Garda injured while detaining a man for his own safety

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

A man who injured a Garda while he was being taken into custody for his own safety has significant mental health issues to deal with.

Repeat offender off the road yet again

Wed, Oct 29, 2025

A man with a string of convictions for driving without insurance avoided a prison sentence when he was once again convicted of the offence at Ballinasloe District Court.

Man relieved to keep his licence after driving without insurance

Tue, Oct 28, 2025

A man asked to hand in his driving licence at Ballinasloe District Court so the registrar could note details for the imposition of five penalty points expressed alarm as he thought his licence was being taken from him.

Driver with joint almost collided with patrol car

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

A young man convicted of a drug offence in his absence may now have to explain his record if he intends remaining in Australia, where he now lives.

Planning to be lodged within months for new Galway Hospice in Ballybane

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Minister Hildegarde Naughton has confirmed with the HSE that planning should be lodged for the new Galway Hospice next year. This comes after engagement between Minister Naughton and the CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster. The new building will be based in the Brothers of Charity facility in Ballybane.

€466,000 for Community Climate Action projects in Galway city

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Galway City Council is now accepting applications for the Community Climate Action fund for community groups to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and help decarbonise the City. The funding will support small (up to €20,000), medium (€21,000-€50,000), and large-scale (€51,000-€100,000) community climate action projects in five key theme areas: energy; travel; food and waste; shopping; and nature.

City Council gets funding for Community Café

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) has announced €500,000 in funding for 19 community-focused initiatives across 10 counties, including three in Galway.

Don’t change the time, change your watch – win a €200 Fallers voucher

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

The clocks go back on Sunday, October 26, marking the end of summertime — but at Fallers Jewellers, they say don’t change the time… change your watch.

Own your own energy

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

How can you own energy resources, give a voice to the community about energy matters, and influence energy policy at all levels? Calling all residents of Galway City and County to attend an interactive workshop at the Portershed, Market Street, Galway, 26 November from 7:00 to 9:00 pm to work together on these challenges.

Pamela Scott team wowed by numbers who attended store opening

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

The Pamela Scott team would like to express their gratitude to everyone who came down and supported the Galway store opening at Galway Shopping Centre on Thursday.

Bridal Pop Up Sale at The Clybaun

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Bridal Pop Up Sale is having a massive two day sale at The Clybaun Hotel on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2 from 9am to 5pm each day.

Galway city featured in Open House Chicago through Special Sister Cities exhibit

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

This past weekend, Open House Chicago, the annual architecture festival organised by the Chicago Architecture Center, welcomed visitors into over 200 of the city’s most iconic and hidden architectural treasures. For the first time, the event extended its reach internationally by spotlighting Galway City — a long-standing sister city of Chicago.

Table quiz to honour beloved Galwegian on first anniversary

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

GHR Consulting, in conjunction with the Galway Celtic Supporters Club, is organising a Table Quiz on Thursday, October 30, in McGinn’s Hophouse, in memory of their dear friend Eamonn Nugent, who sadly passed away from a brain tumour at just 31 years old.

Galway’s severe weather tech goes national after Storm Eowyn success

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Galway County Council and Galway Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised for leadership in emergency technology after their Severe Weather Event Management System (SWEMS) proved instrumental during Storm Eowyn and was recently showcased by Government as part of its storm review.

Galway County Council project wins national housing award

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Galway County Council’s regeneration project at Tobar Mhuire in Ahascragh has been named a category winner of the ‘Building Communities’ category in the 2025 Community Housing Awards.

€6 million in refurbishment grants sees 109 vacant and derelict homes back in active use in Galway city and county

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

In Galway City and County, €5.84m has been paid out which has brought 109 disused homes into use under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. In total, since the grant was launched in July 2022 up to 30 September 2025, there have been 765 applications from Galway homeowners with 520 approvals.

University of Galway launches research partnership with Trane Technologies

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

University of Galway has launched a new research partnership with multinational engineering company Trane Technologies.

Dolan backs legislation to protect the title 'accountant'

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, has voiced strong support in the Dáil for the Companies (Protection of Title: Accountant) Bill 2025, introduced by Deputy Malcolm Byrne.

Spuds in the city as Headford Road roof garden opened

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

This week saw the official opening of Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden on the Headford Road by Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary.

Mozart’s operas in Music for Galway’s annual Emily Anderson Concert

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Music for Galway’s 44th International Concert Season Breathe continues with its annual Emily Anderson Concert on Tuesday November 11 in the opulent surroundings of the Hardiman Ballroom in the heart of Galway. The programme includes arias and duets from Mozart’s most popular operas, performed by the immensely talented singers of the Irish National Opera Studio accompanied by their pianist Adam McDonagh.

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