Vacant Zoned Land Tax ‘a gift for land hoarders’, says Hanley

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

“A gift to land hoarders” is how the Government's new vacant zoned land tax, announced as part of Budget 2022, has been described by a Galway city councillor.

Budget 2022 ‘will reduce the cost of living,’ says Naughton

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Budget 2022 contains measures to not only “recover our economy from the pandemic”, but also to reduce the cost of living “to provide support for people at a time of rising prices”.

McNelis brands Budget 2022 ‘a disappointment’

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

“A fiver here and a fiver there is not good enough for those waiting on lists and on trolleys. People want system change, not throwaway tax cuts.”

Cycle of overcrowding crises at UHG ‘must be broken’ says Farrell

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

"UHG has consistently been the most and second most overcrowded hospital in the State in recent weeks, and this is with non-Covid related admissions. We need to break this cycle of overcrowding crisis at UHG.”

Kyne welcomes reform of Carer’s Allowance

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Changes to the Carer’s Allowance have been hailed as “the first major reform of the allowance in more than a decade” by Sen Seán Kyne.

Galway social entrepreneurs honoured for inspiring others into action

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Galway's Brandon Blacoe from Salthill and Eibhlin O’Riordan from Knocknacarra, co-founders of ByoWave, were among those honoured by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland at an online gathering this week.

Close to €10,000 awarded in Local Community Festivals Grant Scheme 2021

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A total of €9,984 has been allocated to various festivals around Galway city under the 2021 Local Community Festivals Grant Scheme.

Pedestrian crossing ‘urgently needed’ at Blackrock, says Higgins

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A pedestrian crossing is “urgently needed” at Blackrock in Salthill as the current roundabout/junction “presents a real threat” to those who cross it “on a daily basis”.

Spike in numbers seeking housing adaptation grants in Galway in 2021

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A “significant increase” has been recorded in the number of housing adaptation grant applications to the Galway County Council for the first half of 2021, compared to the same period last year.

Portiuncula Hospital launches 'game changer' breastfeeding initiative

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A breastfeeding initiative spearheaded by Portiuncula University Hospital has been described as a "game changer" by its lactation consultant.

Candle lighting ceremony for babies who passed away

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

University Hospital Galway will mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day tomorrow (Friday) with a special remembrance ceremony.

Cycling 'unfairly dominating the agenda' says Crowe

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Cycling is 'unfairly dominating the agenda', Fianna Fáil councillor Mike Crowe claimed at Monday's meeting of the Galway City Council.

O'Flaherty wants Ballyloughane beach toilets replaced

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Cllr Terry O’Flaherty wants the Galway City Council to provide funding in next year’s budget towards the replacement of the old toilets at Ballyloughane beach.

New stopping nets for St Michael's GAA club grounds in Westside.

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A ball stopping net on the training pitch and also the extension of the ball stopping net on the main pitch have been added to St Michael's GAA club grounds in Westside.

More than €1.8 million funding in mental health supports for Galway students

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

More than €1.8 million of the Government’s Student Hardship Fund will go towards providing financial and mental health supports for third-level students in Galway.

Chamber seeks public’s ideas on the future of Galway

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

What should Galway look like bvy the year 2050? What kind of city do we want to be living in by then? These are key questions in the Galway Chamber’s Vision 2050 consultation process.

Beware the dangerous paranoia about China and Russia

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Imagine if Iran, the Peoples’ Republic of China, and Russia suddenly announced a military pact to counter Boris Johnson which would involve the building of 12 nuclear submarines, with the contract for building said submarines being awarded to the smallest of the three, Iran.

Galway schools maintain green focus despite Covid challenges

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Thirty-six schools from the city and county have been awarded the Green Flag for their dedication to sustainability and protecting their environment.

Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, 526 schools in Ireland were awarded Green Flags, including 33 for the first time.

Make 'Freedom Day' a prize-winning day

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Athenry Camogie Club is launching a special 'Freedom Day Cash Bonus Draw' to celebrate the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on October 22. And up for grabs is a cash prize of €2,000.

Committee member Cathy Dillon says as the country looks forward to the lifting of all Covid19 restrictions, the club decided on a novel way to celebrate this historic day.

Christmas treat comes early for rest home residents

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Christmas came early for some residents of Blake Manor Nursing Home in Ballinderreen as they embarked on their first adventure since Covid-19 struck over a year and a half ago.

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