Seven years in, Irish Citylink celebrates continuing Ballina – Galway route

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Irish Citylink has reassured passengers and communities that it will continue to operate existing five daily services between Ballina and Galway, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for the towns and villages along this important corridor. This includes five departures Monday–Saturday and four on Sundays.

Ballybane community board games evening

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

A community board games evening will take place at the Ballybane Community Hub on Wednesday, April 8, starting at 6.30pm.

The event is open to all and aims to bring residents together for a relaxed social gathering. Attendees can enjoy a variety of board games in a welcoming environment.

Free legal advisory event on making a will

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

A free legal advisory event focusing on the importance of making a will takes place on Thursday April 16 from 7pm-8pm in The Ardilaun Hotel.

The event will feature Helena McGrath of M.G. Ryan & Co Solicitors, who will provide practical guidance on how to begin the process of making a will. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights into ensuring their affairs are in order.

Oranmore Station to get second platform and multi-storey car park by 2027, says Connolly

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Oranmore Station is to get a second platform, passing loop, and multi-storey car park by the end of 2027, which Dep John Connolly has described as “very welcome news, if a frustratingly long timeline”.

The Colour of Hope Exhibition inspires in Ballybane Library

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The Colour of Hope art exhibition, currently on display in Ballybane Library, is a vibrant celebration of creativity, resilience, and optimism. Showcasing the work of artists who attend the Rehab Care Art Hub in Liosban industrial Estate, the exhibition highlights both artistic talent and the powerful role of creativity in wellbeing.

The exhibition was officially launched by Deputy Lord Mayor Alan Cheevers, who joined artists, their families, friends, supporters, and members of the wider community to mark the special occasion. The strong turnout created a warm and celebratory atmosphere, reflecting the pride and support surrounding the artists and their work.

UHG catering contract due for renewal, health forum is told

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The Catering Contract at UHG is currently due for renewal and a PSR (Procurement Support Request) is being prepared to be submitted to the HSE’s Procurement Team with a view to conducting a tender competition at the earliest opportunity.

HSE paid €17m for agency staff in city hospitals last year

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The HSE paid over €17.1m to hire agency staff in its two city hospital UHG and Merlin Park in 2025, the Regional Health Forum has been told.

HSE take in a million from hospital parking

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The HSE took in over a million euro in parking fees at both of its Galway city hospitals last year, the Regional Health Forum was told.

Development Control Plan (DCP) for University Hospital Galway completed and approved, Crowe is told at Regional Health Forum

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

A new Development Control Plan (DCP) for University Hospital Galway, as well as an associated Strategic Assessment Review (SAR) has been completed and is approved by the HSE Board, the latest meeting of the Regional Health Forum heard last week.

HSE in process of procuring design team for Merlin Park development

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

HSE Capital and Estates are currently in the process of procuring a Design Team for delivery of the MPUH Development Control Plan and further updates are expected later this year, the HSE Regional Health Forum was told last week.

Western Development Commission will showcase the West and Northwest in London

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

‘Plug into the West’ will take place on Wednesday May 13 at the London Irish Centre in Camden, offering London-based audiences an opportunity to reconnect with the energy, ambition and creativity of Ireland’s West and Northwest.

City Council offer Artist In Residence opportunities

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Galway City Council invites applications from?creative practitioners based in Galway City for?Artist?in?Residence?Opportunities?for 2026.

Are you sure? Judge asks man who wanted to appeal dismissed case

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

A JUDGE told an irate man who just had his case dismissed that he needed to be sure if he wanted to appeal his dismissal to a higher court.

Pub bouncer allegedly put in chokehold

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

A Leitir Mór man who allegedly placed a pub security staff member in a chokehold for ten to 15 seconds is to go on trial on this and other charges in early June.

Clear urine test or all bets off, father of four told

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

“WHAT sort of example is he setting for his children with his recreational drug use,” a Judge asked at Galway District Court when a father of four appeared before him on a cannabis related charge.

US Embassy will send me home, mystery defendant tells Judge

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

MYSTERY remains over the identity of a man brought before Galway District Court on drug and criminal damage charges. He insists he is a US citizen, demands an American lawyer to represent him and told the court he wasn’t concerned over the length of any prison sentence imposed as the American Embassy would send him home.

Commemorations for Mellows and Griffin this weekend

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Liam Mellows was 23 years old when he led the Galway rebels in the 1916 Easter Rising. Liam Mellows came from Wexford and he was a key figure in the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the Irish Volunteers, and his leadership in Galway was a significant part of the 1916 Rising.

Funding cut and rising energy costs threaten future of Leisureland, says Green candidate Murphy

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Leisureland faces some tough challenges as all energy bills rise, but it also has to contend with a cut to its funding this year, according to Green Party candidate Niall Murphy.

Child homelessness must be treated as an emergency, says Ogbu

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in the Galway West by-election, has said the record levels of child homelessness must be treated as an emergency, following the latest figures showing more than 5,400 children now living in emergency accommodation throughout the country.

EDGE26 to spotlight the Future of Ireland’s Creative Economy as startup applications open

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Galway will take centre stage this May as EDGE26: Ireland’s Creative Economy Summit, where creative industries, technology and enterprise converge, comes to Dexcom Stadium on May 21, with a national and international line-up of speakers announced and an open call inviting startups to take part.

Hosted by CREW, EDGE26 will bring together founders, creatives, investors and industry leaders from across Ireland and internationally to explore the future of the creative economy, spanning film, games, immersive media, design, music technology and digital content. At a time when AI and new technologies are rapidly reshaping how creative businesses start, scale and compete, the conversation has never been more relevant.

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