Galway’s first new five star hotel in decades takes shape in readiness for summer opening

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

There is fierce activity in Rinville these days, as builders work to complete Galway’s first purpose-built, five star hotel in two decades.

Oil price hikes – we need long-term solutions, says Murphy

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

The price hikes of recent weeks have been a shock and we have no idea if we are entering an era of political instability that will render fossil fuels an unpredictable and unreliable source of energy, accoding to Green Party candidate Niall Murphy. He said that while it is important to provide some short-term support to homes and businesses, those measures do not help our resilience in the face of either long-term high oil prices, or future spikes in times of war.

Galway academic elected as 59th president of Royal Irish Academy

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Professor Daniel Carey, Established Professor of English at the University of Galway has been elected as the 59th president of the Royal Irish Academy.

‘The Bons’ offers €20,000 college scholarship

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

The Potel Scholarship, named after the founder of the Bon Secours sisters, Josephine Potel, is a €5,000 per year bursary for Galwegian secondary school pupils looking to attend third level, with a maximum four-year duration.

Galway Company launches dedicated prehung and fire door manufacturing division

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Galway-based company The Door Centre has announced the launch of a significantly expanded prehung door and fire door manufacturing division, operating from its new purpose-built joinery facility in Carnmore, Co. Galway.

As clocks change, discover timeless watches at Fallers Jewellers

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A finely crafted watch is more than simply a way to tell the time — it is a reflection of craftsmanship, heritage, and personal style. For generations, Fallers Jewellers has helped customers in Galway mark life’s important moments with beautifully designed timepieces from some of the world’s most respected watchmakers.

Create lasting connections by hosting a student this summer

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

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

Failure of City and County Council to avail of NTA funding is perplexing, says Connolly

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Bus users across Galway are being ill-served by the local authorities’ failure to draw down €1 million in available funding for enhancing bus stops and bus shelters across the City and County.

Craic House Canney — Galway Minister connects with Irish community in Seoul and Tokyo

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Minister Seán Canney welcomed the opportunity to connect with members of the Irish community in Seoul and Tokyo during engagements as part of his St Patrick’s Day programme in Asia.

During a visit to the Craic House in Seoul, Minister Canney met members of the Irish community living and working in the city and thanked the bar for providing a welcoming space that helps keep Irish culture and community alive so far from home.

Failure of City and County Council to avail of NTA funding is perplexing, says Connolly

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Bus users across Galway are being ill-served by the local authorities’ failure to draw down €1 million in available funding for enhancing bus stops and bus shelters across the City and County.

Craic House Canney — Galway Minister connects with Irish community in Seoul and Tokyo

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Minister Seán Canney welcomed the opportunity to connect with members of the Irish community in Seoul and Tokyo during engagements as part of his St Patrick’s Day programme in Asia.

Stronger supply for Galway communities as 7km of upgraded mains goes live

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Communities across both south and north Galway are reaping the benefits of a more reliable water supply this spring, thanks to two major mains replacement projects recently delivered by Uisce Éireann.

All Hail Denny

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Though I knew you
I knew you not.

Community to be fractured as 14 families see leases terminated

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Cuirt Eigis in Ballybane comes alive in the summer, but the fate of 14 families living there has become a political hot potato, with local reps disagreeing on how best to assist tenants who must leave by the autumn.

Almost 38,500 Galway workers auto-enrolled since start of year

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

One in twenty of the workers auto-enrolled to the Government’s new Auto-Enrolment (AE) scheme, ‘My Future Fund’– or 38,463 in total - come from Galway.

Galway player wins half a million on Tuesday’s EuroMillions

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

An online EuroMillions player from Galway scooped €500,000 in Tuesday night’s draw and was yesterday informed by email of the big win.

Consternation as inappropriate ‘Epstein Files’ float takes part in Headford parade

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A controversial float referencing the so-called “Epstein Files” sparked widespread backlash after appearing at the Headford St Patrick’s Day parade on Tuesday.

Travellers call on city pubs to let them in

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Posters have been erected around town advertising a ‘March to the Arch’ on Saturday, March 21, at 1.30pm from Galway Cathedral to Spanish Arch.

Tool theft bill debate is step towards protecting tradespeople - Murphy

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

The progression of proposed tool theft legislation into Second Stage at the Seanad has been described by a Fine Gael Senator as “an important step towards protecting tradespeople and their livelihoods.”

Porridge produces poison-proof rats

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

An external rodent survey of a private house near the city centre earlier this month has revealed the worst residential infestation one rat catcher has seen in 19 years, with around 50 normally nocturnal rodents recorded openly climbing up ivy in broad daylight, or along boundary walls, indicating more than 100 inside, and probably more.

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