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“Who is going to do a hair follicle test in Australia? How does this work?” were questions posed by a Judge when she was told a defendant was not present in her court when his case was called, because he was in Australia.

Last week, Sunderland witnessed a truly special and well-deserved moment as Sr. Mary Scholastica Nolan was granted the Freedom of the City. It was an occasion filled with pride, gratitude, and deep admiration for a life devoted to service. A native of Galway, she left home at just 17 years of age to join the Sisters of Mercy.

Almost 1,300 households across Galway city and county received a notice to quit from their landlord last year.

Galway City Museum is pleased to announce the introduction this weekend of Silent Saturdays commencing this Saturday 28 March; and continuing at the end of every month for the rest of the year. This is a new sensory-friendly initiative designed to provide a more comfortable and accessible museum experience for neurodivergent visitors, individuals with sensory differences, and anyone who benefits from a quieter environment.

The first quarter of 2026 has brought little relief for Galway property buyers. If anything, it has confirmed something more important: the underlying pressures that defined 2025 are not easing, they are consolidating.

Few places in Galway capture the imagination quite like Salthill. With its sweeping promenade, views across Galway Bay, and a community atmosphere that blends seaside charm with city convenience, the coastal suburb continues to attract strong interest from buyers both local and further afield. As demand continues to grow, one auctioneer has quietly built a reputation as the go-to specialist for selling property in the area.

Elected members of Galway County Council have approved €424,182 in grant funding for 342 projects under its Community Support Schemes, aimed at supporting tourism, community and cultural development across the county.

If you are in an aeroplane flying over a village or town, you get a fleeting impression of what that village looks like, but if one knows how to operate a very good camera while flying the aircraft, you might get a pin-sharp illustration of what that village looks like and how it is laid out. That is exactly what our pilot/photographer did in 1952 when he/she took this shot of the river from the Salmon Weir down to the Hygeia building.

The Marine Institute, in partnership with Galway City Museum, has announced a vibrant programme of free public outreach events taking place from March through June as part of An Tír Faoi Thoinn – The Land Beneath the Waves. This new public engagement initiative invites people of all ages to explore the extraordinary marine life, habitats and underwater landscapes hidden beneath the surface of Galway Bay.

Professor Daniel Carey, Established Professor of English at the University of Galway has been elected as the 59th president of the Royal Irish Academy.