Last objector withdraws action over Galway city ring road: The last remaining objector to a proposed ring road in Galway city has withdrawn a High Court ...
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The Leitrim woman on a mission to revive sean-nós dancing around Ireland: Dancer and choreographer Edwina Guckian on The Devil’s in the Dancehall ...
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/08/15/people-say-my-dad-used-to-do-that-we-always-thought-he-was-just-drunk-the-revival-of-sean-nos-dancing-around-ireland/
Green light for Galway Ring Road as last objector withdraws High Court action: The long-awaited Galway Ring Road is set to proceed after the final remaining High ...
independent.ie/irish-news/green-light-for-galway-ring-road-as-last-objector-withdraws-high-court-action/a/163941379.html
Three men behind plot to bomb Galway mosque jailed: Three men who were part of a self-styled terrorist organisation that planned to blow up a mosque in Galway ...
rte.ie/news/2026/1030/1597407-three-man-behind-galway-mosque-plot-jailed/

All Stars ceremony live updates: Limerick win nine hurling All Stars: Ryan O’Donoghue and Gearóid Hegarty win player of the year awards
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/10/30/all-stars-ceremony-live-updates-hurling-team-and-players-of-year-to-be-named/

Mayo council charging rent for land it has no proof of ownership for: Irish Examiner investigation shows Mayo County Council has no legal title to land used by a ...
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Two drivers involved in Cannonball Run caught driving at 170kmh on Sligo dual carriageway
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Andy Farrell picks two uncapped players in Ireland squad led by Dan Sheehan: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the Tests against Argentina ...
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Hoops crowned champions at jubilant Tallaght Stadium: Shamrock Rovers were crowned SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division champions for the sixth time in ...
rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/1023/1596547-hoops-crowned-champions-at-jubilant-tallaght-stadium/

The last of Ireland’s independent grocers: ‘You could call it a key part of my social life’
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/28/the-last-of-irelands-independent-grocers-you-could-call-it-a-key-part-of-my-social-life/

OpinionEamon Ryan: Quiet scaling back of Bus Connects is a travesty: We will be spending billions building a motorway between Cork and Limerick, bringing yet more ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/20/eamon-ryan-quiet-scaling-back-of-bus-connects-is-a-travesty/

Michael D Higgins and family raise concerns over plans for 39 new housing units near Galway home
independent.ie/irish-news/michael-d-higgins-and-family-raise-concerns-over-plans-for-39-new-housing-units-near-galway-home/a/162914129.html
Ciarán Frawley inspires Connacht to stunning Champions Cup win over Saracens: Connacht beat Saracens 45-36 in a Champions Cup classic featuring 13 tries
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University Hospital Galway has apologised to a woman with terminal brain cancer after a number of scans were allegedly misinterpreted ... Show more

Nathan Carter cancels Boyle concert after parish priest objects to holding it in church
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Mayo teen who died after tractor overturned was driving for the first time, inquest hears
independent.ie/irish-news/mayo-teen-who-died-after-tractor-overturned-was-driving-for-the-first-time-inquest-hears/a/162658896.html

‘I said I had a headache every day’: Hospital apologises for Mayo woman’s brain tumour diagnosis delays
irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/08/a-little-too-late-hospital-apologises-for-mayo-womans-brain-tumour-diagnosis-delays/
Message from the Editor: Galway’s homeless millionaire : IT Sunday: The life and death of a 65-year-old Italian man raised questions that even his close family ...
irishtimes.com/media/2026/10/11/message-from-the-editor-galways-homeless-millionaire/

Inside Galway’s oldest department store: ‘We’re not Brown Thomas and we don’t want to be’
irishtimes.com/life-style/2026/09/20/inside-galways-oldest-department-store-were-not-brown-thomas-and-we-dont-want-to-be/

Mayo great Cillian O'Connor announces retirement: Mayo great Cillian O'Connor has announced his retirement from inter-county football at the age of 34 ...
rte.ie/sport/football/2026/1007/1594470-mayo-great-cillian-oconnor-announces-retirement/

