Galway · April 2026
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New house, garage and farm building approved for Indreabhán
Two-storey house with access and wastewater treatment at Bunnaconeen
Domestic garage and storage shed approved for retention
Existing dwelling and shed demolished, new slatted shed built
For the installation of a 30-metre multi-user lattice telecommunications support
Phase 2 of residential community development in Claregalway moves forward
Planning application 2694
Five-bay slatted cattle shed approved for Mountbellew farm
Retention of dwelling house and shed with conditions on access and wastewater
Permission for development which consists of: construction of a 4-storey building
First floor extension and alterations to dwelling house in Cleggan
To remodel and extend the existing old vacant (semi-derelict) cottage
For an extension and alterations to existing dwelling house
Galway City Council launches residents’ association handbook with citywide information sessions
Man who gave Garda black eye says he very much respects the Gardaí
Young entrepreneur thought Gardaí were bouncers
Young father told to spend his money on children, not drugs
Clean sweep as defendant was off road in any event
Galway Climate Inspirations Festival returns this June with new choir competition
Kilcolgan man says his drug arrest was best thing that ever happened him
City council currently building just one social housing scheme
Three months for Galway motorist who did U-turn at checkpoint
Allegation of All-Ireland night kick in testicles
Public consultation launched on community safety across County Galway
County council co-edits book on history of policing in Galway
Dwelling house approved on new site boundaries under revised permission
Renovation of two homes and demolition/rebuild of a third, all with rear extensions
Domestic garage and site works at Grallagh, Loughrea
To extend the existing goat dairy to include a farm food tour observation/education area
Of living room extension to side of existing dwellinghouse including fenestrational
Rear extension, elevation changes and attic conversion to living space
Warehouse extension with office space approved in Claregalway
New single-storey house with garage and wastewater system approved
New vehicular entrance and site works at Portumna Demesne
Two-storey house with sewage system and parking refused
New slatted cattle shed with calf creep area and manure pit
Planning application 25209
New dwelling house with treatment unit and percolation area
Warehouse converted to offices and staff areas with building changes
The construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system…
for the construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system and a garage/shed toge...
To construct a three-bay agricultural storage shed
For; a) the construction of a first-floor extension over the existing fuel store to
Planning application 25343
For the construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system and a
Of revised fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system and
For a dwelling house, garage & private wastewater treatment system with all associated
Of the following amendments to the development permitted under PI Ref 22-60333. The
For the construction of a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling
For private dwelling house, a domestic garage and on site waste water treatment system
Galway blue flag beach at centre of watersports ban row as council claims inaccurate information being circulated
Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought to construct an
For the construction of 2. no semi detached dwellings and all associated works
To decommission existing septic tank and percolation area serving existing school
Galway to host first ever voter registration pop-up ahead of May by-election
Of house and sheds as constructed (sheds being used ancillary to the enjoyment of the
New floating pool opens on the River Shannon between Galway and Offaly
Galway Courthouse row proves costly
Man remanded in Galway driving case
Burglar admits eleven charges after Galway city break-ins
Kerryman on theft and drugs charges in Galway
Galway City and County Councils combine forces on joint strategy to boost growth and investment
For a prefabricated Full Daycare Early Years Setting along with all ancillary works
For alterations to the east of an existing single storey dwelling to include the removal
Permission for development which consists of: retention permission is being sought for
Permission for development which will consist of: (i) change of use of existing retail
For the; 1. Demolition of existing derelict dwelling and shed structure fronting onto the
For a 240MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems facility within a total site area of up to
For construction of a new dwelling, construction of a domestic garage/store, wastewater
For the construction of new family dwelling house along with domestic garage
Permission for development which consists of: change of use and material alterations of
Of planning reference 22/60085, for dwelling house, garage, wastewater
‘Premature’ board picks for Galway aquatic centre raise funding concerns
Galway TikTok personality enters by-election race
Official Galway West by-election voting day to be decided this week
Irish People Party candidate joins Galway by-election race
Major funding boost for Galway park as trail and car park upgrades planned
