Repeat offender told his bail is dependent on following addiction treatment

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

A defendant who admitted he has alcohol and drug issues when he appeared once again before Galway District Court on public order and other charges, was warned by a judge that she was giving the Gardaí permission to check up on whether he was undergoing treatment for his addictions.

Magnificent bronze statue of city’s inspiration teeters toward scrap heap

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A stunning statue of the mythical princess the city, county and bay of Galway are named after may never grace the banks of the Corrib after a spat between its maker and the City Council.

Cyclist dies following Connemara road accident

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The elderly cyclist who was injured in a road accident near Clifden earlier this week has died.

Galway - the birthplace of innovation

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

There was a time when Galway was described, rather unkindly, as the “graveyard of ambition” — a place here on the very western edge of Ireland where ideas might be born, but where opportunity was thought to go to die. Perhaps it was a touch of that pressureless environment that attracted many of us here, to never leave. However, it is a phrase that feels almost impossible to reconcile with the Galway of today.

Shamtown - A Galway grown musical

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

There are towns that produce musicians, and then there are towns where music seems to rise from the walls. Tuam has always been one of them.

Rusheen Physiotherapy clinic in Knocknacarra

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Rusheen Physiotherapy is very proud to open the first dedicated physiotherapy clinic in Knocknacarra, Galway. Rusheen Physiotherapy was founded in late 2025 by Galway native Helen McLoughlin. She is specialised in both musculoskeletal physiotherapy and pelvic health physiotherapy. Helen spent fourteen years working in the UK and Ireland honing her skillset.

MathWorks Galway: where multicultural talent builds long-term careers

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

When MathWorks chose Galway for its EMEA Shared Sales and Services Centre in 2016, the ability to attract Europe’s multilingual talent was a key reason.

From Galway roots to global impact — the remarkable growth of JJ Rhatigan & Company

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

There are few Irish construction stories that capture the changing face of the country’s built environment quite like that of JJ Rhatigan & Company. What began in Galway in 1952 as a local contracting business has, over more than seven decades, developed into a major Tier 1 construction company working across Ireland and the UK.

OnePageCRM - Ice cream inspiration triggered an international business

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

On a December afternoon in Galway in 2010, Michael FitzGerald went out for lunch with a problem on his mind.

Investing in Galway: a new era for The City Bin Co.

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The City Bin Co. has been a familiar name on the streets of Galway for almost 30 years. For the past few years, the Galway business has undergone one of the biggest periods of change in its history.

Thomas McDonogh & Sons: The family business that helped build modern Galway

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

For more than 150 years, the story of Thomas McDonogh & Sons has been closely connected with the story of Galway itself. From the sawmills and quays of the nineteenth century to modern commercial property and agricultural supply, the family business has witnessed—and helped shape—the transformation of the city from a modest western port into a centre of commerce, industry and culture.

Cleary’s Pharmacy vaccination campaign kicks off

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Cleary’s Pharmacy in Galway City Centre has quickly established itself as a trusted local destination for expert vaccination services.

Stewart Construction – A long-standing tradition of quality and sustainability in Galway

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

James Stewart began trading in Lower Salthill, Galway, in 1902. The firm quickly grew into a general building business with in-house capabilities such as Joinery Works, Mechanical Engineering Works and an Architectural Stonework Division. The firm earned a well-respected reputation as a builder of houses, churches, schools and industrial buildings.

From Galway innovation to a new model of cancer care

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Luminate Medical is developing technology designed not only to reduce the side effects of cancer treatment, but to change where and how that treatment is delivered.

From Galway shop to European giant: the Smyths toy story

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

From a family business in Claremorris to a single toy shop in Galway, Smyths Toys has grown into one of Europe’s biggest toy retailers — while keeping its roots firmly planted in the West of Ireland.

From Loughrea to the USA: Glanua enters a new chapter of international growth

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

From its headquarters in Loughrea, Glanua has grown from a Galway business into an international engineering group, delivering water, wastewater and environmental solutions across Ireland, the UK, Europe and now the United States. But despite that international growth, Galway remains at the heart of the business.

Siren: From Galway research lab to the front line of investigative intelligence

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

In an age when information is abundant but understanding remains scarce, one of Galway’s most intriguing technology companies has built its business around a deceptively simple question: how do you find the connections hidden inside enormous volumes of data?

Aerogen: A Galway story that has reached around the world

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

From a Galway idea to a global medical technology success, Aerogen is showing what can happen when innovation, ambition and a deep connection to community come together.

CREW: Giving Galway’s creatives the space to make

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

There is a difference between having creative talent in a place and having the infrastructure to allow that talent to flourish.

Fahy Travel: a homegrown Galway gem

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

For more than a century, Fahy Travel has been part of the fabric of Galway city. Still located at its original home at No. 3 Bridge Street, in the heart of the city, the award-winning travel company has grown alongside Galway, evolving from a small local business into one of Ireland’s leading travel providers.

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