County Council targets 40 derelict buildings

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Galway County Council has identified 40 derelict buildings in the county for inclusion in the first phase of a nationwide programme to address vacancy and underutilisation of residential properties to help contribute to the supply of housing.

Don’t kill the golden Gluas

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Brendan Holland says he has been banging on about light rail for Galway city for decades, and that publication of a very positive, official feasibility study last week is a sort of vindication for him and his 22 colleagues on Galway’s tenacious Gluas Committee.

Soc Dems to run Seoighthe in Galway West

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The Social Democrats have selected Councillor Ebhlín Seoighthe to contest the Galway West constituency in the upcoming general election.

The fast approach of the end of year

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The hammering noise from outside my window here in Eyre Square caught me by surprise; the Christmas Market starts tomorrow, the earliest it has ever been, and a reminder once again of how the year has been concertina-ed into what feels like six months.

Telecoms not welcome in Tirellan

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Residents of Tirellan are up in arms about a telecommunications mast which they say sprung up in the neighbourhood last week without notice.

NTA-commissioned study shows Gluas makes sense for Galway

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

A new feasibility study carried out for the National Transport Authority shows that there is a very viable case for developing Gluas - light rail transit (LRT) for Galway City.

Galway pup makes final in Petmania’s Dog of the Year

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Ireland’s Pet Experts Petmania have announced the winning pup of their Puppy of the Year competition. Galway puppy Charlie was the county finalist in Petmania’s Puppy of the Year competition, beating all other Galway pups to attend the grand final last weekend. This year’s competition marks the 9th year of the annual canine competition with it becoming more popular each year.

Labour calls for action to end price gouging and soaring living costs

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has announced the launch of Labour’s Cost of Living action plan, aimed squarely at combating price gouging and easing the immense strain of high living costs on families.

Grealish calls for raising of “insulting” age cap on school bus drivers

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish has called for a lifting of the “ageist and insulting” age cap which means school bus drivers are not allowed to continue working once they turn 70.

Galway science and technology festival exhibition day tickets released

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The unmissable annual Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition Day will return to the University of Galway campus on Sunday, November 10 supported by main sponsor Medtronic and University of Galway as lead academic sponsor. All ages are welcome and free to explore immersive interactive stands by world leading global companies, local schools and research centres plus exciting shows and workshops inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

We will do what it takes to get ring road built, says Independent Ireland’s Thomas

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas, has said that the group will do whatever is required to build the Galway City Outer Ring Road.

Seoige calls for re-establishment of Department for Gaeltacht Affairs

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway West, Grainne Seoige, is pushing for a dedicated government department for the Gaeltacht in the next Dail Term.

Two arrests following public order incident in Tuam

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Gardaí investigating a public order incident in Tuam on Friday, October 25, 2024, have charged two men.

Galway Indian Community presents the Diwali: Festival of Lights celebration

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway Indian Community will hold its annual Diwali celebration in the Ardilaun Hotel on Saturday November 9 from 5pm onwards. In recent years, the Galway Indian Community Diwali event has grown and developed into a sparkling, authentic, fun-filled occasion for all the family, and plans for this year are for an evening to surpass all previous celebrations.

Greater investment needed for road safety in East Galway, says Dolan

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway East, Councillor Albert Dolan, has called for greater investment in road safety measures and a wider roll out of the Safe Routes to School Scheme, to limit the speed of traffic travelling through rural villages in East Galway.

Bacik backs Gaillimh Ogbu

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Speaking at a selection convention in Shantalla to ratify Councillor Helen Ogbu as the Labour Party’s Dáil candidate for Galway West, Bacik said an alliance with other, like-minded parties to exert real influence within or on the next government would be a conversation for after an election she expects in late November.

The Galmont Hotel & Spa Galway wins at 2024 Irish Hotel Awards

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The Galmont Hotel & Spa enjoyed a windfall of wins at the 2024 Irish Hotel Awards, scooping prestigious accolades including: Four Star Hotel of the Year; City Hotel of the Year; Excellence in Service; and Great Irish Breakfast at the ceremony held at Johnstown Estate in Meath.

A big week for the world. Or is it?

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

My first interaction with the American political and military machine came not long after my fifth birthday.

A local hero - Galway’s Carer of the Year 2024 recognised at award ceremony

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Named the Netwatch ‘Galway Carer of the Year’, Renmore’s Maura Fahy was recognised for her ‘outstanding dedication and contribution’ to her family at the award’s recognition ceremony yesterday (Wednesday) in the Menlo Park Hotel.

University of Galway launches programme to celebrate 175 years of education

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

University of Galway has this week announced a series of creative initiatives to mark a milestone anniversary in its history - the university is celebrating 175 years since the arrival of its first students in 1849.

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