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The painstaking forensic excavation at the site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Institution has reached another significant and deeply poignant milestone, with investigators confirming that the remains of a further 22 babies have been recovered in coffins during the latest phase of work. The discovery brings the total number of infant remains uncovered since excavations began just over a year ago to 99.

The Office of Public Works has this week announced that admission to heritage sites across the country will be free for all visitors under 18 throughout August. The initiative aims to encourage young people and families to discover Ireland’s rich cultural and historical heritage, while helping to make these experiences more accessible by removing financial barriers.

Nearly five years after the project began, the Clifden flood relief scheme still has not moved past the first of five planned stages.

Mayor of Galway, Mike Cubbard, has criticised the exclusion of Galway City from a new flood mitigation funding scheme, as updated timelines indicate permanent defences may not be delivered until 2033.

Galway County Council and the Irish Workhouse Centre have announced a comprehensive programme of events in the lead up to the 2026 National Famine Commemoration, taking place at the Irish Workhouse Centre on Sunday, 17 May. The Community Programme is created with support from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

Galway County Council has become the third local authority in the country to actively rezone land to accelerate housing delivery, following a directive from Minister for Housing James Browne, calling on councils to free up serviced land for development.

The presence of an “illegal encampment” near the council owned camping site in Portumna has reached boiling point says local councillor, Ivan Canning.

With the much-loved Portumna Christmas Swim fast approaching, concerns over the ongoing closure of the town’s main bathing area dominated discussion at this week’s meeting of the Loughrea Municipal District.

The Galway branch of heritage body An Taisce has written a wide-ranging submission to city planners on government proposals to build high-rise apartments at the docks.

A new community-led initiative is set to bring one of Ireland’s finest medieval Franciscan foundations to life for visitors. Ross Errilly Friary Guided Tours will officially launch during National Heritage Week, offering in-depth, engaging tours of the historic site in the Headford area.