Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Colm Keaveney has been charged with driving with cocaine in his system at Cummer, Tuam, Co Galway on 12 June 2023

Drug driving case against former TD further adjourned

Court proceedings against a former TD, accused of drug driving, have been further adjourned, pending legal submissions in relation to the charge against him.

Connacht • 26 Mar 25

Close to 50,000 people lined the streets of Galway for the parade

Actor Eugene Levy makes an appearance at Galway parade

It is estimated that close to 50,000 people lined the streets of Galway for the main parade in the west.

Regional • 17 Mar 25

Representatives from the embassies of Ukraine, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia met for a discussion in Galway

Ukraine is fighting for its existence, Galway event hears

Diplomats from several eastern European countries have reiterated the need for a shared approach across the continent, in order to ensure Russian aggression in Ukraine is defeated.

Connacht • 13 Mar 25

The local authority bought the facility at the Crown Square development in 2022

Council to discuss plan to relocate Galway City Hall

A special meeting of Galway City Council will take place to discuss plans to relocate City Hall to a new site on the outskirts of the city.

Connacht • 10 Mar 25

It is the first time in the history of the Galway City Council that the entire agenda will be dealt with as Gaeilge

Galway City Council holds monthly meeting as Gaeilge

Galway City Council is conducting its monthly meeting through Irish this afternoon.

Regional • 10 Mar 25

Almost four fifths of participants said they struggled to find accommodation

Galway students struggle to find housing, survey shows

A new survey from the University of Galway Students' Union has found nearly 80% of those attending the institute struggled to find accommodation for the academic year.

Connacht • 04 Mar 25

This week marked the final week of programming at the Pálás cinema

What next for Galway's Pálás cinema?

It was perhaps apt that the final film screened at Galway's Pálás cinema last Thursday night was 'Mulholland Drive'.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Mar 25

Carmel Grant was admitted to MUH on 4 January 2022 with severe abdominal pain caused by a perforated colon

HSE acknowledges 'failings' which led to woman's death

The Health Service Executive has acknowledged that failings in the care provided to a woman at Mayo University Hospital led to her death three years ago.

Connacht • 26 Feb 25

Pupils at Coláiste Éinde plan to buy a defibrillator with the money they get for collecting empty bottles and cans

Galway pupils to use DRS to raise funds for defibrillator

Secondary schools are being invited to take part in a new campaign to increase the number of defibrillators available at community locations around the country.

Connacht • 13 Feb 25

Michael Coleman died last week following an accident near his home in Ballyglunin

Ex-hurler Coleman was 'true gentleman', funeral told

Former Galway hurler Michael Coleman has been described as a true gentleman and a fantastic role model who inspired awe and admiration in those he met.

Connacht • 13 Feb 25