Digital Pay Stubs Finally Arrive | Galway News

Retail Theft Crisis Hits Ireland | Galway News

Retail theft is hitting Ireland hard—over 34,000 incidents nationwide in just three months, with Galway leading the west and Dublin dominating overall. Businesses are bleeding nearly €4.4 million daily, and shop owners are struggling to stay afloat as crime climbs and losses mount. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/de2e0804e6f847ab

CATU Unveils Airbnb Walking Tour | Galway News

Galway’s Community Action Tenants Union is launching a fiery new walking tour called the ‘Airbnb Walking Tour’ to spotlight neighborhoods hardest hit by short-term rentals, as part of their ‘Homes Not Holiday Lets’ campaign. Formed in 2019 to fight the housing crisis, CATU is pushing for stricter regulations on tourism lets, citing a 80% rent surge in a decade and over 600 short-term rentals in the city. Led by Oisín Mac Donnchadha, the tour kicks off July 22 at 8 PM near Eyre Square — a one-hour stroll designed to rally public support and demand legislative change. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/66b31dd575c911df

Volunteers Unite in Connemara | Galway News

Over 100 global volunteers converge in Connemara, Ireland, for the annual Volunteer Summer Summit—a vibrant celebration of intercultural learning where hands-on community projects meet global connection. Hosted by EIL Intercultural Learning, this year’s event spotlights Ireland’s rich volunteer tradition and showcases their mission to empower changemakers worldwide. CEO Aideen O’Leary praises volunteers as the heart of their work, highlighting how EIL—since the 80s and serving 1,800+ annually—uses education and exchange to build bridges across cultures. With a scholarship fund exceeding €2 million, EIL connects Irish participants to a global network dedicated to understanding and embracing diversity through shared experience. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bfa57ec60f6f9891

Circus Learning Boosts Early Education | Galway News

Galway’s beloved Community Circus is set to revolutionize early childhood education with a massive €39,000 Arts Council boost, launching a bold “Growing Through Circus” program that turns juggling, acrobatics, and playful movement into powerful learning tools for toddlers through school-age kids. This isn’t just fun—it’s a strategic, educator-backed initiative designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and embed circus-inspired methods into national curricula. With parents, artists, and teachers all in the mix, the project aims to create a vibrant, inclusive circus ecosystem that transforms how kids learn—making education joyful, imaginative, and deeply engaging from day one. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/08a727ba48963779

Galway Pub Demolition Approved | Galway News

Galway’s Lantern Bar, once a local fixture with a controversial past, is set to be replaced by a sleek four-story student housing complex with 32 bedrooms and a ground-floor retail space — a move that sparked neighborhood pushback over potential shadowing. Despite objections from nearby residents, the planning commission has approved the project, citing minimal impact and the building’s alignment with the original pub’s footprint. The development will also accommodate summer tourists and includes a condition requiring an archaeologist to oversee construction, blending modern needs with historical sensitivity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c558533b7992aacf