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News
Weekend Football Championship Fixtures
Galway Comedy Festival unveils 2026 Line-up
Rabhaidh maidir le Trá Bhaile Locháin agus Trá Bhóthar Grattan
Prior Warning Notice to Ballyloughane and Grattan Beaches
Events
Curator’s Talk: Borneo x Ireland Cultural Exchange
Borneo x Ireland Cultural Exchange
Youth Lates
Late Opening: Deviations
Culture Night ’26: John Rainey in Conversation with Michael Waldron
Planning
Planning pre-validation: 26224
Forramoyle East Barna Co Galway of planning reference 21/369, for the demolition of: the existing front porch, eastern side projecti...
Planning pre-validation: 26225
Cloonaghmore Belclare Tuam Co Galway for construction of a single dwelling house and and detached garage, installation of a septic tank, ...
Planning pre-validation: 2661528
4A Woodlands Park Moycullen Co. Galway H91 DDT8 for an attic conversion, construction of two dormers at the front and one dormer at the rear of exis...
Planning pre-validation: 2661530
An Aill Barna Co. Galway. for; 1. demolition of existing derelict house and outbuilding. 2. Construction of a 2-storey dwelli...
Planning pre-validation: 2661529
An Phairc An Spideal Co na Gaillimhe for a garage/shed building and retention permission for existing groundworks with all associated wor...
Records
09.02.2026 Adopted Minutes February Meeting
08.06.2026 Adopted Minutes June Meeting
Minutes 11.03.2026.pdf ( PDF , 137.45KB )
Minutes AGM 10.06.2026.pdf ( PDF , 50.46KB )
Minutes 13.03.2026.pdf ( PDF , 203.5KB )
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08 Sep 2026 latest- planningPlanning application received: for an attic conversion, construction of two dormers at the front and...Moycullen
- planningPlanning application received: for construction of a single dwelling house and and detached garage,...Tuam
- planningPlanning application received: for; 1. demolition of existing derelict house and outbuilding. 2....Galway
- planningPlanning application received: of planning reference 21/369, for the demolition of: the existing front...Galway
- planningPlanning application received: for a garage/shed building and retention permission for existing...Spiddal
- politicsMartin Daly TD asked the Minister for Finance: Departmental SchemesGalway
- planningPlanning application received: for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater...Tuam
- planningPlanning application received: of; a) existing timber framed storage shed, b) demolition of existing...Moycullen
- planningPlanning application received: for dwelling house, for garage/store, for annexe building to use as a...Moycullen
- planningPlanning application received: for the construction of a dwelling house, treatment unit, percolation...Loughrea
- planningPlanning application received: to construct a domestic dwelling house and garage, effluent treatment...Moycullen
- planningPlanning application received: to construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment unit with...Killimor
Top Stories
All news →Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Finance: Departmental Schemes
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether an equality impact assessment, disability impact assessment and rural proofing assessment were undertaken prior to the...
Witness Appeal – Serious Injury Road Traffic Clonberne, Co. Galway, 22nd August, 2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred at Ballyedmond, Clonberne, Ballinasloe on 22 August 2026. The incident involved...
Written Submissions on the Draft National Strategy for Improving Community Safety
Public Participation Networks were previously invited to make submissions to inform the development of a new National Strategy for Improving Community Safety. The Minister for...
Galway County Outdoor Recreation Plan: Have your say!
Galway County Council is developing the first Outdoor Recreation Strategy for County Galway, and we would appreciate your input. The Outdoor Recreation Strategy will help shape...
Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030
Introduction The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030 was published in May 2026 and launched at the Social Inclusion Forum. It is the successor to the Roadmap for Social...
Climate Change Advisory Council & Galway County Council value your input!
The Climate Change Advisory Council have commissioned UCD to investigate community-level support for biodiversity and climate change action in Local Authorities. They have...
Planning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning application received: for an attic conversion, construction of two dormers at the front and one dormer at the rear of exis
Anna Parkinson & John Cronin — 4A Woodlands Park Moycullen Co. Galway H91 DDT8. for an attic conversion, construction of two dormers at the front and one dormer at the rear of exis...
Planning application received: for construction of a single dwelling house and and detached garage, installation of a septic tank,
Rachel Cahill & Nathan Biggin — Cloonaghmore Belclare Tuam Co Galway. for construction of a single dwelling house and and detached garage, installation of a septic tank, ...
