Galway & Mayo teens sought for new TG4 youth drama series Ar Ais Arís

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

TG4, alongside production companies Tailored Films, Beactive and Galway-based Éiru Films, have announced a major casting call for teenagers across Galway and Mayo for a new Irish language young person’s television series, Ar Ais Arís.

Evocative children’s book Always officially launched by Miriam O’Callaghan

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway businesswoman Marie Donnellan officially launched her children’s book ‘Always’ on Friday evening at the renowned Druid, Mick Lally Theatre, in what was described as a deeply moving and memorable occasion.

New doors but no signs at train station

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A fabulous new entrance to Ceannt Station opened this week, but a lack of signage is causing confusion among passengers rushing for trains.

Energy efficiency roadshow brings mobile retrofit hub to Connemara

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A national energy efficiency roadshow is rolling into Connemara to help people understand how to reduce heat loss, cut energy bills and improve comfort in their homes.

Dolan and Canney welcome investment in Monivea Forest as part of €3.13m National Recreation Funding

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway East TD Albert Dolan and Minister Sean Canney have warmly welcomed the announcement of funding for recreational infrastructure at as part of a €3.13 million national investment in recreational sites.

Noel Thomas says carers are the backbone of society but are too often left behind by Government

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor and Galway West by-election candidate Noel Thomas has said family carers must be recognised and supported as a central part of Ireland’s health system, not treated as an afterthought.

New Quantum Polyclinic set to transform healthcare access in Galway’s West

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The upcoming opening of Quantum Polyclinic represents a major step forward for healthcare in Galway, particularly for communities across the west of the city including Knocknacarra, Barna, and Salthill. This state-of-the-art, consultant-led facility brings advanced diagnostics and expert clinical care together in a modern, accessible, community-based setting.

Resurfacing works to commence shortly in the Park in Monivea Park, says O’ Flaherty

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has allocated funding from her Local Improvement Scheme Fund (LIS) towards resurfacing and widening of the footpaths within the park between Monivea Park and Meadow Grove, Ballybane.

A Sinn Féin by-election win can force Government to make life affordable

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Mark Lohan, Sinn Fein candidate in the forthcoming by-election has said that a win for his party can force Government to make life affordable.

Honest fill and flee merchant left ID behind at forecourt

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A young man who drove off from the Galway Plaza forecourt without paying for €30 of fuel he filled up with, claimed in his defence that he had left his details and ID behind so he could be contacted for payment.

First offence strike outs to be noted on Garda Pulse system, warns Judge

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A plea was made at Galway District Court not to impose a criminal conviction on a young engineer as this would seriously impact on his travel options for work in the future.

Man with 20 traffic convictions and driving ban now works in car business

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A 21-year-old with 18 road traffic convictions who is currently off the road now works with his father in the car business, his solicitor told Galway District Court, where he picked up two more traffic convictions, bringing his total to 20.

Drunk teen spat in Garda’s face while being arrested

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

An 18-year-old girl spat into the face of an arresting Garda when she was being arrested for being drunk and a nuisance at Eyre Square.

Punch in Oranmore pub to cost defendant €4,000

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

An Oranmore man who turned up in court with €3,000 in cash to compensate a man who suffered what a judge described as “a terrible gash” to his lip which required hospital treatment and stitches, was told to come back with another €1,000 and a good report from a Restorative Justice programme he was ordered to attend.

Kayaker rescued from uninhabited Connemara island

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI came to the aid of an injured kayaker who was stranded on Crump Island, near Renvyle, at the weekend.

Second chance for young father on drugs charge

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

A young man was given a chance to keep a serious drug conviction off his record when he came before Judge Valerie Corcoran at Galway District Court.

Have your say in the future of the Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Galway County Council is inviting people to have their say on plans to upgrade visitor facilities at the Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre, located on the site of the most significant and bloodiest battle in Irish history.

Come back with a job, judge warns

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

“Whyaren’t you working with the country at full employment?” a judge asked a troubled young man and put his case back for a month, warning him that he had better have a job when he returned to court.

Light at end of tunnel for 20 year old father of two

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

A 20-year old father of two picked up yet another driving disqualification for driving without insurance when he came before Judge James Faughnan at Tuam District Court this week.

Boston’s €75m bonanza for Ballybrit

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

New, purpose-built laboratories in Boston’s Building 2 – where construction commenced in 2023 – will provide facilities for teams to design, develop and test next-generation medical technologies across a range of cardiovascular therapies, as well as areas such as heart failure and renal denervation, where a catheter in the kidney can reduce blood pressure.

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