McNelis demands action on crisis in childcare

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has sounded the alarm on the childcare crisis gripping Ireland. Recent reports found less than 35% of areas across the country currently have creche places available, and in some places parents are facing up to three years of waiting.

‘Dip a Day in May, Your Way’ for Galway Simon Community

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Are you looking to start or to get back into a regular dipping routine? Why not take the plunge and Dip a Day in May, your way. This year Galway Simon Community is calling on all sea swimmers, daily dippers, fitness enthusiasts, novices and everyone in between, to set a challenge that works for them in support of those facing homelessness in the West of Ireland.

M. Fitzgerald is throwing parties for free – on one condition

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Galway’s newest pub is offering the chance for you to throw your own party, completely free of charge – and there’s only one condition you need to meet.

Donohue raises septic tank concern at Council

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has raised the issue with Galway County Council of the Septic Grant and the issue that only domestic homeowners will be considered if (a) they are inspected by the council or (b) live in a particular area and are notified by the council.

New ‘Hydrocurtain’ proves effective in tackling rubbish in Galway’s Eglinton Canal

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Local and national media have been invited to attend a significant meeting discussing the groundbreaking ‘Hydrocurtain’ project implemented at Galway’s Eglinton Canal. The initiative proposed by Cllr. Frank Fahy as Chair of Lough Corrib Navigation Trustees has garnered attention for its remarkable success in addressing rubbish accumulation in the canal.

Cllr Fahy will meet with a delegation from the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise on April 11, 2024, at 1pm. The Swedish delegation, comprising 13 sustainability and infrastructure experts, expressed keen interest in witnessing the Hydrocurtain firsthand during their visit to Ireland.

Denver shows support for Galway Hospice car draw

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Country star Mike Denver is showing his support for the Galway Hospice Car Raffle ahead of the prize draw on May 2.

Mullooly hits the ground for Independent Ireland in Midlands-North West

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Former RTE Midlands Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly has hit the ground running as an Independent Ireland candidate for June’s European Parliament Elections in the Midlands-North West constituency.

Major milestone reached in the treatment of prostate cancer in Galway University Hospital

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Last month the Radiation Oncology team in the Galway University Hospital (GUH) marked a major milestone in the treatment of prostate cancer as the 1,000th patient underwent prostate seed implantation at the hospital.

100 new jobs as Evernorth chooses Galway as new innovation hub

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Evernorth Health Services, the pharmacy, care and benefits solution division of global health company The Cigna Group has chosen Galway as the location of a new innovation hub, creating 100 jobs over the next few years.

Beating cancer has changed the entire focus of my life, says Cheevers

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness. And so it was with busy councillor Alan Cheevers three years ago. When it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer, he feared the worst. In the same period of time, he had lost two uncles to the killer disease...and on the day he was told himself, he feared having to break the news to his father that the illness had once again visited the family.

McDonnell proposes extension of the one-way traffic system into city

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Cllr Declan McDonnell has proposed an extension of the one-way traffic system on roads leading into the city centre — which would enable the expansion of bus lanes on routes that are often choke points for traffic.

No surprise as Walsh and Thomas sign up for Independent Ireland

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

In a move widely expected for some time, outspoken councillors Noel Thomas and Seamus Walsh have joined the newly formed Independent Ireland party and will stand on that ticket for the forthcoming local elections.

Monivea traffic lights create “chaos” - Ogbu

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

A lack of filter lights is causing intolerable congestion at the Monivea Road-Connolly Avenue traffic lights near Mervue, according to local election candidate Helen Ogbu.

Labour’s city council candidates call for immediate action to address housing crisis

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Labour’s local election candidates Niall Mc Nelis, Helen Ogbu and John McDonagh have demanded immediate action to address the escalating housing crisis, as revealed by the latest Myhome.ie publication on property price inflation.

The three labour Candidates said the Myhome.ie report serves as a stark reminder of the Government’s failure to prioritise the housing crisis.

Addressing Galway’s housing and transport issues will benefit the entire region — Chambers

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Midlands North-West European Candidate and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Senator Lisa Chambers, has said that addressing Galway’s housing challenges and transport issues has to be a top priority, not just for Galway’s sake but for the entire Western region. She was speaking ahead of a public information meeting in the city on this coming Monday.

Druid Theatre to stage major new production of Beckett’s Endgame at Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Druid Theatre yesterday announced a major new production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Endgame. Directed by Garry Hynes, Endgame follows the Galway company’s acclaimed production of Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.

SHEroes: Galway symposium aims to promote women and diversity in politics

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Community Activist, advocate for gender equity and diversity, and Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East in the coming Local Elections, Helen Ogbu, extends a cordial invitation to the upcoming symposium titled ‘SHEroes – Promoting Women & Diversity in Politics’. This event is being organized following a successful grant application to Galway City Council, in collaboration with the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage and will take place on April 17 at 10:30am to 2:pm, in the Menlo Park Hotel.

Labour’s Oranmore candidate has European ambition

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Chief Executive Officer of the Family Resource Centre National Forum, Fergal Landy, has been selected to run in the Oranmore-Athenry local electoral area for the Labour Party.

Brite rapid charging station launched at Galway Retail Park

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Brite Rapid Charge launched the first multi space rapid EV charge station in the West of Ireland at Galway Retail Park.

Turbulence avoided for dockland gas plans

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Bord na Mona has stepped in after SSE Renewables pulled out of a consortium to build a €54 million state-of-the-art hydrogen gas hub in Galway’s docks.

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