Galway City Council and UpSew launch monthly repair café at Galway Rowing Club

Thu, May 07, 2026

Galway City Council has announced a new community partnership, with Eimear Greaney of UpSew, to launch a monthly Repair Café. Held at the iconic Galway Rowing Club.

Galway City Council launch ‘Gaeilge Chois Trá’ scholarships

Thu, May 07, 2026

Galway City Council, in partnership with Galway Bay Sailing Club, is inviting applications for ‘Gaeilge Chois Trá’ Scholarships, with six places on offer worth €320 per student.

Four to stand trial in connection with plot attack Galway mosque

Thu, May 07, 2026

Four men are to stand trial at the nonjury Special Criminal Court charged in connection with a plot to carry out a terrorist attack on a mosque in Galway last November.

Parents in Galway to register for School Transport ahead of tomorrow’s deadline

Thu, May 07, 2026

Minister Michael Moynihan TD, has today called on parents and guardians in Galway to complete their school transport applications and payments ahead of the Friday, 8 May 2026 deadline.

Minister Moynihan said school transport plays a vital role in supporting thousands of families each year, helping children travel to and from school safely and reliably.

Refurbishment works has commenced in the Walter Macken Flats

Thu, May 07, 2026

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed the works which have commenced on the Walter Macken Flats in Mervue.

Success for Clifden Community School at Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) UK and Irish finals

Thu, May 07, 2026

Clifden Community School were celebrating after they tasted success in the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) UK and Irish Finals held last week at Microsoft Dream Space in Dublin, bringing together top secondary school students from across the country to compete at the highest level in Microsoft Office applications.

Nugent said voters should not forget who permitted Westside tower block

Thu, May 07, 2026

Aontu candidate Orla Nugent has condemned the decision to allow the construction of the seven storey tower block at Westside Shopping centre. feeling it will impact on the scope for road improvements in the area in the future.

Podcaster Alan Clarke raises vital funds for Galway Hospice at live podcast weekend

Thu, May 07, 2026

Well-known Irish podcaster Alan Clarke has once again demonstrated the power of community and social media, hosting a series of successful fundraising initiatives during his Big News Coming Soon live podcast weekend.

Labour launches plan to deliver urgent support for survivors €3m fund to support abuse survivors

Thu, May 07, 2026

Labour Councillor Helen Ogbu has backed Labour Women’s proposal for a €3 million Safe Fund to support victim survivors of domestic abuse, calling for urgent Government action to remove the financial barriers that trap people in dangerous situations.

Hoare welcomes road resurfacing on Circular Road

Thu, May 07, 2026

Councillor Eddie Hoare (FG) has welcomed road resurfacing works completed this week on Circular Road. The long awaited works commenced on Monday and should be completed by tomorrow (Friday).

Thomas calls for urgent small business package

Thu, May 07, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor and Galway West by-election candidate Noel Thomas has called on Government to bring forward an immediate, targeted support package for small businesses as new fuel, transport and energy surcharges begin to land with firms across Galway.

Garrity calls for government to hear people’s cry for financial help

Thu, May 07, 2026

Dr Sheila Garrity, who has knocked on hundreds of doors in the Galway West voting district, says one thing is clear from residents: the rising cost of living is unbearable, but the Government isn’t listening.

Galway County Council launches the Community Programme for the National Famine Commemoration

Thu, May 07, 2026

Galway County Council and the Irish Workhouse Centre have announced a comprehensive programme of events in the lead up to the 2026 National Famine Commemoration, taking place at the Irish Workhouse Centre on Sunday, 17 May. The Community Programme is created with support from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

Farmers and those in fuel poverty will suffer from delay in carbon tax, says Murphy

Thu, May 07, 2026

The recent protests at our docks and roads brought the carbon tax into focus as one of the demands of the protesters, and also a key demand of Independent Ireland.

Galway to host Ireland’s Creative Economy Summit – EDGE26

Thu, May 07, 2026

Galway will host EDGE26: Ireland’s Creative Economy Summit on 21 May at Dexcom Stadium, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders from Ireland and overseas for a major one-day event focused on the future of the creative economy.

Welby calls for support for study for use of school yards as play areas and flood relief areas

Thu, May 07, 2026

A novel way to increase safe play options for children in Galway schools, and at the same time help alleviate occasional flooding in some areas, has been highlighted by Independent Cllr. Thomas Welby, a candidate in the Galway West Bye-Election.

Aran Islands RNLI save life at sea

Thu, May 07, 2026

The Aran Islands RNLI were requested to launch by Valentia Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon at 4:46pm (3 May) after reports that a person had separated from friends, while exploring Straw Island and had failed to return.

County Galway gears up for Africa Day 2026

Thu, May 07, 2026

Africa Day 2026 will be marked in County Galway with a community celebration in Tuam this weekend.

Galway County Council announces 106 affordable homes for Athenry

Thu, May 07, 2026

Galway County Council, in association with Highgate Properties Limited, has announced the delivery of 106 affordable homes at the Fearann na hEascrach development in Athenry.

Armenians not a patch on Galwegians

Thu, May 07, 2026

Micheál Martin was shaking hands in Oranmore, Renmore, Moycullen, Galway city centre, Knocknacarra and Armenia, over the Mayday bank holiday weekend.

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