Farmer accused of throwing cow dung at TD contests charge A Co Galway farmer alleged to have thrown a bag containing cow dung in the direction of Minister of State Anne Rabbitte at a public meeting is to contest the charge of assaulting the Fianna Fáil TD. Connacht • 22 Feb 24
Farmer accused of throwing cow dung at TD contests charge A Co Galway farmer alleged to have thrown a bag containing cow dung in the direction of Minister of State Anne Rabbitte at a public meeting is to contest the charge of assaulting the Fianna Fáil TD. Connacht • 22 Feb 24
Ukrainians 'so happy' at Galway's School of Sanctuary The Department of Education has confirmed that there are now around 18,000 Ukrainian children enrolled in primary and secondary schools around the country. Teresa Mannion has been to a DEIS school in Galway City. Ireland • 19 Feb 24
Ukrainians 'so happy' at Galway's School of Sanctuary The Department of Education has confirmed that there are now around 18,000 Ukrainian children enrolled in primary and secondary schools around the country. Teresa Mannion has been to a DEIS school in Galway City. Ireland • 19 Feb 24
Charities in recruitment drive to boost volunteer numbers Charities and community groups will gather in Galway this weekend for a recruitment drive aimed at boosting the number of volunteers they can call upon. Connacht • 15 Feb 24
Charities in recruitment drive to boost volunteer numbers Charities and community groups will gather in Galway this weekend for a recruitment drive aimed at boosting the number of volunteers they can call upon. Connacht • 15 Feb 24
Policing Committee hears frustrations over response times Concerns about rural crime have dominated a meeting of the County Galway Joint Policing Committee, with Garda response times and the use of fake vehicle registration plates by thieves the subject of extensive discussion. Connacht • 12 Feb 24
Policing Committee hears frustrations over response times Concerns about rural crime have dominated a meeting of the County Galway Joint Policing Committee, with Garda response times and the use of fake vehicle registration plates by thieves the subject of extensive discussion. Connacht • 12 Feb 24
Medical pathway for home dialysis introduced by hospital A new medical pathway for home dialysis has been introduced by a hospital in Co Galway. The new option at Merlin Park University Hospital offers some dialysis patients an alternative to surgery for the insertion of catheters. Regional • 09 Feb 24
Medical pathway for home dialysis introduced by hospital A new medical pathway for home dialysis has been introduced by a hospital in Co Galway. The new option at Merlin Park University Hospital offers some dialysis patients an alternative to surgery for the insertion of catheters. Regional • 09 Feb 24
Galway Bay FM's Keith Finnegan retires after 34 years Galway Bay FM presenter, Keith Finnegan, has announced he is to retire after 34 years of broadcasting. Regional • 29 Jan 24
Galway Bay FM's Keith Finnegan retires after 34 years Galway Bay FM presenter, Keith Finnegan, has announced he is to retire after 34 years of broadcasting. Regional • 29 Jan 24
'Teddy Bear Hospital' returns at University of Galway Medical students at the University of Galway are running their hugely popular annual Teddy Bear Hospital this week. Pupils from across the city and county brought along their sick toys and teddies for some loving care and attention. Regional • 26 Jan 24
'Teddy Bear Hospital' returns at University of Galway Medical students at the University of Galway are running their hugely popular annual Teddy Bear Hospital this week. Pupils from across the city and county brought along their sick toys and teddies for some loving care and attention. Regional • 26 Jan 24
Schoolchildren bring Christmas cheer to Galway city Pupils from St Pat's primary school in Co Galway have been staging a number of Christmas performances in the city centre to provide some festive cheer and help raise money for a sensory room in their school. Regional • 21 Dec 23
Schoolchildren bring Christmas cheer to Galway city Pupils from St Pat's primary school in Co Galway have been staging a number of Christmas performances in the city centre to provide some festive cheer and help raise money for a sensory room in their school. Regional • 21 Dec 23
Fire at hotel due to house asylum seekers 'sinister' Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has said the fire at a Galway hotel due to house asylum-seekers "was deeply sinister". Ireland • 18 Dec 23
Fire at hotel due to house asylum seekers 'sinister' Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has said the fire at a Galway hotel due to house asylum-seekers "was deeply sinister". Ireland • 18 Dec 23
Multicultural school celebrates its diversity Merlin College in Galway city is one of the fastest growing multicultural schools in the country with 55 nationalities currently enrolled. Connacht • 06 Dec 23
Multicultural school celebrates its diversity Merlin College in Galway city is one of the fastest growing multicultural schools in the country with 55 nationalities currently enrolled. Connacht • 06 Dec 23
New mural in Tuam draws on local 'icons' - artist A piece of contemporary art in Tuam, Co Galway is the latest addition to the ongoing programme of public artwork in Galway and other parts of the country. Regional • 30 Nov 23
New mural in Tuam draws on local 'icons' - artist A piece of contemporary art in Tuam, Co Galway is the latest addition to the ongoing programme of public artwork in Galway and other parts of the country. Regional • 30 Nov 23
Watch: CCTV captures rising flood waters in Galway city CCTV footage shows the speed at which flood waters engulfed the streets of Galway in the early hours of yesterday morning during Storm Debi. Ireland • 15 Nov 23
