Whats On In Galway Local News
Briefing outlines scope for boosting social housing delivery in County Galway
More than 1,237 social housing units have been delivered across County Galway since the beginning of 2022, a seminar organised by Galway County Council has heard. During a breakfast briefing hosted by Galway County Council, it was revealed that 72% of the Local Authority’s targets for the period 2022-2026 have been delivered to date. The […] Galway Daily …
Three arrested after Galway City drugs raids net €150,000 worth of cocaine
Three people have been arrested after several drugs raids in Galway City turned up almost €150,000 worth of cocaine today. Searches were carried out by the Divisional Drugs Unit this morning at a number of residential properties in the Doughiska area. During these searches Gardaí seized quantities of cocaine (pending analysis) with a total estimated […] Galway Daily …
Galway people urged to rethink e-waste as 14 million tonnes discarded in bins
Household electronic and electrical waste amounted to 62 billion tonnes globally or 29kg per home, new data shows today. However, only close to 9kg of e-waste was recycled per person in Galway last year. Ahead of International E-Waste Day on Monday, October 14, the Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 reveals that nearly a quarter of e-waste […] Galway Daily …
Galway GAA Fixtures
Wed 11 Sep U14 A1 Shield, Venue: Leitrim Community Centre, (Semi Final), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Loughrea 18:15, Ref: James Lundon U13 – Division 4B Championship, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Div 4B Cup Final), An Spidéal V Barna 18:30, Ref: Frank Kinneen U19 C North Football Championship, Venue: Kilconly, (Round 3), Kilconly V Cortoon Shamrocks 18:30, Ref: Thomas […]
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Two arrested and €550,000 drugs seized in organised crime raids
Two men were arrested and more than half a million worth of drugs seized as part of organised crime raids in Galway this week. Detective Gardaí based in Monaghan and Gardaí based in Galway conducted a major operation targeting an Organised Crime Gang (OCG) suspected of involvement in the importation and sale of controlled drugs […] Galway Daily …
Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes to visit Galway city and Loughrea next week
The Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes who had visions of the Virgin Mary, will visit Galway city and Loughrea next week. Born in 1844, she claimed to see the Mother of God 18 times as a teenager – she died from TB in 1879 and was cannonised almost 60 years later. The relics are […]
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Man (50s) hospitalised after stabbing in Galway City
A man has been taken to hospital and a teen arrested after a stabbing at Renmore Barracks in Galway City last night. Gardaí are investigating an assault which occurred at Renmore Army Barracks in Galway on Thursday, August 15. A man in his 50s received a number of stab wounds during the incident. He was […] Galway Daily …
In-form Doran set for AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship
By CAOMH BREEN ALLEN Millicent golfer Brian Doran’s season has gone from strength-to-strength and the Mullingar Scratch Trophy champion goes in search of further glory as the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship tees up in Dun Laoghaire tomorrow. Over 130 of the best amateur golfers will take to the Enniskerry course over four days […]
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Galway lifeboat stations mark the RNLI 200 year anniversary
The crews from the Aran Islands, Clifden and Galway lifeboat stations joined over two hundred other lifeboat stations to mark ‘One Moment One Crew’ at 18:24 on Thursday 1 August. Throughout this bicentenary year, the RNLI and volunteers throughout Ireland and the UK have been running events and activities to remember the charity’s important history […] Galway Daily …
IRFU Charitable Trust Golf Day a huge success
The inaugural IRFU Charitable Trust Connacht Charity Golf Outing, kindly sponsored by Pinergy, took place in the stunning Galway Bay Golf Resort on Monday 29th July 2024 – coinciding with the start of the Galway Races. Connacht and Ireland Rugby legend Eric Elwood was special guest on the day, with over 20 teams competing for the […]
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Call for independent board to chart future of St. Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe
St. Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe has fallen into a “significant state of dilapidation” and an independent board is needed to guide its future. That’s according to local Councilor Alan Harney, who’s made the suggestion at a meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum West. The HSE previously indicated in April that it’s reviewing a full […]
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Merlin Park Hospital welcomes HIQA report following inspection
Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH) has welcomed HIQA’s report of the assessment of compliance with medical exposure to ionizing radiation regulations at the hospital. An announced inspection at MPUH was carried out at the hospital on 20 March when inspectors visited the DXA and general X-ray departments. This inspection was carried out to assess compliance […] Galway Daily …
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The Sun – Galway
- John Caulfield reveals reality of life at Galway United as underdogs aim to avoid League of Ireland drop
by Owen Cowzer on February 4, 2026 at 9:08 amJOHN CAULFIELD is proud to be an old-school manager — because old-school management is what is needed at Galway United. The Tribe go into their third successive season in the Premier Division as one of the favourites to go down. That is no surprise to regulars at Eamonn Deacy Park who have seen more First...
- RIP.ie operators confirm ‘no plans’ to increase €100 death notice charges as survey indicates customers ‘very happy’
by Isabela Boechat on February 3, 2026 at 12:28 pmONLINE platform RIP.ie has ruled out any increase to the €100 death notice charge introduced last year following an increase in user numbers in 2025. The website, which was purchased by The Irish Times Group in May 2024, marks its 20th anniversary this year. The controversial introduction of €100 plus VAT fees for death notices...
- Man, 20s, arrested after over €350k cryptocurrency frozen in Galway as gardai investigate
by Isabela Boechat on February 2, 2026 at 6:43 pmA MAN has been arrested after over €350,000 was seized by authorities as part of an operation targeting criminal activity. The massive discovery was made by An Garda Siochana in Galway today. Cops carried out a search today at a residential property in the Doughiska area under warrant by the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit. During...
- ‘Another serve’, cry fans as RTE star Laura Fox steals show in ‘stunning’ €109 dress on Dancing With The Stars
by Rachel Wyer on February 2, 2026 at 4:27 pmRTE star Laura Fox stole the show in a "stunning" dress on Dancing With The Stars. The 2FM host was back on screens last night for the highly anticipated Dedication Week on the hit RTE show. Laura is hosting the series alongside returning presenter Jennifer Zamparelli, filling in for Doireann Garrihy while she is on maternity leave after the birth of her daughter, Rosie. After wrapping up...
Galway Daily
- Man due before court in organised crime investigation involving $410,000 in cryptocurrency
by Briain Kelly on February 6, 2026 at 5:30 pmA 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 girlby 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 todayby 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.
