Rediscovered Galway Tomb Reveals Second Tomb, Shedding Light on Early Irish Farming Communities
The rediscovery of a prehistoric tomb in Maree, Co Galway, has led to the unexpected discovery of a second tomb nearby, offering new insights into the complexity of Ireland’s earliest farming communities.
Archaeologists from the University of Galway believe this is the only known site in Ireland where two different types of megalithic tombs exist side by side - one likely used for rituals and the other for burials. Dating back nearly 6,000 years to the early Neolithic period, the site sheds light on the transition to farming and settled life in Ireland.
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses Following Serious Assault in Galway City
The incident occurred at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, 7 July, on St Mary's Road, where a man who was cycling was allegedly assaulted by a man walking in the area.
As part of their investigation, Gardaí are appealing to the public for information and have released a description of a person they wish to identify.
Should Helen Ogbu Step Down as Mayor of Galway?
Recent weeks have seen growing public scrutiny surrounding Labour Party councillor and Galway Mayor Helen Ogbu following questions over aspects of her personal biography that were published during her election campaign. Labour has acknowledged that incorrect information appeared on material relating to her background, describing it as an error, while Mayor Ogbu has apologised to fellow councillors over inaccuracies on her website, but the inaccuracies were mentioned on many sites.
These developments have inevitably led to calls from some members of the public and political commentators for the Mayor to consider her position.