Extention granted for consultations on South Galway flood measures

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

South Galway residents have been granted an extension to continue consultations on proposed flood relief measures for the area.

Galway schools selected for pilot education programme

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A new arts education programme that explores creative thinking has been launched by Tulca Festival of Visual Arts and Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture.

Tea party fundraiser raises funds for COPE

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Much-needed funds for COPE's Galway domestic abuse service have been raised by a recent online tea party.

Spring auction on Saturday

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Aidan Foley will host the Galway Auction Rooms Antique Spring Auction on Saturday (March 27) at 11am.

Dream weddings can still come true at the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

At the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa, a wedding is a wedding no matter the number of guests.

Affordable Live-in Homecare supports independent living

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Choosing the right care for relatives is an important decision. Everyone naturally wants the best quality care at an affordable price, but more importantly they want their loved one to be safe and happy…. and for most, no matter what age they are, there’s simply no place like home.

Garda briefs...

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Burglary
Sometime between 9am on Thursday March 18 and 9am on Friday March 19 one of the buildings attached to St Bridget’s Hospital, Ballinasloe was broken into and a circulation pump removed from the boiler house. The gardaí in Ballinasloe are asking anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously around St Bridget’s Hospital, Ballinasloe on Thursday night/Friday morning, anyone with any information or anyone who may have been offered this circulation pump for sale to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 09096 31890.

Council waives fees for outdoor dining licences

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Galway City Council will not be charging restaurants and food outlets outdoor dining fees this year.

A year like no other

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A year since Ireland went into a Covid-induced lockdown, we can look back and see how we have suffered and stagnated, progressed and then regressed in attempts to return to our pre-Covid normality.

It is a year this week since Ireland went into full lockdown, and despite some brief respites in between, it seems like a continuing groundhog day. Tired and weary, yet positive and hopeful, for most it has been 365 days of living with a new fear, but still needing to remain stoic in the belief this seemingly never-ending cycle of life with little change comes to an end.

Sock Co Op - A Little Piece of Ireland for your Sole!

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

Sock Co Op designs unique and eye-catching unisex socks that celebrate the beautiful places and landmarks of Ireland and is causing waves all around the world.

Council must act now to push €63 million 'game changing' projects, says Cllr Eddie Hoare

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

An “exciting future” leading to the “transformation” of the city centre awaits Galway, but only if the €63 million in funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund is “delivered in a timely manner.”

Blackrock diving tower in line for major renovation works

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Blackrock diving tower could be in line for major renovation and enhancement works as City Hall is assessing submissions from consultants who are prepared to undertake the proposed works.

Test dog dirt DNA to catch owners who let their pets foul footpaths, says former Mayor

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

DNA testing of dog dirt, in order to trace and fine the owners who let their pets foul footpaths and green areas, should be employed by the Galway City Council.

Cheevers calls for needs analysis of east side of city

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Cllr Alan Cheevers wants a community profile and needs analysis carried out for the east side of the city.

Landmark innovation and cultural district will be ‘transformative for Galway’

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Nuns Island and Earls Island are to be transformed into a focal point of culture, research, education, business, and accommodation as NUI Galway set to develop much of the area into the ‘Innovation and Creativity District’.

Quality award for Leisureland

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Leisureland has been awarded an Outstanding National Quality Standard achievement by Ireland Active.

NUI Galway report makes recommendations to BAI about absence of Irish language content on licensed radio stations

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Research funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and carried out by NUI Galway into the use of the Irish language on licensed radio services has made several recommendations.

Mary Hoade raises concerns over Land Development Agency Bill

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Local Authorities must be the lead provider of social and affordable housing in the State, but this is now under threat from the Government’s Land Development Agency Bill 2021.

Planning Permission granted for new Order of Malta facility

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Planning permission has been granted to the Order of Malta for a new operations base within the Liosbán industrial estate.

Naughton calls on community organisations to avail of new CLÁR scheme

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Community gardens, playgrounds, outdoor games areas, and pavilion-style structures in rural areas of County Galway stand to avail of funding from the €5.5 million CLÁR programme.

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