The numbers behind Galway’s funding crisis

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

The Department of Housing has released details to the Advertiser on how the government allocates funding to local authorities amid controversy over Galway County Council’s finances.

Galway RNLI announces new helm for lifeboat volunteer

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

James Rattigan has qualified as a helm and joins the six other helms attached to Galway Lifeboat Station. The helm is the most senior lifeboat crew command role for an inshore lifeboat and James is the first new helm for Galway RNLI since 2017.

Scouts follow Antarctic footsteps for summer challenge

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Five troops from Galway competed against hundreds of scouts at the Phoenix Challenge last week – the pinnacle of the scouting year in Ireland – this year themed by explorer Tom Crean.

Vigil for Tuam and Bessborough babies

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

A vigil at the gates of Galway Cathedral will be held in solidarity with activists who will walk from Galway to Cork this weekend to remember children who died in two institutions ran by religious orders.

‘Robust’ policing for city centre

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly is confident his new policy of saturating Galway city centre with uniformed gardaí will not push petty crime into the suburbs.

Bessborough to brown-bread: Galway’s unbroken chain outsmarts empire, church and shame

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

For a century and a half, policymakers and preachers have tried to break Ireland’s matriarchal spine. First came colonial statutes that stripped women of ancient Brehon era property rights; then, after Independence, a clerical regime insisted a woman’s duty began and ended inside four walls and that maxim even made its way into the Constitution. Both forces notched victories on paper. Yet the lived chain of female authority, mother to daughter, sister to sister never snapped. I know, because that chain carried me out of Bessborough Mother-and-Baby Home and set me, my child, and several generations of my family back on our feet.

Transport investment critical to regional competitiveness, business groups tell Government

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Three of the largest business organisations in the west of Ireland have called on the Government to fast-track transport investment in the region to support economic growth, improve connectivity and promote balanced regional development.

‘Café Lates’ bringing culture, creativity and connection to Galway by night

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Galway City Council is delighted to announce the return of Café Lates this August, with five cafes across the city extending their opening hours on Thursday evenings, inviting people in for a mix of workshops, DJ nights, spoken word events, and other creative experiences.

Claddagh Credit Union continues to support Galway Hospice Memorial Walk

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Claddagh Credit Union is to continue its sponsorship of the Galway Hospice Memorial Walk, taking place on Sunday, September 13.

Family fun and sports day – a great day in Merlin Park

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Donal Lynch of the Merlin Neighbourhood Residents Association would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended its Family Fun and Sports Day at the weekend.

O’Flaherty welcomes new seating/benches in Ballyloughane

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The provision of new seating along the promenade in Ballyloughane has been warmly welcomed by Cllr Terry O’Flaherty.

Galway Science and Technology Festival welcomes new chairperson Kenny Deery

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Kenny Deery has been announced as Chairperson of the board of Galway Science and Technology Festival. Former CEO of Galway Chamber, Kenny is currently Head of the West Regional Enterprise Plan working with over 100 stakeholders to drive enterprise ambitions across counties Mayo, Roscommon and Galway.

Portiuncula University Hospital appoints Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Ambulatory Gynaecology

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Portiuncula University Hospital has welcomed the appointment of Yvonne Claffey as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Women’s Health, Ambulatory Gynaecology, further strengthening specialist services for women across the region.

Galway RNLI crew rescue sailor from boat aground on Galway Bay

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Coast Guard at lunchtime on Sunday to a lone sailor on board a 25 foot sailing boat which had gone aground and was taking on water near Aughinish, on the south shore of Galway Bay.

Water supply ‘critically low’ on Inis Mór

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Existing restrictions on Inis Mór’s public water supply will be extended indefinitely due to treated water supplies falling to critically low levels in recent days, according to Uisce Éireann.

Gardai probe burglaries and damage around county

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Phone Express in Athenry, Co Galway, was broken into between 4.30am and 5.30am on August 5. Entry was gained by smashing the front window of the commerical premise, where a number of assorted vapes were stolen.

Galway man to swim 16k to Aran Islands for autism charity

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

This month, from August 18 to 23, Gary Plummer will take to the Atlantic off Fanore and not stop swimming until Inis Óirr comes into view. That’s 16 kilometres of open water, but this swim extends far beyond endurance for Gary.

Flood relief compensation increase is ‘sticking plaster’ response, says councillor

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Minister Seán Canney has welcomed tweaks to flood relief schemes but is hesitant to call for Galway city’s sea defences to be listed as ‘critical infrastructure’.

Discover your family history at “tracing your Galway roots” event

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Galway County Council has invited members of the public to attend “Tracing Your Galway Roots: Discover Your Family History”, a free Heritage Week event taking place on Wednesday, August 19 from 12.00pm to 3.30pm in the Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway.

Students’ Union invite applications for annual charity fund

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

University of Galway Students’ Union is opening the application process for charities wishing to be considered as beneficiaries for its 2026/27 fundraising campaign.

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