Nugent pledges support for 'Build the Bish' campaign

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Aontú candidate in Galway West Orla Nugent has pledged her support for the campaign for a long-awaited new school building for St Joseph's College, 'The Bish'.

Welby highlights his support for Before we Die campaign

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Having canvassed people who highlighted the Before We Die campaign, Cllr Thomas Welby, Independent candidate in the Galway West by-election is calling on the Government to radically increase its funding for residential places for adults with intellectual disability.

Charity music night for Galway Contact

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Local charity Galway Contact is having a music night in the Connemara Lake Hotel, Oughterard on Saturday April 25 from 8.30pm. Music is provided by Glór na dTonn and DJ Aidan Kenny with special guest Seamus Moore (JCB man).

Major policing operation at Port of Galway continues

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Around 60 gardaí remained on duty in and around Port of Galway entry points until Wednesday night this week, after a makeshift blockade was cleared on Sunday.

Keane calls on government to deliver on redevelopment of UHG

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Cllr Cillian Keane has urged the government to cut through red tape and finally deliver the long-promised redevelopment of University Hospital Galway (UHG).

Research Ireland supports Galway centre of excellence for medtech innovation

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The University of Galway, in partnership with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, has received Government funding to establish a new national centre of excellence in medical device innovation.

Cllr O’Flaherty welcomes commencement of resurfacing works in Ballybrit Heights

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Cllr Terry O'Flaherty has welcomed the resurfacing works on a number of roads in Ballybrit Heights, Ballybrit, last Friday.

Student in phishing scam gets time to raise payment

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A student who engaged in a phishing scam has been given until September to come up with €1,400 compensation for his victim.

Gnó-ing Strong: Sixteen local businesses nominated for prestigious Irish language award

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Sixteen businesses and organisations from across the city have been announced as finalists for Gaillimh le Gaeilge's prestigious bilingual business award, highlighting the continued growth and visibility of the Irish language in Galway’s commercial and community sectors.

Group issues renewed calls to save Galway Airport

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Calls for the reopening and retention of Galway Airport are intensifying as local advocates, industry figures, and public representatives warn that its potential sale could result in the permanent loss of a strategic national asset.

Families forced to ‘drastic measures’ as heating oil crisis deepens

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Independent Councillor Mike Cubbard, Mayor of Galway and Galway West candidate, has said the number of people unable to afford a full fill of home heating oil is “deeply alarming” and is calling on the Government to take immediate action to ease the burden on struggling households.

Galway Chamber on embassy trail

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The Galway Chamber has been reaching out to international contacts ahead of the Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the EU in July.

Councillors’ emotional rollercoaster for roads

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

There were harsh words, recriminations, accusations and apologies in City Hall this week over the emotive topic of Knocknacarra’s Western Distributor Road, but relief and joy about the Ring Road planning decision.

New Christmas experience planned for Fr Burke Park

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The Galway City Council is inviting submissions from professional, experienced, operators to design and deliver a new family?friendly Christmas experience at Fr Burke Park as part of the council’s Christmas in Galway Programme.

Mark Lohan to host cost-of-living meeting

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Sinn Féin’s bye-election candidate Mark Lohan will host a cost-of-living meeting alongside Pearse Doherty and Mairéad Farrell on Monday, April 20, at 7.30pm in the Connacht Hotel.

Survey and plan needed to fell ash dieback

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Senator Seán Kyne, Fine Gael’s candidate in the Galway West bye-election, said, “Large parts of Galway contain extensive ash hedgerows and roadside trees that are now showing signs of ash dieback. In many cases, these trees are becoming structurally unsafe and are a risk to road users, farmers and communities.”

Ó Cuív slams government over fuel protests

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Former Fianna Fáil minister Éamon Ó Cuív has slammed the government for making a “focain ciseach” [a fuckin’ mess] of the recent fuel protests and said that the upcoming bye-election in Galway West “will be hard” for the party.

People Before Profit begins by-election campaign

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

People Before Profit’s candidate in the Galway West by-election says he supported the blockade by protesters of Galway Port last week.

Pre-loved Debs dress event at Westside Library

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

If you’re on the lookout for the perfect Debs or TY ball dress without the high price tag, visit the Westside Library on Saturday, April 18, for their pre-loved event.