Judge orders destruction of chef’s cannabis plant

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

A chef was so stressed by the unsocial hours of his work that he grew cannabis to self-medicate, his solicitor pleaded before Galway District Court.

Plans for 200-bed Merlin Park facility shelved

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The Department of Health has downgraded plans for a new, fully resourced, 200-bed elective hospital building at Merlin Park.

87th Galway Bridge Congress next weekend

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The 87th Galway Bridge Congress is scheduled for next weekend, February 20-22 at The Ardilaun Hotel in Galway.

Student shop worker scanned items and then refunded herself

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A young student became so strapped for cash to pay rent that she devised an elaborate scam to steal from her employer, Mr Price, Judge Valerie Corcoran was told at Galway District Court.

Claregalway gets flood funding

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Minister of State Noel Grealish has welcomed the allocation of €1.5 million to tackle flooding in the village of Claregalway.

Ogbu calls for year-long postnatal mental health support

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has called for urgent action to deliver year-long postnatal mental health care, warning that mothers in Galway are being left without support at one of the most vulnerable times of their lives.

Welby 'bemused' by media coverage

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Councillor Thomas Welby has reacted to TV coverage of new entrants into the Galway West by-election.

Win a car for just €10 with the Galway Hospice Car Raffle

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway Hospice has launched its annual car raffle, giving supporters the chance to win a brand-new car for just €10.

Works begin on Merlin Park tank to boost Galway’s growth potential

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Enabling works are due to begin in the coming weeks to prepare for the construction of the new Merlin Park Wastewater Pumping Station upgrade on Galway’s Dublin Road, which will support the development of essential new homes. The project is being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme.

Welby welcomes go-ahead for Oughterard footbridge

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Cllr Thomas Welby, Independent councillor and candidate for the upcoming Galway West by-election, has welcomed the decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant planning permission for a pedestrian bridge, submitted by Galway County Council, in Oughterard.

Upcoming public talk on the Corrib pedestrian-cycling bridge

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A public presentation by Brendan Smith on ‘how a Corrib pedestrian-cycling bridge within a National Park City designation could transform Galway city’ will be held at 1:00pm next Wednesday, February 25, in the Galway City Museum.

Corrib Anglers warns that fishing regulations do not tackle the real issue

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Driven by concerns that compliant rod-and-line anglers are being “disproportionately targeted” by new restrictions within the Lough Corrib and Clare River waterways, Corrib Anglers says proposed regulatory measures for wild Atlantic salmon and sea trout fail to address the real causes of stock decline.

HAP failure is locking local families out of homes, Ogbu warns

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has warned that the Housing Assistance Payment is no longer working for renters locally, as rising rents and limited supply push families and workers out of their own communities.

Flexible work must work for families — Ogbu

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has called for urgent action to make flexible and remote work a real, enforceable right for workers, warning that families and communities in Galway are paying the price for weak protections and a growing push to force people back into long commutes.

Galway to host Irish Girl Guides National Leadership Day 2026

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway will play host to hundreds of leaders from across Ireland for the Irish Girl Guides (IGG) National Leadership Day 2026, a full-day event designed to inspire and support volunteers in delivering fun, engaging, and empowering experiences for girls and young women.

International Human Rights Desk holds Galway launch for Annual Report on the Persecution of Ahmadis

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The International Human Rights Desk (IHRD) this week launched its third Annual Report on the Persecution of Ahmadis (2025) at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway, following the report’s initial launch in Dublin on Monday.

Claddagh Credit Union Hosts Annual Schools Quiz 2026

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Claddagh Credit Union welcomed 37 enthusiastic teams from primary schools across the community to its annual Schools Quiz last week.

Thirty years of crafting "home" at Cherrymore, Oranmore

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

There’s a profound difference between a house and a home. A house is built of brick and mortar, but a home is crafted through the personal touches, the morning coffee rituals in a sun-drenched kitchen, and the organised calm of a well-appointed space.

Eyre Square Hotel unveils newly refurbished bedrooms for spring 2026

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Eyre Square Hotel has announced the completion of a full refurbishment of its bedrooms, unveiling a refreshed look and feel just in time for the spring season. Located in the heart of Galway city, the hotel’s newly upgraded accommodation reflects a renewed focus on comfort, style, and modern city-centre living.

Mobility home care available from Adapted Living

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Adapted Living is a leading provider of home lifts, stairlifts, riser recliners, mobility scooters and offers a wide range of mobility home care products.

The full range can be viewed and the company also welcomes appointments to try out its demo stairlifts in the showroom at Unit 30 Eastlink Business Park, Ballysimon, Limerick V94 TX00.

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