Watch: CCTV captures rising flood waters in Galway city CCTV footage shows the speed at which flood waters engulfed the streets of Galway in the early hours of yesterday morning during Storm Debi. Ireland • 15 Nov 23
Watch: Garden centre owner surveys damage of Storm Debi The owner of a family-run garden centre in Co Galway has spoken of the 'huge' challenge facing the business after it was badly hit by Storm Debi. Connacht • 13 Nov 23
Watch: Garden centre owner surveys damage of Storm Debi The owner of a family-run garden centre in Co Galway has spoken of the 'huge' challenge facing the business after it was badly hit by Storm Debi. Connacht • 13 Nov 23
Fresh Galway ring road plans before An Bord Pleanála Plans to construct an 18 kilometre ring road through Galway city are again being considered by An Bord Pleanála. Connacht • 25 Oct 23
Fresh Galway ring road plans before An Bord Pleanála Plans to construct an 18 kilometre ring road through Galway city are again being considered by An Bord Pleanála. Connacht • 25 Oct 23
Surge in Halloween interest from adults and children Businesses providing bespoke Halloween experiences say there has been a surge in interest from adults and children alike, as the festival grows in popularity. Connacht • 22 Oct 23
Surge in Halloween interest from adults and children Businesses providing bespoke Halloween experiences say there has been a surge in interest from adults and children alike, as the festival grows in popularity. Connacht • 22 Oct 23
Call for national osteoporosis care programme The University of Galway has led international research showing up to half a million people in Ireland are living with osteoporosis. Regional • 20 Oct 23
Call for national osteoporosis care programme The University of Galway has led international research showing up to half a million people in Ireland are living with osteoporosis. Regional • 20 Oct 23
Baboró children's arts festival under way in Galway The 27th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children was launched at the weekend, and has been taking place across multiple Galway theatres and venues Connacht • 17 Oct 23
Baboró children's arts festival under way in Galway The 27th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children was launched at the weekend, and has been taking place across multiple Galway theatres and venues Connacht • 17 Oct 23
Radiographers in Galway vote for industrial action Radiographers who are members of SIPTU in University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action up to and including strike action in a dispute over staffing levels. Business • 09 Oct 23
Radiographers in Galway vote for industrial action Radiographers who are members of SIPTU in University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action up to and including strike action in a dispute over staffing levels. Business • 09 Oct 23
Ballinasloe fair celebrates 301st anniversary An estimated 80,000 people have attended one of Europe's oldest festivals, which is celebrating its 301st anniversary this year. Connacht • 08 Oct 23
Ballinasloe fair celebrates 301st anniversary An estimated 80,000 people have attended one of Europe's oldest festivals, which is celebrating its 301st anniversary this year. Connacht • 08 Oct 23
Galway charity stretched to limit over housing shortage A Galway homeless and domestic violence charity has said that its resources have been stretched to their maximum, as a result of a chronic shortage of available housing and emergency accommodation. Connacht • 04 Oct 23
Galway charity stretched to limit over housing shortage A Galway homeless and domestic violence charity has said that its resources have been stretched to their maximum, as a result of a chronic shortage of available housing and emergency accommodation. Connacht • 04 Oct 23
People urged to report unusual activity off west coast An initiative aimed at encouraging people to report suspicious activity or unusual packages in the waters off the west coast has been relaunched. Connacht • 29 Sep 23
People urged to report unusual activity off west coast An initiative aimed at encouraging people to report suspicious activity or unusual packages in the waters off the west coast has been relaunched. Connacht • 29 Sep 23
Parents say childcare sector 'can't be allowed to fail' Parents with young families in Oranmore, Co Galway joined a protest in support of the creche operators' campaign in the village this morning. Business • 26 Sep 23
Parents say childcare sector 'can't be allowed to fail' Parents with young families in Oranmore, Co Galway joined a protest in support of the creche operators' campaign in the village this morning. Business • 26 Sep 23
Galway County Council breached data rules on CCTV use The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has found that Galway County Council breached data protection rules in relation to its use of CCTV cameras. Galway • 22 Sep 23
Galway County Council breached data rules on CCTV use The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has found that Galway County Council breached data protection rules in relation to its use of CCTV cameras. Galway • 22 Sep 23
Oíche Chultúir events taking place across Connacht Over 50 events are planned to celebrate Culture Night in venues around Co Galway. Culture Night 2023 • 22 Sep 23
Oíche Chultúir events taking place across Connacht Over 50 events are planned to celebrate Culture Night in venues around Co Galway. Culture Night 2023 • 22 Sep 23
Festival to celebrate 'puiteachaí' on Inis Meáin A blackberry festival will take place this weekend on Inis Meáin, the most remote island of na hOileáin Árann. Connacht • 22 Sep 23
Festival to celebrate 'puiteachaí' on Inis Meáin A blackberry festival will take place this weekend on Inis Meáin, the most remote island of na hOileáin Árann. Connacht • 22 Sep 23
