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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.

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).

The Tuam and Athenry–Oranmore Municipal Districts met this week to consider their draft General Municipal Allocations (GMAs) for 2026, with councillors in both areas voicing queries about rising costs, limited local discretion and the impact of national funding decisions.

There have been bumps and bruises for some, smoother passage for others, but as the Galway Senior Football Championship reaches its semi-final stage, the four teams most expected to be here have navigated their way through.

Within a year, the Mayoman was dead, and his body lost until 1960.

Minister for local government, James Browne, is yet to receive a request from Galway City Council to approve its €60 million loan to fit out the empty commercial shell it owns in Crown Square.

Minister for local government, James Browne, is yet to receive a request from Galway City Council to approve its €60 million loan to fit out the empty commercial shell it owns in Crown Square.

University of Galway, in partnership with The Liffey Trust, has announced Sean Allen, a first-year General Science student, as the recipient of the 2025 Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholarship.

Henry Street Playground was officially named last Friday in honour of former Mayor of the City of Galway, Mary Byrne (1917-2004) - who was the first female Mayor of Galway, and was also a resident of Henry Street.

The RV Celtic Explorer has been officially recognised as Ireland’s first Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) ocean station, marking a significant milestone in the country’s contribution to global climate monitoring.