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The newly established Galway County Local Community Safety Partnership has set up a special committee to specifically tackle anti-social behaviour in Ballinasloe.
The new Anti-Social Behaviour subgroup – set up in response to ongoing community concerns – includes representatives from the Gardaí, Galway County Council, youth and community organisations, education and family support services, local businesses and...

By Avril Horan
MENLOUGH is not included in a countrywide speed limit review despite ongoing fears over speeding in the village.
The issue was raised by Independent Cllr Dr Evelyn Parsons at this month’s Ballinasloe Municipal District meeting, where councillors received a report on proposed speed limit reductions....

The legacy of broadcaster, author and environmentalist Manchán Maga will be one of the key topics at the 2026 Sustainable Media Ireland annual conference which takes place in Galway City tomorrow Wednesday 25th February.
This year, Galway’s PorterShed will be the location for the conference – the first time it will be held outside of Dublin and TG4 are delighted to be the hosts. Previous SMI events took place in Virgin Media Ireland and RTÉ....

By Leona Gilmore
These days, he’s an elite international boxer, but by his own admission, the GAA was Adam Hession’s first love as a child – hurling with Turloughmore and playing Gaelic football with Corofin.
But the 25-year-old boxer from Monivea found a new grá in his teenage years – and that set him on a path that has since seen him crowned three-time Irish Senior Elite Champion, with a European U23 silver medal under his belt as well....