Ní lia sméara sa bhfómhar

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Tá bláthanna an tsamhraidh imithe ‘s tá na laethantaí ag druidim isteach, ach tá an lon dubh anois le feiceáil ar na driseachaí ag alpadh siar na bpuiteachaí- nó na sméara dubha mar a thugtar orthu taobh amuigh d’Inis Meáin.

It’s official - New city council logo places ancient ‘g’ above sailing boat

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

City Hall unveiled a new logo today, the first redesign in decades since its current ‘G’ - paired with the city’s sixteenth century coat of arms - was designed in 1984 for the city’s 500th anniversary, and refreshed in a 2007 rebranding.

Cheevers calls for urgent review of all gullies across city

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Councillor Alan Cheevers is calling on Galway City Council, in conjunction with Irish Water, to carry out a full and urgent review of all road gullies across Galway City, including those on main roads and within council-managed estates.

Galway City Council announces the return of Halloween ‘Gaillimh Ah-Boo!’

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Building on the massive success of its inaugural year, Galway City Council is proud to announce the return of ‘Gaillimh Ah-Boo!’—an expanded, city-wide Halloween celebration reclaiming the ancient Celtic origins of Samhain through myth, magic, and community.

Celebrating Trump’s tariff removal is like thanking a bully for stopping the beatings, says Murphy

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Green Party spokesperson on Balanced Regional Development, Niall Murphy, said that celebrating Trump’s removal of tariffs that he first introduced is akin to thanking a bully for stopping the regular beatings.

Ania Haie arrives at Fallers

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

There’s something new to discover at Fallers this September, with the arrival of Ania Haie, a contemporary jewellery brand bringing a fresh and modern feel to their collection.

Two Galway women appear in court over Doonbeg protests

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Two Co Galway women have appeared in court over them allegedly shouting anti-war slogans and wearing anti-war T-shirts on the 7th green at Trump Doonbeg golf course as US President, Donald Trump’s Marine One was in the air preparing to land on Saturday afternoon.

Children should not pay for housing crisis, says McNelis

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The latest figures from the Department of Housing show 5,659 children in emergency accommodation, a 13% increase from July 2025.

Dancing in Galway – weekly set dancing classes

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Looking for a fun way to get active, meet new people and enjoy a great night out? Set dancing classes take place every Tuesday night at Lakeview School, Renmore, just up from the g Hotel.

Corlann — supporting people to live more independent lives

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Corlann, the new name for Brothers of Charity Services, provides supports each year to more than 6,000 people with intellectual disabilities, including autism. Services are delivered by dedicated teams from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds.

Honesty proves the best policy for motorist

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

A businessman was praised for his honesty when he told a judge it was his own fault that he risked picking up five more penalty points to add to the six he already had.

Commonly used cancer drugs boost MRSA antibiotics – new research shows

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Scientists from University of Galway have uncovered a surprising link between commonly used anti-cancer drugs and antibiotics that could offer a potential new approach to tackling notorious superbug infections.

Buoys are back in town — Marine Institute event to show off its tech at city event tomorrow

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The Marine Institute will reveal how Ireland uses offshore buoys, ocean observation networks and real-time data to help forecast Atlantic storms at a free public event at Galway City Museum on Friday, 18 September 2026, from 1.00pm to 1.50pm.

Acquiring Irish citizenship is a privilege – not a right

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Irish citizenship by naturalisation is a privilege, not a right, and it is appropriate that the conditions of citizenship are reviewed from time to time.

Galway Travellers to tackle mental health challenges

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Galway Traveller Movement is holding a series of events in Galway this month as part of an initiative to raise awareness of mental health within the Traveller community.

UHG extremely busy with long wait times in the Emergency Department

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway continues to be extremely busy this week with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment.

MW Design Print Signs Ltd — passionate about creative designs

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Melissa Walsh, Managing Director of MW Design Print Signs Ltd, since 2003 is passionate about creative designs and producing bespoke printed products and signage solutions.

Lapteck — Twenty years of keeping Galway connected

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

For 20 years, Lapteck Computers has been a familiar name on Eyre Street, building a reputation for value, expertise and, above all, looking after its customers.

It all began in 2006, when David and Martin set out with a simple idea: to make quality computers more affordable. At a time when new computers were expensive, they saw an opportunity to provide customers with reliable alternatives. Lapteck Computers was among the early suppliers of refurbished ex-corporate laptops and PCs, giving high-quality equipment a second life rather than allowing perfectly good technology to go to waste.

It’s Key-ant Station — refurbished rail hub to unveil public piano tomorrow

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

A specially commissioned public piano, restored and designed to depict the ancient legend of the drowned princess who gave Galway her name, will be unveiled at Ceannt Station tomorrow (Friday) morning.

€7.5m kicks off Knocknacarra pitches

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Galway City Council officials told councillors on Tuesday that this swift funding will accelerate an €11.5 million first phase of the northern half of Kingston lands, sharpening ambition for completion in the third quarter of 2029.

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