47 m. ago Station House’s major upgrade readies facility for its second chapter

A multimillion-euro refurbishment of one of Connemara’s most popular hotels is about to be unveiled to guests ahead of the bumper Easter break. The Clifden Station House has overhauled its restaurant, residents’ lounge and reception areas on the ground floor to give guests greater room to enjoy facilities. It’s the first major structural overhaul of […] The post Station House’s major upgrade readies facility for its second chapter appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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47 m. ago Acquisition sees Gourmet Food Parlour expand its catering presence in Galway

The leading restaurant and catering group started by an entrepreneur originally from Barna has expanded its footprint in the west with the acquisition of SKG Catering, itself a well-established catering company in Galway. Gourmet Food Parlour, founded by Lorraine Heskin, is one of Ireland’s largest catering providers, and boasts twelve restaurants nationwide – and with […] The post Acquisition sees Gourmet Food Parlour expand its catering presence in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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47 m. ago Nominations sought for awards that honour community champions

Nominations are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 – the annual awards scheme that honours individuals and groups who have had a significant impact on the quality of life in communities across County Galway. The joint venture between Galway County Council and the Public Participation Network (PPN), which has over 1,300 member groups carrying […] The post Nominations sought for awards that honour community champions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Gardaí appealing for witnesses after girl (6) dies after being struck by truck

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash in Galway city in which a six-year-old girl died

Events

18 h. ago Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Rural Development have announced that they will be providing a LEADER grant of almost €130,000 in support of the European Sheep Shearing and Wool-handling Championships at Mountbellew on the June bank holiday weekend. The funding to the Mountbellew Social Development Co-op Society will focus on targeted […] The post Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

19 h. ago Galway Driving Test Centre relocating to Clybaun Hotel next week

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Driving Test Centre will be moved to the Clybaun Hotel in Knocknacarra from tomorrow (Monday). The temporary move from the Westside Shopping Centre is expected to last 12 to 18 months, until a new location is found. The RSA says the move is due to construction […] The post Galway Driving Test Centre relocating to Clybaun Hotel next week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

19 h. ago Families from Galway and Tipperary mentor teens on this evening's Raised by the Village

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Families from Galway and Tipperary will feature on this evening’s Raised by the Village on RTE. The Larkin family will see Drogheda teenager Ava visit their cattle farm in Abbey in east Galway. Landing in the middle of the family’s busy breeding season, Ava must park her […] The post Families from Galway and Tipperary mentor teens on this evening's Raised by the Village appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Family begs Council for transfer from ‘awful’ halting site near Portumna

A family of four living in a hellish halting site near Portumna has begged Galway County Council for a transfer. Megan Corcoran said her mental health was suffering after three years of enduring ‘unsafe’ conditions at Capira halting site. Ms Corcoran said she and her husband David feared for the safety of their two boys, […] The post Family begs Council for transfer from ‘awful’ halting site near Portumna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Galway composer Johnny Óg Connolly is Composer of the Year at Gradam Ceoil

The great Conamara accordion player and composer Johnny Óg Connolly is to be honoured for his outstanding contributions to Irish Traditional Music at this year’s Gradam Ceoil TG4. The son of the renowned melodeon player Johnny Connolly from Inis Bearachain will receive the Cumadóir TG4 Award as Composer of the Year, joining a stellar list […] The post Galway composer Johnny Óg Connolly is Composer of the Year at Gradam Ceoil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Galway design student impresses judges with her Oriental bathroom concept

A bathroom with a strong Oriental theme was enough to win a prestigious prize for a Galway design student – seeing off national competition in the process. Technological University Dublin student Honor Curé from Kilcolgan was announced as the winner of the 2025 Bathroom Designer of the Year Award, sponsored by leading bathroom designers Sonas. […] The post Galway design student impresses judges with her Oriental bathroom concept appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

33 h. ago Road Traffic Collision on the Headford Road claims the life of a 6 year old girl

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 6 year old girl has been killed in a crash in Galway City this afternoon. She was cycling on Headford Road just after midday this afternoon when her bike was hit by a heavy goods vehicle. It happened at the junction of Headford Road and Sandyvale […] The post Road Traffic Collision on the Headford Road claims the life of a 6 year old girl appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago Girl (6) dies after being hit by truck while cycling in Galway

Child fatally injured in collision with heavy goods vehicle

Events

37 h. ago GAA: Roscommon breeze past London into next round of Connacht Senior Football Championship

The Rossies will play either Galway or New York in the semi-finals.

Sport

41 h. ago RTB tribunal orders tenant to vacate rented Galway property of 20 years

Mother of two says housing charities and local council advised not to leave the property because ‘there is nothing else out there’

Society

41 h. ago RTB tribunal orders tenant to vacate Galway property she was renting for almost 20 years

Mother of two says housing charities and local council advised not to leave the property because ‘there is nothing else out there’

Society

42 h. ago Independent Ireland TD says Government hasn't "a bulls clue" on water infrastructure for home building

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Government seemingly doesn’t have “a bulls clue” when it comes to the importance and cost of water infrastructure to support home building. That’s according to local TD Michael Fitzmaurice, who says 85% of the towns in Ireland don’t have the capacity for new homes. Speaking to […] The post Independent Ireland TD says Government hasn't "a bulls clue" on water infrastructure for home building appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

42 h. ago Galway nominees make finals of Ireland's Young Filmaker of the Year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway will be well-represented at Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Grand Final. Two films are nominated under the Best School category – Coláiste Éinde with ‘Flashback’ and Coláiste Iognáid with ‘I Wish I Never’. Athenry’s Adam Flannelly is nominated for best 60 second film and Ireland […] The post Galway nominees make finals of Ireland's Young Filmaker of the Year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

43 h. ago Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision in Oranmore

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Oranmore yesterday. A collision involving a car and a motorcycle happened on the N67 at Tonroe, Oranmore, shortly after 4 pm. The motorcyclist, a male in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene a […] The post Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision in Oranmore appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

48 h. ago Tributes paid to the contribution of Éamon Ó Cuív at party in his honour

Attendees at the retirement ‘do’ for Éamon Ó Cuív quipped that there were three potential Fianna Fáil presidential election candidates holding court at the Galway Bay Hotel. As well as the former Gaeltacht Minister and long-serving Galway West TD himself, prominent at the event were former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní […] The post Tributes paid to the contribution of Éamon Ó Cuív at party in his honour appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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48 h. ago Turtle ‘stunned’ by cold Atlantic waters undergoes rehab in Galway

A Loggerhead Turtle that was ‘cold stunned’ by low water temperatures off the west coast is being nursed back to health in Galway. Galway Atlantaquaria successfully recovered the turtle (official name Caretta caretta) that had been found stranded on Faulmore Beach, Co Mayo over a month ago. The turtle, later named ‘Columbus’ by young Jonathan […] The post Turtle ‘stunned’ by cold Atlantic waters undergoes rehab in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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