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Thu, May 02, 2024
Break-in in Salthill
Salthill Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred on Friday, April 26 between 12:30pm and 1:30pm in the Cnoc an Óir estate, Knocknacarra, Salthill.
Salthill Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred on Friday, April 26 between 12:30pm and 1:30pm in the Cnoc an Óir estate, Knocknacarra, Salthill.
Read more ...Saoirse Ruane and Martin Horgan to be remembered at Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball
Thu, May 02, 2024
The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr Liam Carroll has named local charities ACT for Meningitis and i4Life as the beneficiaries of the Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball being held at The Clayton Hotel on Thursday May 16.
Read more ...Galway RNLI called to rescue two people stranded on Hare Island
Thu, May 02, 2024
Galway RNLI’s volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard last Saturday following a report of two people stranded by the tide on Hare Island, which is located on inner Galway Bay.
Read more ...Parsons seeks housing support for returning Irish emigrants
Thu, May 02, 2024
A scheme that would facilitate housing for Irish born emigrants who wish to return home has been proposed by Cllr. Evelyn Parsons.
Read more ...Galway Educate Together School group visit Grattan Beach to learn about campaign
Thu, May 02, 2024
Last weekend Galway Educate Together National School, hosted a clean-up on Grattan Beach with ‘Think Before You Flush’, a campaign operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Uisce Éireann. The purpose of the event was to inform the students on which items should and should not be flushed down the toilet, helping to protect their local environment and the coastal amenities of Salthill and Galway.
Read more ...CBD brand pioneered by Galway entrepreneur Chanelle McCoy is first to gain food safety approval in UK
Thu, May 02, 2024
CBD brand Pureis®, founded by Loughrea woman Chanelle McCoy, has this week become the frist CBD product to gain a Positive Safety Assessment from the UK’s Food Standards Agency. This endorsement from the FSA Scientific Committee indicates that Pureis® Ultra Pure CBD has successfully fulfilled the rigorous criteria necessary to progress to the final stage of the Novel Food Licensing process.
Read more ...Irish language short film ‘Scríofa sna Réaltaí’ to represent Ireland at Catalonia Film Festival
Thu, May 02, 2024
The 16th annual Film Fest Petaluma in California will showcase a diverse selection of short films from 14 countries, including Ireland. One of the standout entries from over 1,000 submissions is the Irish language short film ‘Scríofa sna Réaltaí / Written in the Stars’, directed by Vincent Gallagher and produced by Sin É Films.
Read more ...Marine Institute commits to ambitious climate targets with installation of solar PV systems
Thu, May 02, 2024
In late 2023, the Marine Institute launched its second updated Climate Action Roadmap. Sustainability and meeting climate challenges are core to the Marine Institute strategy, Ocean Knowledge that Transforms and Inspires, which results in priority, impetus and resourcing being given to delivery of the Climate Action Roadmap. The Roadmap outlines the project pipeline and operational measures being taken to work towards ambitious 2030 and 2050 climate targets.
Read more ...Galway kidney recipient from 1979 — ‘it changed my life’
Thu, May 02, 2024
Bernie Glynn, from Ballylee, Co Galway, received a kidney from a deceased donor 45 years ago. She has put her name to the Irish Kidney Association’s drive to increase posthumous organ donation.
Read more ...Funding boost of €750,000 for Gort, Dunmore and Maree
Thu, May 02, 2024
The communities of Gort, Dunmore and Maree have received a major funding boost after Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., announced an allocation of €750,000 to Galway County Council under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
Read more ...Former Gunner named as University of Galway Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing
Thu, May 02, 2024
University of Galway has announced the appointment of the accomplished Des Ryan as the new Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing.
Read more ...Fianna Fail councillors call for €70 million investment in Galway roads
Thu, May 02, 2024
A €70 million investment in Galway City Roads has been called for by a group of Fianna Fail city councillors and candidates including Peter Keane, Alan Cheevers, John Connolly, Michael Crowe and Josie Forde, Fianna Fáil Candidate in the Galway City Central LEA.
Read more ...Connolly concerned as Minister confirms three year delay for €50m flood defences
Thu, May 02, 2024
A Galway West TD has slammed an extra three year delay expected for Galway city’s already long-fingered flood defences.
Read more ...Children earning €100 a day as drug mules in Galway city
Thu, May 02, 2024
Children ‘gophering’ in Galway are earning up to €100 per day ferrying drugs by bicycle to house parties across the city, according to a local councillor.
Read more ...Uninsured car crashes up by a quarter across county
Thu, May 02, 2024
The number of claims relating to accidents caused by uninsured or untraced vehicles in County Galway grew by 25% in 2023.
Read more ...Supermac’s launches ‘My First Jersey’ to celebrate Galway victory with a gift for newborns
Thu, May 02, 2024
In the wake of Galway’s upcoming appearance in the Connacht Final, Supermac’s has announced a special initiative designed to share the joy with the newest generation of Galway supporters. Introducing the ‘My First Jersey’ – a unique way to celebrate every baby born in Galway on the day of the Connacht and Leinster finals(if applicable) by gifting them their very first Galway jersey.
Read more ...Plebiscite for Galway Mayor should be on next election date, says Chambers
Thu, May 02, 2024
Fianna Fáil European Election Candidate Senator Lisa Chambers, has taken a significant step towards addressing the governance and infrastructure challenges facing Galway City and County by formally requesting a meeting with the Minister for Local Government Darragh O’Brien to discuss an almost immediate plebiscite for a directly elected Mayor of Galway City and County.
Read more ...Events planned across Galway city and county for Bike Week - May 11-19
Thu, May 02, 2024
Mayor of Galway City Cllr Eddie Hoare and Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Cllr Liam Carroll came together on Monday to officially launch Bike Week 2024 in Galway.
Read more ...Permanent flood defences needed for Coast Road
Thu, May 02, 2024
As temporary repairs to sea wall damage in Oranmore caused by November’s Storm Debi are completed this week, a local councillor has slammed delays and again called for permanent infrastructure.
Read more ...Countdown to the ballots - 2024 Countdown to voting - 2024
Thu, May 02, 2024
The newly passed European Disability Card will ensure Irish people with disabilities have the freedom to travel across the EU and access the supports they are entitled to, MEP Maria Walsh has said.
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