City Hall headcount to pass 600

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Galway City Council aims to hire 50 new staff in 2025 if councillors adopt a contentious budget dependent on local tax increases, building a workforce of 630.

New hotel opens in Mervue

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

The first Radisson Red Hotel in Ireland opened in Galway’s newest neighbourhood last week.

Clock’s ticking — councillors face sack if budget not agreed

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

If Galway’s City Council members do not hammer out a 2025 budget by midnight this Sunday, December 15, the Minister for Local Government may sack the city’s councillors and replace them with an unelected commissioner instead.

Officials told of “emotional” visits to mouldy and damp HAP homes

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

City East representative, Councillor Helen Ogbu (Lab), said a number of private rental properties she has visited where the local authority pays Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), have mould, damp and other defects making them “incompatible with human dignity”.

Demand for salt gritting for estates

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has criticised the local government for failing to allocate funding to grit pathways and roads in council housing-estates and pathways in public areas across the city.

Galway woman is named Connacht Carer of the Year

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

The tireless and selfless dedication of Renmore native, Maura Fahy received well-deserved recognition this week as she was named Connacht Carer of the Year.

Take a winter solstice dip at dawn and help tackle homelessness

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Make the most of the shortest day of the year and join the Galway Simon Community for a 'Dip at Dawn' this winter solstice and support those facing the trauma of homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. Galway Simon Community invites you to take the challenge, don your swimwear and join your colleagues, friends and family at 8:30am on Saturday, December 21, for an invigorating dip at Salthill Beach and help tackle homelessness.

Galway man running across the country to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Setting out on December 14, Shane will take on the challenge inspired by a close friend, Cian Moyles, who lost his father to Motor Neurone Disease (MND) this year, the same day he welcomed his son into the world.

A forgotten Claddagh rescue

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

During a recent visit to the Isle of Man, I was struck by a substantial monument in Douglas, commemorating a maritime rescue in 1830. Aware of another heroic rescue in Galway the same year, I realised both took place during the same storm.

Live Blog — Storm Darragh information

Fri, Dec 06, 2024

11.37 — As a result of high winds during Storm Darragh, the New Clifton Hill Reservoir in Galway city is experiencing power supply issues this morning.

As a result, Uisce Éireann customers on the west side of Galway city, Moycullen, Barna and surrounding areas may be experiencing some water supply issues or intermittent disruptions to their supply today.

Underage drinking webinar for parents next Thursday

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

A webinar is being held by Galway City Alcohol Forum to discuss underage drinking and how to prevent it. The talk is for parents of children aged 11 to 17, and is being held Thursday, December 12 at 7:30pm.

Get your gifts sorted at Kinvara Christmas Fair

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Get all your Christmas gifts sorted this weekend and next weekend at the Kinvara Christmas Fair in the heart of the village.

Be inspired in your gift-giving by seeing the wide array of arts and craft clothes and food available at the stands.

Galway Chamber Business Awards honours local excellence

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

The Galway Chamber Business Awards 2024, held in partnership with The Shannon Airport Group, brought together 300 attendees at the Galway Bay Hotel on Friday evening for a night of inspiration and celebration. This year’s theme, “Celebration of Place – Mórtas Áite”, honoured the businesses and organisations that shape Galway’s economic, social, and cultural landscape.

Christmas single from The Púcas for Galway Hospice

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

The Púcas have released their new song 'Christmas in Galway' as a charity single in aid of Galway Hospice.

Take a Winter Solstice Dip at Dawn and help tackle homelessness

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Make the most of the shortest day of the year and join Galway Simon Community for a Dip at Dawn this Winter Solstice and support those facing the trauma of homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

City's top jazz musicians to launch Martin Murray Foundation

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

This year saw the sad passing of a wonderfully talented musician from Galway, Martin Murray. Martin started his career as a young lad here in Galway in the Patrician Boys Band & the Galway Youth Orchestra before joining St Patricks Brass Band and also playing with a number of local jazz bands around town including The Moonlight Jazz Band and Black Magic Big Band.

Business leaders to raise vital funds for COPE Galway, as local homeless crisis intensifies

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Tomorrow night, over 480 adults and children will be spending another evening in emergency homeless accommodation in Galway, while 44 Galway Business Leaders are preparing their sleeping bags to raise funds for COPE Galway’s Homeless Services.

Nine local outlets recognised by the Oranmore Community Development Association

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Oranmore Community Development Association (OCDA) is delighted to award nine local outlets with a ‘Taste of Oranmore & Clarinbridge—2024’ plaque in recognition of their participation in this year’s culinary programme, which was delivered between October 17 and November 14.

Picture your perfect Christmas with Galway Camera Shop

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

If you are searching for the perfect gift for someone who has an eye for a well composed photo, look no further than Galway Camera Shop, 1 William St, Galway city.

Give the gift of exquisite music with Music for Galway

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

After the excitement of Christmas is over, there is no better way to relax and unwind than with a weekend of super music at Music for Galway's Midwinter Festival RAVEL, followed by a stay in The Ardilaun Hotel.

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