In a major boost for the local community and tourism in Connemara, Céibh an Spidéil beach has regained its coveted Blue Flag status after losing it in 2013. dunphycommunications.ie/news/connemara…

Cappagh has regained the Blue Flag status it lost in 2023 and is one of nine Clare beaches to receive the coveted award for 2025. dunphycommunications.ie/news/clare-cou…

Volunteers and community groups from across County Galway were honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards, which took place this evening (Friday, 16th May 2025) at the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry. dunphycommunications.ie/news/community…

County Hall was transformed into a hub of creativity and environmental awareness as students from across County Galway gathered for the announcement of winners in Galway County Council’s annual Anti-Litter Poster Competition. dunphycommunications.ie/news/record-en…

Dog lovers across Ireland have a new date to mark in the calendar, as Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Folk Park hosts its first-ever 'Bark in the Park' event on Sunday, June 8th, from 12pm to 5pm. dunphycommunications.ie/news/bunratty-…

One of Europe’s most unique heritage festivals is set to return to the heart of the Burren this August, as traditional iron smelters, blacksmiths and other traditional crafts people gather for the fourth Caherconnell International Furnace Festival. dunphycommunications.ie/news/forging-t…

Galway County Council has joined forces with GAA, LGFA, and Camogie clubs from across Galway for the county’s first-ever Green Clubs event at Ballinderreen GAA Club, Clough Road, on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025. dunphycommunications.ie/news/galway-ho…

The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Athenry today to promote positive gum litter disposal. dunphycommunications.ie/news/70-drop-i…

Galway County Council has launched its new Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024–2030, a first-of-its-kind strategy in Ireland that fully integrates natural, built, and cultural heritage with biodiversity goals. dunphycommunications.ie/news/galway-co…

St Flannan's College has announced that Fr. Ignatius McCormack will retire from his position as Principal in September 2025, concluding his distinguished 24-year career at one of Ireland’s largest schools. dunphycommunications.ie/news/fr-ignati…

Six of Galway’s historic civil parishes are stepping into the digital age with the launch of an innovative project that turns local heritage into interactive online StoryMaps. dunphycommunications.ie/news/from-town…

Galway County Council has confirmed that construction of the western section of the Athenry Northern Ring Road will commence in the coming weeks with a completion date of late 2025. dunphycommunications.ie/news/work-to-b…

Clifden Library has become the second branch library in County Galway to roll out the My Open Library (MOL) initiative, dramatically increasing public access to services with extended self-service hours, Galway County Council has confirmed. dunphycommunications.ie/news/turning-a…

A ‘Your Council Day’ banner adorns the front of Áras an Chontae as staff and Elected Members of Galway County Council mark the annual initiative. dunphycommunications.ie/news/highlight… #YourCouncilDay #DoLáSaChomhairle

Families across County Galway are being invited to take part in a free celebration of play and creativity in Tuam next weekend, as part of National Play Day 2025. dunphycommunications.ie/news/tuam-to-h…

Galway County Council has welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works (OPW) that the Ballinasloe Flood Relief Scheme will advance to the planning phase during the first half of 2026. dunphycommunications.ie/news/ballinasl…

Limerick has today been announced as the host city for the 2026 Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championships, just two years before the sport is set to make its official debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. dunphycommunications.ie/news/olympic-b…

Galway County Council has announced that the next round of the Community Climate Action Fund will open this September, providing new opportunities for community groups across the county to take meaningful climate action at a local level. dunphycommunications.ie/news/galway-co…

A Galway County Council delegation has met with local government officials in Washington County, Wisconsin, as part of a 22-year-old twinning relationship between the two counties. dunphycommunications.ie/news/county-ga…

3 new 26t Renault tippers and 2 salt spreaders have been added to the Galway County Council vehicle fleet to boost road maintenance and winter gritting across its 5 districts. dunphycommunications.ie/news/galway-co…