Heroin the second most seized drug in Galway, say Gardai

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Heroin was the second most seized drug in Galway last year, Gardai told the County JPC meeting on Monday.

Where next for the arts in Galway in 2021?

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

For The Insider, engagement with the arts in 2020 often meant watching them from my sitting room with a cup of tea - or a G&T - in front of me, and, sadly, given the continuing uncertainties surrounding the rollout of the nation’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, that situation might remain unchanged for months to come.

Lack of maternity leave for councillors ‘simply unacceptable’ says Hoade

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The pressure felt by women who work as local authority elected members “just weeks after giving birth”, owing to a lack of proper maternity provision in the State, is “simply unacceptable in 2021”.

City bypass might increase, not lessen, traffic congestion in Galway

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The long, and often controversial, saga of a bypass for Galway may be brought to a close when An Bord Pleanála decides the fate of the Galway City Ring Road in April.

Gardai policed the lockdowns with dignity and respect, says councillor

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The role of the gardai in preventing the spread of covid 19 was acknowledged at the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee on Monday.

Cllr Crowe unhappy with compilation of An Taisce report

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Cllr Mike Crowe is unhappy with the manner in which An Taisce compiled a report on wastewater treatment in Galway.

The issue was debated during Monday's Galway City Council meeting and Cllr Crowe remains adamant An Taisce should have contacted the council and Irish Water.

The Dolans calls on public to make submissions on Galway to Athlone Cycleway routes

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Members of the public are being encouraged to make submissions in relation to the route options for the Galway to Athlone cycleway. Aisling Dolan, Senator for Roscommon-Galway is backing two routes of the five Corridor Options being circulated by the Galway to Athlone Project Team – the Green Route and the Blue Route. Both of those routes come close to Ballinasloe and will be going through Roscommon potentially along by the Shannon towards Shannonbridge.

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Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Cheevers wants Blue Flag status for Ballyloughane
Cllr Alan Cheevers wants Galway City Council to ensure Ballyloughane beach achieves Blue Flag status.

Athenry Credit Union now offers Google Pay and Fitbit Pay

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Athenry Credit Union announced a significant enhancement to their popular Current Account service with the introduction of Google Pay and Fitbit Pay.

Super line-up in Valentine’s Day Concert for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

You might not be able to go out this Valentine’s Day but you can still have a great night by joining the National Breast Cancer Research Institute for a spectacular ‘virtual’ Valentine’s Day Concert with some of the biggest names in Irish music.

The charity’s Valentine’s Ball has been a highlight of the Galway social scene for many years and has beenone of their major fundraising events. Unfortunately due to COVID it is not possible to hold the fundraiser as normal, but performers including Daniel & Majella O’Donnell, Nathan Carter, Sean Keane, Trudi Lalor, Cliona Hagan, Sandy Kelly, The Fahys & Chris Kelly, Mary Byrne, Mike Denver and many more have united to celebrate ‘Live, Laugh and Love’ while helping to maintain funding for the breast cancer research team based at the Lambe Institute, NUI Galway.

More resources needed for Warmer Homes Scheme, says Kyne

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Delays in the surveying of homes for the Warmer Homes Scheme is concerning during the current cold snap and measures to speed up assessments are required.

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Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Marketing and design manager aims for place in Miss Ireland Final

Laura Martin, Miss Ireland semi-finalist is hoping to secure a place in this year’s Miss Ireland final. Laura is a 25 year old Marketing and Design Manager for Sweeney Oil and is also completing her third degree and Masters in Computer Science part-time.

Studying impact of the pandemic on Gaelic games

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

“It was interesting that the editors of this collection - they are American, UK based - and the responses we were getting as we were sending in drafts that it was so different to anything else that they were encountering in any other national context,” NUIG academic Dr Seán Crosson says about a study compiled alongside Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick lecturer Dr Marcus Free.

Council expect Ballyloughane bathing water to meet ‘basic standard’ soon

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Galway City Council officials expect that the bathing water at Ballyloughane beach ‘will meet basic standard’ shortly.

Are we prepared for life after lockdown?

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The answer to the above question for many of us would be “Hell yeah. Bring it on...bring...it....on.”

Bring on the freedom, the newfound appreciation of all that we have missed. The liberation to walk into a cafe and order a coffee and sit down at a table and take out a book.

NTA allocates €12million to cycling and walking infrastructure in Galway city

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The National Transport Authority has today announced allocations totalling €11.86m for 33 sustainable transport projects in Galway city. €240m in funding has been announced nationally for 468 sustainable transport projects in 12 local authority areas as part of the National Investment Fund. This year’s allocations have increased by just over €130m as compared to last year’s and will support the addition of 233 new projects to the NTA’s investment programme in 2021.

Marine Institute celebrates Women in Science

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The Marine Institute is celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11th February 2021, by highlighting the many brilliant women who play transformative and ambitious roles in understanding, exploring, protecting and sustainably managing our oceans wealth.

Make the best out of 'Lockdown' Valentine's Day!

Wed, Feb 10, 2021

It's that time of the year again when couples get all loved up and splash out on romantic gifts and treats to express their passion for one another. That's right Valentine's Day is on Sunday but with the country in lockdown, coming up with ideas to celebrate the day may prove difficult. This year and last have been tough for everyone and we thought we ALL deserve a bit of love.

Choose The Best This Valentines

Wed, Feb 10, 2021

Go ahead… be romantic! Valentines Day is injecting some much needed romance into our lockdown, and many people will be thinking about how they can surprise their significant other in the most romantic way! If your single, why not treat yourself or surprise one of your pals?

Vaccination of over-70s starts February 15

Mon, Feb 08, 2021

The vaccination of people aged over 70 will commence in Galway from February 15, a Government minister has confirmed, providing details of the planned rollout for the first time.

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