Planning application received: for; 1. demolition of existing derelict house and outbuilding. 2. Construction of a 2-storey dwelli
Damian Crehan & Rebecca Elliffe — An Aill Barna Co. Galway.. for; 1. demolition of existing derelict house and outbuilding. 2. Construction of a 2-storey dwelli...
Planning application received: of planning reference 21/369, for the demolition of: the existing front porch, eastern side projecti
Kieran & Catherine Ryan — Forramoyle East Barna Co Galway. of planning reference 21/369, for the demolition of: the existing front porch, eastern side projecti...
Planning application received: for a garage/shed building and retention permission for existing groundworks with all associated wor
Sinéad O'Beirne — An Phairc An Spideal Co na Gaillimhe. for a garage/shed building and retention permission for existing groundworks with all associated wor...
Planning application received: for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system and all assoc
Keith Shaughnessy & Rachel O'Connor — Carrowmoneen Tuam, Co. Galway. for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system and all assoc...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Health: Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated on a full year basis for the 24 BreastCheck mobile screening units; the estimated full year cost of providing an additional...
Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Education: Schools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the procurement and governance arrangements that apply to major school capital projects and the safeguards in place to ensure...
Michael Fitzmaurice TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Michael Fitzmaurice TD (Independent Ireland, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.
Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister.
Claire Kerrane TD spoke in the Dáil: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Claire Kerrane TD (Sinn Féin, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the orderofbusiness on “An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business”.
Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Transport: Tax Credits
Asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 24 June 2026, given motor tax is not a self-assessment tax, could the Minister address a case...
GAA & Sport
18 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Galway Bay Races Offer Free Spectator Access This Weekend
Local racing events in Galway will take place this weekend with free public access. Races include junior and senior categories with specific timings and locations across the...
Galway and Cork Gaelic Games Updates Ahead of Key Matches
The Republic of Ireland women's team faces Kazakhstan in World Cup 2027 qualifiers, while Galway and Cork Gaelic Games teams prepare for crucial fixtures. Galway's minor team...
West Meath Football Team Loses to Galway, Eyes Next Match in Monaghan
West Meath's football team lost to Galway in a recent match, with manager Mark McHugh emphasizing the need to focus on their upcoming game in Monaghan. The team aims to learn...
Galway Team Focuses on Improving Ahead of Kinney Park Clash with Tipperary
A local hurling team is preparing for an upcoming match against Tipperary in Kinney Park, with analysts highlighting areas for improvement after a recent game. The team's defense...
Galway Aim to Rebound in All Ireland Football Clash with Waterford
Galway's All Ireland senior football champions face Waterford today in a crucial match following their opening round defeat to Cork. The game, part of the championship's round...
Galway's Sports Team Secures Key Victory in Ongoing Match
Galway's team secured a significant lead in their match against Mayo, with the score at 116-18 in favor of Mayo as the game enters its final stages. The performance highlights...
Community & Events
8 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Nominations now open for PPN Secretariat Members
We are delighted to seek nominations for the following representative roles on the Galway County PPN Secretariat: 1 Representative for the Loughrea Municipal District 1...
August 2026 – PPN Monthly Newsletter
Please find below PPN Members Newsletter – July 2026 – our Monthly e-Newsletter for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). READ NEWSLETTER HERE Please share PPN...
Local Volunteers Organize Bike Race with Community Support
A community-organized bike race in Galway is being supported by local businesses and volunteers, with the event set to take place on a challenging circuit through several towns....
Over 2,000 men access free mental health counselling in Galway
A free counselling service for men, launched in September, has seen over 2,000 participants and 13,000 sessions, according to Minister Mary Butler. The initiative, supported by...
Galway County Council AGM to elect new Coherlach
The Gawaii County Council AGM will take place at County Buildings in Galway at 2:30pm today, where a new Coherlach will be elected. Current Mayor David Collins will step down...
Men's Health Week Fair Launches in Shantalla with Free Services
A health fair marking Men's Health Week is taking place at Theo Higgins' home in Shantalla, offering free health checks, information stands, and refreshments from 9 AM to 1 PM....
Roads & Traffic
1 storyClosures, disruption and road works.
Debris reported on M18 and N6 causing traffic disruptions
Debris on the M18 southbound between Junctions 12 and 13 in County Clare and the N6 inbound near Galway has been reported, prompting travel updates. Authorities advise caution in...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Galway
Ballinasloe
Planning application received: for the installation of outdoor sauna facility, to include sauna, dressing rooms, toilets
Tuam
Planning application received: for construction of a single dwelling house and and detached garage, installation of a se
Loughrea
Planning application received: for the construction of a dwelling house, treatment unit, percolation area and all associ
Athenry
Planning application received: for a private dwelling house, a domestic garage with on site sewerage treatment system &
Oranmore
Planning conditional: for the construction of an extension to the side of an existing dwelling and all associated works
Moycullen
Planning application received: for an attic conversion, construction of two dormers at the front and one dormer at the r
Oughterard
Planning conditional: for amendments to previously approved planning permissions ref no’s 20/1298, 23/399 and 26/60268 c
Gort
Planning application received: for the construction of a new 2 storey dwelling, construction of a detached garage, provi
Headford
Planning conditional: of a domestic garage/shed
Kinvara
Planning application received: for demolition of two-storey section, construction of a three-storey replacement, revised
Spiddal
Planning application received: for a garage/shed building and retention permission for existing groundworks with all ass
Kilcolgan
Planning application received: to erect dwelling house, domestic garage/gym, wastewater treatment system, percolation ar
Clarinbridge
Planning conditional: for dwelling house, garage, wastewater treatment system and percolation area, and all associated s
Dunmore
Planning application received: to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, septic tank, treatment system
Indreabhán
Planning application received: chun teach cónaithe, córas séarachais, garáiste agus gach obain láithreáin ag teastáil a
Craughwell
Planning conditional: to construct Builders Store
Corrandulla
Planning application received: of; a) existing 2 No. workshop`s for the purpose of dismantling end of life vehicles (ELV
Mountbellew
Planning refused: is sought to construct a new entrance and garden shed
Portumna
For construction of an extension to the side (East) and rear (North) elevations of an
Rosscahill
Planning application received: permission to permitted development under Plan Ref 99/1293 for the following: (i) first-f
Clifden
Planning application received: of planning reference 21/1205, development consists of a single storey extension to the w
Ballygar
Planning application received: for: R1: completion of roadside boundary treatment & revised vehicular entrance. R2: Rete
An Cheathrú Rua
Planning application received: for a change of design to an extension to an existing house granted under planning refere
Monivea
Planning conditional: of an office/shed to the rear (east) of the existing single storey dwelling house
Roundstone
Planning application received: for elongating at its eastern elevation the single story rear extension of the dwelling h
Glenamaddy
Planning application received: sought to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, septic tank, treatment
Williamstown
Planning application received: to erect a 30m high lattice telecommunications support structure together with antennae,
Turloughmore
Planning conditional: for a domestic shed, including associated services at the rear of existing house
Na Forbacha
Planning conditional: chun athrú ar dhearadh tí mar leasú ar an bhforbairt a ceadaíodh roimhe seo faoi uimhir thagartha
Inishmore
Planning application received: chun (a) laghdaigh fad an aonaid faoi méadar amhain (b) athruithe ar aghaidh an aonaid (c
Inisheer
Planning conditional: for construction of proposed ball wall and associated works
Letterfrack
Planning application received: to construct a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter as well
Bearna
Planning application received: le haghaidh ar ceadaithe roimh seo 24/61248. Séard a bheidh sa athruithe seo na a) achar
Moylough
Planning application received: to construct slatted house with calf creeps and ancillary concrete, manure pit and silage
Eyrecourt
Planning conditional: to complete dwelling house, domestic garage and all associated services on revised site boundaries
Woodford
Planning application received: for the change of use of part of existing commercial premises (Woodford Nurseries) to a c
Kinvarra
Planning decided...: to construct 17 houses as extension to Cul an Rí housing estate scheme
Killimor
Planning application received: to construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment unit with percolation area
Abbeyknockmoy
Planning refused: for the construction of an agricultural machinery shed and all associated works
Ballinderreen
Planning conditional: for (1) the construction of a new dwellinghouse and domestic garage/garden store. (2) New sewage t
Annaghdown
Planning refused: of use of a granny flat/independent living unit previously permitted and built as a garage/storage s
Ahascragh
Planning application received: for new agricultural access gate and entrance
Baile Chláir
Planning application received: for an extension to the rear of an existing dwelling to include renovation and modificati