Weather warning for strong gusts and heavy rain
Met Éireann has issued a warning for strong gusts of wind and heavy rain tomorrow, which could lead to flash flooding. A nationwide Status Yellow wind warning has been issued, which is in place from...
View ArticleAnglers fear invasive species will damage west’s lakes
An angling website claims there are covert plans by fishermen from the UK and Ireland to introduce three species of non-native fish into western waterways that have been designated wild brown trout...
View ArticleBeanz breaks down the barriers
Did you hear the one about the gay Traveller from Tuam who walked into a bar in Galway city? He’s the stand-up comedian. No, seriously, it’s no joke, he is. Martin ‘Beanz’ Warde is a 31-years-old...
View ArticleCouncil reports progress on Aran ferry
Galway County Council has already met with one operator in an effort to secure a permanent ferry service to Inis Moir – and talks will take place with two others in the near future. This emerged at a...
View ArticleGavan Hennigan crosses the line in transatlantic challenge
A Galway man has made history and broken records by rowing solo across the Atlantic ocean. 35-year-old Gavan Hennigan completed the 5000 kilometre Talisker Atlantic Challenge just before midnight last...
View ArticleFinal report on Galway flood projects to be submitted
The final report on a series of flood relief measures for towns across Galway will be submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure in March. It’s part of the national CFRAM study, which aims to...
View ArticleMan successfully sues stepmother for share of €3.3m lottery win
A Ballinasloe man has successfully sued his stepmother for a one sixth share of a €3.3 million lottery win. The judge accused David Walsh’s stepmother Mary of “ducking and weaving” in the witness box...
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Dáil committee probes €10.5m Knocknacarra land sale
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will investigate a possible loss to the taxpayer of up to €4 million on a Galway City Council property deal. Dáil Éireann’s spending watchdog will scrutinise the...
View ArticleCouncil chief says controversial bylaws will be ‘significantly different’
The head of Galway City Council has said the local authority does not intend to act like “Big Brother” by introducing the hugely controversial new bylaws for open spaces and beaches. And he has...
View Article7,000 surgeries in Galway public hospitals cancelled last year
More than 6,000 surgeries were cancelled at University Hospital Galway last year. That’s according to Galway Senator Trevor O Clochartaigh, who says an additional 976 surgeries were cancelled at...
View ArticleCall for ban on street braiding sparks avalanche of criticism
A Labour Party councillor has been accused of using “racial euphemisms” to “unfairly target” a handful of hair braiders on city streets. Former Social Democrats General Election candidate Niall Ó...
View ArticleGalway firefighters demonstrate over pay and conditions
Up to two dozen members of the Galway Fire and Rescue Service demonstrated at County Hall this morning in a last ditch bid to avoid strike action. They presented a collection of letters to County Chief...
View ArticleCity Council to discuss plans for 500 new homes
The planned construction of 500 new homes in the city will be discussed at City Hall in the coming weeks. 500 homes at Ardaun are to be fast-tracked as part of the government’s Rebuilding Ireland...
View ArticleGalway ex-pat to the fore in fighting Trump
The Mayor of Boston, an Irish American of Connemara descent, issued a strong rebuke to Donald Trump over the incoming President’s new immigration policies. Marty Walsh, the son of parents from Ros Muc...
View ArticleGalway Rally will run on original route despite protest
Efforts to prevent a stage of this weekend’s Galway International Rally from taking place in rural parts of the north of the county failed to materialise – despite suggestions that the application for...
View ArticleCorofin Castle cancer centre hits buffers over road access
Plans by the owner of a North Galway castle to provide a number of thatched cottages on the grounds of the ruins that can be used for terminally ill cancer patients is being strongly opposed by local...
View ArticleCouncil finds minor breaches of planning at Galway Wind Park
A report on the planning compliance of the controversial Galway Wind Park near Roscahill has uncovered minor breaches of planning permission. The planning enforcement department of Galway County...
View ArticleStrong turnout at meeting on Traveller hardstand plans
There was a strong turnout at a public meeting held in Westside this afternoon to discuss plans to build a new hardstand in the area. Over 100 people attended the meeting at Westside Community Centre...
View ArticleSearch on for Galway’s €370,000 Euromillions winner
The hunt is on for the owner of a Lotto ticket purchased in Carnmore last evening which has scooped €370,000 in the Euromillions. The winning ticket was purchased at Glynn’s Centra in Carnmore...
View ArticleTeresa aims to sex it up on Dancing with the Stars!
Coming bottom of the table two weeks in a row has left Galway’s Teresa Mannion feeling exceedingly flat. But she hopes with the help of a little sexy red dress, bright red hair and whole new attitude –...
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