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Galway public urged to know their healthcare options this Bank Holiday weekend

HSE West and North West is advising people to be aware of their options of care this May Bank Holiday weekend. Bank holiday weekends and extended good weather can put extra pressure on the health system, and people are advised to familiarise themselves with care options available to them. Emergency departments will see higher than […] Galway Daily …


Award winning Builín Blasta announces new Head Chef

Builín Blasta, the award-winning Irish language café & bakery based in the picturesque Ceardlann Craft Village in Spiddal, Co. Galway, has announced Damien O’Malley as its new Head Chef. In readiness for an exciting year ahead for their business, full of creative change and new opportunities, Builín Blasta’s owners, Heather Connolly, Eimear Killian, and Jenya […] Galway Daily …


Young girl (6) dies after being hit by truck in Galway City

A six year old girl ha died following a traffic collision involving  a truck in Galway City today. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision between a truck and a girl on a bicycle at the Headford Road shortly after midday Saturday. The collision took place at the junction of the Headford […] Galway Daily …


Galway’s Darragh Faherty Shines in Unique Abbey Theatre Performance

Darragh Faherty from Galway took part in a unique production at Galway’s Abbey Theatre aimed at helping children access the arts. The performance, entitled The March of the Goldendoodles, highlighted the individual personalities and interests of five children who use the services at LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. The collaborative initiative between LauraLynn, the Abbey Theatre, and […] Galway Daily …


City Council staff to hold protest against move to Crown Square site

Galway City Council workers will protest outside City Hall next Monday against the move to the proposed Crown Square site in Mervue. Forsa trade union has said that if the council moves to the Crown Square site, it will make it more difficult for people living in the city to access services, while also generating […] Galway Daily …



Gardaí raid hidden drugs bunker in Tuam

A hidden bunker was uncovered by Gardaí during a drugs raid on a property in Galway County this week. Cannabis worth €40,000 and and addition €11,000 were seized by Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit in Tuam on Thursday, February 20. Gardaí searched a house in Ballyglunin on Thursday afternoon and seized cannabis herb with […] Galway Daily …


University of Galway and PWC extend strategic partnership

University of Galway and PwC Ireland have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership to promote talent for business. The partnership runs for five years until 2030, ensuring PwC and the University’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics continue to collaborate on the University’s Bachelor of Commerce Skills Pathway, focusing on developing students’ innovation […] Galway Daily …


Alternative water supply locations arranged by Uisce Eireann for Galway

Uisce Eireann has arranged alternative water supplies for people in Galway who are without water following power outages caused by Storm Éowyn. A number of water treatment plants across the county have seen operations seriously impacted following nationwide power outages. Tankered water is available the following locations for customers who are without water. Monivea: near […] Galway Daily …


Man (30s) found dead the day after a car crash

Gardaí in Galway are investigating a car crash which claimed the life of a man in his 30s last week. An unreported single vehicle crash involving an SUV took place on a minor road, the L4102, at Slievaun, Clarinbridge last week. The crash occurred shortly after 9:15am on the morning of Thursday, January 9. The […] Galway Daily …


University of Galway information event for mature students and adult learners

University of Galway’s Access Centre is hosting its annual information evening, this year focusing on the needs of mature students and adult learners who may be considering full-time or part-time studies. The information evening will take place on Wednesday, January 15 from 6:30pm – 9pm in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS Building), Upper […] Galway Daily …


Galway City’s New Year’s Eve…

Galway City’s New Year’s Eve Family Festive Féile is back for the second year in a row with an excellent range of live music in the City Centre and free family friendly events including the poignant toll of the St Nicholas Collegiate Church bells for a New Year’s Eve Countdown. Families from across Galway city, […] Galway Daily …


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  • Man due before court in organised crime investigation involving $410,000 in cryptocurrency
    by Briain Kelly on February 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    A man arrested in connection with an organised crime investigation, which saw $410,000 worth of cryptocurrency seized, has been charged and is due to appear before court today. Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s in Doughiska on Monday as part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity. He was arrested after Gardaí searched a

  • Gardaí appeal for information on missing 16-year-old girl
    by Briain Kelly on February 6, 2026 at 2:29 pm

    Gardaí have appealed for any information on the whereabouts of a 16 year old girl who has been 16-year-old Lily Mae Aldridge was reported missing from Kilconly, Co Galway, since the evening of Wednesday, February 4. Lily Mae is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height with a medium build, brown/blonde hair

  • UHG reports pressure on beds with 65 patients on trolleys today
    by Briain Kelly on February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    University Hospital Galway is reporting heavy overcrowding today, with 65 patients on trolleys throughout the hospital, and some elective procedures being cancelled. The Emergency Department at UHG is extremely busy, with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to the hospital for ongoing treatment. Yesterday, 317 people attended the ED.