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Student accommodation ranges from €600 to €1,200 in Galway city, depending on location (stock image)

Students in Galway on trauma of accommodation crisis

There was a time when student life was all about excitement and promise, finding your tribe and forging lifelong friendships.

2025 in Review • 29 Dec

The men lived together in the family home in Rathlee, between Easkey and Enniscrone

Brothers in their 80s die after house fire in Co Sligo

Two men in their 80s have died following a house fire near Easkey, Co Sligo.

Connacht • 29 Dec

Undated handout photo issued by the University of Galway of a collection of cells in the research of 'mini-brains'

'Mini brain' research could benefit Alzheimer's studies

Scientists at University of Galway have discovered improvements in growing "mini brains" in laboratories, which could benefit studies into strokes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Connacht • 28 Dec

Parents jailed over multiple offences of child cruelty

The parents of six children who were subjected to almost daily physical and emotional abuse over a number of years have been sentenced at Castlebar Circuit Court in Mayo.

Courts • 19 Dec

A surfer in a massive swell in Mullaghmore

Top surfers in Mullaghmore for 'spectacular' winter waves

Some of the world's top surfers descended on Mullaghmore, Co Sligo this morning to make the most of "spectacular" surfing conditions, not seen in five years.

Connacht • 18 Dec

Ballots are counted in Galway West during the last General Election

Galway West set for captivating 2026 by-election battle

Next year's Galway West by-election should give an interesting snapshot of how a broad range of parties and individuals might be able to combine forces ahead of the next general election.

Politics • 28 Dec

Watch: Coca-Cola Christmas advert recreated in Conamara

More than 100 illuminated trucks have recreated the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck advert in a local charity drive in Co Galway.

Connacht • 28 Dec

Teenagers gave gardaí 188 recordings of abuse by parents

Two teenagers who fled their home to report parental abuse gave gardaí over 180 secret audio recordings of their father and mother hitting or screaming at them or their siblings, a court has heard.

Courts • 18 Dec

BURSA, TURKIYE - AUGUST 1: The 'Bar-tailed Godwit' (Limosa lapponica), weighing between 200-600 grams and measuring approximately 40 centimeters in length, is known for its remarkable migration abilities is seen in Kocacay Delta of Karacabey district in B

Appeal to dog owners as rare birds feed on Galway beach

Conservation groups have appealed to dog owners to ensure their pets do not interfere with rare birds, which have been spotted feeding on a beach in Salthill, Galway.

Connacht • 18 Dec

Portiuncula serves east Galway, Westmeath, north Tipperary, Roscommon and Offaly and was managing around 1,300 births a year

No plans to close Portiuncula maternity unit - HSE chief

There are no plans to close the Portiuncula University Hospital maternity unit, the CEO of the Health Service Executive has said.

Health • 17 Dec

Honorary Garda James Ryan from the Little Blue Heroes in Co Mayo stands with his thumbs up

Watch: Little Blue Heroes from Mayo visit Leinster House

A group of seven Little Blue Heroes from Co Mayo were welcomed to Leinster House with their families for a VIP tour this morning.

Ireland • 17 Dec

Patrick Grealish is pictured arriving in court in Conamara, he had pleaded guilty to making an online threat to kill or cause serious harm to Simon Harris

Sentencing of man who threatened to kill Harris adjourned

The sentencing of a 48-year-old man who pleaded guilty to making an online threat to kill or cause serious harm to Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family in August of last year has been put back until next February.

Courts • 16 Dec

A screengrab showing fire crews at scene of a blaza

Volunteers vow to rebuild signal cabin damaged in blaze

A voluntary group in Conamara has said it hopes to rebuild a railway signal cabin, which was extensively damaged by an accidental fire at the weekend.

Connacht • 15 Dec

The yellow alert covers two counties, Waterford and Wexford (stock image)

'Spells of heavy rain' while yellow warning in place

A Status Yellow weather warning for counties Waterford and Wexford remains in place until midnight.

Ireland • 14 Dec

Status Yellow rain warnings issued for 13 counties

Two Status Yellow rain warnings have been issued for 13 counties over the weekend.

Connacht • 12 Dec

Noel Muldoon of Cluid, Ballymote was found guilty by a jury on three separate counts following a four-day trial at Sligo Circuit Court.

Man found with false vehicle plates jailed

A 53-year-old Sligo man has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison following a complex case linked to a stolen tractor and plant machinery.

Connacht • 11 Dec

Ryan Tubridy and Dr Clare Kambamettu pictured on their wedding day

Ryan Tubridy weds partner Dr Clare Kambamettu

Ryan Tubridy and his partner Dr Clare Kambamettu tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in the West of Ireland at the weekend.

Television • 08 Dec

A family meet santa at Galway sensory event

Sensory Santa event offers unique experience for children

Children from around the west of Ireland are making their way to Galway this weekend for Santa visits with a difference.

Ireland • 06 Dec

Gate closing off Tuam mother-and-baby home works site

'Consistent evidence' of second burial ground at Tuam

Infant remains, dating from the time a Mother and Baby Home operated in Tuam, have been found on the site where the institution once stood.

Ireland • 05 Dec

A metalic sculpture is pictured in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo

One-Act Drama Finals take centre stage in Tubbercurry

Eleven amateur drama groups will take to the stage in the All-Ireland One-Act Drama Finals in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, over the next three days.

Connacht • 05 Dec

Sandra's disappearance 'closest thing to hell' - brother

The brother of Mayo woman Sandra Collins, who went missing 25 years ago today, has said his sister's disappearance was the "closest thing to hell" for their family.

Connacht • 04 Dec

INMO threatens industrial action at UHG over staffing

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has begun a ballot of its members in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Galway in a dispute over staffing levels.

Connacht • 03 Dec

Judge fed up of 'young and stupid' claim from money mules

A judge has said he is "getting fed up" with young people convicted of money mule offences pleading they were "young and stupid" at the time.

Regional • 03 Dec

Cllr Marie Casserly said the building projects are facing serious delays (stock pic)

Call for urgent progress on Sligo school building works

Sligo Councillors have backed a motion calling on the Minister for Education to prioritise and progress "urgently needed school building projects" in the county.

Connacht • 01 Dec

End of the line for Sligo Greenway project

Plans for 'The Sligo Greenway' - a 35km public cycling trail along the disused western rail corridor in south Sligo have been shelved.

Ireland • 01 Dec

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