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Gardaí have launched an investigation following an incident in Athenry at the weekend during which a firearm was discharged, and two cars were set alight.

Mayor of Galway, Mike Cubbard, has criticised the exclusion of Galway City from a new flood mitigation funding scheme, as updated timelines indicate permanent defences may not be delivered until 2033.

The Aran Islands RNLI were requested to launch by Valentia Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon at 4:46pm (3 May) after reports that a person had separated from friends, while exploring Straw Island and had failed to return.

A novel way to increase safe play options for children in Galway schools, and at the same time help alleviate occasional flooding in some areas, has been highlighted by Independent Cllr. Thomas Welby, a candidate in the Galway West Bye-Election.

Galway County Council and the Irish Workhouse Centre have announced a comprehensive programme of events in the lead up to the 2026 National Famine Commemoration, taking place at the Irish Workhouse Centre on Sunday, 17 May. The Community Programme is created with support from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

Labour Councillor Helen Ogbu has backed Labour Women’s proposal for a €3 million Safe Fund to support victim survivors of domestic abuse, calling for urgent Government action to remove the financial barriers that trap people in dangerous situations.

Galway Lifesboat Station crew member Olivia Byrne spent her last day on duty this weekend, bringing an end to 23 years of volunteer service with the RNLI.

Vital sea defences and flood relief measures for Galway city have been delayed by three years, and estimated costs have soared to €80 million.

A man in his sixties has died following a single vehicle road collision in Newbridge yesterday morning.

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