Bread van tale hasn’t gone stale yet

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

The saga of the early morning theft of a Brennan’s Bread van in Ballinasloe got a fresh outing at Ballinasloe District Court, hot on the heels of the van lady’s appearance in person at Tuam District Court two days before. Some stories never go stale.

NPWS launches new Yeats-Gregory Explorer summer shuttle bus service

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

A new free hop-on hop-off shuttle bus service connecting some of south Galway’s most important literary, cultural and natural heritage sites has begun operating this week. The service was launched at Coole Park today (Tuesday) by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Sean Canney. 

Eighty hours' community service for woman on shoplifting charge

Mon, Jun 01, 2026

A woman who pleaded guilty to stealing USB sticks and hard drives to the value of €489 from Curry’s Galway Retail Park, Headford Road, in 2019 was told at Galway District Court that she had had enough time to accumulate compensation by now.

First Ikea in West of Ireland set to open in Galway city

Fri, May 29, 2026

Ikea is planning to open its largest Irish ‘Plan and Order Point’ in the heart of Knocknacarra before the autumn.

Female Garda received bloody nose and split lip

Fri, May 29, 2026

A Tuam man who is charged with assaulting a female Garda and giving her a bloody nose and a split lip is to be sent forward to the Circuit Criminal Court for his case to be heard.

University unveils mega engineering unit

Thu, May 28, 2026

A civil engineering firm specialising in enormous public infrastructure projects is expected to confirm a multi-million euro investment in the University of Galway today, Thursday May 28.

Man arrested following death of woman in Clifden

Thu, May 28, 2026

An Garda Síochána has said it is investigating all the circumstances surrounding an incident which resulted in the death of a woman in Clifden earlier today (Thursday).

Scéim mheantóireachta Gaeilge ag glacadh le léirithe spéise

Thu, May 28, 2026

Tá an scéim Gníomhaí Gaeilge ag glacadh le léirithe spéise faoi láthair.

Building a community one step at a time

Thu, May 28, 2026

What started as one woman running around local fields has grown into one of the most inclusive and community-driven fitness groups in the region.

Thousands expected as Headfest returns

Thu, May 28, 2026

Headfest will return to Headford from Wednesday, May 27 to Monday, June 1 for what organisers say will be the biggest and most ambitious festival in the event’s 15-year history.

Still setting the tempo for Irish dance music

Thu, May 28, 2026

For almost two decades, Jenny Greene has been one of the defining voices in Irish dance music. From her early days on Pulse FM at just 17 to becoming a household name through Electric Disco on RTÉ 2FM, Greene has consistently adapted, evolved and pushed herself creatively.

Corrib takes centre stage at Headfest

Thu, May 28, 2026

Headfest officially got underway on Wednesday evening with the launch of an expanded programme celebrating the history, ecology and cultural importance of Lough Corrib and the communities connected to it.

Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?

Thu, May 28, 2026

A DEFENDANT who put an Aldi security man in fear when he told him he had a gun on him and reached inside his clothing to indicate he was going to draw it, was told that his case couldn’t be finalised until his victim was canvassed to see if he wanted to make a victim impact statement.

Proactive Garda drug unit cracking down on major dealers

Thu, May 28, 2026

EVIDENCE of success of what has been described by one senior Garda as “a very proactive drug unit” operating in Galway, was on display at the local Court this week when several alleged serious dealers came before Judge Fiona Lydon, charged with the sale and supply of illegal drugs.

'I’ll give more', offers permit-less charity collector

Thu, May 28, 2026

A CARROWBROWNE man who went door to door collecting cash for what he described as a cystic fibrosis charity in Carlow was brought before Tuam District Court charged with collecting without a permit.

Judge releases €10,000 living expenses from account frozen by State

Thu, May 28, 2026

A WOMAN who had all her assets frozen by the Gardaí appealed to be allowed withdraw €20,000 for living expenses at Tuam District Court.

Assault on second cousin costs Oranmore man €2,500

Thu, May 28, 2026

AN Oranmore man offered to pay his cousin €2,500 in compensation for assaulting her in a city food outlet, when his case came before Galway District Court.

Roscommon man 'came off badly' in row with Galway bouncers

Thu, May 28, 2026

A YOUNG man just recently released from prison claimed bouncers at a city pub smashed him to the ground with unnecessary force, when he objected to being prevented from entering the establishment.

Galway City solicitor shortlisted for the National Law Awards

Thu, May 28, 2026

Louise Howard of Louise Howard Solicitors has been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s National Irish Law Awards. This is the third time Ms Howard has been shortlisted for the prestigious Lawyer of the Year award for Connacht and Ulster. In 2024 she won the coveted award for Sole Principal of the Year.

Ardán moves its headquarters to Galway City Centre as organisation expands

Thu, May 28, 2026

As part of its continued growth as an organisation, the team at Ardán is relocating its headquarters from the CREW Hub on Wellpark Road into Galway city centre. Ardán is a film, TV, games, and animation organisation based in Galway that supports the creative screen industries across the West of Ireland and throughout the country.

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