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Three anglers from Loughrea were part of the Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association (ITFFA) Youth Team that made history by winning an unprecedented sixth consecutive gold medal at the 2026 Youth International Fly Fishing Championships.

Galway County Council has signed a €3.4 million contract with Burns Construction & Civil Engineering Ltd. for the construction of a new fire station in Loughrea, with work expected to begin in the coming weeks.

Loughrea based water and wastewater engineering company, Glanua raises €25,350 for Féileacáin, a not for profit organisation that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy.

A new community centre in Loughrea for young adults with disabilities (a shared facility between Irish Wheelchair Association and Corlann) has been officially opened, marking the end of a three-year project.

“You can’t be behaving like that in public. Do it in your own home if you want,” was the admonishment issued to a 56-year-old Loughrea man when he appeared before the local court on public order charges.

A planning application has been submitted to Galway County Council for a new residential development at Gallows Hill Road, Loughrea, comprising 36 family homes on lands located within walking distance of the town centre.

To celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2026, Galway County Council and local schools are teaming up with MKO, The Galway Bay South East Catchment Community Forum, and numerous other volunteers and groups to undertake a Bioblitz and Biodiversity Festival in Loughrea.

Loughrea Lake has once again secured its Blue Flag status for 2026, as announced by An Taisce at a ceremony held in County Cork last week. This recognition places Long Point among the top inland bathing spots in the country, highlighting the lake’s ‘excellent water quality, safety measures, and environmental management’.

With the crucial June Tidy Towns judging date fast approaching, volunteers from Loughrea Tidy Towns are calling on the community and local authorities to support their efforts in transforming the town.

The Galway Advertiser turns its summer spotlight on Loughrea this week, celebrating the people, businesses, volunteers and organisations that continue to make it one of the most vibrant communities in the county.