Pub offers its premises to Nathan Carter to perform there after priest prohibits concert in Boyle church
independent.ie/county/roscommon/pub-offers-its-premises-to-nathan-carter-to-perform-there-after-priest-prohibits-concert-in-boyle-church/a/162662327.html
Remains of 10 more infants found at site of former mother and baby home in Tuam: Latest discoveries bring total number of remains recovered to 109
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/02/ten-more-sets-of-remains-found-at-former-mother-and-baby-home-in-tuam/

Shairoze Akram: Pakistan-born All-Ireland winner pushing Castleknock to new highs in Dublin
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/10/03/shairoze-akram-pakistan-born-all-ireland-winner-pushing-castleknock-to-new-highs-in-dublin/

Emer McLysaght: I left The Lost Children of Tuam enraged and ashamed of Ireland: Any Irish person who sees the film will likely have some connection to Ireland’s ...
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/09/24/it-is-difficult-to-describe-the-seething-rage-i-felt-watching-the-lost-children-of-tuam/

Should You Put Butter or Mayo on Grilled Cheese Sandwiches?: There are benefits to both, but we put them head-to-head. Click through to find out more.
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Liam Neeson: ‘I got angrier and angrier. I’m an Irishman. I was an altar boy. But I was horrified’
irishtimes.com/culture/film/2026/09/18/liam-neeson-i-got-angrier-and-angrier-im-an-irishman-i-was-an-altar-boy-but-i-was-horrified/

All-Ireland-winning Kerry player and manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice is in line for a sensational return to inter-county management in 2027 with Galway ... Show more
Seven-year campaign against Galway family leads to first arrest as woman (40s) detained
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/02/woman-arrested-in-co-galway-over-alleged-six-year-harassment-campaign/

Éamonn Fitzmaurice return gives Galway fresh hope of ending Sam Maguire drought: Former Kerry boss takes charge on a three-year term after Pádraic Joyce’s ...
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/10/02/eamonn-fitzmaurice-return-gives-galway-fresh-hope-of-ending-sam-maguire-drought/

Two people die after workplace incident in Offaly: Emergency services responded to a double fatality at a workplace in Offaly this morning.
independent.ie/county/offaly/two-people-die-after-workplace-incident-in-offaly/a/162273522.html
The Lost Children of Tuam: Liam Neeson involved in new movie revealing story behind babies discovery
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Leitrim strategy targets 1,300 new remote workers: The completion of the National Broadband Plan rollout across Co Leitrim has the potential to attract 1 ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2026/0924/1592716-leitrim-jobs-plan/

Irish scientists lay 3D-printed reefs in pioneering bid to restore deep-sea coral
irishtimes.com/environment/2026/09/20/irish-scientists-lay-3d-printed-reefs-in-pioneering-bid-to-restore-deep-sea-coral/
Data centre opposed by author Sally Rooney has planning overturned on climate concerns
irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2026/09/17/data-centre-opposed-by-author-sally-rooney-has-planning-overturned-on-climate-concerns/

As I crossed the Atlantic after burying my brother in Galway, my whole body ached
irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/09/24/as-i-crossed-the-atlantic-after-burying-my-brother-in-galway-my-whole-body-ached/
Further charges due for men accused of rape in Galway: Further charges are to be brought against two men accused of raping a woman in the car park of Ceannt ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2026/0921/1592358-galway-rape-charges/

Elderly farmer found dead at home had lived in harrowing conditions, inquest hears
irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41914171.html

Galway City Council’s efforts to rebrand backfire: Council has spent €28,000 refreshing image with a new logo but some want the old ‘G’ back
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/22/splitting-the-g-people-galway-city-councils-efforts-to-rebrand-divide-and-backfire/
Remains of young man found on Galway beach in 1995 lost while in custody of mortuary
independent.ie/irish-news/remains-of-young-man-found-on-galway-beach-in-1995-lost-while-in-custody-of-mortuary/a/160742106.html

