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A man with serious alcohol issues who is in the care of the Simon Community is turning his life around, Galway District Court was told this week.

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Man tells court he is working and turning his life around with support of Simon ↗

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A senior organiser of Catherine Connolly’s presidential campaign will announce her candidacy for this year’s Galway West by-election this weekend.

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Connolly campaign stalwart seeks to retain Galway West seat ↗

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A former city taxi driver is to stand trial accused of assaulting a passenger with whom he got involved in a dispute over a fare.

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Gardaí found blood in taxi and road in alleged passenger assault ↗

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A judge has expressed concern over the number of people driving on the roads without insurance, saying it’s now a matter that needs urgent attention.

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Driving without insurance charges comprise up to 30 per cent of Tuam Court list ↗

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“You don’t have to love it, but you have to pay it.” This was the message sent out clearly at Ballinasloe District Court when a number of defendants were prosecuted for failing to have a valid TV licence when an An Post inspector called.

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You don’t have to love it – court issues TV licence fines ↗

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University Hospital Galway has been under significant pressure this week with high attendances in the ED, the hospital treating multiple patients with flu, and managing a Norovirus outbreak.

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UHG under significant pressure from flu, ED and Norovirus ↗

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Visiting restrictions have been put in place at University Hospital Galway today (Tuesday ) in response to increased pressure on several wards, including the hospital's Emergency Department.

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Visiting restrictions and long delays at UHG as winter bugs take hold ↗

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The announcement by TG4 yesterday of a €10 million funding package represents a major boost for creative talent both nationally and, crucially, within the regions — most notably the West, where the broadcaster is based. The investment reinforces TG4’s role as a central driver of regional creative development and a cornerstone of the independent production sector.

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TG4’s €10 million funding package a major boost for creative talent in the west ↗

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