MHL Hotel Collection completes €190m refinancing with AIB
Dublin’s College Green Hotel and Galmont Hotel in Galway among properties refinanced by John Malone-backed group
Galway
What the Dublin and Galway byelections could tell us about the future of Irish politics
A greater degree of left unity and/or a sizeable alternative to the right of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil would be a new and unpredictable dynamic
Man who restored Ross Castle from ruin leaves estate worth €1.75m
George McLoughlin first spotted Co Galway estate in early 1980s when he and his wife were looking for an Irish home
Readers remember the long campaign to build Galway Cathedral
From weekly collections to colourful local monikers
Gabriel Hayes’s contribution to Galway Cathedral
Noted sculptor and designer helped elevate an already-majestic building
Fine Gael, Independent Ireland, Labour in strongest contention for Galway West seat – poll
Irish Times/TG4 opinion poll shows Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne in slim lead over Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas
Council takes Galway developer to court over Barna housing scheme
Company linked to Gerry Barrett failed to comply with order to lodge €1m bond, according to summons
Construction of Galway Cathedral
The role of north Clare in helping raise funds to build the cathedral should not be forgotten
Tuam burial site investigators to travel to US to collect DNA samples
More than 175 people in Ireland and abroad have come forward to inquire about providing samples to help identify babies
Former Kerry Group director Frank Hayes leaves estate worth €5m
Former hotelier David Doyle had homes in Portugal and Dublin and assets in Ireland, UK and US, probate office papers show
Four men charged over Galway mosque terror plot to face Special Criminal Court
Two accused also face explosives and weapons charges
Rare fish with links to doomsday lore returned to sea after washing up in Co Clare
Group of Brazilian friends found 2.5m oarfish on Fanore beach on Tuesday
Event guide: Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle, An Ideal Husband and other best things to see in Ireland this week
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Three brothers entitled to ownership, by adverse possession, of 34 acres in Co Galway
Cousin had disputed brothers’ claim over land left to them by uncle in his will
First cousins of children buried in Tuam mother and baby home set to be included in identification programme
Such relatives to be included in identification programme if necessary legislation passed by Oireachtas, Minister Foley says
Was Peig Sayers a true fatalist?
A reader argues that the Blasket storyteller’s life shows resilience rather than helplessness
Man jailed for 14 years for sexual abuse of two daughters in family he befriended
Benedick Joel (46) of Barna, Galway, engaged in ‘emotional manipulation’ and ‘a serious breach of trust’
What Census 1926 reveals about lives of children 100 years ago
Childhood historian unpacks ‘emotional impact’ for families of those in mother and baby homes on eve of April 18th, 1926
Man (33) charged over death of his mother in Galway
Milena Ostojic (65) died after being assaulted at her home on Friday night
Look inside: Film director John Huston’s former Georgian retreat in Co Galway
St Clerans Manor has eight bedrooms and sits on 115 acres of park and woodland by Dunkellin river
Event guide: Dublin Dance Festival, Big Star Quintet and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
April 25th-May 1st, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Man (36) due in court on charges arising from throwing of cash at motorists in Galway
Charges include theft and drug offences
Housing can be a hidden admissions officer for students - quiet, powerful and unaccountable
Denmark’s social housing model shows how government initiatives can build sustainable and affordable housing for mixed communities
Leo Varadkar comments on rural Ireland to be raised by angry TDs at Fine Gael meeting
Former taoiseach sparked backlash after saying people of urban Ireland were ‘paying all the bills’
Man due in court after reports of €20,000 cash thrown at Galway motorists
Gardaí recovered more than €20,000 in cash from motorists who handed back money
‘Passion’ not ‘misogyny’ was why Independent Ireland TDs shouted at women Ministers, party says
More than 10 elected FF and FG representatives interested in joining party, leader says
Kylemore Abbey ‘honours legacy’ of estate labourers with restored bothy and tool shed
Benedictine nuns help to reclaim history of Connemara site built in ‘country still reeling’ from Famine
Jenny Keane: ‘Sex education gave me the most empowerment I’ve ever experienced’
The Irish educator and entrepreneur on her work helping to change attitudes, create community, grow knowledge and break down taboos
Event guide: Cúirt literary festival, Tori Amos and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
April 18th-24th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood to host Saturday Night Live UK
Coughlan will front the comedy show on April 25th, alongside Foo Fighters as musical guests
Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support package
Coalition denies latest measures a direct response to blockades, but faces further headaches
Fuel protests: Blockades at Galway, Foynes and Rosslare Europort stood down
Wexford and Limerick protesters say they did not want situation to escalate
Met Éireann issues thunderstorm, wind and rain warnings for several counties for today
Met Éireann says east will see sunny, if cold, conditions during the day
Galway protesters to ‘stand their ground’ at depot blockade as fuel runs low
‘Everyone depends on fuel. That is why we are getting the backing of the people,’ says protester
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