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How #Galway’s newest cafe is giving back with every coffee – ‘Community is the main goal’
September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A Galway man is using what he knows best – music – to fundraise and raise awareness for Motor Neuron Disease, one year after his mother’s diagnosis, and the community has rallied around his family without hesitation.
September 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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An international team of astronomers, co-led by researchers at University of Galway, has made the unexpected discovery of a new planet www.independent.ie/regionals/ga...
August 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Galway Races: Everything you need to know from traffic measures to dress code www.independent.ie/regionals/ga...
July 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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The four-bedroom home named The Shieling, which means ‘Shepherd’s Shelter’, is steeped in history, with its construction dating back over 100 years. #Galway
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July 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Daire Feeley’s Rás Tailteann diary: There was a touch of wheels as we were doing 40kph, so it could’ve been race over for me www.independent.ie/sport/other-...
May 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Former Rose of Tralee contestant Clare Ann Irwin left teaching to be a funeral director and embalmer, fighting gender norms and taboos
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May 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Galway’s summer pedestrianisation to go ahead after legal complaint is withdrawn
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May 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Decision over ‘regenerative’ Galway Harbour expansion to be made by end of the year
May 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Revealed: The #Galway areas currently under drought status as warm weather impact is felt
May 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Health Minister pleased with #Galway’s hospital projects but timeline remains unclear
May 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Galway traffic management plan announced ahead of GAA double-header, Africa Day & An Tóstal Festival
May 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Stage Two of Rás Tailteann to finish in Clifden for the first time since 2003
May 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Galway cafés opening later than usual as music, spoken-word events and ‘sober raves’ reignite city nightlife
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May 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Galway area without water as burst water main impacts supply
May 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Does Galway City have a cultural problem with littering? – ‘It is like Electric Picnic every morning’
May 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Appeal against #Galway student accommodation lodged to An Bord Pleanala after plans approved
May 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Meet the young man about to swim around the entire coastline of Ireland – ‘I just love it, the sea is part of me’ #Galway

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May 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Beloved #Galway food truck back in business – ‘We always wanted to return, this is my passion’

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May 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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A Connemara fisherman is set to feature in a new RTE documentary following the trials and tribulations of living at sea
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April 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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MADRA in Galway has become so enshrined that people refer to their rescues as “MADRA dogs”.

On the Galway charity’s 20 anniversary, its impact is laid bare as the organisation, which started with just two people, had made a difference to both people and pets.

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April 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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April 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Galway GAA legend Michael Donnellan surprises Corrib Cruises staff on a trip to Inchagoill Island – and they couldn’t be happier!

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GAA star Michael Donnellan with Corrib Cruises staff PIC CREDIT: Facebook/Corrib Cruises
March 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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🎉☘️ Galway City came alive for St. Patrick’s Day 2025! 📸 Check out the best moments from the parade here! 👇

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March 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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‘I loved every minute of it’ – Claddagh native retires after 47 years with Galway Fire Service

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March 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM