Loughrea Town Hall revitalisation project one step closer to reality

Thu, May 16, 2024

Following nearly a decade of robust campaigning and fundraising, the stalwart efforts of the Loughrea Arts Recreation & Culture (LARC) community group are celebrating the announcement that contract documents for the refurbishment of the historic landmark, are now on e-tenders.

Loughrea Councillor writes to Towercom Board requesting that ‘monstrosity’ mast in Kilrickle be moved

Thu, May 16, 2024

Cllr Declan Kelly has appealed to Towercom to move a recently erected telecommunications mast in Kilrickle to a “less visually obtrusive site”.

Moving music to the edge of town

Thu, May 16, 2024

Slowly but surely, it became part of my childhood ritual of going to sleep and to this day, it still is. I have a need for music under my pillow. It’s that simple.

Loughrea's people make the town great

Thu, May 16, 2024

Overlooked by the stunning Slieve Aughty mountains and surrounding a lake the town was named after, Loughrea is a rural town which marches to the beat of its own drum.

Community comes together to make Loughrea shine

Thu, May 16, 2024

With the annual Tidy Towns frenzy taking over the nation, Loughrea's chances of taking home a coveted Tidy Towns award is looking likely, thanks to the stalwart efforts of the Loughrea Tidy Towns Committee and the wider community.

Discovering new ways of coping with life's challenges

Thu, May 16, 2024

Imagine you are 50-years-old. You have a successful career, a loving family, and a beautiful home. You have a good circle of friends and interesting hobbies. On the outside, it looks as if you have it all.

Cancer Care West wins Best Community Impact Award

Thu, May 09, 2024

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Galway have announced the winners of their annual Friendly Business Awards and Cancer Care West is delighted to be chosen as the winner of the Community Impact category.

The awards recognise businesses that go the extra mile and provide an outstanding service to their customers and their community at large. Businesses were assessed by local mystery shoppers as well as a public vote which accounted for 30% of the overall score. Independent judges then assessed each nominee and their scores were added to make the final tally and decide on the winners. Small organisations like Cancer Care West play a huge role in the development of their local community.

Fraud experts will share valuable protection tips on financial scams and misinformation

Thu, May 09, 2024

Representatives from local financial institutions and An Garda Síochána will deliver a talk on fraud awareness and financial digital literacy to members of the community on Thursday next May 16 at 11.15am in the Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library.

Forde calls for improved safety measures for Dublin Road bus stops

Thu, May 09, 2024

Local Election Candidate for Galway City East, Shane Forde, has called on Galway City Council and its Active Travel Department to take immediate action on the two Bus Stops opposite the ATU on the Dublin Road.

Making properties affordable could set back Merlin Park housing development by years, says McDonnell

Thu, May 09, 2024

City Councillor Declan McDonnell has warned against changing plans for a 103-home City Council development in Merlin Park to make all of the properties ‘affordable’ — saying that it could set back the building of the badly needed homes by years.

Connolly welcomes planning approval for new Knocknacarra Primary care centre

Thu, May 09, 2024

Cllr John Connolly has welcomed the decision by Galway City Council to approve planning permission for the new Primary Care Centre and Enhanced Community Care Hub at the Block A, Galway West Business Park, Knocknacarra adjacent to the Retail Park on the Western Distributor Rd

Lyons says the Galway City Ring Road has to be delivered

Thu, May 09, 2024

The long-awaited Galway City ring road would transform the lives of people living in Knocknacarra, Salthill and elsewhere in the west of the city, according to Galway City West Independent Councillor Donal Lyons.

NTA must reconsider decision on vital bus route – Parsons

Thu, May 09, 2024

Cllr Evelyn Parsons has called on the National Transport Authority to reconsider its decision to not provide a multistop bus service along the old Galway-Ballinasloe-Dublin route. This follows a meeting between Cllr Parsons and the NTA this week where she outlined the vital link such a service provides.

Recognition for our selfless volunteers at Galway City Mayor’s Awards

Thu, May 09, 2024

Speaking at an awards ceremony at the Galway Bay Hotel last week, the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Eddie Hoare said Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who work quietly behind the scenes to make their communities stronger, more vibrant, often inspiring and motivating to others. “The Mayor’s Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge people who commit time and effort to make their community a better place, he said.

Keane calls for the reinstatement of Scoil Éinde as a feeder school to Coláiste Éinde

Thu, May 09, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Peter Keane, has called for the restoration of Scoil Éinde Primary School as a designated feeder school for Coláiste Éinde Secondary School.

Tour highlights importance of East Galway monuments and heritage sites

Thu, May 09, 2024

History enthusiasts and community group representatives from across County Galway have participated in a whistlestop bus tour of some of East Galway’s most intriguing built heritage sites.

ATU road crossers ‘taking lives in their hands’, says O’Flaherty

Thu, May 09, 2024

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has expressed her disappointment at the response of city officials to her call for a pedestrian crossing to be provided on the Dublin Road near the ATU Galway campus.

Industry and academia explore AI, cyber security and cloud computing at Atlantec ‘24

Thu, May 09, 2024

Industry and academia are to come together to explore tech issues around cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing and empowering communities as part of this year’s AtlanTec Festival.

Sinn Féin sets out ‘commonsense climate measures’ for City Council

Thu, May 09, 2024

Local election candidate, Mark Lohan, has set out a number of common sense measures he and his fellow Sinn Féin representatives would deliver if elected to Galway City Council on 7 June.

Countdown to the ballots - 2024 Countdown to voting - 2024

Thu, May 09, 2024

Galway’s People Before Profit candidates are calling for Galway City Council to be more proactive in addressing the housing crisis in the city.

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