Family fun and sports day – a great day in Merlin Park

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Donal Lynch of the Merlin Neighbourhood Residents Association would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended its Family Fun and Sports Day at the weekend.

O’Flaherty welcomes new seating/benches in Ballyloughane

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The provision of new seating along the promenade in Ballyloughane has been warmly welcomed by Cllr Terry O’Flaherty.

Galway Science and Technology Festival welcomes new chairperson Kenny Deery

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Kenny Deery has been announced as Chairperson of the board of Galway Science and Technology Festival. Former CEO of Galway Chamber, Kenny is currently Head of the West Regional Enterprise Plan working with over 100 stakeholders to drive enterprise ambitions across counties Mayo, Roscommon and Galway.

Portiuncula University Hospital appoints Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Ambulatory Gynaecology

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Portiuncula University Hospital has welcomed the appointment of Yvonne Claffey as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Women’s Health, Ambulatory Gynaecology, further strengthening specialist services for women across the region.

Galway RNLI crew rescue sailor from boat aground on Galway Bay

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Coast Guard at lunchtime on Sunday to a lone sailor on board a 25 foot sailing boat which had gone aground and was taking on water near Aughinish, on the south shore of Galway Bay.

Water supply ‘critically low’ on Inis Mór

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Existing restrictions on Inis Mór’s public water supply will be extended indefinitely due to treated water supplies falling to critically low levels in recent days, according to Uisce Éireann.

Gardai probe burglaries and damage around county

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Phone Express in Athenry, Co Galway, was broken into between 4.30am and 5.30am on August 5. Entry was gained by smashing the front window of the commerical premise, where a number of assorted vapes were stolen.

Galway man to swim 16k to Aran Islands for autism charity

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

This month, from August 18 to 23, Gary Plummer will take to the Atlantic off Fanore and not stop swimming until Inis Óirr comes into view. That’s 16 kilometres of open water, but this swim extends far beyond endurance for Gary.

Flood relief compensation increase is ‘sticking plaster’ response, says councillor

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Minister Seán Canney has welcomed tweaks to flood relief schemes but is hesitant to call for Galway city’s sea defences to be listed as ‘critical infrastructure’.

Discover your family history at “tracing your Galway roots” event

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Galway County Council has invited members of the public to attend “Tracing Your Galway Roots: Discover Your Family History”, a free Heritage Week event taking place on Wednesday, August 19 from 12.00pm to 3.30pm in the Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway.

Students’ Union invite applications for annual charity fund

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

University of Galway Students’ Union is opening the application process for charities wishing to be considered as beneficiaries for its 2026/27 fundraising campaign.

Galway Rose Jodie gets ready for a fun time in Tralee

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

“It was just a blur,” recalls the 23-year-old of her selection.

Athenry Walled Towns Day marks 20 years with celebration of heritage and community

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Athenry’s medieval streets and historic landmarks will take centre stage on Sunday, 16 August, as Athenry Walled Towns Day celebrates its 20th anniversary with an afternoon of heritage, culture, creativity and family entertainment.

Lots to do in Galway this Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Galway will play host to a wide variety of events during Heritage Week, which runs from August 15 to 23.

Connemara Pony Show set to fill Clifden with four days of events next week

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The 101st Connemara Pony Show gets under way in Clifden next week, running from Tuesday August 18 to Friday August 21, with a packed programme set to draw thousands of visitors to the Galway town for what is the world’s largest gathering of Connemara ponies.

Tuam and German city mark 35 years of twinning partnership

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Representatives from Tuam are in Germany this week to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the town’s twinning partnership with the Bavarian city of Straubing.

National spotlight on Galway community support model

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Work undertaken by Galway County Council in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn to strengthen customer service and community support will be showcased at a national local government event.

Galway City Mayor opens Chicago Sister City Programme at Ireland House

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

This week, Galway City Council has officially opened its 2026 Sister City delegation visit to Chicago with a reception at Ireland House hosted by Acting Consul General Pádraig Manning. The event marked the beginning of a three?day programme focused on strengthening civic, cultural, educational, and economic ties between Galway and Chicago.

Jigs, reels and sausage rolls

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Alas, I have a dirty secret that I must confess. Every time I visit Belfast, I feel a strange compulsion to visit one of the thirteen Greggs outlets located in the city to secure my flaky fix of cheap, greasy sausage rolls and steak bakes.

Macnas – a cultural architect of Galwayness

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

There are many cultural architects of the Galway that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s. There was a creative energy abroad then, a sense that the old, austere order could be challenged and that a small city on the western edge of Europe could imagine itself differently. That decade conceived the Galway International Arts Festival, the Galway Advertiser, Druid and a growing community of musicians, artists, writers, journalists and performers who all contributed to that transformation.

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