Election hopefuls agree voting pact

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A private meeting of potential election candidates was held in Galway city last week to hammer out a potential voting alliance in May’s Galway West by-election.

The Galway traffic question

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

While the country has many ongoing problems admittedly, there is little any of us can do right now, as ordinary citizens, to resolve them, other than exercising our vote at the next election to enact change. That is our democratic prerogative.

Inis Mór GP to take on one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons for breast cancer research

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Greek national and Inis Mór GP, Dr. Evangelos Drosos, is preparing to take on one of the most extreme endurance challenges on the planet, the 500km Lapland Arctic Ultra 2026 in support of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

“Tá Gaeilge agam” – Council gives “Cead Míle Fáilte” to Gaeilge in City Hall

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

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.

Mayor launches Parking Made Easy for Our Visitors’ information pack

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Mike Cubbard, was joined by Galway Chamber and business representatives in the city last week (Wednesday 4 February) to launch a new ‘Parking Made Easy for our Visitors’ information pack.

Galway City Council announces opening date for 2026 Mayor’s Awards nominations

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Applications for the 2026 Annual Mayor’s Awards will open on this Monday, February 16. This year’s ceremony will take place on Wednesday April 29, celebrating another exceptional year of volunteering across the city. The awards honour the outstanding contributions of individuals, community organisations, and voluntary groups who make a remarkable impact in Galway City.

Host a student and make lifelong friends this summer

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Every summer, Saint Albert School brings students from across Spain to Athenry for a four-week cultural and language-immersion programme, and local host families are at the heart of its success.

O’Donnell Waters Solicitors LLP announces new partners

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

O’Donnell Waters Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Isabelle O’Donnell and Esther O’Donnell as Partners of the firm.

Prison for harassment during driving test which caused woman to fail

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A MAN caused such concern by following and intimidating his former partner while she was doing her driving test, that the examiner had to call off the exam out of safety fears.

Asylum seeker thought Garda valuation of his cannabis inflated

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

An asylum seeker thought the Garda estimate of the value of the cannabis he was caught with was way over the top, his solicitor told Galway District Court.

Samurai sword man banned from city for two years

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

CARRYING a Samurai sword around the streets of Galway is simply not on, a Judge told a man at Galway District Court on Monday, when she banned him from the city centre for two years and ordered the destruction of his sword.

Stalking former partner results in ten-month suspended sentence

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A MAN convicted of stalking and harassing his former partner was warned in no uncertain terms that a suspended sentence imposed on him would be activated “without a shred of doubt” if he put the victim in fear again.

Uninsured student clocked at over 200kph in Garda chase

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

“THAT’S the highest speed I’ve ever had to deal with” a long-serving Judge said when dealing with a young student who was clocked doing 206kph on the M6 motorway. When signalled to stop by a pursuing Garda, he actually increased his speed.

‘Your home could be gone,’ Judge warns in driving insurance case

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A JUDGE warned a mother that she could lose her home, or whatever she had, if she was sued by the victims of any traffic incident she got involved in while driving without insurance.

New exhibition reveals a hidden world beneath Galway Bay

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Galway City Museum, in association with the Marine Institute, is proud to unveil An Tír Faoi Thoinn – The Land Beneath the Waves, a striking new underwater photography exhibition that brings visitors face to face with the extraordinary marine life that thrives beneath the surface of Galway Bay.

Inis Mór GP to take on one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons for breast cancer research

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Greek national and Inis Mór GP, Dr Evangelos Drosos, is preparing to take on one of the most extreme endurance challenges on the planet, the 500km Lapland Arctic Ultra 2026 in support of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Is Galway ready for the rain?

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

We have had very pleasant, dry weather in Galway while the east of the country suffered under a deluge. It does give us pause for thought about whether Galway is ready for the inevitable increased rainfall.

Move the illegal encampment or others will do job for you, says councillor

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

The presence of an “illegal encampment” near the council owned camping site in Portumna has reached boiling point says local councillor, Ivan Canning.

Galway Warm Home Hub closure a major loss, says Connolly

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

The Galway Warm Home Hub closure is a major loss to local communities seeking advice on Greener homes, and a blow to Galway City Council’s Decarbonisation Plan, which is supposed to run to 2030, according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD John Connolly.

New Community Impact Loan Fund aims to unlock stalled social support projects in Galway

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

COPE Galway and St Columba’s Credit Union (SCCU) are proud to announce the launch of a new €1.4 million Community Impact Loan Fund, a partnership designed to support the delivery of capital projects for people experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse and social isolation in Galway.

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