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.

President Connolly honours revival of Gaeltacht Maritime Tradition in the heart of Dublin

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

President Connolly this week launched Curachaí na Life, an innovative community currach-rowing project that blends centuries-old Irish maritime heritage with a new vision for the River Liffey. The project is based at HQ2O Watersports, operated by Swan Leisure at the Docklands Municipal Watersports Centre.

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church choir invited to sing at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Choir have been invited to Rome to sing at some of the Eternal City’s most famous churches, including St Peter’s Basilica.

TD blasts Galway house hoarders

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

During the Great Famine of the 1840s, one of the worst insults hurled in Connemara was ‘meal monger,’ a term to describe a gombeen who stored grain during starvation periods as prices soared.

New Galway Autistic Support Hub launched as new model of support for Autistic children and adults

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, officially opened a new regional model of support for Autistic children and adults in a new community-based premises in Galway.

New Hidden Histories of Galway project reveals overlooked stories of migration and belonging

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

A major new research project uncovering the overlooked histories of minority communities in Galway during the early decades of Irish independence will launch later this month at the Spanish Arch.

New affordable homes announced for Radharc Na Tornóige, Headford Road

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Red Fox Residential, in partnership with Galway City Council, has announced the release of 29 new homes for sale at Radharc Na Tornóige, Headford Road, Galway City, delivered under the Affordable Purchase arrangements of the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and associated regulations.

HSE West and North West encourages public to consider all care options this Easter Bank Holiday weekend

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Health services in Galway and Roscommon have?reminded the public of all their care options ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. With services traditionally experiencing increased demand during holiday periods, the HSE is advising patients to plan ahead and consider all available care pathways before attending Emergency Departments.

New RTE turf documentary to feature Galway contributors

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

For Peat’s Sake, a new Irish language documentary on the importance of turf in rural life will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Easter Monday, April 6 at 6.30pm and features a number of contributors from Galway.

Canney welcomes new Government approach to streamline regulation for critical infrastructure

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Minister of State Seán Canney has welcomed Government agreement on a new set of principles aimed at simplifying and speeding up the delivery of critical infrastructure.

OPINION: Dark arts of digital politics

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Political rivalry, by its very nature, has always been a fertile field for the development of the darker arts of propaganda, and it appears that Galway West, facing into its first by-election in over fifty years, is ripe for it in this digital age.

Conamara actors to star as Bluey as Gaeilge starts on Easter Monday

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Tá Bluey ag teacht go RTÉ! Beginning on Monday 6 April 2026, Bluey will be available as Gaeilge on RTÉ KIDSjr and RTÉ Player. Children will be able to connect with the Irish language in a new way, learning new words through watching the global hit, Bluey.

Galway charity race returns in memory of Aoibhe

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The Tribal Running Easter Lily 5KM, held in memory of Aoibhe Carroll, will return to Galway on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Belfast and Galway feature in Council of State

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The Galway roots of President Catherine Connolly are apparent in her selections for the Council of State, but Belfast also figures prominently.

Traffic crisis to dominate bye-election debate

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

With Galway in the worst 10% of cities worldwide for traffic congestion, election candidates are being challenged to commit to real solutions. A public hustings, details of which will be revealed next Tuesday, will focus on the city’s escalating transport crisis.

Galway’s LBJ links to give tourism boost

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Galway and the west is set to benefit from Cabinet’s approval of plans to set up an American Presidents Trail on the island of Ireland, which has been deemed a major opportunity for heritage, tourism and community pride, by a Fine Gael TD.

Treasure Chest becomes a kit locker

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

No shoppers, it will not be Zara.
The Wedgwood-blue Treasure Chest building on the corner of William Street and Castle Street is being transformed into a Mountain Warehouse.

Renmore residents beg drivers to divert

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The Renmore Area Traffic Committee is appealing to motorists to avoid using Murrough Avenue and Renmore Park as a shortcut.

999 patients presented at Portiuncula ED last year with mental health related illness

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Just under 1,000 patients presented at the Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital with mental health related illnesses last year, the Regional Health Forum was told.

Our old friend, uncertainty

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

There was a time—not so long ago—when uncertainty felt like a temporary visitor. During the long stretch of Covid, we told ourselves that disruption had an end point, that normality, however redefined, would eventually return. And when it did, even imperfectly, there was a quiet assumption that we had endured our share of upheaval. That perhaps, having navigated pandemic and recession, the road ahead might finally smooth.

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