Galway priest condemns Vatican decision

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

An outspoken priest who hails from County Galway has denounced a Vatican decision to ban women from the diaconate.

OPINION: City buses never come in threes

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

One in every three buses was late over the past three years, new National Transport Authority statistics for Galway city have revealed

Tradespeople asked to be vigilant after parked vans targeted by tool thieves

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a generator from a parked van in a carpark at a premises on the Headford Road, Galway, which occurred at around 8:35pm on Monday December 15.

Bikers to rush urgent packages this Christmas

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

The volunteer riders, drivers and dispatchers of Blood Bike West are expanding their hours to a run 24-hour service this Christmas.

Mother of six with 72 convictions gets one more

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

A German mother of six had a further eight-week sentence imposed on her for public order offences when she appeared once again at Galway District Court in front of Judge John King.

One arrested following discovery of drugs worth nearly €100,000 in Tuam

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

A man has been arrested following the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy at a house in Tuam.

Be in work or training by March, judge warns thief

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

A young man who arrived in Tuam to reside in Simon Community accommodation and who has been given a council house in the town, was told by a judge that he must either be in work or vocational training when his case comes before Galway District Court again next March.

Statement of means required in €4,460 cannabis case

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

A young man who, it is alleged, was found with cannabis to the value of €4,460 by gardaí must provide a statement of means detailing his income before he will be considered for free legal aid.

Hard working plumber pleads for leniency

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

A plumber, described in court as a hard-working young man who is “doing well and very busy,” pleaded through his solicitor to be given a chance, as a criminal conviction for cannabis possession would have serious consequences for him if he wanted to travel.

Work might be way out of homelessness - judge

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

A Clare man with no work history was advised that if he acquired a job he might be better in a position to take himself and his family out of the homeless situation they found themselves in.

1,000-eviction mark in Galway to be reached by Christmas

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Official figures from registered landlords indicate that by the end of the year, more than 1,000 evictions will have taken place across Galway in 2025.

A Tribute to Des Kenny: Galway’s quiet pillar of culture

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Galway has taken a battering in recent years. In the great transfer window of life and death, we have been lifted by the gifts of our superclub of artists, dreamers and doers, and yet we have also lost so many of the people who shaped the city’s spirit.

Galway GAA stars HELPing Africa Rise — even when the world looks away

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Across East Africa, life is fragile, yet it pulses with courage, resilience, and quiet hope. In northern Ethiopia, a mother gently cradles her child, weakened by hunger. In Somalia, parents cling to memories of little ones lost, holding onto the fragile promise of brighter days. Grandmothers in parts of Northern Kenya walk miles carrying the weight of hardship and the wisdom of generations.

Race Week no excuse for drunken behaviour, court told

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

A RAHOON man arrested on public order charges during Race Week was told by Judge John Brennan at Galway District Court that it was time he dealt with his alcohol issues and that Race Week was no excuse for public drunkenness.

‘Very nice young girl’ gets chance after candle theft

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

A defendant described in court as “a very nice young girl” was given a chance when she appeared before Galway District Court charged with stealing candles to the value of €338 from Home Store & More.

Question mark over boxing coach’s licence following court conviction

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

A Galway boxing coach will have to wait and see how his conviction for a serious public order offence will impact on his licence to coach, Galway District Court heard this week.

End of the relationship has dire consequences for two young men

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

The breakup of a relationship had serious consequences for the two young students involved. One ended up before Galway District Court charged with harassment of his former partner while the other was severely traumatised by the harassment inflicted on him.

Doggy mercy mission had nasty bite in tail

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

A man on a mercy mission with his sick dog was caught by Gardaí driving with no insurance and had his car confiscated, so he had to walk home with the dog in his arms.

Loughrea street affray was ‘like something out of a movie’

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

“It was like something out of a movie, a car tears up and the occupants pile out,” was how a defence solicitor described viewing CCTV footage of a street affray which took place on Main Street, Loughrea in the middle of the day.

Surge in dumped battery and electronic devices sparks urgent fire warning

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

One of Ireland’s largest waste management operators has launched a public awareness campaign following a rise in fires caused by batteries, vapes and electronics being thrown into household wheelie bins, skips and public street bins.

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