Paid articlePaywall‘He would cuddle you even after you’d just given out to him’ – mother’s heartbreaking tribute as Eoin Doyle (12) laid to rest
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Today's front page shows pallbearers carry the casket from the chapel after the funeral of Eoin Doyle at St Patrick's Church in Cloonfad, Co Mayo ... Show more
'The Lost Children of Tuam': Catherine Corless 'overwhelmed' at red-carpet Dublin screening
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Carney eyes ‘unique alliance’ with EU as Trump trade war strains Canada’s US ties
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Passengers on a boat trip off Acaill, Co Mayo recently enjoyed a rare encounter with an ocean sunfish.
The sunfish - the largest bony fish in the world - was ... Show more

Duo accused of raping 18-year-old in car at Galway railway station denied bail: Court hears woman became separated from friends and that defendants offered to ...
irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/10/duo-accused-of-raping-18-year-old-in-car-at-galway-railway-station-denied-bail/

Mother pays tribute to ‘beautiful boy’ who died in crash at Mayo railway level-crossing
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/08/mother-pays-tribute-to-beautiful-boy-who-died-in-crash-at-railway-level-crossing/

Man accused of rape at Galway’s Ceannt Station requests bail to see his new wife: Two men have been charged with the rape of a woman at the car park of the ...
irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/09/07/man-accused-of-rape-at-ceannt-station-galway-requests-bail-to-see-his-new-wife/

Boy killed and man injured after train hits car in Mayo: A 12-year-old boy has died following a collision between a train and a car in Co Mayo last night.
rte.ie/news/connacht/2026/0904/1590277-mayo-train-collision/

12-year-old killed in train tragedy recalled as a boy whose ‘smile was never far from his face’
independent.ie/irish-news/12-year-old-killed-in-train-tragedy-recalled-as-a-boy-whose-smile-was-never-far-from-his-face/a/161028499.html

Paid articlePaywall‘I never saw two coffins beside each other before and I never want to see it again’ - Marty Morrissey
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‘104 bagpipers and drummers marched us across the bridge’: How Sam Maguire is touring Mayo
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/08/29/every-club-every-school-every-hospital-every-care-home-mayo-bring-sam-maguire-to-their-people/

July 2026: a time when endless hope and elusive history finally rhymed. The people of Mayo had never witnessed a month like it ... Show more
Kobe McDonald return boosts Crossmolina hopes of first Mayo SFC title in 20 years
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After Glasson Lakehouse was forced to temporarily close, this couple had two days to find a new wedding venue
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/02/from-devastation-to-pure-love-couple-finds-venue-after-hotel-closes-two-days-before-wedding/

Student representatives in Galway have called for urgent action to address a lack of accommodation, ahead of the start of the new academic year ... Show more

Man dies after being struck by his van in Co Sligo : The incident occurred near Luke’s Bridge in Gortnaleck, Grange, on a road with a steep incline
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/30/man-dies-after-being-struck-by-his-van-in-co-sligo/
Community in shock as tributes paid to father of two who died following accident in North Sligo
independent.ie/county/sligo/community-in-shock-as-tributes-paid-to-father-of-two-who-died-following-accident-in-north-sligo/a/160746133.html

The last of Ireland’s independent grocers: ‘You could call it a key part of my social life’
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/28/the-last-of-irelands-independent-grocers-you-could-call-it-a-key-part-of-my-social-life/

Men accused of rape at Ceannt Station to apply for bail: Two men accused of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman at Ceannt Station in Galway city earlier ...
rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0825/1589178-galway-ceannt-station/

No roof, longer journeys, no catering services: Sligo rail users ask why its service is getting left behind
independent.ie/county/sligo/no-roof-longer-journeys-no-catering-services-sligo-rail-users-ask-why-its-service-is-getting-left-behind/a/160476836.html

Mayo’s joyous All-Ireland win was about roots, identity and rejecting the past: Mayo’s joyous All-Ireland win was also about roots and identity and a rebuttal of ...
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/08/01/as-soon-as-the-hooter-sounded-in-croke-park-the-story-was-no-longer-about-football/

