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County Galway, Contae na Gaillimhe in Irish, has a population of 250,541. Nearly 20% of the population of County Galway live in the Gaeltacht. Galway is known as Irelands Cultural Heart and is famous for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

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Two men arrested as over 230,000 worth of cannabis seized in major garda op in Galway
Drugs seizures
The seized substances will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis
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Man, 30s, killed in tragic late-night motorcycle crash in Galway as gardai shut busy road
Road Traffic Accidents
A Forensic Collision Investigators examination is currently being conducted at the scene
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Teen girls recovering after jumping from window during Galway house fire as fundraiser launched
House fires
The girls, aged 17 and 14, were trapped in a bedroom on the third floor as the fire spread rapidly through the house
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Community plunged into mourning following death of young man 'who only wanted to help others'
Tributes
The popular young man was a talented football player who has been remembered as "a great man on the pitch and an unbelievable man off it"
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Over 1.5k people presenting with suicidal ideation left A&E's while waiting to be seen, new figures reveal
Health
A man whose brother died by suicide just hours after presenting to A&E is calling for dedicated mental health emergency departments
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Two children rushed to hospital after Galway house fire as Gardai preserve scene
Galway
The incident took place at a property on the Ballymoneen Road in Knocknacarra
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Tragedy as man, 50s, dies at busy Galway train station after medical emergency
Galway
It is understood the man was travelling with family at the time of the tragic incident
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Major update on shooting that left man with horrific eye injury
Irish News
The shocking incident occurred at a property in Dunlo, Ballinasloe, Co Galway in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday.
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Brutal machete, wheel brace and acid attack as man left with atrocious face injury
Galway
A man was left with horrific injuries to his eye and a bloodied face following the brutal scrap which first broke out on Shop Street in Tuam, Co Galway last Friday evening.
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Man sustains horror eye injury after gunman opened fire through bedroom door in Co. Galway
Crime
It is understood a gunman gained entry to the apartment and attempted to shoot the victim - a man in his 20s, at around 3:15am
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"The finger is always pointed at the jockeys" - Paul Townend reacts to ban
Paul Townend
A number of jockeys were handed bans after an incident at the Galway Races.
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Best pictures as Ladies Day takes over the Galway Racing Festival
Galway Races
Ladies Day has come to Ballybrit.
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Rare discovery of adjacent tombs offers insight into prehistoric burials
Galway
Researchers believe the site represents the only known example in Ireland where two different types of megalithic tombs are located together
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'I discovered Ireland's best burger but it involved a four-hour round trip'
Food
Dublin YouTube food reviewer Paul_IsItWorthIt travelled to Galway's acclaimed Smashbird and it exceeded his expectations
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Galway man hospitalised with serious burns after phone catches fire while charging in bed
Galway
The young man was asleep in his bed in Galway when he rolled onto his phone, which was placed on the mattress beside him and plugged in charging, causing the device to overheat and catch fire
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Leading Irish jockey handed significant 28-day ban over ride on horse 'that would have finished first'
Horse Racing
He is set to miss a number of important summer meetings as a result
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Further 22 sets of infant remains recovered at Tuam former mother and baby home
Tuam babies scandal
The excavation of the former St Marys mother and baby home in Tuam is attempting to identify the remains of infants who died at the home between 1925 and 1961
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Michel Donoghue has brought Galway to next level
Galway GAA
Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan full of praise for what his old boss is doing
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'She is looking over me': Liz Kavanagh's husband opens up about grief from losing wife to colon cancer
Cancer
Kieran OMalley lost his wife Liz Kavanagh OMalley on May 17 - just weeks after doctors told the pair there were no more treatment options
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Community plunged into mourning following death of GAA star's wife in Singapore
Tributes
The mum-of-two tragically passed away last week aged just 48
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Forget Spain: 27 magnificent Irish beaches that belong on your bucket list
Beaches
From Dublin, to Mayo, to Donegal and Cork - check out these beaches during the latest Irish heatwave
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Harry Kane's Irish roots: Galway family ties and Ireland eligibility explained
Harry Kane
Harry Kane is aiming to fire England into a World Cup final, but he could have played for Ireland
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Popular barber dies days after horror Galway e-scooter crash as friends launch fundraiser
Road Traffic Accidents
Popular barber Saul Roberto Muniz (40) passed away on Monday morning following a single vehicle crash involving an e-scooter at Salthill in Galway at around 8.30pm on Friday night, July 10
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Man dies after e-scooter crash in Galway's Salthill as gardai appeal for witnesses
Electric scooters
The incident happened on Friday night
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