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Whats On In Galway Local News
The Sun – Galway
- John Caulfield reveals reality of life at Galway United as underdogs aim to avoid League of Ireland dropby Owen Cowzer on February 4, 2026 at 9:08 am
JOHN 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 pm
ONLINE 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 investigateby Isabela Boechat on February 2, 2026 at 6:43 pm
A 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 Starsby Rachel Wyer on February 2, 2026 at 4:27 pm
RTE 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 cryptocurrencyby 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 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.
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