Key FactsMayo Secures Long-Awaited All-Ireland Victory
Jul 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
- Mayo ended a long wait by winning the Sam Maguire Cup for the first time in its history on July 26.
- The team overcame an early deficit against Kerry by demonstrating remarkable resilience and tactical adjustments.
- This triumph was fueled by young players shaped through dedicated local club coaching programs.
- The victory sparked widespread emotional celebrations among supporters and players alike, uniting the community.
How are we going to react here – are we starting to shake or can we respond?— Stephen Rochford, recalling a moment during Mayo's All-Ireland final win, as described in his reflection
A teenager died during a music festival on Saturday night after falling into a canal.
The young man has been named locally as Alan Creamer (19) from ... Show more
Spain’s forgotten link with Ireland comes alive this September in a four day festival
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I left Galway in 1971. Marion stayed. I visit now from Colombia and we relive the past
irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/08/20/back-in-galway-memories-shared-with-my-cousin-stretch-so-far-back-they-can-feel-magical/

‘It’s like I go blind and I’m in a different world. I could be anywhere’: The Leitrim woman on a mission to revive sean-nós dancing around Ireland

Two sisters who could not face seeing their family business close or change hands have reopened a 200-year-old pub and camping site in County Leitrim ... Show more
Meet the Leitrim sisters who paused their careers to reopen 200-year-old pub and camping site
Meet the Leitrim sisters who paused their careers to reopen 200-year-old pub and camping site
Cork hold on to reclaim All-Ireland camogie title: Cork reclaimed the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship as a second half surge saw them dethrone Galway by ...
rte.ie/sport/camogie/2026/0809/1587128-cork-hold-on-to-reclaim-all-ireland-camogie-title/

Dublin's entry for the international Rose of Tralee festival says she has received online abuse over her selection. Sligo-born and Dublin-bred Suad Mooge ... Show more

Galway company that owes Revenue €106m has just €17,500 in cash: Details emerge in documents filed with companies office by the liquidator of the business
irishtimes.com/business/2026/08/10/galway-company-that-owes-revenue-106m-has-just-17500-in-cash/

Motorcyclist (30s) killed in crash in Co Galway: A motorcyclist aged in his 30s has been killed following a fatal crash in Co Galway late on Friday night.
independent.ie/irish-news/motorcyclist-30s-killed-in-crash-in-co-galway/a/160066922.html

🟢🔴 Mayo have ended a wait of 75 years to become All-Ireland football champions for the fourth time by beating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in the final at Croke Park ... Show more

Ryan O’Donoghue: ‘After the All-Ireland, a lot of people know where Belmullet is’
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/08/06/ryan-odonoghue-after-last-sunday-a-lot-of-people-know-where-belmullet-is/

Galway Ladies’ Football team brought the Brendan Martin Cup to CHI at Crumlin this morning to share their All-Ireland success with the children and staff ... Show more

‘You never know if you’ll ever get it back’: John Kiely leads celebrations at Limerick homecoming
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Galway Races aiming to ‘get ahead of the game’ when trying to curb underage drinking
irishtimes.com/sport/racing/2026/08/03/galway-races-attendance-figures-ballybrit-underage-drinking-ladies-day/

A week of deep emotions in Ireland: It started with unbridled joy, ended in unvarnished grief
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2026/07/31/a-week-of-deep-emotions-in-ireland-it-started-with-unbridled-joy-ended-in-unvarnished-grief/
This is the moment Mayo welcomed home their heroes at MacHale Park as the crowd celebrated their long-awaited All-Ireland ... Show more

Gardaí travel to Jordan as part of Jamey Carney murder investigation: Ahmed Al Saqar (28) fled Ireland for his native country before mother of one’s remains ...
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/07/24/gardai-travel-to-jordan-as-part-of-jamey-carney-murder-investigation/

Noone strikes late as Galway crowned All-Ireland champs: Eva Noone etched her name in the Galway football history books with the match-wining point as the ...
rte.ie/sport/womens-football/2026/0802/1586155-noone-strikes-late-as-galway-crowned-all-ireland-champs/

