Make the best out of 'Lockdown' Valentine's Day!

Wed, Feb 10, 2021

It's that time of the year again when couples get all loved up and splash out on romantic gifts and treats to express their passion for one another. That's right Valentine's Day is on Sunday but with the country in lockdown, coming up with ideas to celebrate the day may prove difficult. This year and last have been tough for everyone and we thought we ALL deserve a bit of love.

Choose The Best This Valentines

Wed, Feb 10, 2021

Go ahead… be romantic! Valentines Day is injecting some much needed romance into our lockdown, and many people will be thinking about how they can surprise their significant other in the most romantic way! If your single, why not treat yourself or surprise one of your pals?

Vaccination of over-70s starts February 15

Mon, Feb 08, 2021

The vaccination of people aged over 70 will commence in Galway from February 15, a Government minister has confirmed, providing details of the planned rollout for the first time.

Too early to relax our Covid compliance yet, says Saolta chief

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The level of Covid-19 infection in the community needs to be driven down much further than it is at currently and it is important people continue to abide by all the public health restrictions to achieve this, the chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care Group, which runs the local public hospitals in the west and north-west, stressed this week.

NUI Galway to lead new EU project to prepare for future pandemics

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

NUI Galway has been awarded almost €10 million funding by the EU as part of a major new European project on pandemic preparedness and response. The project, PANDEM-2, will see the university lead the way in developing new concepts, services, and IT systems to improve how the EU prepares for and responds to future pandemics.

Highfield Park to get new energy efficient LED lights next week

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Highfield Park, located off Taylor's Hill, is set to receive new energy efficient LED lamp heads next week, according to Fine Gael Galway City West councillor, Clodagh Higgins.

County council may have to use CPOs to tackle problem of lack of burial grounds

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Galway County Council will use compulsory purchase orders for burial grounds if necessary. Available space is reducing in several areas with councillors voicing their concerns during an online county council meeting on Monday.

UHG must be priority over planned Merlin Park hospital, says Kyne

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The needs of UHG for urgent funding and a new emergency department must not be ignored in favour of the proposed new hospital in Merlin Park, which may take 20 years to see completion.

Canney questions high expenditure on Jobpath scheme

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

With more than €250 million spent to date on the Jobpath scheme, Independent Galway East TD, Seán Canney, has asked if the scheme is providing "value for money".

Blue Flag for Ballyloughane must become a council priority, says Cheevers

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Concerns have been raised over long term plans for water quality at Ballyloughane following the Environmental Protection Agency report on the water quality of Galway's city rivers and water networks.

More than 2,000 Galwegians waiting for driver theory test

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

A total of 2,091 Galwegians are awaiting an appointment for a driver theory test, leading to a former mayor of the city to call for the introduction of fast-track remote testing.

CETA could system would be a blow for climate action, warns Hanley

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The profits of multinational companies will be put ahead of the welfare of the State, its citizens, and the environment, if the Investment Court System is introduced by the Government this month.

'Thomas The Tank Engine couldn't go on it, not to mind a real train'

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

"Parts of it, Thomas The Tank Engine couldn't go on it, not to mind a real train," Cllr Michael 'Mogie' Maher remarked about the railway line between Athenry and Milltown during Monday's online Galway County Council meeting.

Galway tourism set to benefit from new fund, says Naughton

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Tourism businesses in Galway are set to benefit from a new €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland, which, according to a local TD, will ensure the sector is "well placed to thrive" when travel is permitted again.

Final phase of roadworks at Corner Chapel completed

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The final phase of works on a section of road at Corner Chapel, outside Headford, have been completed.

Minister must honour ‘promise’ to provide new building for Scoil Chaitríona

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Education Minister Norma Foley must “live up to her promise” and provide a new school building for the staff and pupils of Scoil Chaitríona in Renmore.

No good reasons to oppose live streaming council meetings, say PBP Galway

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

With council meetings taking place over Zoom, the next logical step is for them to be made available online to the public, which is why opposition to this from some councillors makes no sense.

As Galway becomes more connected, benefits of remote working ‘are all evident’, says Kyne

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The benefits of working from home, and remote working, have become obvious throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has also highlighted the need for working hubs and high-speed broadband connections.

Huge response to Tommy Devane jersey initiative

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Galway Bay FM commentator Tommy Devane has launched an initiative to acknowledge the efforts of frontline workers.

City Hall officials need to work more closely with councillors

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Insider has been a keen observer of activities in City Hall for two decades and, regardless of what the public think, it is always best for Galway when there is a good working relationship between the elected members and senior management.

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