City’s “nuisance but not a menace” drunk being deported

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

A Malawian man with multiple convictions arising from his public drunkenness, who was once described by his solicitor, John Martin, as a “nuisance but not a menace” will no longer be either a nuisance or a familiar sight to the Gardaí and the citizens of Galway, as he is being deported home.

Arabic interpreter employed in new false imprisonment case

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

AN Arabic interpreter was employed to explain the proceedings of Galway District Court to a man accused of false imprisonment and serious assault, when he appeared before Judge Fiona Lydon via video-link from prison at Monday’s (October 5) sitting of the Court.

Charge of knocking Garda unconscious in city assault

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

THE fact that a Garda lost consciousness following an alleged punch to the face was a major cause of concern when it came to deciding jurisdiction, a Judge told Galway District Court.

Budget 2027 offers no clear plan to end homelessness, says COPE Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

COPE Galway has expressed disappointment on the absence of a dedicated funding stream in Budget 2027 for the long-promised Child and Family Homelessness Action Plan.

Galway Fianna Fail celebrations will look back of century of personalities

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

When Fianna Fail gathers in Galway West this month to celebrate the centenary of the party, they will look back at its evolution and the many personalities who emerged in that century to give them a national prominence.

A changed man and a new dawn

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

There was a feeling of a new dawn in the room on Saturday morning.

Na Gradaim Foilsitheoireachta a chuireann barr maise ar an scéal

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Bhí bús iontach sa Taibhdhearc nuair a chruinnigh lucht liteartha na Gaeilge le chéile chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar na leabhair is fearr a foilsíodh le bliain anuas, Dé Céadaoin, an tseachtain seo caite.

Cruinnithe poiblí faoi fheachtas tithíochta Ghaeltachta

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Reáchtálfar cruinnithe poiblí mar chuid de chamchuairt an fheachtais thithíochta Tinteán in Inis Meáin Dé Máirt seo chugainn, agus i gCois Fharraige Dé Céadaoin.

Tá na hócáidí seo mar chuid de shraith cruinnithe phoiblí chun an ghéarchéim leanúnach tithíochta agus a tionchar ar thodhchaí na Gaeltachta a phlé.

Féile Raifteirí i mBaile Locha Riach

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Tá béim mhór ar chúrsaí litríochta ag Féile Raifteirí, le comórtas filíochta do dhaoine fásta agus maidin fhilíochta le hAifric Mac Aodha. Beidh an ócáid ar siúl i Comworks i mBaile Locha Riach, Dé Sathairn ag 10.00 r.n.

Ceardlanna damhsa agus amhránaíochta ar an sean-nós

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Tá Áras na nGael ag eagrú sraith cheardlanna damhsa agus amhránaíocht ar an sean-nós do dhaoine fásta don Fhómhar romhainn agus is féidir clárú anois don dá shraith.

Huge €1 million furniture warehouse clearance sale coming to Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Furniture shoppers across Galway and the West of Ireland are in for a major opportunity next weekend as G Furniture & Carpets prepares to host a huge €1 million furniture warehouse clearance sale at its Northpoint Retail Park store on the Tuam Road.

Athenry Credit Union cuts the cost of going green

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Athenry Credit Union has just launched a reduced interest rate on the existing Green Loan product, making it more affordable for members to cut energy bills and lower their carbon footprint.

Stepping up for Galway’s future leaders

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Dominick Whelan has recently been elected Deputy National President of Junior Chamber International Ireland (JCI), marking an important new chapter in a long-standing commitment to youth leadership, enterprise and community development.

Man to go on trial for alleged assault of partner

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

A man who is being held in custody following an alleged serious assault on his partner was told he had bail but couldn’t take it up because he hadn’t provided a verifiable address, which was part of his bail conditions.

Budget 2027 – A balancing act

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers, presented the second Budget of the coalition Government on Tuesday.

Laghdú ar fhíor-chaiteachas Gaeltachta i mBuiséad 2027

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Tá laghdú 3.11% tagtha ar fhíor-chaiteachas ón stát ar an nGaeltacht i mBuiséad 2027.

Faoinár gcois atá sé

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

I dTigh Chualáin sa gCoill Rua a bhí mé oíche Dé Domhnaigh le ceilúradh a dhéanamh ar an damhsa ar an sean-nós.

Léiriú den dráma 'Teangabháil'

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Léiríodh an Compántas Drámaíochta Amharc Linn leagan drámata den ghearrscéal Teangabháil le Liam Ó Flaithearta Dé hAoine agus Dé Sathairn an 16ú agus 17ú Deireadh Fómhair.

An Mangaire Siúlach i nGaillimh

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Beidh an Mangaire Siúlach, Seán Mac Labhraí, i mbun Aonach Leabhair i nGaillimh Dé Sathairn seo chugainn. Is as Iúr Chinn Tráth é Seán agus cáil air fud fad na tíre faoin stór leabhair a bhíonn á dhíol aige, formhór acu atá as cló le fada.

Príomhfheidhmeannach á lorg ag Foras na Gaeilge

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Tá Foras na Gaeilge, an eagraíocht trasteorainn atá freagrach as cur chun cinn na Gaeilge ar oileán na hÉireann, sa tóir ar Phríomhfheidhmeannach nua.

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