# Galway
Yesterday
5th February 2023
# Ballinasloe
Man killed in Co Galway road crash
A male passenger of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver has been hospitalised.
# Injury blow
Damien Comer stretchered off as Rossies continue perfect start with Galway scalp
Roscommon scored the final five points to snatch a dramatic win as Davy Burke’s dream start continues.
Last week
29th January 2023 - 4th February 2023
# Strong start
Galway stride clear in second half for an opening-day win away to Wexford
Henry Shefflin’s side reeled off 10 unanswered points in the second half to win a league fixture that doubled as the Walsh Cup final.
# fined
Planning failure at Derrybrien wind farm reaches total cost to State of €6.2 million
The Derrybrien wind farm, which ceased operations last year, was originally constructed two decades ago.
# Knockout Blow
Points from Clare duo help UL send Sigerson champions Galway to exit door
Extra-time was required in Dangan.
Last month
January 2023
# Team news
11 of Galway's All-Ireland final side named to start against Mayo
The sides meet in Castlebar tomorrow night.
# dublin docks
Calls to restore historic Aran Islands ferry capsized in Dublin dock
The ship was the main mode of transport connecting Galway to the Aran Islands from the 60s to the 80s.
# Tune in
7 GAA matches live on TV next weekend as Allianz football league begins
Plenty for GAA fans to get stuck into.
# New Technology
Galway hospital becomes first in Ireland and UK to use robotic technology in heart procedures
The new technology is used in stent procedures to relieve blockages in the arteries of the heart.
# Ballinasloe
Man (60s) dies following three-vehicle crash in Galway
The incident itself occurred at approximately 6.30pm yesterday at the Ashtree Junction in Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
# Court
Farmer took shotgun and repeated 'I can't deal with this' after running over aunt, court told
Michael Scott of Gortanumera, Portumna, Co Galway has pleaded not guilty to his aunt’s murder, contending that it was a “tragic accident”.
# Galway
Cyclist in serious condition after crash with articulated lorry in Galway
The incident happened at around 6pm in the Renmore area.
# Weather Warning
Status Yellow rain warning issued for Munster and Galway
The alert kicks in overnight at 3am and will be in place until 3pm tomorrow.
# Glen Greats
Derry's Glen reach historic first All-Ireland final after showdown with Moycullen
A final against Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes awaits.
# oranmore
Woman (80s) struck in hit-and-run passes away from her injuries
The incident happened on the Limerick Road in Oranmore, Co Galway yesterday evening.
# tesco ireland
Tesco removes incorrect sign as Gaeilge in new Galway shop following complaint
Tesco have apologised and removed the sign
Last year
2022
# Spiddal
Man (30s) dies after getting into difficulty in water off coast of Galway
A file will be prepared for the Coroner.
# Tuam
Man, 20s, dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Galway
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
# Gardaí
Cannabis worth €2.4 million seized after gardaí intercept two vehicles in Dublin
Gardaí searched a residential premises in Dublin’s south inner city and a business premises in west Dublin.
# Galway
Woman (70s) in serious condition after being struck by a car in Co Galway
Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to the serious collision to come forward.
# Galway
Galway med-tech firm behind groundbreaking vaccine to create 500 new jobs
The Galway-based firm created a vaccine by inhaler that is now being used in China’s booster programme.
# Overseas
Damien Comer will be back from travelling for start of new season
Galway manager Pádraic Joyce says All-Star forward will be ‘back for the turkey’.
# Cannabis
Three arrested after €950,000 worth of cannabis seized in Galway
Two men (both in their 40s) and one woman (aged in her 30s) were arrested at the scene.
# coaching role
Eamon O'Shea to take charge of Galway development squad
Former Tipperary coach will oversee panel largely made up of junior players.
# Name of the game
Galway GAA to boost finances with naming rights for Pearse Stadium
The proposal is at an advanced stage.
# Galway
Man (30s) arrested in connection with human trafficking investigation
The man was arrested during the course of a search and arrest operation in Co Galway today.
# Galway
Man (40s) dies after being struck by car in Co Galway in early hours
The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, did not require hospital treatment.
# News
Injury concern for Limerick star Casey; Galway final replay details confirmed
The defender limped off late on in yesterday’s Munster club semi-final.
# Champions
How Galway's hurling kings rose up - 'I’ll admire St Thomas’ every day of the week'
St Thomas are back in the Galway senior hurling final tomorrow, bidding for five-in-a-row.
# debutants
Galway's Moycullen hit 3-18 in brilliant Connacht win over Westport as Conneely stars
Dessie Conneely hit 0-10 in the win in Castlebar.
# Weather Warning
Status yellow wind warning currently in place across Donegal, Galway and Mayo
Met Éireann warns strong to gale force winds with gusts of to 110km/h are expected.
# Great Escape
Teenager absconds from custody after being left unattended in Garda van
A video of the incident has been circulating on social media.
# too strong
Waterford storm past Galway to book play-off final date against UCD
A comfortable win for the Blues tonight.
# Wave Goodbye
Veteran Irish jockey Manning retires at 55
He ended his career on a high, riding Vocal Studies to victory at Galway.
# around the grounds
Éire Óg lift Clare senior crown again, Galway hurling semi-final draw is made
The Nire (Waterford) and Enniskillen Gaels (Fermanagh) won county senior titles today.
# Stars Of The Show
Champions Limerick win seven hurling All-Stars with four for Kilkenny
Clare and Galway also have players honoured.
# Stars Of The Show
Champions Kerry win seven All-Star football awards with five for Galway
Derry duo Chrissy McKaigue and Conor Glass, and Dublin’s Ciarán Kilkenny complete the team.
# Grassroots
High stakes in Kerry, a new hurling look in Clare and football final four in Galway
A look at some of the key GAA club storylines around the country this weekend.
# around the grounds
Late goal drama in Limerick semi-final and four-in-a-row celebrations in Antrim
In Galway, Clarinbridge and Turloughmore booked semi-final spots.
