Connacht Tribune News

Galway cheese and gelato makers scoop national dairy awards

Rebekah O’Neill — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:02:37 GMT

Westside cheesemaker Sabanero Dairy and Wild Churn Gelato, produced in Athenry, have taken home top honours at the 2026 FBD National Dairy Awards.

‘Texas needed this’ – Claregalway woman’s joy at Democrat wins

Rebekah O’Neill — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:05:27 GMT

Houston native Lauren Macaulay says there is fresh hope in her home state after Democrats won the governorship and a US Senate seat for the first time in decades.

Galway families face homelessness as affordable rentals dry up

Rebekah O’Neill — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:44:13 GMT

Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell warns families are at risk of homelessness as a fourth consecutive survey finds no suitable rental homes within HAP limits in Galway city or its suburbs.

UHG trolley numbers on the rise again this week

Rebekah O’Neill — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:49:50 GMT

University Hospital Galway recorded the highest trolley numbers in the country on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week – with pressure continuing on emergency services.

University of Galway professor exposed over fake doctorate claim

Sandra Quinn — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:44:51 GMT

Associate professor in University of Galway Tom Felle has been exposed by RTE as claiming to have a PhD qualification

Galway nursing home fails to comply with infection control regulations

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:35:49 GMT

The inspection of Caiseal Geal Teach Altranais in Castlegar also revealed that cleaning procedures issued to staff actually increased the risk of spreading illness rather than preventing it

Two arrested following shooting of 16-year-old boy in Galway town

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:41:35 GMT

The shooting occurred in a public area at Curragh Park, Ballinasloe around 2am on Thursday, and an investigation into the incident is now underway

Novice Galway rower to cross the Atlantic in 12-man boat over six weeks

Denise McNamara — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:13:57 GMT

The group will row, eat, sleep and live together in the tiny confines of the RX80 rowing boat as they navigate the 2,800 nautical mile journey from Tenerife to Antigua.

State to plant 2,000 native trees in Connemara in bid to restore ancient habitat

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:05:00 GMT

Remnant ancient woods in the Galway beauty spot are suffering severe degradation from overgrazing by deer and invasive plant infestations

Huge turnout for Gort biogas plant meeting now nearing the planning endgame

Denise McNamara — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:59:47 GMT

Eight years into the battle, the Gort Biogas Concern Group is now turning its attention to preparing a response to the latest submission from the developers to a further information request from An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP).

Galway City Council to spend €600,000 on bridge plans despite state funding withdrawal

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:23:51 GMT

The local authority is set to spend up to €600,000 on consultants despite the National Transport Authority withdrawing funding for the Clifden Railway Bridge last year

Renmore walkway plans stalled over security fears after knife attack

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:02:41 GMT

The Defence Forces have cited heightened security concerns following an attack on military personnel in August 2024, during which army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy was injured

Taoiseach welcomes 'breakthrough' for 'critical' Galway City Ring Road

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:39:21 GMT

Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday, Mr Martin described the long-awaited road project as “critical infrastructure for Galway”