Sally-Ann Barrett

The funeral mass was held at the Sacred Heart Church on Seamus Quirke Road

Hundreds attend funeral for man after community appeal

Hundreds of people have attended the funeral in Galway of a man who died without any known next of kin, following an appeal from his community.

Connacht • 29 Apr 25

Sonas will tell the Oireachtas women are often forced to navigate a complex system to access supports for cases of domestic violence (Stock image)

Call to simplify access to domestic violence services

A leading domestic violence charity is urging members of the Oireachtas to do more to simplify the pathway for those experiencing of domestic, sexual and/or gender-based violence seeking to access key support services.

Ireland • 04 Mar 25

Galway Co Council has urged the public to remain extremely cautious when undertaking any repairs (file image)

Galway public warned to be cautious during Éowyn cleanup

As the clean up following Storm Éowyn continues, Galway County Council has appealed to members of the public to remain extremely cautious when undertaking any repairs or cleanup work.

Connacht • 11 Feb 25

Four generations of the Murphy family, Ballymacward, Ballinasloe, Co Galway

Four generations of family under one roof to share heat

Seven days on and Storm Éowyn continues to impact four generations of one Galway family, who have found themselves back living under the same roof in order to share the benefits of a generator as their village remains without electricity.

Connacht • 31 Jan 25

Four generations of one family impacted by Storm Éowyn

Seven days on and Storm Éowyn continues to impact four generations of one Galway family, who have found themselves back living under the same roof in order to share the benefits of a generator as their village remains without electricity.

Ireland • 31 Jan 25

Lhara Mullins says there is no visibility of support for those coping with the current conditions

Galway family without power feel 'forgotten'

A mother of three autistic children in county Galway without electricity since Storm Éowyn hit last Friday says she and her family feel forgotten about as the wait for reconnection continues.

Ireland • 30 Jan 25

Student's in Peterwell National School prepare for the arrival of Christmas this year

Young and old keep Christmas traditions alive

A visit to the local church to see the crib on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve boxes to open early and the annual reading of the Night before Christmas poem before bedtime on 24 December.

Connacht • 24 Dec 24