Drowned princess smothered in red tape

Thu, May 07, 2026

A seven foot, bronze statue celebrating the mythical princess who drowned in the Corrib and gave her name to Galway, is languishing in a plywood crate, in a back yard, in Wicklow.

Galway trio take on Ironman challenge for breast cancer research

Thu, May 07, 2026

Three local Boston Scientific employees are swapping the comfort of their day jobs for a gruelling half Ironman in France this June, all in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) — and they’re hoping Galway will get behind them.

Cubbard hits out as Galway omitted from funding and flood works pushed out to 2033

Thu, May 07, 2026

Mayor of Galway, Mike Cubbard, has criticised the exclusion of Galway City from a new flood mitigation funding scheme, as updated timelines indicate permanent defences may not be delivered until 2033.

Inaugural Momentum wows with its scale, ambition and delivery

Thu, May 07, 2026

We knew from the outset last Friday that Momentum Festival 2026 has firmly etched its name into the cultural fabric of the west of Ireland, delivering an inaugural event that not only met expectations but surpassed them in scale, ambition, and impact.

Major business award for TJ Hyland & Co

Thu, May 07, 2026

Galway’s TJ Hyland & Co has been named Business All-Star Gift and Inheritance Tax Practice of the Year 2026 accreditation by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF), marking its second consecutive year of recognition.

FF hopeful concerned new rules harm rural tourism

Thu, May 07, 2026

Short-term lets must be registered by Wednesday, May 20, but Galway West by-election candidate Cillian Keane says the Government is right to delay this deadline.

City in focus for eye specialists

Thu, May 07, 2026

The country’s eye doctors will gather at the Galmont Hotel for two days next week, when Galway hosts the Irish College of Ophthalmologists’ (ICO) annual conference.

The signifier of summer and heavy Galway nights

Thu, May 07, 2026

Each year, the arrival of the Galway International Arts Festival programme feels less like a publication drop and more like a seasonal shift. Before a single ticket is bought, before a stage is lit, there it is in your hands — weighty, ink-rich, quietly electric. That physical programme, dense with possibility, signals something deeper than scheduling: it tells the brain, almost instinctively, that summer has arrived in Galway.

Soc Dems target rural breakthrough in by-election

Thu, May 07, 2026

“I think there’s a perception that just because we’re from a rural area, that we’re somehow conservative by default, or we don’t want to engage in meaningful debate, but safe to say it’s completely inaccurate.”

Jockey charged with drunk driving enters guilty plea from Australia

Wed, May 06, 2026

A former jockey has entered a guilty plea to a drunk-driving charge from Australia.

Gardaí and defendant disagree over value of seized cannabis

Tue, May 05, 2026

There was a major discrepancy in the value of drugs seized by Gardaí from a Tuam defendant, who claimed the value of the deal was only €200, while a Garda witness told a special sitting of Tuam District Court that it was €2,600.

Final day on the lifeboat for Galway RNLI crew member

Tue, May 05, 2026

Galway Lifesboat Station crew member Olivia Byrne spent her last day on duty this weekend, bringing an end to 23 years of volunteer service with the RNLI.

Salthill apprentice needs to address substance abuse issues

Fri, May 01, 2026

A young apprentice needs to address his alcohol issues alongside the treatment he is undergoing for cocaine and cannabis abuse, a judge warned him when he came before Galway District Court.

Funding announced for Galway Arts Centre and Áras na nGael under Historic Structures Fund

Fri, May 01, 2026

Galway City Council has welcomed an award of €170,000 for roof works to No 45 and No 47 Dominick Street Lower, home to Áras na nGael and Galway Arts Centre, under the national Historic Structures Fund 2026.

Galway Advertiser is dominant local media of choice, according to Red C readership survey

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

The Galway Advertiser holds the commanding position in the local media landscape, with a strong print readership of 115,000 readers per issue —according to a detailed readership survey of local newspapers conducted by RED C Research in February 2026, which examines media consumption habits among adults in County Galway.

Flood defences delayed as cost soars

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Vital sea defences and flood relief measures for Galway city have been delayed by three years, and estimated costs have soared to €80 million.

Galway must be next for Light Rail, says Ogbu

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in Galway West, has called for urgent action to tackle Galway’s worsening traffic crisis, urging Government to begin immediate planning for a Galway light rail system and deliver a public transport network that works for workers, students and families.

Garrity condemns newly announced shortfall in children’s special education placements

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Election candidate Dr Sheila Garrity has condemned the expected shortfall of more than 2,300 special education placements for children as of the 2026-2027 school year.

Connacht Hospitality Group announces Galway Hospice as 2026 group charity partner

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

The Connacht Hospitality Group is proud to announce Galway Hospice as its official Group Charity of Choice for the year ahead, with all fundraising efforts across the Group set to support the vital work of the Renmore-based facility.

McDonagh calls for urgent review of ‘Upstairs–Downstairs’ approach to housing aid for older people

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Councillor John McDonagh has called on the City Council to undertake an urgent review of what he has described as an “upstairs–downstairs” approach to the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme, following concerns that have come to light in recent weeks.

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