Defendant had to get up at 7am to attend court

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

A Mayo man had to get out of bed at 7am and take a number of buses so he could present himself before Judge Fiona Lydon at Clifden District Court.

Six-year road ban for mechanic who 'just loved driving'

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

An apprentice mechanic who was caught driving a dangerously defective vehicle which was uninsured was put off the road for six years when he came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Clifden District Court.

Shoplifter who drove without insurance apologises for her actions in court

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

A Judge noted at Clifden District Court that a woman who pleaded guilty to stealing groceries because she was under financial pressure, and was also pleading to driving without insurance, had a car and so did her husband. She made her observation when she was asked to grant free legal aid to the defendant.

Island life and architecture intertwine in new TG4 documentary on Hy-Brasil

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

The search for the mythical island of Hy-Brasil, believed to be located somewhere off the Connemara coast, is the focus of a new documentary to be broadcast on TG4 later this month.

Man fined €200 for sleeping in the middle of the road

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

A Judge asked a defendant before her at Galway District Court on Monday if there was any particular reason for him to be lying in the middle of the road in an intoxicated state.

Gardai appeal for witnesses after fatal accident in county

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Galway on Friday, 10th October 2025.

Sing your heart out with Damien Dempsey at the 'Samhain Sing Song'

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

Experience the 'Samhain Sing Song' on October 18, featuring Damien Dempsey, an intimate all-ages concert with tickets on sale now. 

Teen drunkenness increasing across city, taskforce told

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Nearly one-in-three secondary school children in Galway city are drunk each month.

Lyons: welcomes further resurfacing of footpaths in Cappagh Park

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons this week acknowledged the further resurfacing works to footpaths in Cappagh Park.

McDonagh seeks clarity on planned Uisce Éireann works through South Park

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

At this week’s Galway City Council meeting, Councillor John McDonagh raised the issue of plans for new pipes to be laid through South Park, following concerns brought to his attention by residents living nearby. He said that neither Councillors nor the Claddagh Residents Association had been informed that such works were proposed.

Man stole fuel from Sweeney Oil in Clifden

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

A Wexford man helped himself to fuel from Sweeney Oil in Clifden and then drove away without paying. This was the scenario outlined to judge Fiona Lydon at Clifden District Court when Ali Ozlali, The Pier, Coolree, Wexford appeared before her.

Lidl Ireland takes a bigger bite out of Galway’s Galmere Fresh Foods

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Lidl Ireland has announced a new supply deal with Galway-based Galmere Fresh Foods worth €7 million, more than doubling its contract value over the last decade and increasing its range of fresh products which has expanded to 16 lines of soups, sauces, meal bowls, salads and dips across Lidl’s own-brand Meadow Fresh and Deluxe lines.

Then, Today, Tomorrow — 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival launched

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival was officially launched this week at Medtronic, the Festival’s main sponsor, marking the beginning of an exciting programme as part of ‘Research Ireland’s National Science Week’. This year’s theme, ‘Then, Today, Tomorrow’, will run throughout the Festival’s events, celebrating scientific discoveries of the past, showcasing the latest innovations of today, and inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists and engineers.

An evening with Galway Simon Community Music Project

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The Galway Simon Music Project is delighted to announce that it will host its first concert, “An Evening with Galway Simon Community Music Project”, on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 PM at St. Augustine Church, Galway. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Admission is free, but seating is limited, so reserve your place at www.galwaysimon.ie/gsmp. Donations are gratefully accepted on the night to support the vital work of the Galway Simon Community.

If you lived in Rio you’d know the rules, Judge tells solicitor

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

A Judge told a defending solicitor that if he went to live in Rio de Janeiro for two years. he was sure he would have learned the regulations governing driving, having a valid licence and especially the rules over there regarding insuring his car.

Whistle blown on hurling star for ‘before hours’ serving

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

FORMER Galway hurler Davy Glennon was shown a yellow card by Gardaí and brought before Loughrea District Court on an unusual charge of ‘before hours’ serving at his pub Tigh Darby on Main Street, Loughrea.

‘I’ll lock you up, Judge warns man who breached court orders

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

A man who Loughrea Court heard had breached Court orders on four occasions in relation to family law matters was told when he pleaded for another chance from Judge Faughnan. that if he offended again he would get not bail from him for the rest of his life.

Speeding kills but also hurts pockets

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Speeding can kill but it can also have a very serious impact on your bank balance, insurance premium and penalty points accumulation.

Dumping at bottle bank not as bad as bog – Judge

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Dumping household waste at a bottle bank in Ballinasloe was serious, but at least it was not as bad as down some bog road where it was difficult to clean it up.

Judge calls for ID requirement when buying cars

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

A judge said it was incomprehensible that a person could receive a year in prison for possession of a penknife with a blade the size of a fingernail, but there was nothing stopping someone buying a car for €100 and taking it out on the road.

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