Western Development Commission event in Galway to share tourism ideas

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The Western Development Commission (WDC) today announced a free public event in Galway on Wednesday 25 March at the Mick Lally Theatre, bringing together Irish and international partners to share new ideas on literary tourism, digital storytelling and immersive visitor experiences. Registration is now open.

Music Generation Galway City develop new ‘Galway City: Your Council’ podcast jingle

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Galway City Council is delighted to share a special feature episode of the Galway City – Your Council podcast – diving into the creative process behind our brand new podcast jingle.

Galway City Council establishes new EU Project Unit to draw down European funding

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Galway City Council has announced the establishment of its new EU Project Unit – a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the organisation’s engagement with European Union funding opportunities and to enhance cross-departmental collaboration on EU?supported initiatives.

Lunchtime drink to calm nerves almost blew chance Judge offered

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

A DEFENDANT who was so nervous over being in Court for the first time in his life almost blew the opportunity of a chance a Judge was offering, by taking too much Dutch courage during the lunch break and disrupting proceedings repeatedly during the afternoon sitting as he waited for his case to be finalised.

Eyre Square Airbnb occupants put in danger by ‘bad minded’ fire threat

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

A DEFENDANT who spent three years in a hospital burns unit as a child was severely reprimanded for putting at risk occupants of an Eyre Square Airbnb by damaging fire alarms and then attempting to set alight a security camera while a trespasser in the building.

Glass allegedly thrown across dance floor scars innocent victim

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

A MAN who is alleged to have thrown a glass across a dance floor which hit and injured a young woman he didn’t know, is to have an assault causing harm charge he faces heard at Galway District Court in June.

You can lie but you can’t hide, court told

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

A YOUNG man who gave a false name and address to a Garda who found him drunk on Shop Street was told by Judge Valerie Corcoran at Galway District Court that he needed to be more careful, as Gardaí will always check out such details and they’ll find out any lies.

Scratch card sneak thief’s luck runs out

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The MO of a scratch card sneak thief was described as “very deceptive” when he came before Galway District Court on six theft charges.

Next time, it will be a serious criminal conviction, Judge warns

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

A JUDGE told a man found in possession of cocaine that she believed everybody deserved one chance, but warned him that if he came back before her on a similar charge, he would find himself with a serious criminal record.

Galway cancer survivor calls for community to go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Galwaywoman and bowel and breast cancer survivor, Paula Carroll from Oranmore, is calling on her local community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on Friday, March 20.

Oireachtas Petitions committee advances concerns over Portiuncula Maternity Services to Health Committee

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Concerns regarding maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) have been advanced to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health following consideration by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsman, which met at Leinster House last week.

Sentencing for Galway farmer in Aer Lingus sex assault case ‘should be heard as soon as possible,’ Judge says

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

A judge has stated that the sentencing of Galway farmer and self styled Celtic Healer and Fairy Whisperer, Patrick Noone (59) for the sexual assault of a 16-year girl on board a transatlantic Aer Lingus flight “should be heard as soon as possible”.

Nine nights of fine drama start tomorrow at Claregalway Festival of Drama

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The Claregalway Festival of Drama returns to the Claregalway Centre from tomorrow March 13 until March 21, 2026, bringing nine consecutive nights of high-quality theatre to local audiences.

Ábalta Special School celebrates a truly special sacramental ceremony

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Ábalta Special School, now under the patronage of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), recently reflected on a very special occasion in which Bishop Michael Duignan visited the school to administer the Sacraments of Confirmation and Communion. The sense of pride and gratitude among students, families and staff was evident throughout the celebration.

Galway-Dublin rail passengers left without catering as costs stall restoration, says Connolly

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Rising costs and competing priorities mean catering services on the Galway-Dublin rail line are unlikely to return in the near future, Fianna Fáil Galway West TD John Connolly has warned.

Connolly to host SEAI Information Session in Westside Resource Centre

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, John Connolly, will host an Information Session on the SEAI Grants available to constituents who may be interested in applying to upgrade their homes to make them more energy efficient.

Use your cúpla focal every day in Galway

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Labour Councillor Helen Ogbu has marked Seachtain na Gaeilge by calling for renewed efforts to bring the Irish language into everyday life across Galway, saying the language will only thrive if people feel confident using it in their daily conversations.

Senator Murphy welcomes over €140,000 in funding support for Galway’s agricultural shows

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Nineteen agricultural shows this summer across Galway will benefit from €140,100 funding to support agricultural shows, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator P.J. Murphy said funding will support the work of each of the 19 show committees as they prepare for the upcoming season.

COPE Galway 60th event guest warns against blaming society’s most vulnerable

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Former Deputy General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Michael Ryan, has warned against growing public narratives that blame vulnerable people for wider social problems, saying Ireland must continue to respond with compassion, dignity and community action.

Road closures planned to facilitate St Patrick’s Day Parade

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Gardaí are advising those attending the St Patrick’s parade in Galway city next week on Tuesday, March 17, and also those who may have other business in Galway city centre on that day, that there will be road closures in place from 11am to 2pm in Galway city centre to facilitate the St Patrick’s Day Parade.

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