Cyclist critically injured in Connemara road collision

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

A cyclist in his eighties is in a critical condition in hospital following a road collision in Clifden yesterday (Monday) afternoon.

Helping the people of Haiti who never give up

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

When Sr Rose Kelly arrived at the airport in Haiti in 2005, a man who was collecting his luggage, struck up a conversation with her.

Man charged with fraudulently altering passport

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

A man arrested on a charge of altering his passport as part of a financial transaction had his case adjourned when it came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court.

Nighttime water restrictions finally lifted on Inis Oírr

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Residents on Inis Oírr have been told today that overnight water restrictions, which were in place on the public water supply on the island throughout the summer months, have now been lifted.

Cocaine worth €183,000 found in Tuam Garda raids

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Gardaí have seized cocaine worth an estimated €183,000 during raids on two locations in Tuam today.

Ní lia sméara sa bhfómhar

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Tá bláthanna an tsamhraidh imithe ‘s tá na laethantaí ag druidim isteach, ach tá an lon dubh anois le feiceáil ar na driseachaí ag alpadh siar na bpuiteachaí- nó na sméara dubha mar a thugtar orthu taobh amuigh d’Inis Meáin.

It’s official - New city council logo places ancient ‘g’ above sailing boat

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

City Hall unveiled a new logo today, the first redesign in decades since its current ‘G’ - paired with the city’s sixteenth century coat of arms - was designed in 1984 for the city’s 500th anniversary, and refreshed in a 2007 rebranding.

Cheevers calls for urgent review of all gullies across city

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Councillor Alan Cheevers is calling on Galway City Council, in conjunction with Irish Water, to carry out a full and urgent review of all road gullies across Galway City, including those on main roads and within council-managed estates.

Galway City Council announces the return of Halloween ‘Gaillimh Ah-Boo!’

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Building on the massive success of its inaugural year, Galway City Council is proud to announce the return of ‘Gaillimh Ah-Boo!’—an expanded, city-wide Halloween celebration reclaiming the ancient Celtic origins of Samhain through myth, magic, and community.

How a bucket born in a stable conquered the world

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

To some, it might seem almost bordering on blasphemy to suggest that a business, just like Jesus, was born in a stable and went on to conquer the world. Yet that is precisely the remarkable story of John F. Concannon and JFC Group — a global manufacturing success that had its unlikely beginnings in a humble cow shed on a farm in Kilconly, North Galway.

Celebrating Trump’s tariff removal is like thanking a bully for stopping the beatings, says Murphy

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Green Party spokesperson on Balanced Regional Development, Niall Murphy, said that celebrating Trump’s removal of tariffs that he first introduced is akin to thanking a bully for stopping the regular beatings.

Ania Haie arrives at Fallers

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

There’s something new to discover at Fallers this September, with the arrival of Ania Haie, a contemporary jewellery brand bringing a fresh and modern feel to their collection.

Two Galway women appear in court over Doonbeg protests

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Two Co Galway women have appeared in court over them allegedly shouting anti-war slogans and wearing anti-war T-shirts on the 7th green at Trump Doonbeg golf course as US President, Donald Trump’s Marine One was in the air preparing to land on Saturday afternoon.

Children should not pay for housing crisis, says McNelis

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The latest figures from the Department of Housing show 5,659 children in emergency accommodation, a 13% increase from July 2025.

Dancing in Galway – weekly set dancing classes

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Looking for a fun way to get active, meet new people and enjoy a great night out? Set dancing classes take place every Tuesday night at Lakeview School, Renmore, just up from the g Hotel.

Corlann — supporting people to live more independent lives

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Corlann, the new name for Brothers of Charity Services, provides supports each year to more than 6,000 people with intellectual disabilities, including autism. Services are delivered by dedicated teams from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds.

Honesty proves the best policy for motorist

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

A businessman was praised for his honesty when he told a judge it was his own fault that he risked picking up five more penalty points to add to the six he already had.

Commonly used cancer drugs boost MRSA antibiotics – new research shows

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Scientists from University of Galway have uncovered a surprising link between commonly used anti-cancer drugs and antibiotics that could offer a potential new approach to tackling notorious superbug infections.

Buoys are back in town — Marine Institute event to show off its tech at city event tomorrow

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The Marine Institute will reveal how Ireland uses offshore buoys, ocean observation networks and real-time data to help forecast Atlantic storms at a free public event at Galway City Museum on Friday, 18 September 2026, from 1.00pm to 1.50pm.

Acquiring Irish citizenship is a privilege – not a right

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Irish citizenship by naturalisation is a privilege, not a right, and it is appropriate that the conditions of citizenship are reviewed from time to time.

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