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Galway City Council has launched a new initiative designed to encourage conversation and engagement ‘trí Gaeilge’ in City Hall. Staff and Elected Members wearing a lanyard featuring icons of Galway City and the phrase “Tá Gaeilge agam”, are showing in a simple and visible way that they are open to engaging in Irish – with both fluent speakers and those with a cúpla focail taking part. The initiative encourages the everyday use of Irish across the organisation and supports the Galway City Council Irish Language Scheme to ensure that those seeking provision of services in Irish in Galway City Council are facilitated.

The plan was approved at the local party’s AGM last week, where 50 delegates from across Galway re-elected former city councillor, Mark Lohan, as its chairperson for the sixth year running.

Locations across County Galway figure prominently in the Government’s latest plan for developing a truly bilingual public service.

For students in Ireland aiming to study medicine or certain health professions, the Health Professions Admissions Test (HPAT) is a crucial part of the application process.

A reform of bail laws promised by the Government will help to make Galway and the rest of the country a safer place to live, Minister of State Noel Grealish has predicted.

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.