News - Galway

Gardaí arrest 3 following cannabis grow house raids in East Galway

Two men, aged in their 20s and 40s and a woman in her 50s were arrested.

Mar 14, 2024 07:30

Ballygar GP calls for rethink to recruit rural based doctors

Dr Martin Daly's comments come as doctors struggle to deal with an increasing number of patients attending

Feb 2, 2024 13:36

Local concerns raised regarding dumping close to the River suck

He also mentioned how seven puppies were dumped alive before Christmas but thankfully were rescued.

Jan 30, 2024 13:17

Plight of Ballinasloe family living in caravan 'emergency situation' says local Senator

Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show today, Senator Eugene Murphy has urged the family to get in touch with his office.

Jan 12, 2024 13:07

Archbishop of Tuam pays tribute to local peacemakers

From international conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, to local issues, Archbishop Duffy has spoken of his hope for peace to prevail.

Dec 28, 2023 09:23

Orange and yellow rain warnings issued to counties today

Met Eireann says the county will see intense rainfall over a relatively short amount of time from 11am until 6pm.

Sep 24, 2023 10:09

Two Athlone stores named finalists in National Store of the Year awards

The 'National Store of the Year' award is the focal point of the Retail Excellence annual awards, which were established in 1997 to promote excellence and uphold the highest standards in the Irish Retail Industry.

Sep 23, 2023 11:12

Athlone/Galway Cycleway delay will not affect route choice -Local Councillor

The 150 kilometre cycleway is part of a national route from Dublin to Galway, with the project moving through, Westmeath, Roscommon and Galway.

Sep 19, 2023 16:58

Blow to Athlone/Galway Cycleway as consultants pull out

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge was officially opened over the River Shannon in Athlone last month as part of the route.

Sep 18, 2023 16:53

12 extra beds available in Portiuncula Hospital from today

The rooms will include 8 single en-suite rooms, and are set to double the existing single bedroom spaces in the hospital.

Sep 18, 2023 08:15

More placements available at TUS following new hospital partnership

The Technological University of the Shannon joined a partnership with the Bon Secours Hospital in Galway to create clinical placements for its nursing students.

Sep 16, 2023 14:50