New Students’ Union president takes office

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Co Galway native Seán de Búrca has taken up the role of President of University of Galway Students’ Union, the representative group of over 20,000 students.

Green light for major Applegreen service station marks significant investment for Ballinasloe

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Galway County Council has granted planning permission for what will become one of the largest motorway service station developments in the west of Ireland, giving the green light to a major new Applegreen facility on the Galway side of Ballinasloe.

Seven ways to help your child settle back into school

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

The return to school is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring a mixture of nerves, anticipation and uncertainty for both children and parents. Whether it’s a child’s first day in the classroom or the start of another academic year, a little preparation can make the transition much smoother.

Fitzy is resisting temptation, kind of

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

When the girls are away, the boys will play.
This week, our Fitzy has embarked on the greatest challenge in reality television – a 24/7 documented lads’ holiday away from his significant other. One *slight* hiccup aside, the Barna man has passed the test with flying colours. That’s as of Wednesday afternoon anyways.

Glanua raise over €25,000 for Féileacáin

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Loughrea based water and wastewater engineering company, Glanua raises €25,350 for Féileacáin, a not for profit organisation that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy.

Workers in Galway deserve protection as temperatures soar – Mayor Helen Ogbu

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Mayor of Galway City, Helen Ogbu, has called on the Government to introduce legally defined maximum workplace temperature limits as Ireland experiences another period of exceptionally hot weather.

Music, theatre, food, crafts and more at Claregalway Garden Festival this weekend

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Claregalway Castle will welcome one and all to the charming annual Galway Garden Festival this Saturday and Sunday.

Green Sod Ireland announces third annual biodiversity summer school

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Galway-based environmental charity Green Sod Ireland announces its 3rd annual 2-day Biodiversity Summer School.

‘Homecoming’ for Galway chalices after a century

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

A new temporary display of silver has opened in Galway City Museum, providing a chance to view a rare selection of silverwork of Galway’s most renowned silversmith, Richard Joyce, credited as the creator of the Claddagh ring.

Galway public invited to engagement sessions on University Hospital

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

University Hospital Galway is today inviting the public to participate in a follow up consultation on development plans for the hospital which will future-proofing healthcare infrastructure in the region over the coming decades.

Galway City Council secures funding to potentially unlock over 12,500 homes

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Galway City Council has secured funding of up to €30 million under the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF), supporting key infrastructure projects that could unlock land for up to 12,877 homes across the city.

Galway County Council not receiving its fair share from Government – say SF’s O’Hara, Farrell and Kerrane

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Galway Sinn Féin TDs Louis O’Hara, Mairéad Farrell, and Claire Kerrane raised the ongoing underfunding of Galway County Council in the Dáil this week.

Parsons calls for permanent investment in breast cancer services as HSE reveals reliance on temporary capacity

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Regional Health Authority West member Cllr Evelyn Parsons has called for sustained and permanent investment in breast cancer services across the West, following confirmation from the HSE that recent improvements in waiting times have been achieved through temporary additional capacity.

Drop into your local court to see justice being done – in your name

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

AS an antidote for the everyday blues (apart from the music of BB King, that is) a visit to your District Court to see justice being administered in your name might just do the trick. I emphasise ‘your’ as some need reminding it actually is your Court and justice is carried out, and sometimes otherwise, in your name. It’s not the Judge’s Court, although some labour under the delusion it is; they simply have the privilege of acting on our behalf. Ditto for lawyers, Gardaí and even representatives of the fourth estate.

Rahoon Road residents warned of possible water outages during maintenance works

Mon, Jun 29, 2026

Uisce Éireann is advising people in the Rahoon Road area of Galway city of possible water outages tonight (Monday) as a result of planned maintenance works in their area.

Man on public drunkenness charge ‘not drinking any more’

Sat, Jun 27, 2026

“I’m very sorry, your honour. I’m not drinking any more,” a man brought before Galway District Court on a charge of public drunkenness told Judge Edward Carroll in his defence.

WhatsApp message about a sick child sees Gardai searching Pulse to calculate Tuam motorist’s penalty points total

Fri, Jun 26, 2026

A sick child and a WhatsApp message from his wife regarding the medication needed from the pharmacist landed a Tuam motorist with five more penalty points to add to the five he already had.

Ticket price for train station soars to €71m

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

In 2022, before the tender process to appoint a main contractor completed, the estimated cost of upgrading the Victorian rail terminus was €49.68 million, of which €30.98 million comprised construction costs including VAT.

Defendant allegedly refused to pay taxi fare of €211.80

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

A DEFENDANT who is accused of refusing to pay a taxi fare of €211.80 when he arrived at Milltown, was strongly advised to get legal representation as he was warned a criminal conviction, if found guilty, could have serious consequences for him.

Unlocking AI: the smarter way to drive business productivity in Galway

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept, it is already transforming how businesses across Ireland operate. With adoption rates now near universal, the real challenge facing organisations is not access to AI, but how to use it effectively and responsibly in day-to-day work.

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