Landmark EDGE26 report identifies 1,045 digital creative companies across the West and North-West

Thu, May 21, 2026

A landmark report will be launched today (Thursday) at Ireland’s inaugural EDGE26 Creative Economy Summit. The study highlights how the West and North-West of Ireland has built a strong and rapidly growing digital creative industries sector over the past decade. It goes on to note, however, that the next phase of growth will require more coordinated investment and supports, tailored to how digital creative enterprises actually operate.

Galway couple bringing ambulances to Uganda for palliative care

Thu, May 21, 2026

A Galway couple, Gerry and Anna Hickey, are joining Tik Tok sensation, musician and comedian Garron Noone on a mission to deliver ambulances from Ireland to Uganda to support palliative care.

€12 million investment to transform Galway City Museum

Thu, May 21, 2026

Galway City Museum is to be transformed into a world class immersive visitor experience as a result of €12.6 m funding announced in the city last evening.

Time for Galway to vote for people who say Yes

Thu, May 21, 2026

Tomorrow, the people of Galway West will once again do what generations before them have done in times of consequence and uncertainty: walk quietly into school halls and parish centres, fold a ballot paper in their hands, and decide what kind of future this constituency believes in.

85 jobs boost as Medtronic announces European Software Development Hub in Galway

Thu, May 21, 2026

Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, today (Thursday) announced the establishment of a European software development hub in Galway for its Patient Care Systems (PCS) function. The site will serve as a global Centre of Excellence for cardiac digital health, supporting the development of advanced software solutions that enhance care for patients with implanted cardiac devices. The announcement was made in Galway alongside An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin.

‘I am not far-right’ – Thomas

Thu, May 21, 2026

Thomas says his opposition to a housing scheme in Moycullen, his attendance at meetings organised by an overtly seditious organisation, and his objection to new facilities for Galway city’s largest GAA club are being politicised by opponents.

Call for boycott of University of Galway alumni ball, says SU

Thu, May 21, 2026

The University of Galway’s annual Alumni Ball this weekend should be boycotted by staff, students and graduates because of the institution’s relationship with an Israeli college linked to defence contractors complicit in genocide.

Díomá ar BÁNÚ faoi easpa teagmhála ó pháirtithe an rialtais

Thu, May 21, 2026

Tá an grúpa feachtais tithíochta BÁNÚ tar éis a rá go bhfuil díomá orthu nach ndearna páirtithe an rialtais mórán teagmhála leo i rith feachtas fhothoghchán Ghaillimh Thiar, a reáchtálfar amárach.

Rásaí na bliana ag teannadh linn

Thu, May 21, 2026

Ní bheidh sé i bhfad anois go mbeidh na bádóirí ag cur na seolta in airde agus ag dul amach chun na farraige. Bígí réidh don dianiomaíocht!

Noonan Cuddy O’Neill LLP Solicitors, Loughrea and Ballinasloe

Thu, May 21, 2026

Well-known local solicitors, John O’Neill and John Cuddy, are thriving in their recently merged firm, Noonan Cuddy O’Neill LLP Solicitors. In August 2024, they expanded their Loughrea firm to Ballinasloe by incorporating Ambrose Cuddy’s firm Noonan & Cuddy LLP Solicitors. Ambrose Cuddy continues to work with the firm as a Solicitor specialising in Personal Injury and Medical Negligence.

Public drunkenness defendant now focusing on his health

Thu, May 21, 2026

A young man who was found by Gardaí unsteady on his feet and drinking from a bottle of whiskey at Cappagh Road, Barna, is now focusing on his health, his solicitor told Judge Fiona Lydon at Galway District Court.

Seventeen candidates seek to serve Galway West

Wed, May 20, 2026

Seventeen candidates will contest the seat vacated by Catherine Connolly’s election to the presidency.

Not so blessed Christmas peacemaker gets three months

Wed, May 20, 2026

A man, described as a peacemaker by his solicitor, who got between two brothers involved in a Christmas-time fracas in Salthill, received a three-month prison sentence for his season of goodwill efforts at Galway District Court.

New baby saves repeat no-insurance driver from prison

Wed, May 20, 2026

A Dublin man narrowly escaped going from Galway District Court to prison when he was convicted on his fifth charge of driving without insurance.

Ban for Christmas Day speeding of 177kph

Tue, May 19, 2026

A man who was clocked doing 177kph on the N17 in a rush to get to a Christmas Day service in Galway was lucky he didn’t end up attending his own service, a judge commented.

Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair burst water main in Mountbellew

Tue, May 19, 2026

Uisce Éireann has said that it is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Mountbellew following a burst on a trunk watermain last night.

Car 'bouncing off the road' to cost speeder €1,000

Fri, May 15, 2026

Failure to pay a fixed charge speeding fine will cost a Ballinasloe man €1,000, a judge warned him when his case came before the local District Court.

Bertie’s comments condemned by Ogbu

Thu, May 14, 2026

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern should apologise for ignorant comments he made about immigrants, says a Galway West by-election candidate.

Mayor calls for light rail and greenway to be built into Galway Ring Road plan

Thu, May 14, 2026

Galway West Independent candidate and Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has called for a major shift in how the Galway Ring Road is designed and delivered, saying it should be treated as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build multi-modal infrastructure rather than a road project alone.

PBP candidate Rooke calls for radical change of policy to tackle growing housing crisis

Thu, May 14, 2026

“For all their talk, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independent Ireland offer more of the same disastrous policies that have led to the housing crisis in Galway and it is long past time for change”, said People Before Profit Galway West candidate Denman Rooke.

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