McDonagh vexed by Claddagh wrecks

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

John McDonagh, Labour Party candidate for the Galway City Central Ward, is demanding to know who is responsible for removing derelict boats abandoned along the approaches to Nimmo’s Pier.

Chamber CEO Deery declares as Independent candidate for Galway City Council

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The CEO of Galway Chamber, Kenny Deery, yesterday (Wednesday) morning declared his intention to run as an Independent candidate for Galway City Council in the upcoming local elections. Mr Deery will add his name to the ballot paper in the Galway City West constituency, bringing an end to weeks of speculation following his shock decision not to seek an extension to his current contract with the Chamber, when it ends in early summer.

Half of primary schools wedged in Galway city and suburbs

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Just under half of Galway city primary schools were fully subscribed or over-subscribed last year, according to unpublished government figures, although significant capacity remains.

Fianna Fail’s 1916 Easter Rebellion commemorations

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Fianna Fail is to hold their 1916 Easter Commemoration events in the city this weekend. The anniversary Mass for 1916 volunteers will be held at 11am at St Patrick’s Church at Forster Street.

Tomás Grealish to contest Local Election as Cuddy announces retirement

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Tomás Grealish, the brother of Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish, is to contest the forthcoming local elections as an Independent candidate in the Athenry-Oranmore Municipal District, following the announcement by outgoing Councillor Jim Cuddy that he is to retire.

Joyous poetry celebration at Wildlands

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

There was a celebratory atmosphere at Wildlands, Moycullen, on World Poetry Day when 177 children from five Gaeltacht schools just outside Galway city came together to launch a poetry book of their own.

Sinn Fein Easter commemoration events in city and county

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Easter is a special time for Irish Republicans, and County Galway was one of the main areas that rose in 1916 in defence of the Irish Republic, having the second largest uprising in the country after Dublin.

Once again Sinn Féin gathers to honour those who gave their lives in defence of the Irish Republic and they invite all members of the public to join them at their events this Easter Weekend:

Young FG President to contest local elections in Athenry-Oranmore

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Fine Gael have added the Young Fine Gael President Eoghan Gallagher to their local election ticket in Athenry-Oranmore.

Galway secondary school enrolment crisis set to continue due to government’s lack of planning, says Farrell

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell has called on government to address the delays in school capital projects in Galway immediately.

Green light for Council to develop 139 homes in Athenry, Portumna and Tuam

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 139 new homes in Athenry, Portumna and Tuam. The Local Authority this week informed Elected Members that it has received approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to appoint multi-disciplinary design teams to advance five separate social housing projects.

The approved projects are in addition to the 83 homes being delivered in four other housing developments in Ardrahan, Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Tuam, contracts for which were signed earlier this month.

Fahy welcomes Hydrocurtain on Eglinton Canal

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Lough Corrib Navigation Trustees recently appointed Clear Seas Aqua Ltd, to install a hydrocurtain on the Eglinton Canal at Ravens Terrace, beside Wolf Tone Bridge.

Renowned Connemara shellfish business “musseling” in for growth following investment supported by BIM

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

A renowned Connemara shellfish business is poised for growth and increased efficiencies following an investment in a new packaging and labelling machine supported by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

Galway city house prices rise 2.4 per cent in three months, survey says

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in Galway city has increased to €345,000, up 2.4 per cent from €337,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance.

€3.5 million fellowship programme launched to probe technology’s influence on time

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Software, launched a €3.5 million postdoctoral fellowship programme which will recruit 19 world-class researchers to universities across Ireland.

New ophthalmology pathway substantially reduces paediatric wait times

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Waiting times for paediatric patients requiring eye tests have been reduced dramatically from two years to six weeks in Galway under the new Ophthalmology Modernised Care Pathway.

Over 3,500 children have been treated from the waiting list, including 2,633 who had been waiting for more than a year.

Name recognition not an issue for FG’s Euro ticket in Midlands - North West

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Name recognition will not be an issue for Fine Gael’s candidates in the Midlands-North West constituency this June, after two well known faces were selected to be the party’s ticket for Europe.

Let LEO Galway boost your creative business idea

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Local Enterprise Office Galway is delighted to launch a new programme for Creative Businesses. Innovate and Grow your Creative Business, which begins on April 23, is aimed at business owners and managers who are looking to develop and grow a commercially creative business.

Throughout the four day programme, participants will be guided through a step-by-step approach to identifying the customers and markets that are the right fit for their business - and then identify the best ways to develop a practical plan for success.

ATU Animation and Game Design graduates’ short films selected for top German festival

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Two student films by graduates of the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Animation and Game Design programme have been selected to showcase at the International Trickfilm Festival of Animation, Stuttgart, which runs from 23 to 28 April.

New communication passport to help people with dementia introduced in the west

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

A new initiative, designed to reduce communication barriers for people with dementia when accessing health services, has been introduced locally.

Oceanside Wedding Showcase at the Connemara Coast Hotel this weekend

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The Connemara Coast Hotel, perched on the shores of Galway Bay and overlooks the expansive Atlantic Ocean with uninterrupted views beyond, is holding its Oceanwide Wedding Showcase this weekend ( Sunday 31 st March and Monday 1 st April from 12pm to 4pm).

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