Hero Thomas is special guest at GAP House

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Last Friday, Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) welcomed a very special visitor to GAP House as Thomas Byrne and his family called in to celebrate the remarkable success of a fundraising initiative that has captured hearts across the community.

Tony Burke Motors continue partnership with Ronan Mullarney

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Tony Burke Motors, your local Toyota and Lexus Retailer is delighted to continue its partnership with Ronan Mullarney professional golfer. Ronan will drive the new model Toyota C-HR Sport, Ireland’s best-selling Hybrid SUV. A Galway native, Ronan turned professional in 2020 after an exceptional career as an amateur golfer.

New Dog Training Centre in Kinvara

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Need help with picking the right breed of dog for your family and lifestyle? Or just need some help training the dog you have already. Burren School for Dogs cover all areas across South Galway and County Clare for dog training, scent detection classes and mantrailing, they are the only City & Guilds certified mantrailing instructors in Ireland.

Ballybane residents delighted that removal of unsightly shrubbery dumping is underway

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Ballybane residents are happy that contractors are on site at the Ballybane Neighbourhood Village, removing overgrown shrubbery and clearing illegal dumping that has negatively impacted the community and contributed to a poor result in the national IBAL litter survey.

Thief with 103 previous convictions adds nine more to tally

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A man who had 103 previous convictions appeared before Galway District Court following a shoplifting spree around the city, which included stealing perfume and aftershave to the value of €1,000 from one pharmacy.

Sipping wine while cooking results in lengthy driving ban

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A WOMAN who was sipping wine while cooking transpired to be almost four times over the legal limit when she was caught driving to the shops to pick up some missing meal ingredients.

Keep out of this neck of the woods – Judge

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A JUDGE told a defendant who pledged to live in Waterford with his father, that he had to understand that one of the conditions on which she was suspending his prison sentence was that he “keep out of this neck of the woods.”

Garage man allegedly threatened to set customer on fire over unpaid bill

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A WILLIAMSTOWN garage owner appeared before Tuam District Court charged with threatening to kill a client who refused to pay the amount demanded for repairing his vehicle.

No painting, no job predicament for Brazilian painter

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

‘No painting, no job' was the predicament a young house painter found himself in when told by his employer to drive a van, as described at Tuam District Court by his solicitor.

Roadworks resurfacing planned for Renmore, says O’ Flaherty

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Much-needed roadworks in the Renmore area will be tackled by Galway City Council later this year, local Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has confirmed.

Mother’s Day Walk for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Will you ‘Walk in Pink’ for breast cancer research this Mother’s Day? That’s the call from the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), who are inviting people across Galway to help take one step closer to a cure.

The Government must come clean on 48 double decker electric buses in Galway, says Nugent

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

The Government must come clean on the cost of storing 48 double decker electric buses in Galway that are not operational as there is no planning permission for the charging points needed, Aontu’s candidate in the upcoming by-election, Orla Nugent, has stated.

Longest serving Galway City school warden celebrates half century of service

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard led the celebrations in honour of Anne Quinn, who recently celebrated fifty years of service as a school warden for Galway City Council.

County Galway celebrates dual success at local government Oscars

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Galway secured two honours at the 20th annual All-Ireland Community and Council Awards, held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre at the weekend.

Clifden potentially in line for new childcare facilities in 2027

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Clifden is potentially in line for new and expanded childcare facilities in 2027, with Fianna Fáil Galway West TD, John Connolly, calling on the Government to prioritise such services for the West Connemara region.

Féileacáin meetings and workshops to be held in Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support) was formed in 2009 and registered as a charity in 2010. It was founded by a group of bereaved parents to offer support to anyone affected by the death of a baby around the time of birth, and the organization is now the national charity supporting families affected by perinatal loss.

‘Low smoke doesn’t mean low-risk,’ says local research

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

New research led by University of Galway has found that when burning “low smoke” manufactured fuels release tiny ultrafine particles that are potentially more harmful to human health.

Soc Dems bring youthful energy to by-election

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

If elected in the Galway West by-election this May, Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich could become the youngest deputy in Dáil Éireann, but only by a whisker.

‘New CAMHS eating disorder teams allocated to Galway will bring expert care closer to home’ – Connolly

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Local Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, John Connolly, welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Mental Health that Galway will benefit from an additional CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) eating disorder team to increase supports for children and adults.

‘No excuse for suspending Pathfinder in Galway,’ says Thomas

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has called on the Minister for Health and the CEO of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster, to urgently reverse the decision to suspend the Pathfinder service in Galway for the month of March.

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