Petition launched as Galway beach faces continued water sports ban
Men jailed over €415k cannabis grow houses in Galway
Temporary closures at Galway city’s Blackrock Diving Tower as upgrade works announced
Official Galway West by-election voting day to be decided this week
Galway train station opens new platforms with a peak into the completed works slated for Autumn
Expressions of interest sought for new Galway city Christmas event
Row over Galway park-and-ride project and active travel plans as lack of bus lanes sparks council clash
Galway residents are ‘desperate’ as eviction threat looms in Ballybane
Galway residents’ united front to oppose housing plan at Murrough
Galway residents raging as vandals leave trail of destruction in their wake
Early morning Galway train service to be cut from schedule due to lack of funding
Ukrainian was just four days involved with Galway drugs gang
Man fled Galway city drugs check – despite not having any drugs
Relief in Kinvara as proposed Pier setback is put on hold
Ballinasloe is entitled to tourism push as part of Hidden Heartlands
Galway Gardaí found bolt-cutters after suspicious man took off
Galway city eyes tourist tax that could raise over €2m a year
Families forced to ‘drastic measures’ as heating oil crisis deepens
Leaving Cert student tried to sell coke to undercover cop
Man in Galway court over knife and nunchucks
Mystery woman ‘absolutely petrified’ by spell in cell
Grief over death of mother stains unblemished record
Galway Airport talks to take off as bidders prepare to unveil plans at newly announced meeting
Residents of Galway’s litter hotspot launch one-year plan to increase cleanliness rating
Major policing operation at Port of Galway continues
Group issues renewed calls to save Galway Airport
Ó Cuív slams government over fuel protests
Contractor appointed for new Galway City Hall due to open for Christmas time
Judge slates insurance industry for Byzantine bureaucracy and inflexibility
Mark Lohan to host cost-of-living meeting
Councillors’ emotional rollercoaster for roads
Man who needs licence for work escapes driving ban
Spending a penny in Garda van cost €200
Woman told she is ‘moving into a different league’ of crime
Two people to answer charges over unauthorised developments on townland outside Ballinasloe
Revealed: Less than 100 fines in Galway for e-scooter driving on footpaths since 2024
Galway island set for stricter harbour rules to curb pier advertising
Six Galway by-election candidates to face public at Tonn na Clé event
Man charged with stealing four vehicles
Galway pier may see added bus services for ferry commuters
President Catherine Connolly to receive Freedom of Galway City award
Galway pier may see added bus services for ferry commuters
Councils and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) welcome decision on N6 Galway City Ring Road
Deadlines, €1bn budget and home demolitions: What comes next after the Galway City Ring Road approval?
Galway Ring Road decision called ‘a catastrophic choice’ for climate targets
Galway city resident files complaint to contractor over Active Travel works as project nears completion
Galway by-election candidate responds to poster backlash
Huge opportunity for jobs and growth with Next Generation Sites – Kyne
Planning permission granted for Port of Galway redevelopment
Galway defendant may face further charges
Public talk to hear of need for flood risk management in Galway
Welby calls for extension to Barna bus services
Man stole valuable iPhone to pay off gambling debt
Planning permission granted for Port of Galway redevelopment
Galway has chance to bring life back to towns and city with new housing scheme
Residents begin getting the keys to 32 new social homes in Renmore
New bus stop planned for Galway town after closure of long-running taxi company
Galway City Council showcases protected structures on city approach roads
Galway festive season ends on sour note
Shadow boxer was stripped to the waist but all alone
Community litter pick aims to 'make Ballybane shine'
Green light for redevelopment of Galway Harbour after 12 years of planning delays
Threats of violence when welfare handover allegedly demanded
Keane calls for farming support reforms
Defendant admits to drugs offences in Galway
Public consultation on plans for UHG reveals broad public support for landmark project
A dry decade in Eyre Square
Two Galway fire stations to get new buildings after €16m funding boost
Planning permission extension sought for 238-home estate in Galway city
Galway park project close to planning stage as councillors praise ‘open and transparent’ consultation
Plans for two new Galway city office buildings at Crown Square site
Galway councillor hands out snacks and drinks on train calling for catering service to be restored
Galway man jailed for sexually abusing his three sisters
BESS site in Galway townland seeks 10-year planning extension
Galway burglar lost more than half of €17,000 haul during getaway
Half of residents in Galway seaside area see litter but just 15pc help clean up, study shows
Delays leave Irish-speaking Galway gardaí waiting for Gaeltacht posts as only 33pc are fluent in the region
Applications to open in Galway this month for 29 mixed-size homes
The construction of 4 no. 3 bedroom, semi-detached, dormer houses, pedestrian access from…
for the construction of 4 no. 3 bedroom, semi-detached, dormer houses, pedestrian access from Old Ch...