Citylink service between Shannon Airport and Galway from March

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Citylink has announced a new partnership with Shannon Airport that will see Route 251 feature a new direct coach service between Galway and the airport from March 2027. Route 251 will increase from 16 to 26 daily services overall, connecting Galway, Shannon Airport, Limerick and Cork.

Bish Rowing Club ‘Night at the Dogs’ fundraiser

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

St Joseph’s College (Bish) Rowing Club is continuing its fundraising campaign to replace and repair ageing boats and upgrade essential safety equipment, with a special “Night at the Dogs” event taking place on Friday, 27 November, at Galway Greyhound Track.

The club is inviting families, friends, past oarsmen, alumni and the wider community to come along for an enjoyable evening of entertainment and to support a very worthwhile cause. Proceedings get underway at 6.30pm.

COPE Galway Christmas Swim 2026 launched – sign up today

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

The countdown is on for one of Galway’s best-loved Christmas traditions, as sign-up opens for the COPE Galway Christmas Swim 2026.

Plans lodged for new inclusive Renmore play area as public consultation opens

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Plans for a new inclusive playground and recreational space in Renmore have been lodged with Galway City Council, with members of the public invited to have their say on the proposed development before December 17.

Galway City Council and EU Mission Cities host flooding challenge event

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Galway City Council and EU Mission Cities are partnering to host a free public information event focused on addressing the growing challenges of extreme rainfall and local flooding.

Work to begin on two major East Galway tourism projects in early 2027

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Work on two community tourism projects in East Galway will begin in early 2027, Galway County Council has confirmed.

Man allegedly stabbed animal heart in front of bouncers

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

A MAN took his ejection from a Galway venue so much to heart that he turned up outside the Cross Street venue with an animal heart and proceeded to stab it with a knife in full view of the security staff, it is alleged.

Lawyer claims Garda punched him in the liathróidí

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

A DEFENDANT who told Tuam Court he had a law degree and knew his rights alleged an arresting Garda had punched him hard “in the liathróidí” as he was being taken out of the patrol car following his arrest.

Galway Court’s mystery man turns out to be UK philosopher

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

THE long-running mystery of Galway Court’s mystery man has finally been resolved thanks to dogged and persistent police work.

‘There’s no fear of you taking any bread van again?’ – asks solicitor

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

“THERE’S no fear of you taking any bread vans again and crashing them,” a solicitor asked his own client when appealing for bail for her.

Win a magnificent home in stunning Salthill

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Castlegar GAA Club in Galway has launched a hugely exciting fundraiser to win an amazing home in one of Ireland’s most beautiful locations.

Martina Anderson book signing in Charlie Byrne’s tomorrow

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Martina Anderson, former IRA Volunteer, political prisoner, and Sinn Féin MEP, MLA and Stormont Minister, will sign copies of her biography, Choosing the Struggle, tomorrow Friday, November 13, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Galway, at 6PM.

Not minding his own business cost man €500

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

NOT minding his own business cost a defendant €500 when he appeared before Galway District Court on public order charges.

Fifty years on, former Digital colleagues gather to remember five lives lost in Shannon air disaster

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Fifty years after a tragic plane crash claimed the lives of four employees of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and their pilot, a group of former Digital colleagues will gather today (Thursday) at the site of the disaster near Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare, to remember those who perished and honour their memory.

Brian Mooney’s next lesson in life: Finding yourself all over again in retirement

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

For years, Brian Mooney has been helping young people answer one of the biggest questions they will ever face: what do I want to do with my life? His advice to students has always been to follow their passion rather than simply chase points, choosing a college course and career that will bring fulfilment.

More than 500 psychologists come to city for conference

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

More than 500 psychologists, researchers, academics, policymakers, advocates and students from across Ireland and beyond are gathering in Galway this week for the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Annual Conference 2026.

Galway marketing agency celebrates national award win

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Galway-based Smart Digital Marketing & PR Agency is celebrating national recognition after being named Best Digital Marketing Agency at the prestigious Hi Style Awards 2026, held in Cork on Saturday, November 7th.

Cuirfidh An Taibhdhearc leagan úrnua Gaeilge de ‘An Prionsa Sona’ le Oscar Wilde ar an stáitse i nGaillimh idir 1-19 Nollaig

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Scéal thar a bheith tochtmhar agus draíochtúil faoi Fháinleog agus faoi Phrionsa atá réidh le gach rud a fhágáil ina ndiaidh chun cruatan an tsaoil a laghdú do dhaoine eile. De réir mar a thiteann an fómhar agus a athraíonn an aimsir go gasta, an mbeidh go leor ama ag an bhFáinleog bheag éalú as an bhfuacht agus eitilt chun na hÉigipte? Cad a tharlóidh nuair a bhuailfidh an Fháinleog le dealbh óir an Phrionsa Shona?

I ndomhan ina bhfuil áilleacht ar leith le fáil i ngníomhartha cineálta, is scéal é ‘An Prionsa Sona’ a spreagann muid uilig le bheith níos neamhleithlí agus níos láiche. Seo seó teaghlaigh a bheadh foirfe um Nollaig!

Daonra na n-oileán ‘faoi bhrú’

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Chuala Comhchoiste Oireachtais go bhfuil daonra na n-oileán in Éirinn “faoi bhrú.”

Ó Chamus go Cill Airne

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

“Tá duine ar bith in ann amhrán a chasadh ach más maith leat amhrán a chasadh go maith - le go mbeidh tú i mbróga an fhile - caithfidh do chroí a bheith ann.”

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