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I believe it is imperative in order for Ireland to adhere to its constitutional obligation that it pursues an independent foreign and military policy, at the UN, and at meetings of the EU. This is possible, and we see many larger EU countries acting unilaterally on foreign and defence policy when it suits them.

As we approach International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the women who make Galway great.

Michael D is back home, and he’s not holding back.

Business and Professional Women (BPW) Galway will host its annual Candle Lighting Ceremony on Friday, March 6 at 7pm in the Glenlo Abbey Hotel, bringing together businesswomen from across the city and county for an evening of connection, reflection and celebration.

SSE and Greencoat Renewables, co-owners of Galway Wind Park, have opened the 2026 round of the Galway Wind Park Major Projects Fund, with €300,000 available to support large scale, community-led initiatives within 10km of the wind farm.

The Marine Institute will be highlighting the role of women both in the institute and throughout Ireland's marine science sector across its online platforms tomorrow (February 11) to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 

On 20 January 2026, Israeli forces stormed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Headquarters, a United Nations site, in East Jerusalem. Bulldozers entered the compound and demolished its offices and warehouses under the watch of Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who described it as “an historic day, a day for celebration”. The UN flag over the UN site was removed and replaced by an Israeli flag.

Galway City Council has been selected by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment as an SDG Champion for the 2025-2027 programme.

Left-wing councillors failed to convene an emergency sitting of Galway city council this week to discuss military neutrality and the Occupied Territories Bill before year end.

University of Galway academic has been appointed Chief Scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.