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Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh has overseen activities at the institution for the last six-and-a-half years

University of Galway President stepping down from role

The President of the University of Galway is stepping down from the role, citing a desire to pursue other interests.

The lifeboat crew towed the boat back to Galway Docks so that it would not be a hazard to other boats or water users

Three rescued after boat capsizes off Salthill

Three people were taken to hospital in Galway last night for precautionary checks after the boat they were in capsized off Salthill.

Connacht • 11 Jun 24

The search operation has been led by the Irish Coast Guard

Search for man off Galway coast scaled down for evening

A search operation for a man reported missing off Oileán Mhic Dara in the Carna area of Conamara, Co Galway, has been scaled down for the evening.

Ireland • 07 Jun 24

Competitors from New Zealand, Australia, France, Scotland, Wales and further afield arrived to take part in the largest dedicated sheep event in Ireland in 2024

Sheep Shearing Championships under way in Co Galway

Over 20,000 people are expected to descend on Mountbellew Mart in Co Galway over the weekend, as this year's All-Ireland and All-Nations Sheep Shearing Championships kicked off.

Connacht • 01 Jun 24

Little John Nee and Neil Martin will perform The Song of the Trees for younger audiences during Cellissimo

Cellissimo musicians to inspire sustainability in Galway

A week long festival centred around the cello gets under way in Galway this weekend.

Connacht • 22 May 24

Olha Voziian has been working as a teacher, supporting Ukrainian students who are learning English and both primary and secondary schools in the city

Ukrainians say changes to supports adding to concerns

Ukrainians living in Co Galway have said that changes to the supports provided to those fleeing the war are adding to the concerns they have about their welfare and that of their families here.

Connacht • 14 May 24

Pictured at the handover of the bronze famine shoes in Galway Harbour were, from left, Anne Donoghue, Caroilín Callery, Capt Denis Rowan, Canadian Ambassador Nancy Smyth, Dr Rick Officer, Marine Institute and Dr Becky Whay, University of Galway

Sculptures to raise awareness of Irish Famine in Canada

A special cargo of bronze famine shoes will leave Galway tonight aboard the Marine Institute's RV Celtic Explorer to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Newfoundland, Canada.

Connacht • 02 May 24

Gardaí in Gort have appealed for any witnesses to contact them

Man driving quad bike killed in Co Galway road crash

A man in his 20s has been killed after the quad bike he was driving collided with a tractor and trailer, in south county Galway.

Connacht • 29 Apr 24

The Marine Institute's headquarters in Co Galway now has 783 solar panels on its roof

Solar panels installed at Marine Institute's headquarters

The Marine Institute has taken a significant step in delivering its climate action roadmap following the installation of solar panels at its headquarters in Co Galway.

Connacht • 26 Apr 24

Coillte had proposed a 343-hectare forest and bogland rehabilitation project in the Inagh Valley (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Coillte will not appeal refusal for peatland project

Coillte, the semi-state forestry company, has decided not to appeal the recent planning refusal for its proposed peatland rehabilitation project in Doire Chláir, Co na Gaillimhe.

Regional • 24 Apr 24

The men were arrested at the scene and are being held at a garda station in the north western region

Two arrested after almost €900k worth of cannabis seized

Two men in their 20s have been arrested after almost €890,000 worth of cannabis was seized in Galway city this afternoon.

Connacht • 19 Apr 24

Siopa Uí Mháille, run by Anne Ni Mháille and her husband Pádraig, first opened on Dominick Street in Galway in 1938

'End of an era' as knitwear shop to close after 86 years

A world-renowned Aran knitwear shop and one of the oldest family-run businesses in Galway city is to close its doors for good at the end of the month in what locals describe as the 'end of an era'.

Connacht • 15 Apr 24

Christine Heverin with two potted plants that she was replacing in her 'swamped garden'

'Wet, wet, wet' - garden centres see drop in sales

Weather • 11 Apr 24

Professor Patrick W Serruys (L) and Prof Yoshi Onuma (R) of CORRIB Core Lab at University of Galway

Galway team part of successful heart disease trial

A team at University of Galway has been involved in a successful clinical trial in relation to coronary artery disease and blockages which has been described as monumental.

Regional • 07 Apr 24

The fire broke out at the hotel in Rosscahill, Co Galway last December

Two men released without charge over Galway hotel fire

Two men who were being questioned in relation to a fire at a Co Galway hotel last December have been released without charge.

Connacht • 29 Mar 24

The fire broke out at the hotel in Rosscahill, Co Galway last December (file image)

Four arrests in connection with fire at Galway hotel

Four people have been arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack at a hotel earmarked for asylum seekers in Co Galway last December.

Ireland • 28 Mar 24

Mícheál Mannion was found guilty of the charges following a trial at Galway District Court last year (file pic)

Former garda who harassed colleagues has sentence reduced

A former garda has been sentenced to three months in prison after being found guilty of harassing two female colleagues at Clifden Garda Station.

Connacht • 20 Mar 24

The cannabis plants were estimated to be worth €228,000, while the cannabis herb is worth €75,000

Arrests after cannabis worth €300,000 seized in Galway

Two men and a woman have been arrested following the discovery of two cannabis grow houses in the New Inn and Creggs areas of Co Galway.

Connacht • 14 Mar 24

The material was gathered by American historian Kerby Miller

Online archive showcases 400 years of emigrant letters

A digital repository of emigrant letters is being made available to view online as a result of a major initiative by the University of Galway.

Connacht • 08 Mar 24

Saoirse Ruane pictured during an appearance on the Late Late Show in 2022

Saoírse Ruane, who inspired Toy Show appeal, dies aged 12

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Saoírse Ruane from Co Galway, the inspiration for the annual Late Late Toy Show appeal, who has died aged 12 following a long illness.

Ireland • 07 Mar 24

Leonard Cleary succeeds as Galway City Council CEO Brendan McGrath who retired from the job last year

Galway City Council approve appointment of new CEO

Galway city councillors have formally approved the appointment of a new chief executive for the local authority.

Regional • 04 Mar 24

Galway's annual Grá Fest has attracted many visitors to the city

Galway Grá Fest pulls out the stops for Leap Year

Galway's annual Love Festival has been pulling out the stops for Leap Year with a wide variety of romantic events taking place over this weekend.

Connacht • 03 Mar 24

The Dexter cows have been selected for the task, given their eating habits and smaller-than-usual hooves

Cattle moved to pastures new for biodiversity project

A herd of cattle in Co Galway has relocated to pastures new for a biodiversity project, which will run until early summer.

Connacht • 28 Feb 24

MADRA said collies accounted for nearly half of all animals brought to the Co Galway dog pound last year

Farmers urged to prevent careless breeding of collie dogs

A Galway-based animal welfare charity has called on farmers to take action to reduce the number of collie pups being born.

Connacht • 27 Feb 24

Platform94 was formerly known as the Galway Technology Centre

BuyMedia to create 100 jobs at Galway's Platform94 hub

Galway city innovation hub Platform94 officially opens its €5.2m expansion today.

Business • 23 Feb 24