Galway fishermen angry at quota negotiations, says Thomas

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said the outcome of the latest EU fishing quota negotiations has triggered deep anger and distress among fishermen in Galway and along the west coast, many of whom have contacted him directly in recent days.

Gardai in Portumna investigating weekend crimes

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Gardai in Portumna are investigating a series of crimes that have taken place in the area in the past week.

Criminals have busy start to the New Year

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Gardai across the county are investigating a series of crimes that have taken place in a variety of communities in the past week.

Connolly welcomes funding for spaces where communities can meet and grow

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, John Connolly has welcomed a total of €88,322 has been awarded to two projects across Galway under the Town and Village Renewal scheme. The funded projects include €42,750 for a detailed design, planning and costing for a capital bid for funding for the refurbishment of an underused parochial hall in the centre of Athenry town; and €45,572 for development cost associated with the provision of additional amenities in Corofin park.

HSE advise of proactive measures to deal with surging flu strain

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Dep John Connolly has welcomed the HSE’s move to ensure additional beds and emergency consultants are available to deal with the surging flu strain this winter.

Live cookery demonstration at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Food lovers are invited to a live cookery demonstration at the Ballybane Community Hub on Thursday, January 15 at 7pm.

The relaxed and friendly session will be led by local chef Maria McNeela, who will demonstrate how to make walnut and treacle bread alongside a comforting leek and potato soup.

University of Galway information evening for mature students and adult learners

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Prospective mature students and adult learners considering a return to education are invited to a special information event at University of Galway.

Galway and Cork students unite for national computer science hackathon

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, will address Leaving Certificate Computer Science students in Galway and Cork this week as they take part in a climate-focused hackathon powered by the PorterShed, bringing together students from across the west and south to work with real environmental data as part of their Leaving Cert State exam projects.

Gardai nab motorist doing over 200kph on Galway motorway

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Gardai in the county detected a driver travelling at more than 200ph on the M18 motorway in South Galway as part of their dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout the 2025 Christmas period which continued until Monday last.

On a clear day you can see… the new order

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Out on the Atlantic, beyond the curve of Galway Bay, something shifted this week—not just on the radar screens, but in the collective sense of where we stand in the world. For generations we believed that the ocean was a buffer, a vast blue reassurance that whatever madness consumed continents would lose its force long before it reached our western edge. That confidence now feels quaint. That mass of water over which JFK ran his ‘on a clear day’ speech here in Galway now seems different.

Visiting restrictions and long delays at UHG as winter bugs take hold

Tue, Jan 06, 2026

Visiting restrictions have been put in place at University Hospital Galway today (Tuesday ) in response to increased pressure on several wards, including the hospital's Emergency Department.

TG4’s €10 million funding package a major boost for creative talent in the west

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

The announcement by TG4 yesterday of a €10 million funding package represents a major boost for creative talent both nationally and, crucially, within the regions — most notably the West, where the broadcaster is based. The investment reinforces TG4’s role as a central driver of regional creative development and a cornerstone of the independent production sector.

The funding will support the commissioning of new creative content, the development of new producers, and TG4’s continued commitment to original Irish-language programming and the long-term sustainability of the independent production sector in 2026.

Eastern environs to become principal growth areas, but all suffer infrastructural deficits, says Keane

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

The eastern environs of Galway City — encompassing Oranmore, Claregalway, and Athenry — are destined to become the principal growth area for Galway City and County over the next 25 years.

No to Mercosur national protest in Athlone

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

A national community protest against the Mercosur trade deal is taking place in Athlone, County Westmeath on Saturday January 10 at 11am.

Tributes paid to young Corofin jockey after fatal car accident in Limerick

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

The racing world is no stranger to risk, to fragility, to the sharp awareness that promise and peril often travel side by side. Yet nothing can soften the blow of a loss as cruel and sudden as that of Paul Kavanagh, a young Galway jockey whose life was taken far too soon in a car accident last week. He was only 20, but in that short time he managed to leave an imprint far deeper than many who live much longer lives.

Over 210 tractors light up Galway Plaza and Loughrea for Light Up for Iggy fundraiser

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

More than 210 tractors and 13 trucks took part in the Light Up for Iggy Christmas Tractor Run at Galway Plaza, as families and the farming community came together to honour the memory of Iggy Daly and raise funds for Cholangiocarcinoma Ireland.

Student awarded inaugural A.Menarini scholarship for diabetes research

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

University of Galway, in partnership with the HRB Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network, has announced the inaugural A.Menarini Pharmaceuticals Ireland Scholarship.

The Mark Lohan Kitchens January sale launches this Friday

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

For many households across Galway, the new year marks the moment to begin planning a renovation, extension or new build. And with the Mark Lohan Kitchens January SALE launching this Friday, January 2nd, now is the ideal time to start designing the heart of your home — with 10% OFF bespoke MLK kitchens throughout January.

Racegoers raise €65,000 for breast cancer research

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

One of the highlights of the Galway Races Autumn Festival is the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) annual fundraising lunch, ‘Race in Pink’. The sold-out event, which took place on October 26, was a big hit with racegoers this year raising an incredible €65,000 for the charity based at the Lambe Institute, University of Galway.

Grealish urges NTA to scrap bus route change that could add 40 minutes to passengers’ commute

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

The National Transport Authority has been urged by Minister of State Noel Grealish to scrap plans for a change to the bus route linking north-east Galway with the city – warning that it could add 40 minutes to the daily commute for passengers.

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