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Tesco Ireland has announced the return of its annual Stronger Starts Christmas Food Collection, calling on customers across Galway to help support families facing food insecurity this festive season.

ShopBallinasloe.ie has been awarded the Business Community Spirit Award at the People of the Year Awards Ceremony held at The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. The awards celebrate individuals, groups, clubs, and businesses who make a real difference in the community across sport, culture, volunteering, and business.

A Ballinasloe vape shop was caught selling a vape to an underage child who was part of a sting operation set up by the HSE to crack down on such activity.

Ballinasloe’s municipal district (MD) saw an increase in expenditure for 2026 with a budget of €10.5 million, but its elected MD members have expressed shared concerns over rising costs, community grant reductions, parking measures, and anti-social behaviour at the recent municipal district meeting to discuss 2026 General Municipal Allocations (GMA).

A Ballinasloe-based digital marketing company is one of the stars of a new national campaign showcasing the benefits of working in local enterprise hubs.

Concerns over the downgrading of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) in Ballinasloe dominated this week’s plenary meeting of Galway County Council, where councillors from across the political spectrum voiced frustration with what they described as a lack of accountability and transparency from the HSE and the Minister for Health.

For decades, west Galway has drawn visitors with its rugged Connemara charm and the cultural heartbeat of Galway city. But venture east, and you’ll discover a quieter, equally compelling destination, East Galway, a jewel of the Irish Hidden Heartlands where authentic experiences, rich history, and gentle adventure await.

Expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies are being transferred from Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) as investigations continue into maternity care standards.

By Róisín Kilroy

County Hall was transformed into a hub of creativity and environmental awareness as students from across County Galway gathered for the announcement of winners in Galway County Council’s annual Anti-Litter Poster Competition.