Drones will not deter illegal dumpers, warn PBP Galway

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Instead of expensive measures like drones being put forward to combat illegal dumping, politician should instead focus on the causes of illegal dumping.

Ballinasloe group urges public to make submissions against waste transfer station application

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

The Ballinasloe Says No group is calling on members of the public to lodge submissions against a new application for a permit to operate a waste transfer station in Ballinasloe, before the Friday January 15 deadline.

O’Hara criticises EY report on Western Rail Corridor

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Galway East Sinn Féin’s Louis O’Hara has criticised the recently published EY Report for being ‘too narrow in its appraisal of the Western Rail Corridor.’

4,032 Galway children waiting on speech and language therapy

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

A total of 4,032 children in Galway are awaiting some level of speech and language therapy, with needs ranging from initial assessment to further therapy.

Trump, the coup, and the lessons for Ireland

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

As I write this, it is not quite a week since the incumbent (and outgoing) president of the United States, Donald J Trump, attempted a coup, seeking to prevent the formal announcement of the election results, to overturn the results of that election, and somehow to cling to power.

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Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Galway Swimming Club in line for funding boost
Aviva Ireland has announced that Galway Swimming Club has been shortlisted to share in a fund of €100,000. Nominated by Frank Mitchell, Nevin Life & Pensions Ltd, the Aviva Broker Community Fund provides an opportunity for financial advisers/brokers throughout the country to help support their local charities or community organisations that are making a difference in their area. The winners will be announced at a virtual ceremony tomorrow Friday 15 January 2020.

Aviva Ireland has announced that Galway Swimming Club has been shortlisted to share in a fund of €100,000. Nominated by Frank Mitchell, Nevin Life & Pensions Ltd, the Aviva Broker Community Fund provides an opportunity for financial advisers/brokers throughout the country to help support their local charities or community organisations that are making a difference in their area. The winners will be announced at a virtual ceremony tomorrow Friday 15 January 2020.

Rail reports end Western Rail Corridor as viable option

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

The rail reports into the viability of the Western Rail Corridor have shown that there is no case for investing in a railway line along the route, according to the Western Rail Trail Greenway Alliance.

The June 2020 Report into the viability or otherwise of the Western Rail Corridor (WRC) was released this week by Minister Eamon Ryan, as was an additional report by JASPERS, the consultancy arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which completed a review of EY consulting report. Neither report has found a case for investing in a railway line along the route, but both have cleared up issues that had been the subject of often heated debate over the last decade or more.

Museum looks for your pandemic letters

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

A number of weeks ago Galway City Museum invited the people of Galway to write a letter to future generations of Galwegians as part of their “Dear Galway” pandemic project. The idea of this project is to ask the public to share their lived experiences of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and to offer advice to future generations on how best to cope during such a crisis.

Irish charity Co-operation Ireland kicks off 2021 with music event ‘X the Waves’

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Co-operation Ireland, the leading peace building charity across the island of Ireland, is excited to introduce ‘X The Waves’ (Cross The Waves) - a virtual music event taking place on January 16.

Speed calming measures for Headford

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

By Kernan Andrews
Speed calming measures have been installed on all entrances to Headford, while digital speed signs are in place on the Headford Road, Claran Road, and Cong Road.

Speed calming measures have been installed on all entrances to Headford, while digital speed signs are in place on the Headford Road, Claran Road, and Cong Road.

We cannot afford to close our eyes to unfairness

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Back when I was a young journalist, I had a friend who had been born into the Mother and Baby Home. And before I ever shook his hand, I could tell that here was a man with a story, a tale that had traced its way across his face, into his furrowed brow and wrapped itself around all of his humble demeanour.

He was a man who I encountered everyday on my way to get a cup of tea and eventually, he joined me and asked me if I would do him a favour. He told me of the hardship in the home, the coldness, the harsh words, the lack of any encouragement. Then he told me of how he was sent from there to live and work on a farm, to be a substitute son, virtually a slave worker. One who would eat his meals on his own, the only communication of compassion coming from the family dog with whom he’d share the spoils of the leftovers. I can still see his face wince and the shake of his head when he recalls just how unkind they were to him.

Local hospitals "under extreme pressure" — Saolta chief

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Local hospitals are under “extreme pressure” and it would not take a lot to “push them over the edge” the chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care Group warned this week.

Bonham Quay-bound Genesys to create 100 new jobs in city and remotely

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Genesys (www.genesys.com), the global leader in cloud customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced it is creating 100 new software roles in Ireland.

Covid vaccination begins at Merlin Park Community Nursing Units

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccination programme is being extended to Merlin Park Community Nursing Units today, with other Galway nursing homes and care facilities to come on stream next week.

Cheevers calls for introduction of emergency paid parental leave

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Emergency paid parental leave should be introduced by the Government for working parents, where one parent may have to stay at home because of the closure of schools.

Smoky coal causing health problems to families on city's east side

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Galway City Council is investigating complaints that a number of householders on the east side are flouting the city’s ban on smoky coal, according to Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty.

Headford in line for new arts, culture, and enterprise centre

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

The creation of a bespoke building for Headford, comprising cultural, enterprise, and recreational facilities, has taken a step closer this week, following the allocation of funding.

Cheevers calls for radical new policy to combat illegal dumping

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

A radical new policy to combat illegal dumping in 2021 must be introduced by the Galway City Council, after a spike in illegal dumping in the Ballybane area over the last few weeks.

Terryland Forest Park vandalism leaves me heartbroken

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

On a Sunday in March 2000, I witnessed with a joyous heart thousands of Galwegians of all ages enter a bare field beside the Quincentenary Bridge and leave behind a forest.

Now is the time for a cycle lane in Salthill

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

With public transport likely to be a "reduced option for many commuters for the foreseeable future", now is the time to reignite plans to develop a cycle lane for Salthill, along the area's iconic promenade.

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