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Trying to save money by not paying for a TV licence, as is required by law, proved a very costly mistake for some viewers who were fined heavily for the offence when their cases came before Judge Vincent Deane at Loughrea District Court.

Kenny Galway on the Tuam Road has been appointed as the fourth official retail partner for Leapmotor in Ireland, and the first in Connacht.

For decades, Keith Finnegan’s voice has been part of the soundtrack of life in Galway. From early morning interviews with local heroes to discussions about the city’s culture, sport, and community life, he has been a trusted companion to thousands of listeners across the West. Now, the veteran broadcaster is embarking on a new journey — one that will see him continue to champion Galway, but this time on a global stage.

Isuzu Ireland has showcased the D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 for the first time in Ireland at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore.

The launch of the 2025 Connemara Pony Show-Clifden took place on Friday evening in the town’s Main Square. Marking the 100th anniversary of the Show, the four day event will return to the Clifden Showgrounds from August 19th-22.

Each year Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh join forces to bring to Galway some of the most exciting music acts to play at the iconic Heineken Big Top.

Official statistics from the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) show that in 2024, more than 856,000 drivers failed the NCT. That was just under 50 percent (49.4) of the total tests for the year (1.73 million). The top reasons for failure of the test in 2024 have remained consistent with results from the last few years:

Pinergy, the energy transition company, has today announced the appointment of Juan-Paul Roux as a Commercial Energy Consultant for the Connacht region. This appointment underscores Pinergy's commitment to expanding its expertise and supporting businesses in the Connacht region in achieving their sustainability goals.

With just over five weeks until the start of the Leaving Cert, it is time to make the best use of your time to help alleviate stress, get organised and maximise your study strategies so that you can manage your time effectively for these last few weeks. Here are my top 10 tips to help you prepare in the five weeks leading up to the exams.

Éamon Ó Cuív lives up the Seanbhóthar behind Corr na Móna, in a small, well-sited bungalow himself and his wife, Áine, built in 1980, six years after moving to Joyce Country, where Éamon landed a job establishing an ill-fated lamb fattening station which later became a successful sawmill.