Galway
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Met Éireann Issues Orange Warning as Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Galway
Met Éireann has issued an Orange thunderstorm warning for parts of Ireland after a funnel cloud was recorded near Athenry, Galway, amid extreme heat.
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Status Orange Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Galway Amid Heatwave
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange thunderstorm warning for Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon as intense heat triggers severe weather across Ireland.
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Galway and Louth Advance as All-Ireland Championship Field Narrows
Galway secured a decisive victory over Westmeath, while Louth produced a dramatic last-gasp win against Armagh, as the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship enters its final stages.
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Turnout Slump Marks Galway West and Dublin Central Byelections as Counting Begins
As counting commences in the Galway West and Dublin Central byelections, voter turnout figures have fallen significantly below 2024 general election levels, raising questions about political engagement and the stability of the current parliamentary balance.
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Galway City Ring Road Cleared After 27-Year Planning Standoff
An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted long-awaited permission for the €1bn N6 Galway City Ring Road, marking a pivotal shift in western Ireland’s infrastructure development.
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Dolores Keane Remembered: Legacy of an Irish Voice
Renowned Irish folk singer Dolores Keane, a pivotal figure in the preservation of sean-nós, was laid to rest in Galway following her death on March 16, 2026.
