City councillors will meet on Monday next week to approve or reject a draft budget for 2026, which requires an extra €19.9 million of expenditure, compared to last year, to keep the city going. www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Wide vehicles, including standard coaches, may cause traffic chaos when the Ballybane active travel project is completed, according to a bus company operator. www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Running from December 2 to December 19, An Taibhdhearc presents An Fathach Leithleasach, a magical story of a grumpy Giant who banishes children from his beautiful garden, turning his world upside down www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Claddagh Hall, Nimmos Pier, is the venue for the much-anticipated return of the Annual Craft Fair in aid of Galway-based animal charities on Saturday, November 22 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

This year, as shoppers prepare to tick off their Christmas lists, Galway businesses are urging one simple message: shop local www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Atlantic Technological University will host an Open Day at both the Galway City Dublin Road and Wellpark Road campuses from 10am to 2pm on Friday 28th of November www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

A man who is alleged to have physically assaulted a young woman and pestered her while they were socialising outdoors in Galway last summer will come before the local court again on Monday next www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Buy special pre-loved pieces and help raise vital funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians at Gúnas for Gaza, taking place on Thursday, December 4 in The Salthill Hotel www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

The Saw Doctors will play the Heineken Big Top on Friday, July 24 2026 as part of the Galway International Arts Festival www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Fresh from a series of performances across Britain, the Red Hot Funky Peppers return to Monroe’s Live on Friday, November 21, at 10pm, to perform one of the most iconic live shows in rock history www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Deo Louis O’Hara has received confirmation from the NTA that proposals in relation to the 425A bus from Mountbellew-Galway and bus services for Athenry will go to public consultation in the coming weeks www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

In a world where “green” labels are easy to print but hard to prove, a quiet movement is helping separate genuine commitment from good intentions www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

The National Library of Ireland is inviting people to step back into the kitchens of Ireland’s 18th and 19th-century big houses with the release of centuries-old winter recipes for food lovers and amateur cooks to recreate at home www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Barna Art Fair will showcase the work of 25 contemporary Irish artists and will be held at Scoil Shéamais Naofa on Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, from 10am to 6pm daily www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Writing Christmas cards can sometimes feel like a tedious task, but when they are done right, they can almost mean as much as a gift does www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed the road resurfacing works recently carried out in the Seacrest estate www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

A man refused entry to a city pub by door staff produced what was described as a “multitool” implement in a threatening manner, it was alleged at Galway District Court www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when we eat out more and enjoy having family and friends around to celebrate with a nice meal. It’s also a time when a lot of food is wasted in Galway and all over Ireland www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

A celebration of Galway’s creative spirit returns this month as the much-loved Local Food and Craft Gift Fair opens its doors at the Black Box Theatre, this time, for an exciting six-day showcase of local talent, flavour, and craftsmanship www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh have announced this morning that pop icons James will play the Heineken® Big Top on Thursday 23 July 2026 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

A Galway city school is rallying around to raise funds to help a pupil who fell ill earlier this year and who now needs 24-hour care as he continues his recovery www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Galway Hospice has announced the launch of its 2026 Calendar, a stunning celebration of Galway’s natural beauty and iconic landmarks www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

The launch of the Galway City Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2030 and Invasive Species Strategy 2025–2030 marks a major milestone in the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship and ecological resilience www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Galway City Council’s two nominations for the 2025 Pride of Place Awards were recognised for outstanding community work, at a gala awards ceremony www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

An Coimisiun Pleanala has approved the planning application submitted by Galway County Council for the Clifden Regeneration Project www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless T.D. this week launched a new cybersecurity executive education programme at University of Galway www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Ten priority projects were announced in the Athenry Town Centre Plan update at the monthly municipal district meeting for Athenry www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

There was a strong Shantalla element in Busker Browne’s gastropub on Tuesday morning, where almost 100 supporters of President Connolly met to toast her inauguration at Dublin Castle www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

All four Galway West TDs were in Dublin Castle on Tuesday night to celebrate their former constituency colleague’s elevation to the presidency, plus at least one county councillor who aspires to take her seat www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Gardaí have contacted Muslim leaders across the county to allay fears after officers intercepted a terrorist attack aimed at Galway city www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Clarinbridge has been named winner of the 300–1,000 Population category at the 2025 IPB Pride of Place Awards www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

This week Mary O'Connor spoke to Jonathan Healy (33) about his experience with Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel condition www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Choosing a gift that feels personal can sometimes feel tricky, but it does not have to be. The key? Try to focus on the lifestyle, story, and personality of your loved one, not just their hobbies www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Multi-award-winning band Ye Vagabonds will release their fourth album All Tied Together in January, and play Galway’s Black Box on February 27 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

O’Connor’s Centra Salthill has been recognised at the prestigious Pride of Centra Awards www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

This Christmas, give a gift that inspires unforgettable experiences and supports Ireland’s rich heritage www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Concerns have been raised over delays in the installation of new public lighting in Caherlistrane, after it emerged that almost €50,000 in funding allocated for the project last year has yet to be spent www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Running from December 2 to December 19, An Taibhdhearc presents An Fathach Leithleasach, a magical story of a grumpy Giant who banishes children from his beautiful garden, turning his world upside down www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Claddagh Hall, Nimmos Pier, is the venue for the much-anticipated return of the Annual Craft Fair in aid of Galway-based animal charities on Saturday, November 22 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

“If he has money for drink then he has money for fines,” a Judge said when imposing fines on a man whose solicitor admitted was a familiar face at Galway District Court www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

This year, as shoppers prepare to tick off their Christmas lists, Galway businesses are urging one simple message: shop local www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

LIBERTY IT and Galway City Museum hosted an exclusive after-hours event to celebrate the recent launch of STEAM Studio, a unique partnership designed to inspire the next generation of tech talent www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Fresh from a series of performances across Britain, the Red Hot Funky Peppers return to Monroe’s Live on Friday, November 21, at 10pm, to perform one of the most iconic live shows in rock history www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Deo Louis O’Hara has received confirmation from the NTA that proposals in relation to the 425A bus from Mountbellew-Galway and bus services for Athenry will go to public consultation in the coming weeks www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Music for Galway’s Season BREATHE continues with Dragonfly, featuring two internationally acclaimed musicians: viola player Danusha Waskiewicz and Headford cellist Naomi Berrill www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

A Galway city school is rallying around to raise funds to help a pupil who fell ill earlier this year and who now needs 24-hour care as he continues his recovery www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

In this week's Old Galway Tom Kenny looks at the life of James Hardiman, who wrote the history of Galway, and died on this day, November 13, 1855 www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

For its 25th anniversary, the 9 Arch Claregalway Musical Society will stage the hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar next week www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Galway Hospice has announced the launch of its 2026 Calendar, a stunning celebration of Galway’s natural beauty and iconic landmarks www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

One of the most influential and celebrated traditional Irish bands of our time, Lúnasa, will perform at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, November 15, with doors open at 7:30pm for this fully seated show www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...