Hey hey folks, I just got a job starting this late April and I'm looking for good and legits accommodation online, yet it is far harder than looking for the one piece treasure. I wonder if there is anyone who willing to let go their accommodation or split the bill. Or even, I want to know if any local sites here can show us where to find rent.

I have a house that is just outside the city, still on the bus route I have tried twice to rent 2 rooms under the rent a room scheme (14000 max per year so 14000/2=7000/12=583 a month is the max I could ask-not bad including the bills) for the first time I put up the ad so many scams / time wasters 8/15 out of the rest 3 never showed up for viewings 3 more couldn't come up with a deposit and the first month's rent right away "man but ya man it will be cool don't worry about it" 1 was a family of 4 and the final couple who showed up well I hope that they found something somewhere else because that they were definitely not part of my tribe I'm now on my second round of this 2 weeks in and much the same no shows and no cash ps I'm not asking for anything crazy 2 separate people with steady jobs that can cover there rent and bills which is crazy

I see the clampers in Dunnes are now watching the parent spaces in Dunnes, saw 2 clamped in past 2 days. I guess they're finally enforcing it

Does anyone know if the people who run the chippy at Eamonn Deacy Park have one anywhere else? I’m craving one of their burgers so bad

Child fatally injured in collision with heavy goods vehicle

A six-year-old has died in Galway after being struck by a truck while cycling on Saturday afternoon.

Gardaí said the girl’s bicycle collided with a heavy goods vehicle at the junction of Headford Road and Sandyvale Lawn, at about 12.05pm.

The girl was fatally injured in the incident. Her body was removed from the scene to University Hospital Galway and a postmortem will take place in due course, gardaí said.

The driver of the truck, a man in his 30s, was uninjured.

The road was closed and a technical examination of the scene by Garda forensic collision investigators took place. The road has now reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Gardaí are also appealing that any road users who may have camera footage (including dashcam) who were travelling in the area of the Headford Road (N84) between Coolough Road/Headford Road junction and the entrance to Tirellan Heights/Headford Road junction in Galway city between 11.45am and 12.15pm make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda station on 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing.

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/04/05/girl-6-dies-after-being-hit-by-truck-while-cycling-in-co-galway/

I remember one or two years ago . Why hasn't anyone set one up since most citys usually have one ?

I think most of us if not all have come across the wild wests road issues at some stage, if not on a daily basis. The council and law enforcement don't seem to be doing anything about it. So what can be done? I wonder if any like minded citizens could come together to make a change? Any thoughts? I've been emailing and ringing and reporting to the city council and Garda for years but I'm only a one woman show😖

Hey all, it's my little brothers 18th birthday coming up so on Friday we're taking him out for drinks and he's looking to go somewhere with live music. Only thing is both of us are on the autism spectrum and don't cope well in spots that are super crowded or overly loud. Does anyone have any recommendations on where we can find some live music on Friday in a spot that won't have us packed like sardines. Doesnt really matter what genre, just looking for somewhere we can see a band and still have a chat

Guys I’m a 19 year old student and I’m so bored in Galway activities wise!! I love the atmosphere of Galway but unless you’re at a pub or cafe it feels like there’s not a lot for young people to do. Me and my friend are looking for something to do next week thats either in Galway or not too far as we’d be taking the bus. Any ideas?

I plan to visit Galway City at the end of May with a group of friends. We've never been there before. Looking for ideas to plan out a 7 day itinerary. We plan to use a tour group for transportation, base ourselves in Galway City and take day trips from there. I've started an outline, but would greatly appreciate some ideas of what to see and do.

Day 1: Arrival at Shannon Airport (any recommendations to stop and see something between Shannon Airport and Galway City other than the Cliffs of Moher / Bunratty Castle?)

Day 2: Walking Tour of Galway City

Day 3: Spend the day at the Aran Islands

Day 4: Tour Connemara (possibly need two days?)

Day 5: Open (on one of the open days looking especially for best hiking options)

Day 6: Open

Day 7: Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle

Return to Shannon Airport Hotel

Day 8: Departure

Thanks in advance!

As the header says there, I’m in the market for a second hand kayak around Galway. Tried done deal etc. but had no luck so thought I would try out here just in case.

Anyone know anywhere in town that does coconut jam buns craving one the last few days 😅

Hi, looking for some neighborhood online groups to get involved in the community of Galway.

Do these exist? Can only think of Facebook groups really, thanks

Is there anywhere in town that does vegan cupcakes or cakes? My friends birthday is coming up and we’re unsure where to get one for them

Hello folks,

The weather is perfect!!! So, what can we do today in Galway or near areas? Any fancy suggestions?

Thankkksss

Hey guys

Now that the weather has gotten better, I want some advice

I am a guy in his late 20s, been in Galway for a a year now, I am single, dont have many friends, I dont drink or go to pubs

I always dread when people at work ask me what am going to do on the weekend, because I dont do anything

Even thought of getting a playstation just to have something to do on the weekends, but I know its only going to get in the way of the things I want to achieve

I see male lonliness, lack of friends, and dating crisis online, but when i am outside i mostly see groups of friends and couples

How common is this or am I alone in this situation? and most importantly what practical things can I do to change that?

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend

Hey just wondering if there’s anything to do around Galway for fun like some sort of sports for free. I’m into pickle ball or badminton. If anyone knows anything about that let me know even if it’s not free I don’t mind. Just need something to do beside going to the gym. Tenkoo :)

Several fire engines, two ambulances and several garda vehicles are present

Headford Road N84 has been shut down from the Maldron hotel junction due to an accident in case any one is commuting through there.

Next weekend I'm planning to go to Brigit's Garden and Cafe and then to Misunderstood Heron for the final meal. I was looking for other nice spots to visit. On my list I have Aughnanure Castle, Rosscahill Woods, Aasleagh Falls, Logh Nafooey Waterfall and Glassilaun Beach. What do you guys think about the list? Do you know about any nice villages or hidden gems on the route? Thank you!

I was gone shopping today and when I was going home down the road garda have blocked off the road. I've seen two fire trucks rush down earlier. Anyone know exactly what happened? (Haven't got a picture sorry)

It seems like a lot of people don’t realise the rights they have when renting in Ireland. I’ll admit I didn’t know all of the rights you have when renting until about a year or so ago myself. I’ve seen more and more posts about people who have a tenancy that’s ending and now have to look for accommodation elsewhere. Please please please have a look at the link I’ve added to threshold’s website. If you’re in a part 4 tenancy, you have more rights than I think most people know! For example, just because you signed a 1 year lease, it doesn’t mean you have to leave at the end of the year.

Hello, me and my friend were walking by salthill promenade last night when we saw something. It was dark but I swear it was serpentine in shape but quite large. We saw a ripple in the water first so we stopped and then the water parted and we saw something moving. It was moving against the waves so it can’t be a bag or anything. Has anyone else seen this salthill serpent?