Turf footing as an Olympic sport?
In her piece on niche sporting events, Alison Healy missed a highly skilful pursuit particular to Ireland
Galway
Childcare firms seek to raise €250,000 to fund legal challenge to pay-setting process
But stakeholders’ group, including Siptu, expresses ‘serious concerns’ at proposed court action
This dark, tiny Dublin room honours survivors of Ireland’s barbaric Magdalene laundries
Róisín Ingle: You are reminded of things Irish society ignored for decades until women like Mary Merritt spoke out
‘We haven’t slept’: Chef of The Pullman basks in Michelin-star glory
Angelo Vagiotis claimed a first Michelin star for The Pullman restaurant in Galway
Irish cooking is ready for the next step – it’s just waiting for Michelin to agree
Two latest one-star wins reflect growing consistency, even as the three-star question remains unanswered
Michelin’s Irish reservations: ‘It shows how far we have travelled as a food destination’
The fine dining world arrived into the capital to hand down its latest judgments to the delight of some home talent
Two new Michelin stars for Irish restaurants as glitzy ceremony descends on Dublin
Galway restaurant in Orient Express carriages and D4 small plates favourite join elite company
Galway cyclists seek a ‘safe space’ four years on from collapse of Salthill project
‘You are caught between parked cars where you could be ‘doored’ at any moment, or fast-moving traffic’
Almost 200 ‘dodgy box’ accounts shut down after gardaí raid property in Galway
A number of electronic devices were seized following the search
Tuam mother and baby home site: 22 more sets of infant remains found
Number of infants’ remains recovered by forensic excavations now 33
Teacher who claims arm broken by garda could not have sustained injury before her arrest, court told
Denise Callinan claims she ‘screamed out in agony’ after member of force allegedly twisted her arm until it broke
Christmas tech quiz: The answers and the winner
An iPhone 17 Pro from Vodafone Ireland was up for grabs
Co Galway farmer pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teenager on flight to Boston
Aer Lingus plane returned to Shannon Airport after cabin crew informed captain a girl had complained about Patrick Noone (58)
Show Jumping Association of Ireland row to go to mediation
High Court injunction had restrained organisation from voting to remove chairman and three directors
With Catherine Connolly in the Áras, who will prevail in wide-open Galway byelection?
Whether the left can see a candidate home will define the race and possibly the future of Irish politics
Number of Dart stations closed this weekend for scheduled works
Weekend travel: Works to take place on a number of train lines, including Cork and Galway
St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend: From parades to workshops, there’s lots on to celebrate Imbolc
Live podcast shows, fire displays and free concerts part of festivities across country
‘Things went horribly wrong’: How life changed for former TD Colm Keaveney
Former Galway politician pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine, along with two counts of driving with no insurance
Former TD Colm Keaveney avoids jail after pleading guilty to drug-driving
Keaveney also pleaded guilty to two counts of driving with no insurance
Man charged in connection with alleged Galway mosque attack plot released on bail
Court told there was no evidence of wider involvement with so-called Irish Defence Army group
Rural Ireland residents enduring power cuts one year after Storm Éowyn
ESB Networks apologies to customers in Co Galway left without power on numerous occasions over last 12 months
Storm Éowyn one year on: ‘It took away the last few things my son enjoyed ... his world really narrowed’
People who were affected by the storm are already dreading the next big weather event
David McWilliams: In a trade war between the EU and the US, what happens to a city like Galway?
