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Galway City Council doubles down new logo rollout

Galway City Council has doubled down on the rollout of a new logo, following some criticism of the plan to replace its previous branding, in recent weeks.

Connacht • 19 hrs

Galway County Council refuses permission for solar farm

Galway County Council has refused permission for a 239-hectare solar farm near the villages of Monivea and Abbeyknockmoy.

Connacht • 30 Sep

A diver at the wreck of the MV Shingle off the Mayo coast

Smuggler's ship bringing new life to Killala Bay seabed

Off the north Mayo coast, around 4km out in Killala Bay, we're on our way to the site of the smuggler's ship now lying at the bottom of the seabed.

Connacht • 1 hr

Galway City councillors to meet to discuss new branding

Galway City councillors are scheduled to meet with officials at City Hall later today, to discuss new corporate branding for the local authority.

Connacht • 30 Sep

Man in 30s critical following assault in Sligo Town

A man in his 30s is in a critical condition following a serious assault in Sligo Town.

Connacht • 29 Sep

Professor of Computer Science, University of Galway and Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Association of Ireland Michael Madden

Galway university students say AI use has increased

Artificial intelligence is here to stay but are the next generation of leaders and innovators still able to think for themselves?

Connacht • 29 Sep

Person winched to safety from 'Wormhole' on Inis Mór

A person was rescued from a blowhole on Inis Mór off the coast of Galway this afternoon.

Connacht • 25 Sep

Man, 23, jailed for violent disorder in Galway

A 23-year-old man has been given a 26-month jail term after pleading guilty to violent disorder in Galway on separate dates three years ago.

Connacht • 24 Sep

Man sitting at home in front of his laptop browsing job listings. The image represents job search, remote work, and digital communication.

Leitrim strategy targets 1,300 new remote workers

The completion of the National Broadband Plan rollout across Co Leitrim has the potential to attract 1,300 additional remote workers to the county, according to a new report.

Connacht • 24 Sep

Man, 80s, dies following Galway collision

A man in his 80s has died in hospital after he was seriously injured in a collision in Co Galway on Monday.

Connacht • 24 Sep

Killary Fjord 'one of world's best' travel experiences

Killary Fjord in Co Galway has been named as one of the world's best travel experiences, in the 2027 Lonely Planet listings.

Connacht • 23 Sep

Further charges against two men accused of rape in Galway

Further charges have been brought against two men, who have already been accused of raping a woman in the car park of Ceannt Railway Station in Galway last month.

Connacht • 23 Sep

13 March 2026; A Sligo Rovers crest is seen on a corner flag before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Sligo Rovers members to vote on restructuring tonight

One of the last fully fan-owned clubs in the League of Ireland, Sligo Rovers, is set to vote on proposed restructuring, at a special general meeting this evening.

Soccer • 24 Sep

Picture shows Riverstown village in Co Sligo

Riverstown, Blackrock win gold medals in Entente Florale

Riverstown in Co Sligo and Blackrock in Co Louth have been awarded gold medals in the Entente Florale - a European environmental competition.

Connacht • 19 Sep

Concerns that jobs at risk at University of Galway

The Chair of the University of Galway branch of the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT), Alastair McKinstry has estimated that more than 1,000 part time teaching assistants and postgraduate researchers will be affected by the 7% cuts which are to be made at the University.

Connacht • 20 Sep

Data centre server room - stock pic - GETTY

Permission refused for new Mayo data centre

An Coimusún Pleanála (ACP) has refused permission for a data centre in Co Mayo over concerns about the electricity capacity to run the facility and the impact it would have on climate targets.

Connacht • 17 Sep

125 Culture Night events to take place across North West

One hundred and twenty five events celebrating culture, creativity, and the arts will take place across Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo, from Toraigh to Tubbercurry, this evening.

Culture Night • 18 Sep

Call to pause Merlin Woods felling over ecosystem impact

Community groups in Galway have called for a pause on tree felling works on a woodland area on the eastern fringes of the city, amid fears over the long-term consequences of the project on the ecosystem there.

Connacht • 17 Sep

UNESCO Cultural Heritage status sought for Galway Hooker

Galway Hooker enthusiasts are supporting calls for UNESCO Cultural Heritage status for the traditional sailing boats because of the maritime heritage associated with them.

Connacht • 15 Sep

Galway City Council unveils new corporate branding

New corporate branding for Galway is being unveiled, as part of an effort by the City Council to "make it easier" for the public to recognise the services it provides.

Regional • 17 Sep

Generic news website seen on a mobile phone

Reach to close GalwayBeo website as part of broader cuts

Irish news and sports website GalwayBeo is set to close as part of job cuts announced by its publisher owner Reach.

Business • 16 Sep

Section of popular Sligo coastline set for erosion works

Strandhill, one of Sligo's main tourism destinations, is set for coastal erosion works to ensure that defences at the seaside village are "not outflanked by wave action during extreme storm events".

Connacht • 14 Sep

Further charges due for men accused of rape in Galway

Further charges are to be brought against two men accused of raping a woman in the car park of Ceannt Railway Station in Galway last month.

Courts • 21 Sep

The calls echo a similar campaign in Northern Ireland, where Marie O'Brien lost her youngest child, Caoimhe, who was 23-years-old

Call for law to protect privacy of road traffic victims

Sligo councillors have called for new laws to protect road collision victims and families from distressing online footage.

Regional • 14 Sep

A grey steel farm gate opens onto a green grass field.

Galway research identifies supports for women in farming

Research in Galway has led to a series of recommendations on how to better support women involved in the farming and innovation sectors.

Agriculture • 14 Sep

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Galway City Council doubles down new logo rollout

Galway County Council refuses permission for solar farm

Smuggler's ship bringing new life to Killala Bay seabed

Galway City councillors to meet to discuss new branding

Man in 30s critical following assault in Sligo Town

Galway university students say AI use has increased

Person winched to safety from 'Wormhole' on Inis Mór

Man, 23, jailed for violent disorder in Galway

Leitrim strategy targets 1,300 new remote workers

Man, 80s, dies following Galway collision

Killary Fjord 'one of world's best' travel experiences

Further charges against two men accused of rape in Galway

Sligo Rovers members to vote on restructuring tonight

Riverstown, Blackrock win gold medals in Entente Florale

Concerns that jobs at risk at University of Galway

Permission refused for new Mayo data centre

125 Culture Night events to take place across North West

Call to pause Merlin Woods felling over ecosystem impact

UNESCO Cultural Heritage status sought for Galway Hooker

Galway City Council unveils new corporate branding

Reach to close GalwayBeo website as part of broader cuts

Section of popular Sligo coastline set for erosion works

Further charges due for men accused of rape in Galway

Call for law to protect privacy of road traffic victims

Galway research identifies supports for women in farming