About Us
History
The Connacht Tribune is the longest-established newspaper circulating throughout Galway county and city. First hitting the news stands on 22nd May 1909 it has been telling Galway’s story every week since.
Through two world wars, the struggle for independence, the hard times of early nationhood to the boom of the 1990’s and the current decade, the Connacht Tribune has been the source of news, sports and entertainment for generations of Galway’s people. Now out early on Thursday morning, it has provided a voice for the voiceless and been an impartial commentator on local politics. This tradition continues, adapted for today’s Galway with bigger, brighter papers and a significant and growing online presence.
In 1925 the company launched the Sentinel, now a bright, modern tabloid issuing on Tuesdays aimed at Galway City with a heavy emphasis on Sport and Lifestyle as well as strong news content.
The Galway City Tribune was added in 1984 to address the demands for a fully-fledged newspaper in Galway City. It combines the high journalistic and photographic standards of the Connacht Tribune with features and content aimed at city-based readers and issues on Friday morning.
The Tribune was a founder shareholder in Galway Bay FM in 1989 and gradually grew its interest in the radio station as the fledgling station incurred heavy losses and demanded extra cash in its early years. In 2006 the remaining shares were purchased making Galway Bay FM a full part of the Tribune group.
In May 2007 www.galwaynews.ie was launched to provide daily news updates on Galway to a wider audience. Combining the strengths of the radio and newspaper editorial teams it provides daily breaking news from Galway Bay FM and more in depth news and photos from the Tribune’s three newspapers.
Connacht Tribune Group
Death Notices
February 4th 2012
Digital Editions
Galway News Photosales
Lorcan O'Connell and Evita Sarapajeva of the Claregalway Educate Together National School at the 7th annual Teddy Bear Hospital at NUI Galway. 
Peg Mahon and sisters Pauline Walsh and Ita O'Connor at the Knocknacarra Senior Citizens Christmas and New Year dinner party at the Westwood House Hotel. 
Ann Spellman, Grainne Rooney and Paula Wrafter at the VSA Swing Ball at the Salthill Hotel. Founded in 1977, VSA (Vountary Services Abroad), is a medical aid charity run by the 4th year medical students of NUI, Galway. 
Orla Scully and Alana Maloney during rehearsals by Fifth Year students of the Dominican College for their production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 
Sisters Linda, Louise and Tara Moloney from Tynagh at the Galway Hurling Board presentation dinner at the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort. 
Saoirse Cusack, Annaghdown Judo Club (red) and Roisin Cahill, Ennis West Judo Club, competing at the Judo Ireland All-Ireland Championships 2012 at Renmore. 
Gerard Joyce from Clifden, the lucky winner of a new 2012 Ford Fiesta in the Connacht Tribune and Galway City Tribune free competition, pictured with David Hickey, CEO of the Connacht Tribune Newspaper Group, and Claire Conroy, Marketing Executive, Motorpark. 
First Year Event Management students Ruth McNicholas, Sarah Kenny, and Stacey Cunniffe sampling cakes from Tasty Treats by Elaine at the Foodie Forum organised by some of the Hotel School lecturers at GMIT. Days Gone By ...
Online Family Announcements
Family notices from the Connacht Tribune with readers' tributes and messages.
