Tree surgeon found with cannabis joint at Ceannt Station

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A YOUNG tree surgeon was given a chance to avoid a drug conviction on his record when he was given the opportunity on his first offence to make a donation to the Court poor box.

St Stephen’s morning attack on city filling station

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A JUDGE at Galway District Court has refused to hear a case against a man accused of being involved with others in a late night attack on a city filling station.

KA Woodcrafts and The Bish big winners at Student Enterprise Finals

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Kate O’Sullivan, trading as KA Woodcrafts and representing Portumna Community School in Portumna, has taken first prize in the Senior category at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme Galway Finals. The business will now go on to represent Galway at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals in Mullingar on May 7.

New roof for Dublin Road Bus Shelter

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

There is relief at last for passengers who have had to put up with being drenched by rain while waiting at a bus shelter on the Dublin Road, Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has confirmed.

Minister Naughton announces four Galway schools to benefit from €48 million DEIS Plus investment

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has announced a €48m investment in the new DEIS Plus Scheme which will include four Galway schools.

Annual Spring Garden Fair at Claregalway Castle this weekend

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A perfect afternoon — come to Claregalway Castle, have a coffee and light refreshment, hear some live music and buy a plant to start the Spring.

Welby feels College of the Future can transform education and training in the region

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Cllr Thomas Welby, Independent candidate for the upcoming Bye-Election, has identified the delivery of a College of Future in Galway as having the ability to be pivotal in transforming the Further Education and Training landscape for the region.

Lyons welcomes feasible traffic calming measures on Lower Cappagh Road

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Galway City West and Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed the reply he received from the Roads and Transportation Directorate, Galway City Council in relation to a Notice of Motion I had forwarded in relation to road safety on the Lower Cappagh Road.

Garrity calls for renewed look at GLUAS light-rail line in Galway City

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

It is time to renew the proposal to build the GLUAS light-rail line, Galway West by-election independent candidate Sheila Garrity said this week.

Thomas says Government has left home heating oil users, carers and working families behind

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said the Government’s response to rising fuel costs has failed to deal with the pressure facing households dependent on home heating oil, and does not go far enough to support carers, workers and families who rely on their cars every day.

Lohan out canvassing after gritty selection

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Behind bolted doors last week, there was a closely fought selection convention for Sinn Féin to chose its candidate for the Galway West by-election in May.

Expanded Galway Port marks new opportunity, says Kyne

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A positive decision on the expansion of Galway Port would mark a new era for the facility and city, a Fine Gael Senator said.

Former Galway footballer’s documentary in Uganda airs this weekend

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A documentary telling the remarkable story of how 40 GAA players travelled to Uganda to plant one million trees and share the power of sport across cultures will air on TG4 this Sunday evening.

Ballymoe-born priest on step to sainthood after ‘venerable’ declaration

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

An Irish-born priest whose life transformed the care of vulnerable children has taken a significant step on the path to sainthood. Fr Edward Flanagan, who was born in the west of Ireland, has been declared “venerable” by Pope Leo XIV—a recognition by the Catholic Church that he lived a life of heroic virtue. The declaration marks a major milestone in the long process towards canonisation, leaving him two verified miracles away from being named a saint.

Three evictions per day in Galway last year

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Almost 1,300 households across Galway city and county received a notice to quit from their landlord last year.

City bucks trend for drug offences

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

District Court convictions for drug-related offences fell by 10 per cent last year in Galway city.

City mayor will run for Dáil

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Mayor Mike Cubbard will run in the Galway West by-election as a “progressive independent” to champion Galway nationally in the Dáil.

Galway nun granted Freedom of Sunderland

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Last week, Sunderland witnessed a truly special and well-deserved moment as Sr. Mary Scholastica Nolan was granted the Freedom of the City. It was an occasion filled with pride, gratitude, and deep admiration for a life devoted to service. A native of Galway, she left home at just 17 years of age to join the Sisters of Mercy.

The passing of the voice of summer

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

There are voices that do more than narrate events; they settle into the very texture of our lives, becoming inseparable from the moments they accompany. Michael Lyster possessed such a voice. His passing at the age of 71 does not merely mark the loss of a broadcaster, but signals the gentle fading of a particular era in Irish sporting life—one defined by trust, calm authority, and an unspoken bond between presenter and audience.

Public meeting announced on proposed Cashla Peaker Plant Application

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A public meeting held by local residents of the Athenry area that is intended to “provide information and guidance” on a recently submitted planning application for the proposed Cashla Peaker Plant is set to take place on Monday, March 30, at 8pm.

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