County Council targets 40 derelict buildings

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Galway County Council has identified 40 derelict buildings in the county for inclusion in the first phase of a nationwide programme to address vacancy and underutilisation of residential properties to help contribute to the supply of housing.

Soc Dems to run Seoighthe in Galway West

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The Social Democrats have selected Councillor Ebhlín Seoighthe to contest the Galway West constituency in the upcoming general election.

Telecoms not welcome in Tirellan

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Residents of Tirellan are up in arms about a telecommunications mast which they say sprung up in the neighbourhood last week without notice.

NTA-commissioned study shows Gluas makes sense for Galway

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

A new feasibility study carried out for the National Transport Authority shows that there is a very viable case for developing Gluas - light rail transit (LRT) for Galway City.

Galway pup makes final in Petmania’s Dog of the Year

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Ireland’s Pet Experts Petmania have announced the winning pup of their Puppy of the Year competition. Galway puppy Charlie was the county finalist in Petmania’s Puppy of the Year competition, beating all other Galway pups to attend the grand final last weekend. This year’s competition marks the 9th year of the annual canine competition with it becoming more popular each year.

Labour calls for action to end price gouging and soaring living costs

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has announced the launch of Labour’s Cost of Living action plan, aimed squarely at combating price gouging and easing the immense strain of high living costs on families.

Grealish calls for raising of “insulting” age cap on school bus drivers

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish has called for a lifting of the “ageist and insulting” age cap which means school bus drivers are not allowed to continue working once they turn 70.

Galway science and technology festival exhibition day tickets released

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The unmissable annual Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition Day will return to the University of Galway campus on Sunday, November 10 supported by main sponsor Medtronic and University of Galway as lead academic sponsor. All ages are welcome and free to explore immersive interactive stands by world leading global companies, local schools and research centres plus exciting shows and workshops inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

We will do what it takes to get ring road built, says Independent Ireland’s Thomas

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas, has said that the group will do whatever is required to build the Galway City Outer Ring Road.

Seoige calls for re-establishment of Department for Gaeltacht Affairs

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway West, Grainne Seoige, is pushing for a dedicated government department for the Gaeltacht in the next Dail Term.

Two arrests following public order incident in Tuam

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Gardaí investigating a public order incident in Tuam on Friday, October 25, 2024, have charged two men.

Galway Indian Community presents the Diwali: Festival of Lights celebration

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway Indian Community will hold its annual Diwali celebration in the Ardilaun Hotel on Saturday November 9 from 5pm onwards. In recent years, the Galway Indian Community Diwali event has grown and developed into a sparkling, authentic, fun-filled occasion for all the family, and plans for this year are for an evening to surpass all previous celebrations.

Greater investment needed for road safety in East Galway, says Dolan

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway East, Councillor Albert Dolan, has called for greater investment in road safety measures and a wider roll out of the Safe Routes to School Scheme, to limit the speed of traffic travelling through rural villages in East Galway.

The Galmont Hotel & Spa Galway wins at 2024 Irish Hotel Awards

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The Galmont Hotel & Spa enjoyed a windfall of wins at the 2024 Irish Hotel Awards, scooping prestigious accolades including: Four Star Hotel of the Year; City Hotel of the Year; Excellence in Service; and Great Irish Breakfast at the ceremony held at Johnstown Estate in Meath.

A local hero - Galway’s Carer of the Year 2024 recognised at award ceremony

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Named the Netwatch ‘Galway Carer of the Year’, Renmore’s Maura Fahy was recognised for her ‘outstanding dedication and contribution’ to her family at the award’s recognition ceremony yesterday (Wednesday) in the Menlo Park Hotel.

University of Galway launches programme to celebrate 175 years of education

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

University of Galway has this week announced a series of creative initiatives to mark a milestone anniversary in its history - the university is celebrating 175 years since the arrival of its first students in 1849.

Rural Social Scheme changes welcomed by Galway Rural Development

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Newly announced changes to the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) have been welcomed by Galway Rural Development. Last week, Minister Joe O’Brien confirmed that rule changes were imminent following the publication of a review of the farmers’ scheme. Those changes have been welcomed by Galway Rural Development, one of the largest scheme operators in Ireland.

Galway University Hospitals and the Irish Hospice Foundation launch new Bereavement Support Initiative

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway University Hospitals Bereavement Support Services and the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) recently launched the ‘Galway Grief Sherpa Network’ (GGSN); a new bereavement support initiative, established to promote those organisations who provide bereavement support in Galway City and County.

Event in Galway honours native Irish speakers of unique Gaeltacht areas

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

A very special gathering took place at the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway City last Friday night when people from two adjoining Gaeltacht areas to the north and east of the city gathered to honour their native Irish speakers.