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
Inquest verdict over Galway man's death adjourned A verdict on the death of a 25-year-old man who died by suicide at the Cliffs of Moher after he left an acute mental health unit at University Hospital Galway four years ago, has been adjourned for ten weeks. Connacht • 20 Sep 23
Inquest verdict over Galway man's death adjourned A verdict on the death of a 25-year-old man who died by suicide at the Cliffs of Moher after he left an acute mental health unit at University Hospital Galway four years ago, has been adjourned for ten weeks. Connacht • 20 Sep 23
Three in court over incident at Galway Shopping Centre Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged production of weapons during public order incidents in Galway city earlier this month. Connacht • 18 Sep 23
Three in court over incident at Galway Shopping Centre Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged production of weapons during public order incidents in Galway city earlier this month. Connacht • 18 Sep 23
Concerns about drivers speeding outside Galway school So far this year 130 people have died on Irish roads, with the highest number of fatalities occurring in Co Tipperary where 14 people have lost their lives. Connacht • 18 Sep 23
Concerns about drivers speeding outside Galway school So far this year 130 people have died on Irish roads, with the highest number of fatalities occurring in Co Tipperary where 14 people have lost their lives. Connacht • 18 Sep 23
Three more charged in Galway disorder investigation Three men have been charged as part of an investigation into public order offences in Galway city on Sunday. Connacht • 14 Sep 23
Three more charged in Galway disorder investigation Three men have been charged as part of an investigation into public order offences in Galway city on Sunday. Connacht • 14 Sep 23
Five men appear in court over violent Galway incident Five men have appeared in court charged in connection with alleged feud related violence in Galway city at the weekend. Connacht • 14 Sep 23
Five men appear in court over violent Galway incident Five men have appeared in court charged in connection with alleged feud related violence in Galway city at the weekend. Connacht • 14 Sep 23
Justice Minister condemns violent incidents in Galway Justice Minister Helen McEntee has condemned recent violent incidents in Galway city. Connacht • 11 Sep 23
Justice Minister condemns violent incidents in Galway Justice Minister Helen McEntee has condemned recent violent incidents in Galway city. Connacht • 11 Sep 23
Review after babies suffer head injuries at UHG University Hospital Galway has begun a review after newborn babies suffered head injuries while being delivered last year, the Minister for Health has confirmed. Connacht • 24 Aug 23
Review after babies suffer head injuries at UHG University Hospital Galway has begun a review after newborn babies suffered head injuries while being delivered last year, the Minister for Health has confirmed. Connacht • 24 Aug 23
March to raise funds for veterans and cancer research Seven Army personnel have begun a 200 kilometre march from Dublin to Galway in a charity fundraising drive. Regional • 21 Aug 23
March to raise funds for veterans and cancer research Seven Army personnel have begun a 200 kilometre march from Dublin to Galway in a charity fundraising drive. Regional • 21 Aug 23
Third-level students facing 'brutal' housing situation As third-level students prepare for the new academic year in September, the ongoing housing and accommodation crisis across the country shows no sign of letting up. Education • 17 Aug 23
Third-level students facing 'brutal' housing situation As third-level students prepare for the new academic year in September, the ongoing housing and accommodation crisis across the country shows no sign of letting up. Education • 17 Aug 23
Galway man begins treatment for rare cancer in London A 41-one-year-old father of three has begun treatment in London for a rare and aggressive cancer after being told that palliative care was the only option available to him in Ireland. Galway • 13 Aug 23
Galway man begins treatment for rare cancer in London A 41-one-year-old father of three has begun treatment in London for a rare and aggressive cancer after being told that palliative care was the only option available to him in Ireland. Galway • 13 Aug 23
'Persistent poor findings' at Ability West centres The Health Information and Quality Authority has expressed concern over 'persistent poor findings' at a number of centres for people with disabilities in Galway. HIQA • 08 Aug 23
'Persistent poor findings' at Ability West centres The Health Information and Quality Authority has expressed concern over 'persistent poor findings' at a number of centres for people with disabilities in Galway. HIQA • 08 Aug 23
Man dies after getting out of his car on M6 in Galway A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a lorry when he got out of his car on the M6 in Co Galway early this morning. Connacht • 26 Jul 23
Man dies after getting out of his car on M6 in Galway A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a lorry when he got out of his car on the M6 in Co Galway early this morning. Connacht • 26 Jul 23
BHSL rebrands to Glanua and adds 250 new jobs 250 new jobs are to be created by water and wastewater infrastructure engineering company Glanua Business • 24 Jul 23
BHSL rebrands to Glanua and adds 250 new jobs 250 new jobs are to be created by water and wastewater infrastructure engineering company Glanua Business • 24 Jul 23
Man, 30s, critically injured in Galway assault A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in hospital after he was assaulted in Galway city. Connacht • 20 Jul 23
Man, 30s, critically injured in Galway assault A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in hospital after he was assaulted in Galway city. Connacht • 20 Jul 23
'These are our people' - Stolen remains to be returned Human remains, which were stolen from Inishbofin over 130 years ago, are to be returned to a delegation of island residents. Connacht • 12 Jul 23
'These are our people' - Stolen remains to be returned Human remains, which were stolen from Inishbofin over 130 years ago, are to be returned to a delegation of island residents. Connacht • 12 Jul 23
Galway theatre to stage O'Casey trilogy in one day Final rehearsals are under way in Galway ahead of the staging of three landmark Seán O'Casey plays, as part of the city's Arts Festival. Connacht • 04 Jul 23
Galway theatre to stage O'Casey trilogy in one day Final rehearsals are under way in Galway ahead of the staging of three landmark Seán O'Casey plays, as part of the city's Arts Festival. Connacht • 04 Jul 23
'The Banshees of Inisherin' pub reopens in Galway The pub that featured in Martin McDonagh's 'The Banshees of Inisherin' has been relocated, rebuilt and officially opened at its new base in Kilkerrin, Co Galway. Connacht • 03 Jul 23
'The Banshees of Inisherin' pub reopens in Galway The pub that featured in Martin McDonagh's 'The Banshees of Inisherin' has been relocated, rebuilt and officially opened at its new base in Kilkerrin, Co Galway. Connacht • 03 Jul 23
Liberty IT opens new Galway hub, creating 100 jobs Liberty IT has opened a new hub in Galway, creating 100 new jobs. Business • 23 Jun 23
Liberty IT opens new Galway hub, creating 100 jobs Liberty IT has opened a new hub in Galway, creating 100 new jobs. Business • 23 Jun 23
