Claddagh Credit Union awards €5,000 to five local students

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Claddagh Credit Union has announced the five recipients of its annual Unicash Bursary, awarding a total of €5,000 to local students to support their third-level education. Each of the five students will receive €1,000.

Community voices sought for Galway Bay water plan

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Members of the public with an interest in water quality are being invited to an information meeting on Thursday, October 9, in Loughrea, where plans for a new Catchment Community Forum (CCF) for Galway Bay South East will be discussed.

Free 'Insights into Dementia' Course for Family Carers Returns

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) is inviting family carers of people living with dementia to take part in its free course, 'Insights into Dementia', Informing and Empowering Family Carers from Wednesday, November 5 to December 17.

The seven-week course will take place in Clifden Town Hall, Sky Rd, Clifden, Co. Galway, H71 AE09, from 10am to 12.30pm.

Corrib festival in pipeline for 2026

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

In the wake of successful riverine events across Galway city and county for Culture Night last month, organisers of Corrib Feile-FLOW are planning a larger lakeland festival to unite towns and villages across the entirety of Lough Corrib in 2026, with themes of culture, environment, recreation and education.

Galway Races and NBCRI launch Race in Pink Event

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The Galway Races has announced the return of its October Bank Holiday Racing Festival, running from Saturday, October 25 to Monday, October 27.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Eyre Square pub burgled
Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a bar in Eyre Square.

Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a bar in Eyre Square.

O’Hara criticises minister for absence during Portiuncula maternity services debate

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has criticised Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill for failing to attend a Dáil debate on the downgrading of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital.

Child homelessness is 'emergency', Ogbu warns

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The Labour Party's local authority member for Galway City East said her party has proposed six policy solutions to introduce immediate and longer-term remedies for this national emergency, which she has first-hand experience of in her local electoral area.

Galway house prices climb as stock tightens

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Galway’s housing market continues to heat up, resulting in some of the steepest increases nationally, coupled with a continually declining level of stock available.

Zebra crossing 'not enough' to protect children say parents

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Galway County Council has received more than 300 submissions from parents and residents in Na Forbacha as part of the consultation on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme, with locals calling for stronger safety measures outside Scoil na bhForbacha, Furbo.

Nicola Coughlan tipped for leading role as Ireland’s pirate queen

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Galway actress Nicola Coughlan is emerging as a top contender to star in a major new film about Ireland’s legendary pirate queen, Gráinne Ní Mháille, a project already being hailed as one of the most ambitious Irish productions in years.

Connolly to make Gaza address

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The non-party candidate, with support of five political parties, is on a whistle-stop tour of the country after the first televised presidential debate on Monday. She will return to the city to fulfil a long-standing engagement at the sold-out ‘Gala for Gaza’ at the Ardilaun Hotel this Saturday, October 4.

Minister dismisses city status change

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Calls for Galway City Council to have its status upgraded from the bottom rung of local authorities will not translate into improved financial support, according to the Minister of State with special responsibility for Local Government, John Cummins TD.

Crunch meeting called for all Galway politicians

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The substantial document has been in gestation for almost one year, and will be circulated to local councillors, TDs and senators before a high stakes meeting scheduled next week.

City Hall pledges emissions cut

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

In line with its Local Authority Climate Action Plan (2024 to 2029), the council is aiming to improve its energy efficiency by half, compared to 2009 levels, and achieve a 51 per cent reduction in carbon emissions compared to a 2016-2018 baseline.

Family friendly table quiz – Headford and District Association fundraiser

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The Headford & District Association will host a family table quiz on Saturday, October 18 in St Fursa's Parish Hall. Doors open at 4.30pm, and the quiz runs from 5pm to 8pm.

Local Property Tax debate sparks wider housing discussion

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The meeting took a sharp turn following a presentation from Director of Housing Damien Mitchell, who outlined the current state of Galway’s zoned residential land. He revealed that 741 hectares have been designated for housing, with an estimated capacity for 18,107 units, yet most of that land remains unusable due to inadequate wastewater services.

Ahascragh housing project shortlisted for national award

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The national awards, run by the Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH), celebrate innovation and sustainability in public and community housing. This year's shortlist includes 31 projects nationwide competing across eight categories, along with a Public Choice Award open to a national vote.

New 'age friendly' strategy for Galway

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The strategy sets out actions under three priority areas: the built and public environment, community and social inclusion, and information and wellbeing services, to address the needs of the county’s rapidly ageing population.