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Scientists in Galway have taken a significant step forward in the development of lab-grown “mini brains”, a breakthrough that could accelerate research into conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.

University of Galway Mystics were defeated by Clunetech Kilkenny Stars in a challenging game in Kingfisher on Sunday, December 28. Despite Mystics’ best efforts, including five three-pointers, Kilkenny Stars came out on top.

One of the highlights of the Galway Races Autumn Festival is the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) annual fundraising lunch, ‘Race in Pink’. The sold-out event, which took place on October 26, was a big hit with racegoers this year raising an incredible €65,000 for the charity based at the Lambe Institute, University of Galway.

The commercial market throughout Galway city and the west of Ireland has proven to be resilient throughout 2025. In the first quarter of the year, the commercial market stabilised after a slight correction in 2023-2024. Due to a combination of factors, including fluctuating interest rates and political uncertainty both locally and internationally, demand within the commercial sector was somewhat stagnant. The lack of supply on the market strengthened demand throughout the second half of 2025.

Back for Business, the free government programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, is now open to applications.

Due to the success of the Sunday Phlebotomy Clinic at University Hospital Galway (UHG), the clinic has extended its operating hours to 10:00am – 12:30pm to further support the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

This wonderful aerial view of the city looking across Lough Athalia was taken c1952. Lough Athalia is the anglicisation of Loch an tSáile, the Salt Lake, a tidal lake. There are so many changes to this cityscape since then, it is hard to know where to begin.

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD, confirming the delivery of over €850,000 nationally to support Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects in primary and post-primary schools.

More than €1.67 million has been awarded to seven towns and villages across County Galway that are working to strengthen local amenities, protect heritage and address vacancy.

The long-awaited prospect of a light rail system for Galway has moved one step closer to receiving the green light, following confirmation from Deputy John Connolly that a light rail line will be included in the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy.