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The publication of the 1926 Census last weekend has seen people across the country explore the lives of their forebears, and muse on how much the country has changed in the last century. The release also offers a glimpse of what life was like here in Galway 100 years ago.

And now Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has used similar slurs against property speculators, sitting on buildings that can be lived in during a housing crisis, likening them to hoarding food during a famine.

Minister Burke announces €5.7 million funding from the European Commission and Enterprise Ireland for FactoryXChange 2.0 to establish services and supports that will benefit Galway manufacturing jobs over a three-year period.

Led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and supported by 17 expert partners nationwide, FactoryXChange (FXC) is Europe’s leading catalyst for sustainable, human-centric manufacturing transformation.

Car thefts increased by 58 per cent in Galway during the first half of 2025, according to CSO figures published this week, bucking the national trend which saw incidents of this crime fall in the six months to the end of June.

This article is intended to provide some insight on Transition Year (TY), the usually optional “gap year” between 3rd and 5th year. I have asked multiple TY students, 5th year students, and teachers for their thoughts about TY in general, and if they believe doing TY is a good idea.

The price for a two-bed apartment in Galway city has soared a staggering 85 per cent over eight years, according to the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV).

The University of Galway Students’ Union has released a damning report highlighting the severe challenges faced by students seeking accommodation in Galway, with long commutes, sky-high rents, and widespread frustration pushing many to question their decision to attend college at all.

In today’s Ireland, with soaring rents and a housing market that seems more elusive than a sunny bank holiday, many young couples navigate romance from the comfort (or chaos) of their childhood bedrooms. Living with your parents while trying to nurture a relationship can be tricky, but love can blossom beautifully under one roof with a bit of tact, creativity, and a healthy dose of humour.

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a new campaign in partnership with Galway County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies as required by law. The initiative follows research by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last year that suggested 7.6% of tenancies in Galway County that should be registered with the RTB are not.