Donald Trump may have made a U-turn on Greenland, but the rupture between Europe and the US is permanent
Galway man completes 4,800km rowing journey across Atlantic Ocean in fewer than 40 days
Daragh MacLoughlin wins solo class in World’s Toughest Row after reaching Antigua in the Caribbean
The Irishman who became Excel world champion: ‘People go crazy’
Diarmuid Early ‘expected competitors to be extremely nerdy’ but was ‘pleasantly surprised’
Gardaí must explain release of mosque attack plan suspects, judge says
Ms Justice Patricia Smyth says it is ‘nonsense’ that two men could not be charged under Irish legislation
Carmel was in her 60s when she suddenly found herself homeless
Rent has ‘skyrocketed’ completely out of range of people on a pension
Teenager dies in early morning Galway crash
Passenger killed in single-vehicle crash on N65 at Loughrea
High Court appoints provisional liquidator to Co Galway automation equipment firm
Megadale blames US tariffs for creating uncertainty for its clients
Twelve great-value restaurant deals for January
At these prices, perhaps we’ll be able to afford a meal out this month after all
Judge who called cyclists ‘a nightmare’ was fined for failing to provide breath test to garda
Circuit Court judge James O’Donohoe was fined €600 in Galway in 2012 after pleading guilty to failing to comply
Army chaplain attacked with knife to receive military honour
Three members of Defence Forces to receive distinguished service medals for response to 2024 incident
From the French Foreign Legion to learning to walk again: ‘I lived one life until I was 26, then life changed’
Galway man Liam Cullinane’s life had been one of adventure and physical activity, but one day all that came to an abrupt and horrifying halt
Galway medtech Vivasure acquired in deal worth up to €185m
Boston-headquartered medical device group Haemonetics agrees to pay €100m upfront for Enterprise Ireland-backed company
Gardaí le Gaeilge: Speaking Irish in the Gaeltacht is ‘absolutely a must’
Officers stationed on the Aran Islands and in Co Donegal help to promote the use of the language
‘The grá was slow coming, but it’s back’: Pádraic Joyce on staying as Galway manager
Boss gives his thoughts on Guardiola, the new season, his SFC final ambition and turmoil at Old Trafford
Activist Margaretta D’Arcy ‘raged against normalisation of war’, recalls President Connolly
Nollaig na mBan commemoration held in Galway for anti-war campaigner who died in November
Post-Connolly alliance seeks long-term change to left-wing politics
Grassroots movement in Galway hopes to spread nationwide, galvanising support for vote transfer pacts
John Quinn, author and broadcaster, dies aged 84
A highly regarded figure in Irish media and literature, he had a distinguished 25-year career with RTÉ
‘I survived. I’m not Dennis the Wino any more. I’m Dennis the Legend’
Anyone who spent time in Galway between the 1970s and 1990s knew Dennis Connolly. Of his ‘brothers of the street’ from those days, he says, he is the only survivor
Des Kenny: A Galway man who devoted his life to reading books and supporting authors
A great advocate for authors, who was one of the first to champion the late crime writer Ken Bruen
Plan withdrawn for ‘30 Eiffel Tower-sized’ wind turbines off coast of Clare and Galway
Comedian Tommy Tiernan was one of 177 parties to lodge a submission on wind farm plan
‘No end in sight’: Will Galway’s ring road finally be built?
An Coimisiún Pleanála is expected to publish ruling on latest planning application for long proposed N6 route in January
Tony Soprano was right, the best is over: An Irish Diary on the decline of regional papers
Connacht Tribune had worldwide scoop when aviators Alcock and Brown landed outside Clifden in 1919
New Year’s Eve events: What’s happening around Ireland
Simultaneous fireworks displays in Howth and Dún Laoghaire as ukelele band descends on Galway
Aircoach received €25m ‘equity injection’ from UK parent amid losses, route closures
Private bus operator which closed Galway-Dublin route last year has also pulled back on routes in south Dublin and Wicklow
Twelve of the best new restaurants in Ireland from 2025
From Brazilian chefs to Ukrainian bakers and Irish professionals who have worked abroad, the international influence on this year’s new spots is clear to see
Man claimed €12,000 in pandemic payments while in State illegally
Case of Raphael Bame, who pleaded guilty to fraudulent claims, highlights holes in system, judge says
Charles plan for ‘opulent’ yacht visit to Galway Bay and Cork in 1996 annoyed Irish side
Why can’t the prince just fly in by plane to one of the regional airports, asked John Bruton
When things go right: Happy Christmas stories of the best of customer care
The local retailers and multinationals alike who go above and beyond to keep shoppers happy
Galway mosque plot: Right-wing group had ‘15-point attack plan’, court hears
Connor Pollack (38) charged with terror offences linked to a cross-Border police investigation
Craicing the Case – Frank McNally on the origins of a cultural and linguistic phenomenon
I also lamented that the compunction to do things for the craic was not yet recognised as a defence in Irish courts
‘Santa was running around trying to put the flames out’: Fire at heritage Connemara railway signal cabin
Fundraising campaign set up to help project rebuild ‘pride and joy’ attraction at Maam Cross station site in Galway
Portuguese man faced discrimination when stopped from voting, tribunal finds
Carlos Manuel Garcia da Silva has lived in Ireland for some 30 years, WRC hears
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