A pioneer and a legend

Thu, May 30, 2024

It was John Tusla, former director of the Barbican in London, who once said the arts matter because they embrace, express, and define the soul of a civilisation - but it could just as easily have been Ronnie O’Gorman.

More playgrounds needed for Galway City, says Clodagh Higgins

Thu, May 23, 2024

An increase in funding is needed to deliver more playgrounds that will benefit communities in Galway City, Fine Gael Councillor and local election candidate Clodagh Higgins has said.

Cllr Higgins is calling for more funding from Government to help Galway City Council to meet the cost of large-scale new playground projects and also to expand and upgrade existing playgrounds.

Herterich Quinn encourages businesses to apply for extended ICOB grant

Thu, May 23, 2024

Fianna Fáil Local Election Candidate for Athenry-Oranmore LEA, Cllr Shelly Herterich Quinn, has urged local businesses to apply for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) grant following the extension of the scheme.

Housing is the biggest issue on the canvass in Galway city

Thu, May 23, 2024

Last year 1,368 affordable homes were delivered across all local authorities in the state. Galway City Council did not deliver any affordable homes, according to SF candidate Mark Lohan.

€30,000 funding for Headford under the Town Centre First approach

Thu, May 23, 2024

Cllr Andrew Reddington has confirmed that Minister Health Humphreys has announced €30,000 funding for Headford.

Pressing need for a local transport service for Athenry – O’Hara

Thu, May 23, 2024

Sinn Féin local election candidate for the Athenry-Oranmore LEA, Louis O’Hara, has said that there is a pressing need for a local transport service to connect rural areas around Athenry to the town. O’Hara said that local residents are crying out for such a service and that it would help to combat rural isolation in the local community.

Additional supports needed for farmers as fresh figures reveal true scale of fertiliser inflation, says Tóibín

Thu, May 23, 2024

The Aontú leader and European election candidate Peadar Tóibín TD has called for emergency supports for farmers given the increase in the cost of fertiliser in recent years.

FF and FG have failed to recognise the Western Rail Corridor as an asset - MacManus

Thu, May 23, 2024

Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North-West, Chris MacManus, has hit out at Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael for continued lip service to the people of the West and North-West when it comes to regional imbalance.

Curran calls for council planning to better accommodate disabled people

Thu, May 23, 2024

Cllr Alan Curran (Social Democrats) is calling for increased investment in disability services in the city. People with disabilities are among those most at risk of poverty, social exclusion and unemployment and regularly face barriers to transport, housing, education and training.

Mannion welcomes re-opening of Clifden Hospital but calls for recruitment and x-ray

Thu, May 23, 2024

Clifden District Hospital, which closed temporarily at the end of February re-opened for admissions on Monday.

100 day Paralympic countdown for Galway Sports Club

Thu, May 23, 2024

This week (May 20th) the Irish Wheelchair Association Sport (IWA-Sport) and their clubs including the Galway Speeders - begin the 100-day countdown to the Paralympic Games 2024.

Parsons enhances disability parking bays

Thu, May 23, 2024

Seven disability parking bays in Ballinasloe town have been given an upgrade this week around the town- Dunlo and Society St. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for disabled individuals and to clearly distinguish these spaces from regular parking spots, ensuring they are used appropriately, according to Cllr Evelyn Parsons who allocated funding to repaint the disabled parking bays a bright blue.

“As we work towards a more inclusive and accessible community, making disabled parking bays more visible is a crucial step,” said Cllr Evelyn Parsons “By painting these bays blue, we not only make them easily recognizable but also help prevent them from being mistakenly used by non-disabled drivers and passengers reducing the likelihood of misuse and ensuring these spaces are available for those who need them.”

Bohermore and Prospect Hill area needs better representation, says John McDonagh

Thu, May 23, 2024

John McDonagh, Labour Party Local Election candidate in the Central Ward, which includes the Bohermore and Prospect Hill area of the city, has expressed his concerns at the lack of attention being given to this area by Galway City Council.

Years of poor representation of the area have left it with longstanding problems that could, and should, have been rectified. He mentions as examples of the neglect, the broken and unrepaired pathways in parts of Bohermore and Prospect Hill and the fact that there isn’t a single public refuse bin from Eyre Square to Cemetery Cross, an increasingly busy city area. “There is simply no excuse for this”, Mr McDonagh says, as he believes these are relatively easily solved and fixable problems, and he wonders where the local representation on the City Council has been for the last few years.

Child and teen facilities in the Headford Road Neighbourhood needed says Ogbu

Thu, May 23, 2024

While out canvassing the neighbourhoods on the Headford Road, it became evident to Labour candidate for Galway City East Helen Ogbu that that there is a significant need for facilities catering to children and teenagers of all ages.

Test beaches in winter, says Murphy after Blue Flag success

Thu, May 23, 2024

News that Galway City has retained Blue Flag status for Salthill and Silverstrand beaches, is a testament to good management of the beaches by Galway City Council, Cllr Niall Murphy has said.

Speaking at the award ceremony Cllr. Niall Murphy remarked that the blue flags are a vital part of presenting Galway as an attractive tourist destination.

Minister to announce the New Tribe of Galway City at the Gradam special awards ceremony

Thu, May 23, 2024

The winner of the 2024 Gradam awards organised by Gaillimh le Gaeilge (GleG) will be announced at an event in the Hardiman Hotel on Monday evening.

Cheevers says action needed on footpaths and roads on Eastside

Thu, May 23, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has said that the new council when elected must ringfence at least €1 million euro in its annual budget on a yearly basis towards footpath and roads maintenance in the city.

Fianna Fáil candidate Josie Forde calls for review of clamping policy at Westside Shopping Centre

Thu, May 23, 2024

Fianna Fáil candidate for Central Ward, Josie Forde, is advocating for significant changes in the parking management policies at Westside Shopping Centre. In light of recent events where several vehicles, including those of local residents and members of visiting sports teams, were clamped, Ms Forde has voiced strong opposition to the current enforcement measures.

Golfing and farming sparks McCormack’s organic rejuvenation

Thu, May 23, 2024

TB devastated his farmyard in March of last year and it forced him into a rethink — Carnmore’s Eddie McCormack was mentally drained.

Green influence is destructive, says Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas

Thu, May 23, 2024

The Independent Ireland councillor, Noel Thomas, has described the contribution of the Green Party to transport infrastructure in the West of Ireland as ‘destructive’ and ‘anti-community’.

Cllr Thomas, who left Fianna Fáil following disagreement with the party over immigration policy, said that the Green Party is decimating communities in the West of Ireland by blocking investment in necessary development.

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