New University of Galway president says potential of collaboration is enormous

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The drawing room of the President’s quarters in the corner of the Aula Maxima is a serene place. Heavy curtains frame the windows, soft light pours across shelves of books, and there is the faint smell of fresh coffee, chocolate digestives, polished wood and old history.

Sleepwalking into history – again

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

History rarely repeats itself in the same form, but it has an unnerving way of rhyming. When we look at the events unfolding across the globe — from drone strikes in Poland to devastation in the Middle East — there’s a growing sense that we are, once again, sleepwalking into the kind of global crisis we swore we would never repeat. And this time, the consequences could be even more far-reaching.

Councillors renew calls for speed controls in Loughrea

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Concerns about speeding and traffic safety once again dominated the Loughrea Municipal District meeting on Monday, September 8.

Flood relief works in South Galway are progressing, says engineer

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Updates to flood relief works in the Loughrea Municipal District (MD) area were provided to councillors at Monday’s Loughrea MD meeting.

Hedge cutting concerns spark frustration

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Overgrown hedgerows are continuing to cause road safety issues across South Galway said councillors at this week’s Loughrea Municipal District meeting on Monday.

Long-awaited pedestrian underpass to be constructed at Oranmore train station in October

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

There will be disruptions at Oranmore Train Station in October due to the construction of a new pedestrian underpass. The news was confirmed at the Athenry Municipal District Meeting on Tuesday, September 9.

Canney welcomed reduction of driving test waiting time to ten weeks

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Seán Canney TD, Minister with responsibility for Road Safety, has confirmed that a major milestone has been reached, with the average national waiting time for a driving test now restored to 10 weeks which he says marks a dramatic improvement from a waiting time of 27 weeks earlier this year.

Do you want to be part of the TV audience for RTÉ Culture Night Live?

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Galway City Council is delighted to announce that RTÉ, supported by the Arts Council, will celebrate RTÉ Culture Night live from Galway City.

Architecture at Edge Festival’s theme for 2025 is ‘The Unseen Architecture’

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Architecture at the Edge Festival is known for its inspired cultural experiences and this year is no different as the festival once again presents a compelling programme, offering exclusive building tours, and featuring film screenings, exhibitions, workshops, talks and much more this autumn.

NTA’s upgrade of the Galway City bike rental scheme

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

eBikes are set to dominate the city’s bike rental fleet from next summer, with the National Transport Authority planning a major overhaul and upgrading of the current scheme.

Let’s Talk About Suicide: HSE launches free online suicide prevention training programme

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

To mark World Suicide Day, the HSE is to provide free, accessible online training, entitled Let’s Talk About Suicide, which empowers people with the knowledge and skills to talk about suicide safely.

Alcohol addiction landed young woman in hospital with blood clots

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

A young woman who has such a serious addiction to alcohol that she had to be hospitalised for blood clots, was given a chance on her first appearance before Galway Court when the presiding Judge was impressed with the effort she is making to tackle her addiction and struck out a theft charge against her.

Possession of screwdriver at centre of alleged offensive weapon charge

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

A man who it is alleged was in possession of an offensive weapon during an altercation in a city Chinese restaurant was granted bail, despite strenuous objections from Gardaí when he appeared before Galway District Court.

Court orders destruction of street trader’s hair braiding equipment

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

A STREET hair braider was arrested in Galway city centre for not having a licence to carry out her business. When she appeared in court the Gardaí asked the Judge to make an order for the destruction of her equipment which was seized as part of the prosecution process, and this request was granted by the Judge.

Alleged raider of Belclare Church tabernacle refused bail

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

A man who it is alleged tried to break into the tabernacle of Belclare church in search of money was refused bail when he appeared before Galway District Court via video-link from prison.

Former Galway East TD had ‘significant fall from grace,’ said Judge

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Former Galway East TD and Galway county councillor, Colm Keaveney appeared before Tuam District Court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to one drug-driving offence and two charges of driving without insurance.

The former Labour TD was first elected to the Dail in 2011 but later joined Fianna Fáil. He lost his Dáil seat in 2016 and regained his Co Council seat as a Fianna Fáil member in 2019, but did not contest the 2024 local elections.

Galway Climate Festival calls on the public to take action, celebrate creativity, and reimagine our shared future

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The second annual Galway Climate Festival 10-14 September (www.galwayclimatefestival.ie) is inviting everyone—families, artists, businesses, students, and communities across the West of Ireland and beyond—to come together for an inspiring celebration of climate action, creativity, and collective hope.

€60m Crown Square loan unseen by minister

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Minister for local government, James Browne, is yet to receive a request from Galway City Council to approve its €60 million loan to fit out the empty commercial shell it owns in Crown Square.

The local authority purchased Number 3 Crown Square from developer JJ Rhatigan for its new HQ, with a separate, €45 million loan, approved in 2022, although the unfinished building has depreciated by €7 million since.

‘Counter Attack’ to have Galway premiere this month

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

To mark World Heart Day on Monday September 29, CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices based at University of Galway and Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity will host a free screening of the latest Science on Screen film, ‘Counter Attack’ at Croí house, in Newcastle, Galway.

Directed by Tiernan Williams and produced by Maria O’Neill of Cluster Fox Film, the film explores cardiovascular disease from the patient, researcher, paramedic and family perspective.

Missing Knocknacarra man found safe and well

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

UPDATE: Denis Slyne, who was reported missing from Knocknacarra yesterday, has been found safe and well.

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