Concerns over child safeguarding raised at Tuam MD meeting

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Child safeguarding, communication breakdowns, and the future of the Corralea Court building took centre stage at the November Plenary Meeting of the Tuam Municipal District on Tuesday, November 11. Councillors voiced growing frustration at what they described as insufficient clarity from Government departments regarding the operation of the IPAS accommodation centre in the former hotel.

Cllr Shaun Cunniffe said councillors had been “very adamant” in seeking detailed information from the Department on child safeguarding arrangements, adding that assurances given earlier in the year had not been followed through. “We wanted to know exactly what the child safeguarding arrangements were. We were promised detail on that, and it still hasn’t come,” he said. “We did our duty. We weren’t sure what was happening. There are kids involved, but the information didn’t come back. It’s poor.”

Sponsor a light this Christmas at UHG

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee at University Hospital Galway (UHG) has launched its annual ‘Sponsor a Christmas Tree Light’ 2025. The sale of the lights was officially launched by Tom Kenny from Kenny’s Bookshop in Galway.

Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds to host first matches this weekend

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Oranmore Maree GAA has announced the opening of the first phase of the club’s new Sports Centre of Excellence, Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds.

Give the gift of art this Christmas

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Nestled within the serene Burren Nature Sanctuary, the Lorraine Fletcher Art Studio offers a truly special creative experience shaped by Ireland’s native wildlife and the artist’s deep love for animals and nature. Every piece is infused with the spirit of the Burren—its rich biodiversity, its gentle magic, and its ability to stir something in all of us. The result is artwork that resonates deeply with nature lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone who finds meaning in the quiet connection between humans and the natural world.

Grealish demands two bypasses

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

The Galway West Independent TD has held meetings with several senior government ministers to advocate for the Galway City Ring Road and the Claregalway Bypass to be included in detailed commitments when the new NDP is published.

Connemara business triumphs at Good Food Ireland Awards 2025

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

A County Galway food and drink business has been acknowledged as a winner at the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025 in association with FBD Insurance - the only cross-sector awards that champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices.

“123456” steps down: “admin” is Ireland’s top password in 2025

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

This year, “admin” is the most common password in Ireland, replacing last year’s top choice, “123456”

British Ambassador makes first official visit outside Dublin with trip to Galway

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen chose Galway for her first official visit outside Dublin since her appointment in October.

Your District Court – All human life…

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

THE District Court is the clearing house of the judicial system. Steal an axe and it will deal with you. Use the axe to give someone 40 whacks and depending on the damage done, you might be dealt with. Use the axe to dispatch and the process starts here before you are moved up the court chain. All human life, it’s fair to say, is reflected in our District Courts.

Prison for woman who urinated in Garda van

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

A GERMAN mother of six had a one-month prison sentence imposed on her for urinating and spitting in a Garda van after her arrest for public drunkenness when her case came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court. In addition she received a further two months for causing a disturbance at UCHG the following day.

The Court heard that on September 16 at 3.40pm, Nadine Falke, 13, St Jarlath’s Court, The Glebe, Tuam was found by Gardaí intoxicated at Eyre Square. She used foul and insulting language towards them and was arrested. While being transported in the Garda van she urinated in the vehicle and spat and it had to be forensically cleansed afterwards at a cost of €181.60.

Man allegedly placed dud £800 on bets

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

A man who allegedly placed a series of bets on soccer matches using counterfeit sterling notes is to have his case heard early in the New Year at Galway District Court.

Public meeting on ‘What’s Next For The Left?’

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

People Before Profit Galway will be hosting a public meeting along with Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, Labour and Independents titled ‘What’s next for the Left’ on Thursday November 27 at 7.30pm in the Harbour Hotel.

Galway City council reBoot: tech buy-back scheme raises over €5,000 for Western Alzheimer Association

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Galway City Council’s ICT and Digital team has raised €5,445 for the Western Alzheimer Association – through the team’s innovative ‘reBoot - Tech Buy-Back Scheme’. The funds were presented this week, marking a successful initiative combining an aim for a more circular economy with digital literacy and inclusion.

Ballybane bottleneck in the making, fears bus company

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

The project includes 2.4km of improved pavement, new bike lanes, upgraded road surfaces, and 13 bus shelters. Some wide junctions are being altered to reduce vehicle entry speeds for pedestrian safety.

Galway public invited to shape future of University Hospital Galway

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

University Hospital Galway is inviting the public to participate in a consultation on development plans for the hospital which will future-proof healthcare infrastructure in the region over the coming decades.

Taxing times at City Hall

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Next week’s annual budget meeting in City Hall is expected to be a brutal clash between officials and councillors on proposed rates hikes.

Swimmers call for accessibility action at Galway's beaches

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Galway Bay is widely celebrated as one of the region’s greatest natural resources, a place that belongs to everyone yet remains inaccessible to many. For Moycullen resident Kay Diviney, a member of the Gentle Swimmers group, the bay represents both liberation and limitation. Kay has Multiple Sclerosis and is a wheelchair user, yet each week she makes the journey to the water across from the Galway Bay Hotel, supported by her husband Cathal and fellow swimmers. What awaits her is a powerful form of therapy, but one that is not reliably within her reach.

Scout den open for Youth Night

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Until 8pm, the 13th Galway (Renmore) Scout Troop will host a special session – open to all – showcasing the energy, creativity, and achievements of its young people and youth work across the local community.

Remarkable legacy of creative daring set Margaretta D’Arcy apart

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Tributes have poured in following the death of Margaretta D’Arcy, the fearless artist, writer and peace activist whose uncompromising voice shaped Irish cultural and political life for more than half a century. Ms D’Arcy, who was 91, died in Galway on Sunday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of creative daring, radical honesty and steadfast commitment to justice.

Prison for German woman who urinated in Garda van

Wed, Nov 19, 2025

A German mother of six had a one-month prison sentence imposed on her for urinating and spitting in a Garda van after her arrest for public drunkenness when her case came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court. In addition she received a further two months for causing a disturbance at UHG the following day.

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