Man who needs licence for work escapes driving ban

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A man who needs his driving licence for work avoided being put off the road for no insurance when he pleaded guilty to the charge at Galway District Court.

Mystery woman ‘absolutely petrified’ by spell in cell

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A Dublin woman who caused a ruckus in Brown Thomas and gave arresting Gardaí a false name and address told Galway District Court that she was absolutely petrified by her seven-hour spell in a cell and had now changed her life around.

Spending a penny in Garda van cost €200

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A man who urinated in the back of a Garda van while drunk was charged with the clean-up cost of €180 when his case came before Galway District Court.

Leaving Cert student tried to sell coke to undercover cop

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A Leaving Cert student who tried to sell cocaine to an undercover Garda had turned his life around in the three intervening years before his case came to court, so deserved a chance and had his case struck out when it came before Galway District Court.

Woman told she is ‘moving into a different league’ of crime

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A young mother of two was “moving into a different league” of crime, a judge warned, when she came before her at Galway District Court on a theft charge.

Father of two given chance to avoid drug conviction

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

Judge Fiona Brennan gave a man the chance to keep a drug conviction off his record when he appeared before her at Galway District Court on Monday.

Councils and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) welcome decision on N6 Galway City Ring Road  

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Galway County Council, Galway City Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) welcome the decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant approval for the N6 Galway City Ring Road (N6 GCRR).

Planning permission granted for Port of Galway redevelopment

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Planning permission has been granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála for the significant redevelopment and expansion of the Port of Galway.

Connemara SF members refuse to support candidate over lack of Irish

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Sinn Féin members in Connemara have refused to support the party's candidate in the upcoming bye-election in Galway West on the basis that he has no Irish and is not aware of issues facing the local area.

Anchor Safety hosting Trade Day on April 16

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Join Anchor Safety on Thursday April 16 for their first trade day. The team has organised free services, giveaways and in-store discounts on the day to ensure value for everyone who visits the store during the event including: complimentary professional workwear fittings for your team by Mascot, who will be on-site with their mobile van.

Harvey Norman Ireland announces April fundraising drive in support of the Marie Keating Foundation

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Harvey Norman Ireland has announced its official charity partnership with the Marie Keating Foundation, one of Ireland’s leading organisations dedicated to cancer awareness, education, and support. As part of this partnership, Harvey Norman will launch a nationwide fundraising initiative this April - making it easier than ever for customers to support the cause both in-store and online.

Galway carol services raise €1,400 to tackle poverty overseas

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A church in Galway city centre has handed more than €1,400 to an overseas aid agency, with the money having been raised during two popular carol services in December. St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church raised the money for Christian Aid Ireland with its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols which draws a large audience to the historic church each year.

Sixteen adults received into the Catholic Church at Cathedral Easter Vigil

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

On one of the most sacred nights of the Church’s year, sixteen adults were received into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at Galway Cathedral.

New scanner a ‘game changer’ for breast cancer research

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

The exceptional corporate partnership that was formed between the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), supported by CURAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices and the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, has enabled the installation of a cutting-edge multiplex imaging scanner at the Lambe Institute, part of University of Galway. This state-of-the-art scanner can analyse up to 100 markers in a single tissue sample, dramatically reducing diagnostic time from days to hours.

Galway woman publishes charity book in memory of her daughter

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Newly published Galway author Marie Donnellan has this week released her children’s book, Always, written in memory of her late daughter Catherine.

Huge opportunity for jobs and growth with Next Generation Sites – Kyne

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

The development of Next Generation Sites (NGS) is a significant opportunity for regional economic growth and job creation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Public consultation on plans for UHG reveals broad public support for landmark project

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A public consultation recently held by University Hospital Galway (UHG) indicates strong public support for an ambitious development plan at the region’s only model 4 hospital.

Public talk to hear of need for flood risk management in Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A public talk on flooding in Galway will take place at 8pm on Tuesday April 14 in the Galway Bay Hotel, where Niall Murphy of the Green Party will introduce a number of expert speakers.

Thomas calls for temporary measures to cushion fuel price shock

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said that Irish fuel prices cannot continue to far outstrip countries like Spain and is calling for a temporary flat-fee excise response, targeted supports for farmers, contractors and hauliers, and a postponement of the planned carbon tax increase until the current fuel-cost crisis has eased.

Residents begin getting the keys to 32 new social homes in Renmore

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body, has begun giving keys to the 32 individuals and families who will be moving into the newly built apartments at Goirtín, Morrough, Renmore, close to Galway City.

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