view exhibition highlighting stories of Tuam survivors

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

This week saw the first of 29 tourist groups visit Galway to view Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland’s Institutional Past, an installation focusing on the stories of survivors of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home. The installation, the first of its kind in Ireland, opened to the public last week.

Free bin bags at beaches this weekend

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

In response to public outcry over viral images of rubbish strewn all over Salthill’s beaches during the May heatwave, the city council has planned a proactive litter response ahead of a hot weekend.

Council responds to commentary about mayor

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Gardaí are monitoring online death threats against the Mayor of Galway while a number of city institutions have disabled social media comments on posts referencing Helen Ogbu.

UHG warns of long wait times in its Emergency Department

Tue, Jul 07, 2026

University Hospital Galway has warned that its Emergency Department is extremely busy today (Tuesday) with a high number of people awaiting admission for further treatment, and some elective procedures being postponed due to the pressure on beds.

Galway RNLI respond to three call-outs in one night

Mon, Jul 06, 2026

Last night was a busy night for the volunteer crew at Galway Lifeboat Station, who were requested to launch to three incidents in rapid succession.

Connemara housing campaigners ‘astonished’ over draft Gaeltacht planning rules

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Housing campaigners in Connemara have written to the Minister for the Gaeltacht to express concern over announced plans for rural and Gaeltacht planning guidelines.

New exhibition on the institutional past of Tuam and Ireland opens in Galway City Museum

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

A new exhibition, Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland's Institutional Past, which opened yesterday (Wednesday) in Galway City Museum, is the first dedicated museum installation to focus on Mother and Baby institutions and their impact on Irish society.

Kelly family donate icon to Kylemore Abbey nuns

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

The Synaxis of the Holy Apostles is an original piece created by American iconographer Susan Kelly von Medicus.

Gaillimh le Gaeilge event recognises the partnerships supporting Galway's bilingual future

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

On the hottest day of the year, Gaillimh le Gaeilge welcomed supporters, partners and Cairde members to its annual Fulacht Fiadh summer barbecue at the Ardilaun Hotel.

Oranmore school added to admissions pilot

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Calasanctius College has been added to a national pilot project to facilitate online applications for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Oranmore's only secondary school, with more than 900 pupils, was added to the ApplyToSchool.ie pilot by Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, this week. It becomes the fourth school in County Galway where parents may apply through a centralised, online system for their school planning district.

Speeding e-scooters and bicycles are making The Line unsafe for pedestrians - Cllr O'Flaherty warns

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

City Councillor Terry O'Flaherty has warned of "an accident waiting to happen" on a popular walkway between Renmore and the city centre.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.