Jury ordered to find knife attack duo ‘not guilty’ on technicality
A judge has directed a jury to find two city youths not guilty of a knife attack on another youth two years ago, following a three-day trial at Galway Circuit Criminal Court. Marcus MacComascaigh (20),...
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Rents in Galway City continue to soar
People living in private rented accommodation in Galway City are forking out more than €700 extra per year compared to twelve months ago, as rents continue to be driven upwards by lack of supply. And...
View ArticleOne in seven commercial units are vacant in Galway
Bleak statistics published this week show an average of one in every seven commercial premises in Galway were lying empty last month. And the rate was even higher for the likes of Tuam and Loughrea...
View ArticleGalway greenkeeper is Rio-bound for Olympics
Golf makes a return to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil next month after a 112-year absence, and while some of the world’s top players have withdrawn due to health concerns, it won’t stop a Galway man from...
View ArticleAdvance factory planned for Tuam IDA lands
A planning application is being submitted to Galway County Council for the construction of an advance factory on IDA-owned lands on the outskirts of Tuam. East Galway’s two ministers are combining...
View ArticleGMIT works to tackle major budget deficit
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) will continue to work with Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) to try to reduce its annual budget deficit, the Education Minister has said. Speaking in Dáil...
View ArticleGalway actress creates space for female voice in new short film
There aren’t enough female voices out there to be heard in film and TV, according to Galway actress Linda Bhreathnach, whose filmmaking debut took place during last week’s Film Fleadh. Originally from...
View ArticleFamilies can’t afford summer camps for kids
The cost of summer camps for young children is proving prohibitive for many families no longer able to afford the privilege. That’s according to new Galway East TD and mother of three Anne Rabbitte,...
View ArticleMan rescued from River Corrib
A man was rescued from the waters of the River Corrib in the city last night. Members of Galway Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene after the alarm was raised shortly after 9 o’clock last night. The...
View ArticleIrish Water to be queried on delays to Connemara road works
Minister Damien English is to seek answers from Irish Water over allegations that the utility company’s works are causing delays to other road works in the Carraroe area. He was questioned about this...
View ArticleIsland with one resident is subject of new book
A newly published book charts the course of history and population decline on an Island off the west coast of Connemara. Omey Island, off the shores of Claddaghduff contains many archaeological and...
View ArticleMissing man may have travelled to Galway
A 31-year-old man missing from his home in Kildare since early this morning (Sunday) may be in Galway. Gardaí have appealed for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Daniel O’Shea, who...
View ArticleRezoning bid rejected for former Anglo Irish Bank site
City councillors have voted against a change of zoning at the former Anglo Irish Bank site, which could have paved the way for a 200-bed hostel. Ahead of a meeting to discuss the draft City Development...
View ArticleConman duped woman (82) into giving him large sums of money
A convicted sex offender faces prison later this year for coercing a trusting and charitable 82-year-old woman into giving him large sums of cash over a twelve-month period. Ethan Ward (25), 27 Lui na...
View ArticleHousing planning restrictions lifted on Crown Square site
Councillors have voted to accept recommendations which could see a 20% cap on residential development lifted at the former Crown Control site in Mervue. Described by one councillor as “the biggest hole...
View ArticleHigh Court threat over vote to have ‘greenway’ through estate
Residents of a Knocknacarra estate have threatened High Court action against Galway City Council over the legality of a right of way which they claim is the source of difficulties with antisocial...
View ArticleSpiddal medical device company creates 35 new jobs
A Connemara company is to create 35 new jobs as a result of a €3.5 million expansion. Proxy Biomedical Limited, based in An Spidéal, is to expand with the support of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Proxy...
View ArticlePádraic Ó Conaire set to return, bronzed after his holiday
Pádraic Ó Conaire is finally coming home to Eyre Square – at least a bronze replica of him – following an absence of 12 years. City councillors have been told that the structure will be in situ within...
View ArticleKnocknacarra site to be developed after planners extend deadline
The new owners of the ‘hole in the ground’ beside the Galway Gateway retail complex in Knocknacarra have been given permission to leave the site as it stands for another three years. Targeted...
View ArticleNUI Galway development to provide 430 students beds
The green light has been given for the provision of the addition of almost 430 beds at the NUI Galway campus – but planners have ordered they cannot be used as holiday lettings during the summer...
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