Three-year ban instead of six for drunk driver

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

A motorist was told he was lucky to be getting a three-year driving ban instead of what might have been six years for his second drunk driving offence.

Powers of president require reform – Michael D

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Former President Michael D Higgins has called for a root and branch reform of the presidency.

Galway locations for IFI project to help salmon and trout live in trees

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) scientists are replicating natural wood structures in Irish rivers, including in Galway, to help nurture salmon, trout, and lamprey.

Discover Irish language and culture at Galway City Museum during Seachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Galway City Museum invites schools, community groups, and visitors of all ages to celebrate Irish language, literature, and traditional music this March as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026.

Interview event with award-winning Galway author Mary Costello

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Bestselling and award-winning Irish author Mary Costello will be at Kennys Bookshop for an event on Tuesday, March 3, when she will be joined in conversation by Sarah Kenny about her new novel, A Beautiful Loan, officially published the following week. The event is at 6pm and is free, but space is limited and you can book on Kennys.ie/events now.

Croí Charity Gala Ball 2026 to be held next month

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Croí has announced the return of the Croí Annual Charity Gala Ball, proudly sponsored by Irish Life. One of Galway’s most anticipated social and fundraising events, the Croí Charity Gala Ball will take place on Friday, March 20, at The Galmont Hotel & Spa.

Dear Government: disabled people cannot survive on broken promises

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

As a disabled person, I consider myself lucky because I live at home and have the support of my family, which means I don’t have financial worries that come with being disabled during a cost-of-living crisis. I am a disability activist, and I am one of the many activists advocating on behalf of the disabled community; thousands of other disabled people in Ireland don’t have that support.

Galway GAA star Joe Bergin named as Group CEO of investment firm Elkstone

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Former Galway GAA star Joe Bergin has been appointed Group CEO of leading Irish investment firm Elkstone, which has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments as the firm positions to scale its business across venture and real estate.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Burglary in Ballinasloe
Gardaí are investigating the burglary of a house in Sli na Habhainn, Ballinasloe on Thursday, February 19, between the hours of 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Entry to the house was gained through the kitchen window.

Gardaí are investigating the burglary of a house in Sli na Habhainn, Ballinasloe on Thursday, February 19, between the hours of 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Entry to the house was gained through the kitchen window.

Iarnrod Eireann asking potential on-board catering suppliers to be creative and innovative

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Iarnrod Eireann is asking any potential suppliers of a much-needed and long awaited return to onboard catering services on the Dublin to Galway rail lines to be creative and innovative when identifying solutions.

Michael D holds forth from home

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Michael D is back home, and he’s not holding back.

Fourth civic amenity site approved for County Galway

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Galway County Council has signed a €496,763 public works contract with Kenny Civils & Plant Ltd for the construction of a new Civic Amenity Facility in Gort.

Farrell launches survey on 424 bus

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell has launched a survey asking passengers on the 424 bus service between Conamara and Galway city to log any time they are left behind by the bus to draw the NTA’s attention to the ongoing capacity issues on the route at peak times.

Young Creatives reimagine Galway’s Westend through EU digital storytelling project

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Galway Voices: Stories from the Edge is a new EU-supported, youth-led digital storytelling project showcasing the creative energy, community spirit and night-time vibrancy of Galway’s Westend.

Constructive engagement on Ballybane Road and Castlepark Road Cycle Network Scheme

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Members of the Galway City Council executive and Elected Members from the city’s East Ward have held positive discussions on the Ballybane Road and Castlepark Road Cycle Network Scheme, as the project enters its final stages. As Councillors outlined feedback they have received from members of the public regarding the ongoing works, Council staff have confirmed that the project is now on track to be completed ahead of schedule within the coming months.

Few drinks after a funeral costs professional driver his licence

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

A professional driver on his way home from a funeral turned his car into a driveway and hid in the bushes when he spotted a Garda checkpoint ahead of him.

‘Very nice young fellow’ put off the road

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

A defendant described by an arresting Garda “as a very nice young fellow” appeared before a special sitting of Tuam District Court on a charge of drunk driving.

Father, grandfather, daughter and granddaughter at centre of Tuam assault

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Friction between two mature men who have a daughter and granddaughter in common resulted in one punching the other in the face in a Tuam pub and the assault coming before a special sitting of the local District Court.

‘Bully’ warned to stay away from Community Warden

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

A MAN described by a Judge as a bully for abusing and threatening a Council Community Warden was given a five-month prison sentence, suspended for two years on strict behavioural conditions, when his case came before Judge Vincent Deane at a special sitting of Tuam District Court.

Mother goes €20,000 cash and bond for son’s bail

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

A woman handed over €10,000 in cash at Galway District Court on Monday as bail for her son, and produced evidence that she had a further €10,000 in her account to meet his bail set by the High Court at €20,000.

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