Galway

What Census 1926 reveals about lives of children 100 years ago

Childhood historian unpacks ‘emotional impact’ for families of those in mother and baby homes on eve of April 18th, 1926

Man (33) charged over death of his mother in Galway

Milena Ostojic (65) died after being assaulted at her home on Friday night

Look inside: Film director John Huston’s former Georgian retreat in Co Galway

St Clerans Manor has eight bedrooms and sits on 115 acres of park and woodland by Dunkellin river

Event guide: Dublin Dance Festival, Big Star Quintet and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead

April 25th-May 1st, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Man (36) due in court on charges arising from throwing of cash at motorists in Galway

Charges include theft and drug offences

Housing can be a hidden admissions officer for students - quiet, powerful and unaccountable

Denmark’s social housing model shows how government initiatives can build sustainable and affordable housing for mixed communities

Leo Varadkar comments on rural Ireland to be raised by angry TDs at Fine Gael meeting

Former taoiseach sparked backlash after saying people of urban Ireland were ‘paying all the bills’

Man due in court after reports of €20,000 cash thrown at Galway motorists

Gardaí recovered more than €20,000 in cash from motorists who handed back money

‘Passion’ not ‘misogyny’ was why Independent Ireland TDs shouted at women Ministers, party says

More than 10 elected FF and FG representatives interested in joining party, leader says

Kylemore Abbey ‘honours legacy’ of estate labourers with restored bothy and tool shed

Benedictine nuns help to reclaim history of Connemara site built in ‘country still reeling’ from Famine

Jenny Keane: ‘Sex education gave me the most empowerment I’ve ever experienced’

The Irish educator and entrepreneur on her work helping to change attitudes, create community, grow knowledge and break down taboos

Event guide: Cúirt literary festival, Tori Amos and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead

April 18th-24th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood to host Saturday Night Live UK

Coughlan will front the comedy show on April 25th, alongside Foo Fighters as musical guests

Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support package

Coalition denies latest measures a direct response to blockades, but faces further headaches

Fuel protests: Blockades at Galway, Foynes and Rosslare Europort stood down

Wexford and Limerick protesters say they did not want situation to escalate

Met Éireann issues thunderstorm, wind and rain warnings for several counties for today

Met Éireann says east will see sunny, if cold, conditions during the day

Galway protesters to ‘stand their ground’ at depot blockade as fuel runs low

‘Everyone depends on fuel. That is why we are getting the backing of the people,’ says protester

Met Éireann rain and wind warnings in place for eight counties today

Gales and downpours forecast for Friday ahead of unsettled few days

Director pay nears €15m at Ward & Burke

Galway-based construction firm sees pretax profits jump 16.5%

Where are the fuel protests and which roads are closed in Dublin and across Ireland?

The latest information on the protests, including M50 delays, road closures and public transport disruption

N6 Galway ring road gets planning approval after years of delays and despite environmental concerns

High Court challenges to a previous grant of permission for the 18km ring road led to a fresh planning process

Motorists warned as fuel price protests may bring major routes to standstill today

Protests organised over spiralling diesel, petrol and home heating oil prices caused by Middle East conflict

Ireland’s retrofit reality: From ‘amazing’ home energy results to ‘miserable’ and costly experiences

Retrofitting offers cosy home and energy cost cuts but can also come with financial burdens and bureaucratic nightmares

Fine dining and cocktails, street food and pints: 20 perfect bar and restaurant pairings

When it’s in the right spot, a drink before or after dinner can help to create the perfect evening

Air Corps and medics scrambled to reunite 96-year-old man with wife hours before he died

Cancer patient was airlifted home from hospital to say goodbye to his family

Teenage cyclist seriously injured in Galway crash

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to collision which occurred in Claregalway on Tuesday

What will €450,000 buy in Spain, Italy, the UK, Portugal and Co Galway?

One price, home and away: From a renovated cottage in Rosscahill to a villa on 10 hectares near Parma

Club criticises Connacht FA for refusing to reschedule final clashing with Leaving Cert orals

Real Tubber made ‘numerous legitimate requests’ to move fixture over fears of injury to players preventing them sitting exams

Former Treasure Chest building in Galway secures new occupier

Leading clothing brand to open for business following completion of fit-out

Life as an Irish chocolatier: ‘You do end up elbow-deep in chocolate’

Meet the country’s leading chocolate producers as they put together plans for the Easter eggs now on our shelves

Decision on fuel excise cuts will not be affected by byelections, says Minister

Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race

Bay watch: The mythical island said to appear in the Atlantic Ocean once every seven years

Generations of Galway parents have told their children that Hy-Brazil is a paradise

Inside Ireland’s favourite preloved fashion shops: ‘We’re not driven by trends’

Whether multigenerational family endeavours or first-time businesses, vintage shops are always passion projects

Bus Eireann to withdraw three Expressway routes

Move will take effect from May

Actor Gary Lydon: ‘There’s a spiritual feeling about Ireland you don’t get in other places’

Because of the likes of Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal people are taking notice. But you have to nurture Irish actors starting out too

What will €695,000 buy in France, Italy, South Africa, Croatia and Galway?

One price, home and away: from a 17th-century apartment in Siena to a restored farmhouse near Athenry

Tesco secures permanent order preventing couple from trespassing on development site

Pair had allegedly been keeping horses on the land and using buildings as makeshift stables

How Irish wool became cool: from Rathlin Island rope to JW Anderson’s Wicklow yarn

‘Forty kilos of our wool were tested by JW Anderson’s team, and Jonathan loved it’

‘You’re after getting yourself on page three’: Ireland fan from famous photo heads back to Prague

Globetrotting Karl McGrath heads for Czech capital to cheer on Boys in Green for World Cup qualifier

‘Definitely an element of disbelief’: Galway student discovers second new planet in a year

Important find for astronomy will help understand planet formation

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