Hi all, I'm hoping to get some recommendations for the best bin company to go with when it comes to Loughrea town. I've looked at a few, (Panda, City Lite, Moran Refuse, etc.), but they all offer different prices for the same service.

I would like to know what plan you find best? Looking for the standard household service of General, Recycling and Compost. Weekly or biweekly collection.

Thanks!

There's a party in Carraig Linn/Carraig Mór playing loud music all night. I'm afraid to go to the house to confront them. What are my options?

Heard this and went outside to see if I could find it because I thought it was an injured animal. It seems to be off in the distance and there is 2 similar but different sounds.

Can anyone recognise what animal it is? Woodford side of the lake. Thanks.

Hi

Is housing market gone dead. House for sale no viewings

When Loughrea was a ‘den of infamy’

BY DES KENNY Galway Advertiser, Thu, Sep 04, 2014

WITH ALL the attention being given to the run-up to the 1916 Rising, the event itself, and its aftermath, little if anything has been written in relation to the Land War, which took place some 35 years before Pearse stood in the steps of the GPO and read the Proclamation.

There is a general perception that the Land War was something of a minor blip on the landscape of Irish history. Whereas there may be some grounds for this perception on a national level, the descendants of those who lived in the areas where the Land War was enacted will bear testimony to the contrary; more especially those whose ancestors lived within the so called ‘murder triangle’ of Loughrea, Ardrahan, and Athenry,

Hey all — just checking in to see what kind of posts you'd like to see more of here. Local news? Old photos? Events? Small business shoutouts? Random town history?

Let me know — happy to shape the sub around what people are interested in!

"There’s a new spot in town and its sure worth a visit!“The Spot” opened their doors a few days ago and it's very impressive! Kaleigh & Niamh will vouch for that as they tried out the coffee and hot chocolate. Still licking their lips. Waiting to try out the Bagels....We want to wish you the very best of luck in your new venture from all here in Naomh Breandáin Credit Union. u/thespot.coffeeshop"

A great example of successful farm diversification is the Roche family dairy farm outside Loughrea, Co Galway where Teresa Roche not only produces and sells Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese in the farm shop but also offers farm tours to the general public.

Interesting article

Welcome to all new members. This sub is steadily growing.

It'd be nice to have this platform to support community events and local questions and queries. Not so much politics. All that stuff is well covered elsewhere.

To any photographers out there, feel free to post any Loughrea related photos - anything from a glorious sunset reflected in the lake to your dog enjoying a walk about town.

Regan's tour will take her all across Ireland, performing songs from her albums Hemet and Come As You Are

Niamh Regan will be touring across Ireland this autumn, performing a series of small solo gigs in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and more.

“I’m looking forward to playing some of the sweetest small venues around Ireland. I’m aiming to share a good mix of my first and second albums with a sprinkle of new material,” said Regan.

The Galway singer released her debut album Hemet in the midst of the 2020 Covid lockdown. The record was nominated for both the RTÉ Folk Awards album of the year and the Choice Music Prize.

Since her debut, the indie and folk musician has cultivated a broad fanbase and has played a run of UK shows this summer after the release of her second record, Come As You Are.

It was stated that an assault occurred when the accused approached this individual and words were exchanged with the victim of the assault ending up on the ground in a headlock.

The matter ended up before a sitting of Loughrea District Court when James Cloonan (54) of Caislean Oir, Athenry, was accused of assaulting fellow member Vincent Hays from 8 The Maltings, Loughrea, on March 5, 2024.

The court was told by Sergeant Joanne McGhee, prosecuting, that there was an incident involving the defendant who took issue with the injured party practice-putting with a number of balls on the 12th green.

Sunday 20 July 2025 at 10am

Loughrea Agricultural Show 2025

Loughrea Agricutural Show is a lovely family day out for both competitiors & spectators. It's an annual event which takes place at the Show Grounds on the outskirts of Loughrea on the Kilrickle/Ballinasloe Road. There's something for everyone at the show.

All classes will be starting at 10am at Loughrea Agri Show Show.

The dog show will be at 1pm with entries being taken from 12noon. More info to follow

More info on their Facebook page

Naomh Breandán Credit Union has launched the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme in Loughrea.

This innovative scheme provides affordable financing options to support energy upgrade projects in homes throughout the region.

I veered off my usual Long Point walk route onto the side of Lake Road where the nursing home is. I noticed a woodworking facility and garden. Is it a school? Do they offer courses? I would be interested in a gardening one!

I’m thinking of moving to Loughrea but worried about amenities such as swimming pool, etc. is it a nice place with friendly people? I have some young children. Thanks

He’s now competing in Formula 4 in Britain and fresh from success in the most recent round of GB4, where he finished on top of the podium at Oulton Park, Alex says his love for the sport continues to grow.

“I’ve always loved it, since I got into it,” says the St Brigid’s College, Loughrea, student.

“It’s what I’ve always done. It’s always been racing — I’ve never played any other sports. I want to make a career out of it.”

A determined Alex says he can trace his passion for racing back to his fourth birthday, in 2014, when he got his first cart

The Galway mum, took to social media this week to share her joy as she teased an exciting announcement, and sharing the news on Instagram on Friday, she revealed she would now starting a brand new venture, after joining LCRfm 102.9.

Sharing their own announcement, LCRfm 102.9 wrote: "The secret is out… and we couldn't be happier! We're absolutely delighted to welcome the brilliant Roseanna to the LCRfm crew!