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There was hardly a dry eye among councillors in the chamber after Mayor Helen Ogbu was finished with them.

“IN England, justice is open to all—like the Ritz Hotel.” This pithy quote, attributed to Victorian-era judge Sir James Mathew, was made to highlight the fact that the law and the Ritz were open to all in theory but, in practice, only the rich could afford them. The quote, often misattributed to Mathew’s compatriot George Bernard Shaw, seems appropriate as the current controversy surrounding our criminal legal aid system – which saw criminal practitioners strike in Tuam Court last Tuesday – rolls on.

The Galway Salthill Rotary Club has officially launched a brand-new contactless tap donation machine at the iconic “Kick the Wall” spot on Salthill Promenade, making it easier than ever for locals and visitors to support local charities.

Galway Simon Community is calling on people to rise with the sun on Sunday, 21 June, and come together in solidarity at its Summer Solstice Dip at Dawn. Beginning at 4.20am on Salthill Beach, this special sunrise gathering will raise vital awareness and funds for people facing homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Time is running out to register for this year’s Steps for Simon challenge, and Galway Simon are calling on the public to get involved in whatever way they can. With only days left to register to take the challenge, campaign ambassador Laura Burke (@lauraburkefitness) is encouraging individuals, families, workplaces, and community groups to take part and help raise vital funds for Galway Simon.

A Galway farmer has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a then 16-year-old girl on board an Aer Lingus flight bound for Boston.

A man with serious alcohol issues who is in the care of the Simon Community is turning his life around, Galway District Court was told this week.

“It’s been a long time coming, but it’s been fantastic..” — The words of round-Ireland sea swimmer Daragh Morgan (27), who is on the home stretch of his circumnavigation around Ireland.

Galway Simon Community this week launched its 2024 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the continuing demand for the charity’s Homeless Services during another very challenging year. In 2024 the organisation supported 1,869 people across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, while the total number of families supported increased by a staggering 38%. With Galway City having the highest ongoing need for social housing in the country, according to a report by the Parliamentary Budget Office, Galway Simon Community is deeply concerned about the deepening homelessness crisis.

A generous donation of €20,000 has been presented to the Thinking of You memory box project for organ donors at University Hospital Galway (UHG), in memory of the late Simon Quinn from Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway.