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....
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23 Jun 2026 latest- planningPlanning application received: to construct dwellinghouse, garage, treatment plant and percolation...Tuam
- planningFor demolition of the existing single storey rear extension to the dwelling houseLoughrea
- planningFor the construction of a first-floor extension over the existing fuel store to provide aGalway
- planningChun athrú a dhéanamh ar an Ionad Pobail atá ceadaithe ( Tag 13/573 & 18576)Moycullen
- planningFor a dwelling house, domestic garage, on-site sewage treatment plant, percolation areaGalway
- planningPlanning conditional: for; (a) part two storey part single storey dwelling house, (b) single storey...Tuam
- planningTo carry out alterations to an existing entrance to facilitate Forestry Clear-fellGalway
- planningPlanning application received: of existing house as built with minor alterations to the front elevation...Tuam
- planningPlanning application received: to construct a fully serviced dwelling house & garage with a connection...Galway
- communityLocal Volunteers Organize Bike Race with Community SupportGalway
- sportGalway Bay Races Offer Free Spectator Access This WeekendGalway
- planningChun bealach siúil nua a thógáil chun bealaí siúil atá ann cheana a nascadh. (Áirítear saSpiddal
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Planning
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Planning application received: to construct dwellinghouse, garage, treatment plant and percolation area, and associated services
Shane McDonagh — Corrofin Cummer Tuam Co Galway. to construct dwellinghouse, garage, treatment plant and percolation area, and associated services...
For demolition of the existing single storey rear extension to the dwelling house
Katarzyna Spica is seeking permission for demolition of the existing single storey rear extension to the dwelling house, construction of a single storey rear extension to the dwelling house, changes and renovations to existing dwelling to include the addition of a window to the side elevation and all site associated...
For the construction of a first-floor extension over the existing fuel store to provide a
Liam Ó h'Oisín is seeking permission for the construction of a first-floor extension over the existing fuel store to provide a habitable space that connects with the existing dwelling; alterations to existing elevations, and all associated site works at An Léim Thoir, Co. na Gaillimhe, H91 ECC4, H91 ECC4. New...
Chun athrú a dhéanamh ar an Ionad Pobail atá ceadaithe ( Tag 13/573 & 18576)
Forbairt Pobail Mhaigh Cuilinn Teo is seeking permission chun athrú a dhéanamh ar an Ionad Pobail atá ceadaithe ( Tag 13/573 & 18576) at Cill Ráine, Maigh Cuilinn, Co Galway. New Application.
For a dwelling house, domestic garage, on-site sewage treatment plant, percolation area
Conor O' Donoghue is seeking permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, on-site sewage treatment plant, percolation area and all ancillary works at Killeeneen More, Craughwell, Co. Galway. New Application.
Planning conditional: for; (a) part two storey part single storey dwelling house, (b) single storey domestic garage, (c) n
Darren Fahy — Corbally South, Cahernahoon Cummer, Tuam Co. Galway. for; (a) part two storey part single storey dwelling house, (b) single storey domestic garage, (c) n...
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Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Education: School Staff
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Claire Kerrane TD spoke in the Dáil: Forestry (Critical Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage
Claire Kerrane TD (Sinn Féin, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the debate on “Forestry (Critical Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage”.
Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Transport: Rail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Roscommon train station in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in...
Michael Fitzmaurice TD spoke in the Dáil: Impact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture: Discussion (Resumed)
Michael Fitzmaurice TD (Independent Ireland, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the debate on “Impact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Martin Daly TD spoke in the Dáil: Cabinet Committees
Martin Daly TD (Fianna Fáil, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the question on “Cabinet Committees”.
Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Flood Relief Schemes
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Ballinasloe flood relief scheme; the projected timelines...
GAA & Sport
16 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
West Meath Football Team Loses to Galway, Eyes Next Match in Monaghan
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Galway Team Focuses on Improving Ahead of Kinney Park Clash with Tipperary
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Galway Aim to Rebound in All Ireland Football Clash with Waterford
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Galway's Sports Team Secures Key Victory in Ongoing Match
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Lout Outperform Armah in Hurling Clash
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Galway Advances in All Ireland Championship After Thrilling Match
Galway secured a dramatic victory in the All Ireland Championship with a closely contested match against Dublin. The Galway manager praised the team's performance and momentum...
Community & Events
3 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Men's Health Week Fair Launches in Shantalla with Free Services
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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
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Tuam
Planning application received: to construct dwellinghouse, garage, treatment plant and percolation area, and associated
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Ballinasloe
Planning application received: to construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system an
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Athenry
Of existing extension to rear of original building (A Protected Structure -RPS No. 264)
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Loughrea
For demolition of the existing single storey rear extension to the dwelling house
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Oranmore
For the construction of a single dwelling house
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Oughterard
Planning application 2660723
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Moycullen
Chun athrú a dhéanamh ar an Ionad Pobail atá ceadaithe ( Tag 13/573 & 18576)
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Gort
Planning conditional: for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new single storey dwelling, w
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Kinvara
Planning application received: to (1) build new extension to rear of existing dwelling house and (2) retain existing hal
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Headford
Planning application received: to remodel and extend existing vacant (semi-derelict) cottage, to construct a domestic ga
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Spiddal
Chun bealach siúil nua a thógáil chun bealaí siúil atá ann cheana a nascadh. (Áirítear sa
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Indreabhán
Planning application received: chun síneadh dha stór a chuir le teach conaithe atá ann cheanna fheín chomh maith le athc
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Clifden
Planning application received: of existing stables and associated concrete slab, pony arena and associated gates and fen
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Portumna
Planning application received: for planning permission for change of house plans previously granted under permission num
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Glenamaddy
Planning conditional: to erect agricultural fencing and gates and all associated site works
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Roundstone
For the upgrade of the domestic wastewater treatment system serving her dwelling
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Inishmore
Planning conditional: chun foirgneamh talmhaíochata agus gach obair láithreáin ag teastáil a thógáil
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Inisheer
Planning application 2687
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Killimor
For change of house & garage design and all associated site works
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