University of Galway celebrates Class of 1975 with 50-year reunion

Thu, May 29, 2025

University of Galway is celebrating a milestone for its alumni with a special event to bring the Class of 1975 back to campus for a 50-Year Reunion on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

Muesum hosts Ocean Celebration Week

Thu, May 29, 2025

To celebrate World Oceans Day, and this year’s theme “Wonder”, Galway City Museum is hosting Ocean Celebration Week from Monday, 2 June to Friday, 6 June 2025. The Marine Institute is delighted to collaborate on this week-long programme, which features a range of free, family-friendly activities designed to spark curiosity and deepen our connection with Ireland’s marine environment.

Record entries for Anti-Litter Poster Competition in County Galway

Thu, May 29, 2025

County Hall was transformed into a hub of creativity and environmental awareness as students from across County Galway gathered for the announcement of winners in Galway County Council’s annual Anti-Litter Poster Competition.

Take a Dip at Dawn this Summer Solstice to help tackle homelessness

Thu, May 29, 2025

Get ready to set your alarm bright and early for Saturday June 21 and join Galway Simon Community at 4.20am for their Summer Solstice Dip at Dawn at Salthill Beach. Partake in some rejuvenating yoga, followed by a brisk dip in the sea to raise both awareness and funds for those facing homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Award-winning age-friendly city housing scheme ‘An Cliathán’ to feature in international social housing festival

Thu, May 29, 2025

Representatives from Galway City Council will present the award-winning age-friendly housing scheme, ‘An Cliathán’, at the International Social Housing Festival, taking place from 4-6 June at the National Convention Centre, Dublin.

Councillor pledges to ‘fight for more’ ambulance services in Connemara

Wed, May 28, 2025

Concerns over ambulance response times in Connemara were raised at Tuesday’s HSE Western Regional Health Forum, prompting calls from local representatives for expanded services in rural Galway.

Galway’s housing commencements plummet by 97 per cent in 2025

Thu, May 22, 2025

Galway has experienced a dramatic fall in housing commencements in early 2025, despite a modest rise in completed dwellings. According to figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, just five commencement notices were filed in Galway city between January and April 2025, with 146 in the county, representing a 97.7 per cent drop in the city and an 80 per cent drop in the county compared to the same period in 2024.

Ashford treats see Mayo make sweet return to Wimbledon this summer

Thu, May 22, 2025

In 1877, Spencer Gore, a descendant of the Mayo Gores, etched his name in history as Wimbledon’s first-ever men’s singles champion. Nearly 150 years later, another Irish talent connected to Mayo is making her mark at the prestigious tournament, this time, not with a racquet, but with a step pallet knife.

Countdown begins to Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025

Thu, May 22, 2025

Anticipation is building as the final days approach before the announcement of this year’s Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh winners. The prestigious bilingual business awards will culminate in a special awards ceremony this Monday, at the Galway Bay Hotel, where Minister for the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, will reveal the New Tribe of Galway City.

O’Flaherty welcomes bus routing plans for Mervue

Thu, May 22, 2025

Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed a change of plans on the routing of future bus services for Mervue. The National Transport Authority has confirmed that buses will not run through the narrow avenues in Old Mervue as part of the planned big revamp of Galway City’s public transport services.

Community spirit shines at glittering Cathaoirleach’s Awards ceremony

Thu, May 22, 2025

Volunteers and community groups from across County Galway were honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards, which took place on Friday at the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry.

Thoor Ballylee mill wheel to be dedicated to Ronnie O’Gorman this weekend

Thu, May 22, 2025

Excitement is building at Thoor Ballylee as their longstanding mill wheel project finally comes onstream, with a launch event planned for Saturday 24 May at 2pm.

‘Paradise’ lost— Artist hunting for missing €10k painting

Thu, May 22, 2025

During the strictest period of the Covid lock-down, Galway artist Kevin McCarthy used the time to create a series of large paintings, never imagining he might one day be scammed out of one.

Funding sought for Gluas route choices

Thu, May 22, 2025

Advocates for a very light rail network for Galway city presented their case to Galway City Council’s strategic policy committee for Transport this week.

How the West was won

Thu, May 22, 2025

The pedestrianisation of streets in Galway’s West End went ahead this week, after last-minute negotiations between local traders, a city councillor and a transport activist means outdoor dancing and dining can go ahead.

Reddington praises Moyne Villa role in storm crisis which won Special Recognition Award

Thu, May 22, 2025

Volunteers and community groups from across County Galway were celebrated at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards, held last Friday evening in Athenry. Among the night’s honourees was Moyne Villa FC from Headford, which received the Group Special Recognition Award.

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Thu, May 22, 2025

Theft of computers in Upper Newcastle
Between 5pm and 8pm a house in Upper Newcastle in Galway was broken into. A MacBook, a white Xbox One S with two controllers, and an Acer laptop were taken during this break in.

Between 5pm and 8pm a house in Upper Newcastle in Galway was broken into. A MacBook, a white Xbox One S with two controllers, and an Acer laptop were taken during this break in.

Tenders sought for €8m Maigh Cuilinn hub

Thu, May 22, 2025

Údarás na Gaeltachta has advertised an €8m tender for the construction of a community centre in Moycullen.

Dry weekend stretches fire service

Thu, May 22, 2025

Galway Fire and Rescue Service reported an unusually busy weekend for outdoor fires, during the especially warm weather last weekend, with temperatures reaching 25C across the county.

Aran Islands RNLI come to aid of drifting speedboat

Thu, May 22, 2025

The Aran Islands RNLI were tasked on Sunday to assist four people on board an 18-foot speedboat that had suffered engine trouble and was drifting off the Clare coast.

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