Road deaths in Galway triple over last year
Galway has recorded more than triple the number of road deaths so far this year compared with 2024’s figure, making it…
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Galway Rape Crisis Centre opens new headquarters in Galway City
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan has officially opened the new Galway…
A mirror across the Atlantic: What Mamdani’s win means for Galway’s left
When Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City based on a campaign promising…
Infant remains found at former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam
Infant remains have been uncovered during ongoing excavations at the site of the former St….
Connacht Rugby reveal new name for revamped north stand
Connacht Rugby have announced the new name of the refurbished North Stand, aptly called ‘The Clan…
Deireadh seachctaine rathúil do mhuintir na Gaillimhe ag Oireachtas 2025
Chonaic Oireachtas na Samhna 2025 líon mór de Ghaeilgeoirí na Gaillimhe ar an stáitse ag…
On The Pulse: College Christmas Day, Up and Coming Movies & TV Shows, and an Exciting Week for Sports.
This week, the team at Galway Pulse discuss:
Coke is the latest multinational corporation to use AI to advertise
Coco-Cola, better known as Coke, has just released its annual Christmas ad, and for the…
UoG’s Youth Academy renews partnership with Merit Medical
The University of Galway’s Youth Academy, a flagship outreach programme for ‘high ability students’ in primary and…
University of Galway Scientists Secure €1.4m For Breast Cancer Research
By Finn Byrne A new €1.4 million five-year project has been secured by research scientists…
Newdad Light Up Leisureland With a Triumphant Galway Homecoming
“It’s good to be home”, Newdad’s frontwoman Julie Dawson called out to the rapt audience…
Loughrea retain Senior Hurling Title with win over St Thomas’
By Conall Diggin Loughrea’s slick play on an even slicker night proved the difference between…
Losing Faith, Finding Purpose: How Ireland’s Young People Are Redefining Spirituality
By Caitlín Martin As the nights draw in once again, with the turning back of…
Galway Mental Health Unit Found Critically Non-Compliant in Latest Inspection
The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has found the Adult Acute Mental Health Unit at University…
Coldvember Returns: Galway Students Brave the Atlantic for a Great Cause
Get your dryrobes out and your beanies on! Coldvember 2025 kicks off this Saturday 1…
“A vote can be spoiled, even if not on purpose”- Presidential election sees record numbers of protest votes
In Galway, roughly 9,670 votes were spoiled, with 5,250 invalid ballot papers recorded in the…
On The Pulse: Eclairs vs Flakes, The Return of Galway’s Food Festival and an Exciting Week in Sports.
With a new month dawning, this week the team at Galway Pulse discuss:
University of Galway Becomes Europe’s First ZEISS Site
By Hannah Sharpe The University of Galway has made history by becoming the first site…
Galway Mourns the Loss of Beer Tent Steins This Christmas
By Kayla Barrett Between exams and assignment deadlines, the Galway Christmas Beer Tent has long…
