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Taoiseach unveils plaque at NUIG in honour of Dr Anna O’Coinne

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has unveiled a commemorative plaque at NUI Galway in honour of Dr Anna O’Coinne, former chairperson and honorary president of...

Woman sentenced for spitting in face of young girl at bus stop

A woman who spat in the face of a young girl waiting at a bus stop in Galway City, and called her a whore,...

Report into death of Claddagh fisherman cites rough weather and no lifejacket

Not wearing a lifejacket, dangerous weather, and using a mobile phone to raise the alarm were highlighted in a Marine Casualty Investigation Board report...

Changes to Rent Supplement for survivors of domestic violence welcomed

Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane has welcomed news that Rent Supplement will be made permanently available to survivors of domestic violence. Deputy Kerrane says she has...

NUIG graduate crowned Law Student of the Year

A NUI Galway graduate has been named Law Student of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2021. Cassie Roddy-Mullineaux, from Rosscahill, graduated with a...

Ahascragh Distillery seeks to raise €1.5 million, aiming for small investors

McAllister's Distillery in Ahascragh is seeking to raise €1.5 million through share sales aimed at small investors in the community. The state-of-the-art distillery expects to...

Engineers appointed for Clifden Flood Relief Scheme

Plans have progressed for the development of the Clifden Flood Relief Scheme, with the appointment of engineers to develop the plan. Galway County Council has...

50-bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital to be built by mid-2023

A new 50 bed ward block for Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe is expected to be completed by mid-2023 according to the HSE. The Health Service...

President Higgins and German President Steinmeier visit TG4 in Spiddal

President Michael D. Higgins and President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Ros na Rún studios in Spiddal on Friday during a state visit. Presidents...

More protection needed for healthcare workers after almost 9k abuse reports

Almost 9,000 healthcare workers reported incidents of either verbal, physical, or sexual assault in the workplace last year. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation spoke...

Report into Coast Guard spending shows weaknesses in public procurement

Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has said that a special report into €1.4 million worth of spending by the Coast Guard has highlighted a...

50 years and still keeping Fresh

For half a century now Burke's Fruit and Veg has been delivered crisp fruit and vegetables to restaurants around Galway, but far from wilting...

Lotto player in the west comes so close to €19m jackpot

One lucky lotto player in the west of Ireland came agonisingly close to the €19m Lotto jackpot this weekend, but is still walking away...

Gardaí to crack down on speeding on national Slow Down Day

Motorists are being urged to reduce their speed and be mindful of vulnerable road users ahead of 'Slow Down Day' which will begin at...

Garda operation targeting traffic offences after alarming number of road deaths

Gardaí are launching a nationwide operation targeting dangerous traffic offences after a very bad summer for people killed on the road. There were 24 people...

Man sentenced for brazen daylight burglary

A man was sentenced to a year in prison for his brazen burglary at a business during broad daylight in Galway City last year. Frank...

Bail reform needed to tackle serial offenders – Grealish

Bail laws need to be strengthened to prevent serial offenders from committing further offences while they're already before the court a Galway TD has...

Suspended sentence for man who stole over €30k from employer

A man who stole €30,935 over many months from the pub where he worked received a four year suspended sentence at Galway Circuit Court...

Plans to build new Moycullen primary school advancing

Plans for a new school building for Scoil Mhuire NS in Moycullen are progressing, with the design team due to report to the Minister...

Rye Aker – The reluctant laureate who is wowing the West

When Rye Aker arrived in Ireland in late 2019, his task was simple: to record Galway’s European Capital of Culture adventure in poetry, so...

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