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The Athenry ESB Station was broken into between 8pm on October 6 and 6pm on October 7. Entry was gained by cutting locks at the gate and a large quantity of copper cables taken from the site.

Athenry Credit Union has just launched a reduced interest rate on the existing Green Loan product, making it more affordable for members to cut energy bills and lower their carbon footprint.

Galway Chamber has officially launched the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2026, proudly supported once again by main sponsor The Shannon Airport Group for the thirteenth consecutive year. The Awards celebrate the very best of Galway business, recognising innovation, ambition, sustainability, creativity and community impact across the city and county.

The Galway Vindicator of October 3, 1866, contained the following report … “For some four or five years now, The National Bank has had in its possession a plot of ground on the east side of Eyre Square directly opposite Forster Street and adjacent to the Provincial Bank, which was purchased from the proprietor Mr Levingston for £600, for the purpose of erecting thereon a new building, the present bank being in St Augustine Street which was considered too backward for the improving business of the concern in Galway.

University of Galway has celebrated the achievements of its 2026 Alumni Award honourees at its gala award ceremony on campus.

Buying your first home is a big deal. The Help to Buy Scheme (HTB) and the First Home Scheme (FHS) are the government's two main support schemes for first-time buyers in Ireland. These schemes are making a huge difference in giving more people the boost they need to get their dream home.

If you're planning to make the leap into home ownership in Ireland, make sure you won't be stung by hidden add-on costs like conveyancing fees and stamp duty.

By Brian McCormack, Sherry Fitzgerald Financial Services

Property insights by Johnny Gannon, Fair Deal Property

The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas is without doubt the only building where a Christmas service has been held regularly for over 700 years. It is the largest medieval parish church in Ireland, cruciform in shape, with a large nave, slightly longer than the chancel, flanked by aisles which are wider than the nave. The aisles lead on to the north and south transepts which meet under the tower.