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New figures might inspire Galway’s 40,000 smokers to kick the habit

New figures released today by a leading protection company may inspire the tens of thousands of smokers in Galway to empty their ashtrays once...

Mayor of Galway says online drugs trade is a growing problem in the city

Mayor of Galway Niall McNelis has said that children as young as 13 are abusing valium bought illegally online. The Mayor said that local youth...

Drug addict stole groceries and fishing equipment

A Cavan man pleaded guilty to two counts of theft at Galway District Court earlier this year after he was caught with stolen groceries...

Man who intimidated neighbours with shovel appeals decision

A man who intimidated and threatened his neighbours has appealed a condition of his suspended sentence to allow him to live at home. Darren McKeown...

Woman stole 19 bottles of wine and 6 cans of beer

An Oranmore woman has been jailed for stealing 19 bottles of wine and six cans of Heineken from Galway supermarkets Kelly Wall (48), with an...

“Demented” man threatened to stick a pitchfork through a garda’s skull

Gardaí were responding to a domestic disturbance last year when the accused man threatened to stick a pitchfork through one officer's head. David Shaughnessy (29),...

Mum of 12 gets suspended sentence after urinating on café floor

A Galway woman was given a suspended sentence after urinating on the floor in a city centre café. Kathleen Ward pleaded guilty to a handful...

Suspended sentence reactivated for man who broke rehab conditions

A man who received a suspended sentence for violating a protection order last year has had it reactivated for failing to comply with conditions...

Heroin dealer brought from prison for fresh charges

A heroin dealer has had a suspended sentence added on to his current prison time for another drug dealing charge from last year. Valentin Fatu...

Oranmore woman on wine-chugging spree

An Oranmore resident was up before Galway District court on Monday after pleading guilty to two counts of theft following a wine-chugging spree earlier...

New gambling laws needed to protect children and vulnerable people says Galway TD

Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte is calling for the Gambling Control Bill to be pushed through the Dáil to control the largely self-regulated industry. The...

Cashier threatened with knife during a robbery in Ballinasloe

A cashier at Supervalu in Ballinasloe feared for her life when she was threatened with a knife during a robbery, Galway Circuit Court has...

Man pleads guilty to possession of €1,300 of heroin and concealed weapon

A Terryland man was sentenced for multiple charges at Galway District Court this week including two counts of possession with intent to sell and...

Finding that Glimmer of Laughter in the Dark Cloud

Saturday night saw some very talented and fantastic comedians take to the stage at the Loft to provide plenty of laughter, in aid of...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Week 7) – Tuesday, 10th April 

It's felt like a long time.  That week definitely took its time coming around and it feels like forever since I last wrote to...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 16) – Wednesday, 7th March 

Well I think I'm over the worst of it.  That was very simply the worst period of cigarette craving I ever went through in...

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 8) – Tuesday, 27th February 

I can't believe it's a week!  I just typed Day 8 and even I had to pinch myself!  It's only a small figure compared...

COPE opens emergency cold weather homeless services

COPE Galway is appealing to the public for help with directing those who might otherwise sleep rough in cold conditions to the Cold Weather...

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