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Car thefts increased by 58 per cent in Galway during the first half of 2025, according to CSO figures published this week, bucking the national trend which saw incidents of this crime fall in the six months to the end of June.

This article is intended to provide some insight on Transition Year (TY), the usually optional “gap year” between 3rd and 5th year. I have asked multiple TY students, 5th year students, and teachers for their thoughts about TY in general, and if they believe doing TY is a good idea.

The price for a two-bed apartment in Galway city has soared a staggering 85 per cent over eight years, according to the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV).

The University of Galway Students’ Union has released a damning report highlighting the severe challenges faced by students seeking accommodation in Galway, with long commutes, sky-high rents, and widespread frustration pushing many to question their decision to attend college at all.

In today’s Ireland, with soaring rents and a housing market that seems more elusive than a sunny bank holiday, many young couples navigate romance from the comfort (or chaos) of their childhood bedrooms. Living with your parents while trying to nurture a relationship can be tricky, but love can blossom beautifully under one roof with a bit of tact, creativity, and a healthy dose of humour.

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a new campaign in partnership with Galway County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies as required by law. The initiative follows research by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last year that suggested 7.6% of tenancies in Galway County that should be registered with the RTB are not.

With more than 100,000 people employed in the Irish tech sector, and with many of the global tech leaders choosing to have their headquarters in this country, the tech industry here is booming.

Eleven Galway were amongst 82 students from across seven Irish universities who have been awarded scholarships as part of Johnson & Johnson’s prestigious Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D) Undergraduate Awards at its national event held in Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick.

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Máiread Farrell said last night that the Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show that the number of people who have emigrated to Australia in the last 12 months has increased to 10,600 from 4,700 in the previous year comes as "no surprise."

Just under half of Galway city primary schools were fully subscribed or over-subscribed last year, according to unpublished government figures, although significant capacity remains.