Man stole valuable iPhone to pay off gambling debt

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

A young man stole a valuable phone from a city shop in order to pay off a gambling debt. “He had to pay it off or else,” his solicitor told Judge John King at Galway District Court.

No racial motive in McDonald’s security guard assault

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

There was no racial abuse involved in the assault of a security guard at a city McDonald’s outlet, Judge John King was told, when he viewed photographs of the injuries caused, presented to him by prosecuting Gardaí at Galway District Court on Monday.

‘Public nuisance’ appears in court via video link from prison

Sat, Mar 28, 2026

A man described by his solicitor as a “nuisance but not a menace” appeared before Galway District Court on Monday, via video link from prison, to answer yet more charges of public drunkenness brought against him.

Mystery over how to get Australian drug test results to Galway court

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

“Who is going to do a hair follicle test in Australia? How does this work?” were questions posed by a Judge when she was told a defendant was not present in her court when his case was called, because he was in Australia.

Six candidates agree historic election pact

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Half of twelve candidates expected to run in the Galway West by-election have agreed an historic voting pact.

Galway County Council approves over €424,000 in grants to community groups

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Elected members of Galway County Council have approved €424,182 in grant funding for 342 projects under its Community Support Schemes, aimed at supporting tourism, community and cultural development across the county.

Easter Egg Hunt and Family Day Out in nature at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Join in this unforgettable family day out at the annual Brigit’s Garden Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday April 4, Sunday April 5, and Monday April 6 from 12–4pm. Enjoy a mix of adventure, creativity, and seasonal fun.

Galway City Museum launches Silent Saturdays

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Galway City Museum is pleased to announce the introduction this weekend of Silent Saturdays commencing this Saturday 28 March; and continuing at the end of every month for the rest of the year. This is a new sensory-friendly initiative designed to provide a more comfortable and accessible museum experience for neurodivergent visitors, individuals with sensory differences, and anyone who benefits from a quieter environment.

Seapoint Leisure: A lasting centre of entertainment and community

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Stretching along Salthill’s Promenade, Seapoint Leisure Casino and Arcade has long stood as a central fixture of entertainment and community life, attracting visitors from across Galway and beyond.

Community events announced for Ballybane Hub

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Residents in Ballybane will have two upcoming opportunities to engage with local services and community activities at the Ballybane Community Hub over the coming weeks.

A Garda clinic is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 29, from 11am to 12pm. The session will be hosted by local Community Garda Kenneth Boyle, who will be available to assist with signing forms, offering crime prevention advice, and taking reports. Members of the public are encouraged to drop in and speak directly with Garda Boyle.

RNLI Galway marks three decades of heroism

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Thirty years is both a lifetime and the blink of an eye—long enough to shape a legacy, yet fleeting when measured against the endless rhythm of the sea. On the evening of 27 March 1996 at 9pm, a quiet but profound promise was made along the shores of Galway Bay. That promise—to save lives at sea—has been kept, steadfastly and selflessly, by the volunteers of the Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station ever since.

Bus Éireann to increase Galway City fleet to 60 buses

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

The number of buses serving Galway City Routes will almost double by the start of 2027, Fianna Fáil Galway West TD John Connolly has learned.

Ogbu demands urgent rollout of local Garda domestic abuse teams

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in the Galway West by-election, has called for urgent action to protect victims of domestic abuse, as Labour brings forward a motion in the Dáil this week highlighting serious gaps in policing and the failure to roll out Domestic Abuse Coordination Teams nationwide.

‘If you’re not in, you can’t win’ – last year’s winner backs Hospice Car Raffle

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

When Peter Flanagan received the phone call to say he had won the Galway Hospice Car Raffle last year, he thought someone was pulling his leg.

Hand in Hand appoints Mark Dwyer as Chief Executive Officer

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Hand in Hand has announced the appointment of Mark Dwyer as Chief Executive Officer. Mark joined Hand in Hand in 2023 as Director of Services and has since played a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s support for families affected by childhood cancer. He brings a wealth of experience in delivering compassionate, family-centred services, alongside a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis.

Local man raises over €9,000 for charities

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Galwayman Andrew Connaire and a group of friends recently completed the Westport Sea2Summit, a challenging run, cycle and hike event that takes participants through the stunning Mayo countryside before finishing with a climb up and down Croagh Patrick.

Gambling debts the cause of thefts from city shop

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A man was put up to thefts from a city shop because he had gambling debts, his solicitor told Galway District Court.

100 previous convictions cannot be ignored, says Judge

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A DEFENDANT who pleaded guilty to a long list of charges, mainly thefts from city businesses, had 100 previous convictions and this could not be ignored no matter how difficult his background was, Judge Valerie Corcoran said when sentencing him to 16 months in prison.

Husband and wife thieving team don’t deserve last chance, says Judge

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A HUSBAND and wife team who, a Judge said, appeared to “be going around in consort” on joint enterprise thieving trips, were given heavy suspended sentences to keep them in line when they appeared before Galway District Court this week.

Mayo man’s bail condition is to keep out of Galway city

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A JUDGE decided not to include the usual Garda Station sign-on conditions as part of bail conditions for a defendant, as she didn’t want the accused to have any reason to come into Galway city.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.