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Galway’s Ukrainian community will remember last week for generations. In a moment filled with emotion and deep pride, they gathered in Dublin to welcome President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska on what was far more than a diplomatic engagement—it was a historic milestone. For the first time since Ukraine declared independence in 1991, a Ukrainian Head of State made an official visit to Ireland. To witness that history unfold not in Kyiv, but here in Ireland created a profound sense of connection and belonging for Ukrainians who have built new lives along Ireland’s western shores.

A special programme for empathy education developed at University of Galway is to be expanded into Transition Year (TY) in secondary schools nationwide.

Galway-based design firm PHE has been announced as a finalist in the Workplace Wellness category of the SFA National Business Awards 2026, a recognition that highlights the company’s commitment to fostering a supportive, healthy and people-focused working environment. The announcement comes as the Small Firms Association unveils this year’s finalists, showcasing the excellence and innovation driving Ireland’s small business community.

Galway County Arts Office was represented at a national event held in Limerick City Gallery of Art to mark 40 years of partnership between the Arts Council and Ireland’s 31 local authorities.

Senior IT professionals from local authorities across the country gathered in Galway City last week for a high-level conference to explore opportunities for transformational change in local government using AI. Ireland’s national policy for digital services aims to make 90% of key public services available online by 2030 – with innovation at the core of more efficient service delivery and enhanced citizen engagement.

Tributes have poured in following the death of Margaretta D’Arcy, the fearless artist, writer and peace activist whose uncompromising voice shaped Irish cultural and political life for more than half a century. Ms D’Arcy, who was 91, died in Galway on Sunday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of creative daring, radical honesty and steadfast commitment to justice.

Tributes have poured in following the death of Margaretta D’Arcy, the fearless artist, writer and peace activist whose uncompromising voice shaped Irish cultural and political life for more than half a century. Ms D’Arcy, who was 91, died in Galway on Sunday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of creative daring, radical honesty and steadfast commitment to justice.

People Before Profit Galway will be hosting a public meeting along with Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, Labour and Independents titled ‘What’s next for the Left’ on Thursday November 27 at 7.30pm in the Harbour Hotel.

After last weekend’s action, we now know that Maigh Cuilinn and Loughrea will be Galway’s representatives in the chase for the Andy Merrigan and Tommy Moore Cups.

Professor Karena Yan has been appointed as the new Dean of the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at the University of Galway.