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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.

After fine National Senior Track and Field Championship performances from across the county, three Galway athletes have been confirmed as selected on the Irish team for the upcoming European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

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.

A judge told a young man with a series of driving convictions that the “era of bringing crocks onto the roads was gone” and he should be disqualifying him from driving for a lengthy period for his behaviour.

“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 judge told a young man with a series of driving convictions that the “era of bringing crocks onto the roads was gone” and he should be disqualifying him from driving for a lengthy period for his behaviour.

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.

Well-known local solicitors, John O’Neill and John Cuddy, are thriving in their recently merged firm, Noonan Cuddy O’Neill LLP Solicitors. In August 2024, they expanded their Loughrea firm to Ballinasloe by incorporating Ambrose Cuddy’s firm Noonan & Cuddy LLP Solicitors. Ambrose Cuddy continues to work with the firm as a Solicitor specialising in Personal Injury and Medical Negligence.

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.

On Saturday last, Loughrea celebrated a memorable awards night that shone a spotlight on the town’s thriving business community and the exceptional standard of customer care delivered across a wide range of local enterprises.