Sharing drugs is as unlawful as dealing, Judge warns

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Sharing drugs with friends is as unlawful as dealing, a Judge told a man charged before Galway District Court with having cannabis herb for sale or supply.

Amputee Paralympian pulls 120-tonne ferry to sixth world record

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Paralympian and amputee Shane Mc Loughlin set a sixth world record on Saturday morning, completing a five-metre pull of the 120-tonne Aran Island Ferries vessel, Saoirse na Farraige, at Ros a Mhíl Harbour in Connemara.

People do change, Judge says of man with ‘chequered history’

Tue, Feb 17, 2026

A man, whose solicitor admitted had a “chequered history” when it came to road traffic offences, told a Judge that he had turned his life around, no longer drank or took drugs, and didn’t associate with those he had during his past. He pleaded to have his licence restored so he could continue working in construction.

Mature student warned not to return to court

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

A mature student studying English and Irish at UCC was told he was getting one chance and one chance only on his first drug charge, and was warned not to be back before Galway District Court again.

'Hardworking' young man avoids a drugs conviction

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

A Judge was impressed with a young man who she described as “a hardworking individual who wanted to improve his lot in life” when he came before her on a drug possession charge.

University of Galway research highlights life-threatening dangers button batteries pose to young children

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

New research from University of Galway, published today, raises awareness of the devastating injuries that can be caused to young children who ingest button batteries.

Motorised thief ordered to stay out of Galway city

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

A mother of four who used a car in the process of a theft avoided being disqualified from driving but was ordered to stay out of Galway city for a year when her case came before Galway District Court.

Election hopefuls agree voting pact

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A private meeting of potential election candidates was held in Galway city last week to hammer out a potential voting alliance in May’s Galway West by-election.

The Galway traffic question

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

While the country has many ongoing problems admittedly, there is little any of us can do right now, as ordinary citizens, to resolve them, other than exercising our vote at the next election to enact change. That is our democratic prerogative.

Inis Mór GP to take on one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons for breast cancer research

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Greek national and Inis Mór GP, Dr. Evangelos Drosos, is preparing to take on one of the most extreme endurance challenges on the planet, the 500km Lapland Arctic Ultra 2026 in support of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

“Tá Gaeilge agam” – Council gives “Cead Míle Fáilte” to Gaeilge in City Hall

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Galway City Council has launched a new initiative designed to encourage conversation and engagement ‘trí Gaeilge’ in City Hall. Staff and Elected Members wearing a lanyard featuring icons of Galway City and the phrase “Tá Gaeilge agam”, are showing in a simple and visible way that they are open to engaging in Irish – with both fluent speakers and those with a cúpla focail taking part. The initiative encourages the everyday use of Irish across the organisation and supports the Galway City Council Irish Language Scheme to ensure that those seeking provision of services in Irish in Galway City Council are facilitated.

Mayor launches Parking Made Easy for Our Visitors’ information pack

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Mike Cubbard, was joined by Galway Chamber and business representatives in the city last week (Wednesday 4 February) to launch a new ‘Parking Made Easy for our Visitors’ information pack.

Galway City Council announces opening date for 2026 Mayor’s Awards nominations

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Applications for the 2026 Annual Mayor’s Awards will open on this Monday, February 16. This year’s ceremony will take place on Wednesday April 29, celebrating another exceptional year of volunteering across the city. The awards honour the outstanding contributions of individuals, community organisations, and voluntary groups who make a remarkable impact in Galway City.

Host a student and make lifelong friends this summer

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Every summer, Saint Albert School brings students from across Spain to Athenry for a four-week cultural and language-immersion programme, and local host families are at the heart of its success.

O’Donnell Waters Solicitors LLP announces new partners

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

O’Donnell Waters Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Isabelle O’Donnell and Esther O’Donnell as Partners of the firm.

Prison for harassment during driving test which caused woman to fail

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A MAN caused such concern by following and intimidating his former partner while she was doing her driving test, that the examiner had to call off the exam out of safety fears.

Asylum seeker thought Garda valuation of his cannabis inflated

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

An asylum seeker thought the Garda estimate of the value of the cannabis he was caught with was way over the top, his solicitor told Galway District Court.

Samurai sword man banned from city for two years

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

CARRYING a Samurai sword around the streets of Galway is simply not on, a Judge told a man at Galway District Court on Monday, when she banned him from the city centre for two years and ordered the destruction of his sword.

Stalking former partner results in ten-month suspended sentence

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A MAN convicted of stalking and harassing his former partner was warned in no uncertain terms that a suspended sentence imposed on him would be activated “without a shred of doubt” if he put the victim in fear again.

Uninsured student clocked at over 200kph in Garda chase

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

“THAT’S the highest speed I’ve ever had to deal with” a long-serving Judge said when dealing with a young student who was clocked doing 206kph on the M6 motorway. When signalled to stop by a pursuing Garda, he actually increased his speed.

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