Jodie’s our Rose in Tralee

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

A 23-year-old primary school teacher from Connemara has been selected as the 2026 Galway Rose.

History shows us the risk of getting airport decision wrong

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

The debate around the future of Galway Airport is not really about planes, runways, or even balance sheets. It is about memory, foresight, and the kind of place we want Galway to become. If that sounds lofty, it shouldn’t. We have been here before—and we have learned, painfully, what happens when we confuse short-term pragmatism with long-term wisdom.

Both councils non-committal on housing targets

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Galway city and county council have been unable to confirm that they are confident of meeting their social housing targets this year, despite both local authorities missing them last year.

“We are going backwards” - Cubbard warns on special education crisis

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Independent Galway West candidate and Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard has said children with additional needs are being “failed” by the education system, amid ongoing concerns about a shortage of school places and supports.

Michael D handed back €2.6m over 14 years

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Former President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has returned a total of €2.6 million to the taxpayer over the course of his fourteen years as head of state.

Nugent said voters should not forget who permitted Westside tower block

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Aontu candidate Orla Nugent has condemned the decision to allow the construction of the seven storey tower block at Westside Shopping centre, feeling it will impact on the scope for road improvements in the area in the future.

Young father told to spend his money on children, not drugs

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

A young father was told that he should be spending money on his children and not on drugs when he appeared before Galway District Court charged with possession of cocaine.

Student to make charitable donation in lieu of drugs conviction

Wed, Apr 29, 2026

A final year student was warned when he appeared before Galway District Court that defendants get only one chance when they appear on a minor drug charge.

UHG warns of delays as Emergency Department sees surge in attendances

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

University Hospital Galway has warned of long wait times for admissions and the postponement of some elective procedures this week due to high numbers of patients attending the hospital's Emergency Department.

Son charged with assault causing harm to his mother in Ballybrit

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

The son of a woman who died of injuries following an assault in the city on Friday night, was remanded in custody following his appearance at Galway District Court via video-link from Castlerea Prison on Monday morning.

Dog lover pays €5,000 to attack victim

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

A case in which an Alsatian knocked over a woman and caused her to break her leg was finally settled at a sitting of Ballinasloe District Court when the owner of the dog paid over a total of €5,000 in compensation.

Woman dies following assault in Ballybrit

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Gardaí have launched an investigation into the death of a woman following an assault at a house in Ballybrit this weekend.

One chance and one chance only warning for student

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

Every individual is entitled to one chance, one opportunity to keep their slate clean, but if they offend again there are no more chances for them.

May by-election date confirmed

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The first by-election in Galway for more than half a century will be held on Friday, May 22.

Write, draw, create at Galway City Museum

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway City Museum is delighted to announce an engaging programme of creative workshops this May, celebrating imagination, storytelling, and artistic expression as part of both the Bealtaine Festival and National Drawing Day 2026.

Need for reporting uncomfortable truth, says Nugent

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Aontú’s Galway West by?election candidate, Orla Nugent, welcomed the fact that Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan is no longer seeking a Coimisiún na Meán review of media coverage of fuel protests.

Memorial plaque unveiled to commemorate Private Stephen Griffin

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled to honour a Galway soldier fatally wounded while serving on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon over 45 years ago. Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard has joined members of the family of the late Private Stephen Griffin to unveil the stone plaque which has been erected adjacent to Bóthar Stiofáin, Rahoon, which is named in his honour.

Help people live their best lives with Corlann

Thu, Apr 23, 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.

Last chance to sign up for Galway Simon’s Steps for Simon

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Time is running out to register for this year’s Steps for Simon challenge, and Galway Simon are calling on the public to get involved in whatever way they can. With only days left to register to take the challenge, campaign ambassador Laura Burke (@lauraburkefitness) is encouraging individuals, families, workplaces, and community groups to take part and help raise vital funds for Galway Simon.

Garda allocation numbers to Galway county disrespectful, says Welby

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway is being left behind in the allocation of Garda resources, Independent by-election candidate Cllr. Thomas Welby has claimed.

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