Ahascragh Distillery launches new distillery logo

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Ahead of 2027 whiskey release, Ahascragh Distillery has unveiled a new logo inspired by family, heritage and the shared vision behind the award-winning Galway distillery.

From lunchtime orders to global growth - Spotlight Oral Care

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

In the heart of Galway City, inside the clinical surroundings of Quay Dental Practice, an idea began to take shape that would eventually transform the way people think about oral care.

Making scents of business with tír fragrances

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Local Enterprise Office Galway serves as a first stop for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Galway city and county.

Galway centre stage as Europe’s ocean leaders gather for Atlantic Summit 2026

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Galway City Council has unveiled An Gairdín Síorghrá, The Garden of Eternal Love, a new memorial garden at Quincentennial Park, Salthill, dedicated to supporting families who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, and baby loss.

Galway City Council SPC passes motion unanimously to advance trial of Salmon Weir Bus Proposal to next stage

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A motion supporting Galway Commuter Coalition’s proposal to create a bus corridor on the Salmon Weir Bridge was passed unanimously by the Project Development Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) of Galway City Council, following a presentation made by two members of the Coalition.

New Irish health membership gives the whole family one secure health record and a GP the same day

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A new Irish health membership launches this week offering families same day access to a GP, one secure place for every family member’s health records, and a digital companion that organises the lot, for a monthly fee lower than the cost of a single GP visit.

Galway centre stage as Europe’s ocean leaders gather for Atlantic Summit 2026

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Galway will soon welcome leading ocean researchers, policymakers, innovators and industry representatives from across Europe when Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 takes place at the University of Galway on 8-9 October.

Young electrician with bright future gets second chance in court

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A YOUNG electrician will now be able to travel to Austria without a criminal conviction on his record when he escaped a drug possession conviction.

Canney welcomes Tuam and Athenry’s inclusion among priority water projects

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State international and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports has highlighted the inclusion of Tuam and Athenry among 72 cities, towns and villages identified by Uisce Éireann as priority locations for investment to help unlock new housing and support growing communities.

‘Living independently has made my life richer’

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Ciara D’Eath was just 15 when her father asked what she thought about moving out of the family home. The Galway woman, now aged 43, has never let cerebral palsy stand in her way and living independently was no different.

Photos could hold key to solving 19-year-old mystery of lost camera

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A camera found in Galway almost two decades ago could finally be reunited with the people who owned it, thanks to one man’s decision to hold on to it in the hope that its owners might one day be found.

Galway Public Libraries receives donation of Peadar O’Dowd Heritage Collection

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Galway Public Libraries is honoured to announce the donation of the Peadar O’Dowd Collection, comprising 110 original drawings of archaeological and historical monuments and sites from Galway city and county, together with sketchbooks, notebooks and related material documenting decades of heritage research and interpretation.

Idir neamh agus talamh in Inis Meáin

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Ar dhroichead an iarnróid thar Loch an tSáile i gCathair na Gaillimhe a bhí mé tráthnóna Dé hAoine seo caite, ag baint sméara dubha sa mbáisteach mar leadhb ceart nuair a bhí cuid mhór den phobal ag baint taitnimh as na himeachtaí a bhí ar siúl d’Oíche Chultúir.

Tuairimí á lorg ag An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Tá suirbhé ar líne seolta ag An Taibhdhearc chun tuairimí an phobail a lorg maidir leis an straitéis nua á dhréachtú acu don tréimhse 2028-2031.

Féile Siúlóid Charna ag teannadh linn

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Cuirfear tús le Féile Siúlóid Charna tráthnóna amárach agus beidh fáilte roimh shiúlóirí páirt a ghlacadh i réimse leathan imeachtaí.

Cárta Bronntanais nua chun tacú le gnólachtaí Gaeltachta

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag moladh do ghnólachtaí sa nGaeltacht páirt a ghlacadh sa scéim "Cárta na Gaeltachta."

Scoláireacht ar fáil do mhic léinn Mhaigh Eo

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Is féidir le mic léinn tríú leibhéal as Contae Mhaigh Eo atá gníomhach i gcur chun cinn na Gaeilge sa phobal nó sna healaíona cur isteach ar Scoláireacht Chuimhneacháin Oonagh Bean Uí Shúilleabháin (Ní Chéileachair).

Caitlín Ní Uallacháin ar stáitse i nGort Inse Guaire

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Beidh an compántas drámaíochta Na Cleasaithe ag filleadh ar Chontae na Gaillimhe Dé Sathairn leis an dráma Caitlín Ní Uallacháin a chur ar stáitse i nGort Inse Guaire Dé Domhnaigh.

Aperitíf á chraoladh anois ar TG4

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Craoladh an chéad chlár de Aperitíf aréir ar TG4, sraith nua cleamhnais a bheidh á thaispeáint gach Céadaoin ag 9.30i.n. ó seo go tús mhí na Samhna.

Headford expected to attract thousands for five-day Something In The Water arts festival

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Something In The Water, Headford’s community arts festival, is returning for its fourth consecutive year, running from Wednesday, September 30th, to Sunday, October 4th. The five-day programme will bring music, theatre, literature, film, dance and visual art to venues in the North Galway town, including utilising vacant premises that will be reinvigorated for the festival.

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