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Volunteers at Maam Cross Railway Station are determined to build anew after a devastating weekend fire tore through one of the site’s most important structures, leaving behind damage but not despair. The station, now a much-loved tourist attraction, suffered a serious setback on Saturday, December 13, when a blaze broke out in the signal cabin at approximately 12.30pm. While no one was injured, the cabin itself was almost completely destroyed.

Storm Bram swept across Ireland last week, and while Galway escaped the worst of the winds, many homes in other parts of the country were left without power. With storm season now under way, Irish households are being urged to take proactive steps to protect their properties before the next storm arrives.

Galway City Council has announced that Galway Christmas Market, along with several city car parks and woodlands will be closed around the city today (Tuesday) as the country is hit by Storm Bram.

A man who should have minded his own business, according to his solicitor, interfered with Gardaí dealing with a traffic accident and the result was his appearance before Judge John King at Galway District Court charged with public order offences.

The inaugural meeting of the Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) took place at the Radisson Red last week. Representatives from Galway City Council, An Garda Síochána, Tusla, community organisations, and local residents gathered to begin shaping a collaborative approach to community safety under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.

The 2026 National Famine Commemoration will take place in Portumna next May.

A drug driver who fled the scene of a collision in Salthill was followed by another driver who then witnessed him rear-end another vehicle, before coming to a halt.

Windsor Motormall, on the Monivea Road, is giving customers a chance to see the new Nissan Leaf two months before its official launch in Ireland.

Windsor Motormall, on the Monivea Road, is giving customers a chance to see the new Nissan Leaf two months before its official launch in Ireland.

As the leaves fall and winter approaches, now is the ideal time to ensure your trees are strong, healthy, and storm-ready. High winds and heavy rain can quickly expose hidden weaknesses, turning a once-beautiful tree into a serious safety risk.