Galway scientists tackle trump regime

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Anyone who has ever spent time in or near a cattle shed will have smelled that what goes in one end must come out the other, with livestock calculated to account for more than 10 per cent of global greenhouse emissions.

Portumna and Tuam fly the flag for Galway in Pride of Place competition

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Portumna Tidy Towns and Tuam Women’s Shed have been chosen to represent County Galway in the 2026 IPB Pride of Place Awards.

€15.1m social housing scheme to deliver 62 homes in Tuam

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Construction is due to begin later this month on a €15.1 million social housing development in Tuam which will provide 62 new homes.

Bringing Galway to Milwaukee

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

The 45th annual Milwaukee Irish Fest – the largest celebration of Irish culture and heritage in the United States – has been taking place on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin.

Galway and Chicagoland Chambers sign landmark Memorandum of Understanding

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

A significant milestone in the Galway–Chicago Sister City relationship was reached last week with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Galway Chamber of Commerce and the ChicagolandChamber of Commerce.

Galway and Chicago Mayors hold strategic roundtable on shared priorities

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Helen Ogbu met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson last weekfor a strategic roundtable discussion focused on shared priorities including diversity, youth opportunity, climate resilience, education, and cultural exchange.

Galway Friedreich’s ataxia campaigners to join national demonstration over treatment costs

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

A few months ago, I interviewed Aoife Quinn from Oranmore for the Galway Advertiser's April 16 issue. Aoife chatted with me about her experience with Friedrich's Ataxia (FA), and how there is a treatment available, called Skyclarys, which could help slow down the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life for people with FA.

Pipe upgrade means five months of road works

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

The good news for residents from Wellpark to the Docks is that a more reliable water supply is on its way, but the bad news for commuters is road works throughout the school term until past Christmas.

Flagship ocean event for city is part of EU presidency

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

University of Galway will host a major summit on the future of the Atlantic Ocean as part of Ireland’s current presidency of the European Union.

Construction of safer school route commences

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Scheme for Scoil na bhForbacha has now reached the construction stage, with a contractor appointed and construction works scheduled to commence in mid-September.

Search is on for new Cúla4 presenter

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Cúla4 are looking for a confident, creative and engaging new Cúla4 presenter to become one of the key faces and voices of its Irish language young people’s channel.

The numbers behind Galway’s funding crisis

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

The Department of Housing has released details to the Advertiser on how the government allocates funding to local authorities amid controversy over Galway County Council’s finances.

Galway RNLI announces new helm for lifeboat volunteer

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

James Rattigan has qualified as a helm and joins the six other helms attached to Galway Lifeboat Station. The helm is the most senior lifeboat crew command role for an inshore lifeboat and James is the first new helm for Galway RNLI since 2017.

Scouts follow Antarctic footsteps for summer challenge

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Five troops from Galway competed against hundreds of scouts at the Phoenix Challenge last week – the pinnacle of the scouting year in Ireland – this year themed by explorer Tom Crean.

Vigil for Tuam and Bessborough babies

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

A vigil at the gates of Galway Cathedral will be held in solidarity with activists who will walk from Galway to Cork this weekend to remember children who died in two institutions ran by religious orders.

‘Robust’ policing for city centre

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly is confident his new policy of saturating Galway city centre with uniformed gardaí will not push petty crime into the suburbs.

Bessborough to brown-bread: Galway’s unbroken chain outsmarts empire, church and shame

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

For a century and a half, policymakers and preachers have tried to break Ireland’s matriarchal spine. First came colonial statutes that stripped women of ancient Brehon era property rights; then, after Independence, a clerical regime insisted a woman’s duty began and ended inside four walls and that maxim even made its way into the Constitution. Both forces notched victories on paper. Yet the lived chain of female authority, mother to daughter, sister to sister never snapped. I know, because that chain carried me out of Bessborough Mother-and-Baby Home and set me, my child, and several generations of my family back on our feet.

Transport investment critical to regional competitiveness, business groups tell Government

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Three of the largest business organisations in the west of Ireland have called on the Government to fast-track transport investment in the region to support economic growth, improve connectivity and promote balanced regional development.

‘Café Lates’ bringing culture, creativity and connection to Galway by night

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Galway City Council is delighted to announce the return of Café Lates this August, with five cafes across the city extending their opening hours on Thursday evenings, inviting people in for a mix of workshops, DJ nights, spoken word events, and other creative experiences.