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A cross party delegation of Irish politicians is requesting the Irish Government send observers to the trial of the Ulm 5, the group currently on trial in Germany for charges related to pro-Palestinian protest actions.

Counter protestors outnumbered anti-migrant agitators ten-to-one in Galway last weekend, at an event organised to “reject” Helen Ogbu as the city’s elected mayor.

Galway Simon Community has launched its 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the growing importance of health, wellbeing and social integration services in helping people move beyond homelessness. The report comes at a time when homelessness in Ireland has reached record levels, with more people than ever relying on emergency accommodation.

Galway-based Helplink Mental Health is encouraging people to pay attention to their mental wellbeing during the summer months, when social pressures, disrupted routines and financial strain can affect emotional health.

Employees from one of Galway’s leading medical device employers, Boston Scientific once again took on the Peak2Peak Challenge in support of their charity partner, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), which involved climbing Crough Patrick in Mayo before traveling to Connemara to take on Diamond Hill all in one day.

Alánna O’Brien and Sonya Naumova, both of Galway city, met with TDs and representatives in Dublin to highlight the urgent need for increased Government investment in youth work services in Budget 2027.

Gardaí are monitoring online death threats against the Mayor of Galway while a number of city institutions have disabled social media comments on posts referencing Helen Ogbu.

Mental health difficulties rarely begin as emergencies. More often, they develop gradually through persistent anxiety, overwhelming stress, poor sleep, burnout, low mood, or a growing sense that everyday life has become harder to manage. Yet many people delay seeking help, uncertain where to turn or discouraged by lengthy waiting times.

Relating to a story headlined ‘Women’s refuge is homeless day centre’ in last week’s Galway Advertiser, COPE Galway has asked us to clarify that the Westside Modular Hub was designed to provide emergency accommodation to families experiencing homelessness.

Galway Sports Partnership, in collaboration with Galway County Council, is inviting families from across the county to celebrate National Play Day 2026 with a free afternoon of fun, activity and community connection at Corribdale Park, Oughterard this Saturday, 11 July from 1pm to 3pm.