Cúirt literary festival unveils its 2026 line-up
by Rosa Boran The Cúirt International Festival of Literature has revealed its 2026 programme, marking another year for…
Many voices, one fight: International Women’s Day march in Galway
By Marcela Villagómez Women from different countries and backgrounds marched through Galway on 8 March,…
“I knew something terrible, awful had happened, but it wasn’t really hitting me.” Joe Loughnane on Adam’s Protocol and the HSE
By Emma Van Oosterhout and Tara McGivern. Readers are warned that this article is about…
Box in Pink charity event returns to Galway for another year
By Dan Maher Box in Pink charity boxing event will take place in Clayton Hotel…
On The Pulse: Joe Loughnane talks ‘Adam’s Protocols’
As a part of The Western Wire’s news segment, Emma van Oosterhout and Tara McGivern…
In with a fighting chance
by Rachel Kellaghan Since he was 5 years old, Kieran Molloy has dreamt of becoming world champion, next month…
Connacht, computers and ‘Porridge’?! Will Connors on his upcoming move west
By Tara McGivern Will Connors may be coming west, but in many ways his move…
Dozens gather outside Education Minister’s Galway office to protest SNA cuts
Parents, special needs assistants and children gathered outside Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton’s constituency office…
When art meets activism: Galway creatives raising money for Palestine
by Aoife Hurley In the recent year music, art and handmade jewellery have become tools…
“Don’t Send Us Back Home”; how migration inspires Galway busker Valter Romulo
by Marcela Villagómez Picture this: it’s December in Galway, your first winter living abroad. You’re…
Dragons and Hanfu brought Lunar New Year to life at University of Galway
By Jia Huang Chinese students at the University of Galway welcomed the Year of the…
Local businesses were positive in lead-up to Valentines Day, despite rising inflation figures
by Dan Maher Galway businesses reported positively in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, despite rising…
Characters on campus: pool halls, fashion interviews and film dreams— Brogán Mellotte
by Dan Maher The University of Galway is a place that attracts characters from near…
On The Pulse: vacancy and dereliction in Galway
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On The Pulse: road safety and parking
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Claddagh Watch Patrol: the volunteers keeping Galway’s waterways safe
By Emma van Oosterhout This article contains mentions of suicide Mayo Monday and Donegal Tuesday…
Two-point success changes the game for Galway LGFA team
By Rachel Kellaghan Recent rule changes in ladies’ Gaelic football will “improve the game”, LGFA…
Michael D. Higgins marks Town Hall milestone with call for stronger support for artists
By Rosa Boran Thirty years after the opening of the Town Hall Theatre, the former president…
On The Pulse: the Novena, CIE pensioners and Will Connors
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