‘Now is not the time to cut frontline staff’ in UHG, Farrell tells Minister

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Possible plans by the HSE to cut 15 of 86 intern doctors working at UHG in July are “unacceptable” while the Covid-19 pandemic continues and the vaccination rollout proves to be “slow, stilted, and confusing”.

O’Hara chosen to stand again for Sinn Féin in Galway East

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Louis O’Hara, who performed impressively in the 2020 election, has again been chosen to stand for Sinn Féin in Galway East at the next General Election.

More than €500,000 secured for outdoor recreation infrastructure in Galway

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

More than €500,000 in Government funding has been secured for the development of outdoor recreation infrastructure in Galway, including greenways, a mountain bike trail, and an angling location.

Kyne welcomes €500,000 for upgrade of Connemara cycle routes and Western Way

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Half a million euro has been allocated to upgrade the Western Way in Connemara, including improvements to the walking trail and Derroura bike trail, and develop a ‘Eurovelo’ cycle route from Lennane to Kinvara.

Councillor demands action after massive youth gathering on Knocknacarra waste ground

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Groups of youths gathering on waste ground last weekend in Knocknacarra, in defiance of social distancing and health guidelines, has led to a councillor calling for joint action by parents and gardaí against anti-social behaviour.

Cheevers calls on parents to be vigilant for youths targeted by criminal gangs for use as money mules

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Parents and schools in Galway city need to be vigilant as children and young people may be targeted as money mules by criminal gangs.

Further public consultation to take place on Gort Flood Relief Scheme

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Further public consultations on the Gort Flood Relief Scheme will take place with landowners and homeowners once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Salthill Garda Station to remain open

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Chief Superintendent Tom Curley has confirmed that Salthill Garda Station will not be closing. The confirmation came at Monday's Galway City Joint Policing Committee meeting.

Significant decrease in Galway city burglaries

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Statistics released at Monday's Galway City Joint Policing Committee confirmed that 53 burglaries took place in January and February 2020 with only 18 recorded in the same months in 2021.

Speeding offences increase in Galway city

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

There has been a 53 per cent increase in fines issued for speeding offences in Galway city in the opening two months of this year compared to the same period in 2020.

Inis Oírr pier project could go to tender in coming months

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The business case for the redevelopment of Inis Oírr pier is at "an advanced stage" and is likely to be signed off by Minister Heather Humphreys in the coming weeks.

Climate and biodiversity motion to be debated by councillors in April

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A motion proposing that 'Galway City Council declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency' will be debated next month.

Tune in to Galway's first international cello festival

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A first Galway festival that celebrates the beauty of the cello starts today online.

West Ireland Bike Shop launches new website

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

To coincide with the long-awaited 2021 bike range, West Ireland Bike Shop has launched its new website westirelandbikeshop.ie.

Customers can order a new bike and accessories online with nationwide delivery, free to Galway city.

Living life to the full

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A special introductory course on mindfulness is being run in Connemara/Joyce country area next month.

Homeless charity praises students' inspirational initiative

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Two NUI Galway students have raised €1,729 for local charity Galway Simon Community through an innovative ‘Helping Haircuts’ initiative.

Diligent to locate state-of-the-art European hub at Bonham Quay

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Diligent Corporation, a leading modern governance company used by nearly 700,000 board directors and leaders worldwide, has announced Galway’s Bonham Quay as the location for its new European Hub. The company announced late last year that it was creating 200 local jobs in Galway as part of its long-term business strategy to drive international growth.

Public trust in Government grows

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The public's trust in the Government soared last year as a result of its policies to improve income protection during the Covid-19 crisis, research from NUI Galway has revealed.

Data showed public trust in the Government reached a low of 18 per cent in 2009, whereas the efforts taken in 2020 to protect people’s purchasing power saw the same measure reach a peak of 66 per cent .

Galway’s young filmmakers make Irish final

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Three Galway students are among the finalists in Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2021.

Fifteen-years-old Ruadhán Gormally from Tuam, Co Galway, with his film ‘Feeling Blue’; Anthony Loewen who attends Coláiste Iognáid with the ‘The Confession’, and Sive Sampietro of St Enda’s Galway with ‘Unplugged’ are among the films shortlisted for the final at the Fresh International Film Festival 2021 which takes place this week.

Murtagh and Keogh prepare for Europe

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Galway oarswomen Fiona Murtagh and Aifric Keogh will be looking for more medals when they compete at the European Rowing Championships in Italy next month.

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