Fashion, flair and fabulous style at The Hardiman’s Best Dressed Brunch

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The Hardiman was once again the place to be during Galway Race Week as guests gathered for the now much-anticipated Best Dressed Brunch, held last Wednesday.

Connemara farmer’s curiosity led to fascination with Droimeann cattle

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

John O’Halloran is a part-time farmer in Clifden where he runs Droimeann cattle alongside Connemara ponies. An archaeologist and historian by profession, he has a strong interest in Ireland’s native breeds and now helps conserve Droimeann cattle. He is a board member of the Droimeann Cattle Society and plays a significant role in rebuilding and protecting the breed.

Public invited to help shape County Galway’s first outdoor recreation strategy

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Galway County Council is asking the public to help shape the first outdoor recreation strategy for County Galway, with a series of consultation workshops taking place during August.

Ardán welcomes emerging animators

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Ardán, as managers of Galway City of Film /Ceantar Scannán, are delighted to welcome three emerging animators from India, Germany, and Spain to Galway to participate in the Comhar Gaeilge Animation Residency this August 2026 in Connemara.

Animators Neel Milind Ranadive will join us from Mumbai City of Film; Lino Held will join us from Potsdam City of Film; and Leire Guzmán will join us from Terrassa City of Film!

Creative Communities Programme in Headford

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Headford & District Association continues its Creative Communities programme with a free gel plate printing workshop led by local artist Sharon Wynne.

Funded through the Creative Communities initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme, supported by the Galway Creative Ireland Office, the programme has been running since June and has already attracted strong local interest.

Cheevers calls on HSE to clarify position on hot meals for hospital patients

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has called on the HSE to urgently clarify why a number of patients at University Hospital Galway are, in some cases, being left without hot meals during their stay.

Robert Harris in Galway next month

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Robert Harris, acclaimed British author and former journalist, will be in Galway on September 18 as part of his book tour celebrating his new thriller, Agrippa.

Calls to denounce mayor drowned by counter-protestors

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Counter protestors outnumbered anti-migrant agitators ten-to-one in Galway last weekend, at an event organised to “reject” Helen Ogbu as the city’s elected mayor.

County below global doctor to patient ratio

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The number of GPs across Galway is drastically below the recommended international minimum.

Ballybrit: through American eyes

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

When you immigrate to Ireland, Irish people delight in educating the uncultured ‘Yank’. I have, however, learned some of my own lessons by observation.

Irish politicians call for observers in controversial trial

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

A cross party delegation of Irish politicians is requesting the Irish Government send observers to the trial of the Ulm 5, the group currently on trial in Germany for charges related to pro-Palestinian protest actions.

Thefts and damage around county

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Gardai are requesting information on a number of damage and theft incidents in the county and asking the public to plan ahead for traffic restrictions this week.

Cemetery Sunday Mass Live From Bohermore Cemetery

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

REILIG AN BHÓTHAIR MHÓIR

REILIG AN BHÓTHAIR MHÓIR

Minister slams Government over transparency of council funding

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Minister of State Seán Canney has accused his own government of lacking transparency in how it allocates money to local authorities.

The quest for the finish line

Wed, Aug 05, 2026

There are certain weekends in Galway when the city seems to breathe with one set of lungs. This is one of them.

On Saturday night, thousands will lace up their running shoes and pour onto the streets for the 40th running of the Streets of Galway Race, a milestone that has transformed what began as a modest "Sport for All" event in 1986 into one of the city's great annual rituals. A day later, in Croke Park, another Galway team will chase history as the county's senior camogie champions attempt to defend the O'Duffy Cup against old adversaries Cork.

E-scooter injuries at record high in UHG

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

The number of patients being admitted to University Hospital Galway (UHG) with e-scooter injuries is at its highest point in at least five years.

Dolan encourages Galway East owners of historic buildings to apply for 2027 Heritage Grants

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, is encouraging owners and custodians of historic buildings, protected structures and thatched properties across the constituency to apply for the Government’s built heritage funding schemes, which have now opened for 2027 applications.

The schemes, announced by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD, include the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Historic Thatch Buildings (HTB) scheme.

Certa to support Galway RNLI’s lifesaving work

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Energy and fuel supplier, Certa, is to play a key role in helping the RNLI to promote water safety and to raise funds to continue its lifesaving work in Galway after designating the organisation at its Official Charity Partner for the coming year.

O’Hara welcomes appointment of contractor for Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Plant

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has welcomed confirmation from Uisce Éireann that a contractor has been appointed to deliver the Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Plant, following the completion of the tender process. Construction is due to begin in Q4 2026, and O’Hara says the project is critical to support the delivery of housing in Mountbellew.

University of Galway calls for public involvement in Galway in developing high blood pressure pathway

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

The University of Galway is calling on members of the public in Galway to participate in patient discussion groups across Ireland to help develop a better understanding of blood pressure, hypertension and cardiovascular health.

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