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Tomorrow, the people of Galway West will once again do what generations before them have done in times of consequence and uncertainty: walk quietly into school halls and parish centres, fold a ballot paper in their hands, and decide what kind of future this constituency believes in.

Anticipation is building as the final days approach before the announcement of this year’s Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh winners. The prestigious bilingual business awards will be marked by a special awards ceremony on this coming Monday, May 25, at the Galway Bay Hotel. Gaillimh le Gaeilge is honoured to welcome Her Excellency, President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, as Guest of Honour, and delighted that Minister for the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, will unveil this year’s Gradam winners and announce the new Tribe of Galway City.

There have been four by-elections in the Galway West constituency since the foundation of the State. They took place on June 19, 1935; August 8, 1936; May 30,1940 and March 4, 1975.

Galway County Council and the Irish Workhouse Centre have announced a comprehensive programme of events in the lead up to the 2026 National Famine Commemoration, taking place at the Irish Workhouse Centre on Sunday, 17 May. The Community Programme is created with support from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers presents to market a truly beautiful residential property in the stunning location of Coast Road, Inverin, County Galway.

A new bi-lingual book exploring the rich history and enduring legacy of policing in Galway has been launched at the Garda North Western Regional HQ in Murrough, Galway.

Patrick Pearse read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic outside the GPO in Dublin on Easter Monday that year – an event that began events leading to our partial independence in the 26 counties a short time later.

This Easter will mark the 110th year since the Easter Rising of 1916.

Few places in Galway capture the imagination quite like Salthill. With its sweeping promenade, views across Galway Bay, and a community atmosphere that blends seaside charm with city convenience, the coastal suburb continues to attract strong interest from buyers both local and further afield. As demand continues to grow, one auctioneer has quietly built a reputation as the go-to specialist for selling property in the area.

Galway County Council has passed a motion to call on the Government to amend the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Bill to include the prohibition of trade in services.