Hi Connacht

11/06/2026

Congratulations to 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐀𝐀 ‘s Darragh Heneghan who was presented with the PwC Ireland GAA/GPA Football Player of the Month award for May 🏆

The Roscommon forward helped fire the Rossies to their first Connacht Senior Football Championship title since 2019, finishing with 2-2 in the final victory against Galway. Heneghan also found the net in Roscommon’s Championship opener against Tyrone.

11/06/2026

Best of luck to Mobile World Oughterard which opens tomorrow. Wishing you all the best from Hi Connacht.

11/06/2026

👏 A remarkable milestone of service and dedication.

Micheál Murphy has been recognised by Galway Simon Community for 20 years of active volunteering with the organisation.

His commitment has helped support Galway Simon's work across Galway and beyond, making a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

Congratulations, Micheál, on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for two decades of service to the community. 💛

11/06/2026

We have some Sunday of sport to look forward too🙌❤️

The World Cup final, the All-Ireland hurling final and the final day of The Open are all set to take place on the same day.

Sunday July 19th

2:30pm The Open Final Round
3:30pm All-Ireland Hurling Final
8:00pm World Cup Final

Plan ahead 😉

It doesn’t get much better than that. 😮🔥

11/06/2026

🏗️ Big changes could be coming to the heart of Galway City.

Galway City Council has unveiled plans to redevelop the Eyre Square tourist office area, including a new visitor information centre, upgraded public toilets, improved accessibility facilities, additional seating and a new performance space.

The public consultation process is now open, with submissions being accepted until July 24.

Read more 👇

Galway City Council has unveiled plans to redevelop the Eyre Square tourist office area, including a new visitor centre, public toilets, performance space and improved public amenities.

11/06/2026

Well done Maria Carton Style Advisor 👏 ❤️

Read my Father's Day gift recommendation in today's Irish Independent.

🔗 http://bit.ly/49UG9w4

11/06/2026

The Mayo map is finally coming home.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose family roots trace back to Aughagower near Westport, is set to visit County Mayo during his official trip to Ireland.

More than a century after his grandparents left Mayo for Canada, their grandson is returning as the leader of one of the world's most influential nations.

Read the full story 👇

Mark Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit County Mayo, the ancestral home of his grandparents from Aughagower and Mace near Westport.

11/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Hi Connacht.

We celebrate the diversity of our communities and the importance of respect, inclusion and equality for all.

11/06/2026

From Galway to Áras an Uachtaráin — and now one of the city's highest honours.

President Catherine Connolly will be awarded the Freedom of the City of Galway at a special ceremony on 12th June.

11/06/2026

Cllr Evelyn Parsons Elected Cathaoirleach of Ballinasloe Municipal District

Independent councillor Evelyn Parsons has been elected Cathaoirleach of Ballinasloe Municipal District for the 2026–2027 term following the Annual General Meeting.