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University of Galway has recognised Coláiste Muire Máthair and Galway Educate Together Secondary School for their commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive, and safe environments for students.

University of Galway has recognised Coláiste Muire Máthair and Galway Educate Together Secondary School for their commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive, and safe environments for students.

Galway City Karting is one of the top activities in Galway. The track, located in Liosban Industrial Estate, provides adrenaline-fuelled fun to everyone aged seven and up.

With Christmas fast approaching, now is the time to get organised. Whether you are a business that needs extra room for stock or a household that needs to clear out the guest room for Christmas visitors.

As Galway gears up for the festive season, local business Sub-City Comics is inviting shoppers to think outside the box and bring a little pop culture sparkle to their Christmas gifting. Situated on the ground floor of Corbett Court Shopping Centre, Sub-City Comics stands proudly as the west of Ireland’s only dedicated Manga and pop culture store, a haven for collectors, comic lovers, and fans of every stripe.

As Christmas approaches, Enable Ireland is extending warm wishes to the people of Galway and beyond for a happy, peaceful, and safe festive season. The charity has expressed heartfelt gratitude for the continued kindness and generosity shown by individuals, families, volunteers, and the local business community who have supported its work over the years.

The Small Crane has long been a place where Galway gathers. From trading potatoes centuries ago to meeting friends and neighbours for news of the week, and sharing tunes outside The Crane Bar, it has always been about people, stories, and connection.

The delivery of social and affordable housing continues to gain momentum, with the latest quarterly statistics revealing strong growth and robust pipelines across both delivery streams. This progress is reflected in the Q2 delivery figures published by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD.

There was something deeply reflective about the ceremony held last week to honour two remarkable figures — my former colleague Ronnie O’Gorman and former County Council manager C.I. O’Flynn. It was a gathering that looked back with gratitude and forward with curiosity, a moment to pause in a city that rarely stands still.

The Tuam and Athenry–Oranmore Municipal Districts met this week to consider their draft General Municipal Allocations (GMAs) for 2026, with councillors in both areas voicing queries about rising costs, limited local discretion and the impact of national funding decisions.