Fianna Fáil candidate Josie Forde calls for review of clamping policy at Westside Shopping Centre

Thu, May 23, 2024

Fianna Fáil candidate for Central Ward, Josie Forde, is advocating for significant changes in the parking management policies at Westside Shopping Centre. In light of recent events where several vehicles, including those of local residents and members of visiting sports teams, were clamped, Ms Forde has voiced strong opposition to the current enforcement measures.

“The Westside Shopping Centre, closely situated to the Westside GAA pitches, Track and Soccer pitches, have benefited significantly from the traffic generated by the local range of sporting events and facilities down through the years but now want it both ways,” she said.

Golfing and farming sparks McCormack’s organic rejuvenation

Thu, May 23, 2024

TB devastated his farmyard in March of last year and it forced him into a rethink — Carnmore’s Eddie McCormack was mentally drained.

Green influence is destructive, says Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas

Thu, May 23, 2024

The Independent Ireland councillor, Noel Thomas, has described the contribution of the Green Party to transport infrastructure in the West of Ireland as ‘destructive’ and ‘anti-community’.

Cllr Thomas, who left Fianna Fáil following disagreement with the party over immigration policy, said that the Green Party is decimating communities in the West of Ireland by blocking investment in necessary development.

Local researchers call on citizen science for ‘Plan Bee’

Thu, May 23, 2024

World Bee Day on Monday May 20 was marked by researchers at University of Galway posing a quest to the people of Galway, following their calls for the public to support the monitoring of more than 500 wild and native honey bee colonies.

Galway RNLI lifeboat volunteer selected as finalist for Capt Dara Fitzpatrick Award

Thu, May 23, 2024

Galway RNLI lifeboat volunteer Olivia Byrne was chosen as a finalist for the Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Award, which recognises the vital work of first responders and the important role that women play in the emergency services.

Kennys Bookshop announce signed limited edition of new Sally Rooney novel

Thu, May 23, 2024

Kennys Bookshop in Galway have announced their exclusive signed limited edition of the much anticipated fourth novel by bestselling Irish author Sally Rooney, Intermezzo.

Sally Rooney is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of three novels – Conversations with Friends, Normal People and Beautiful World, Where Are You.

West of Ireland Film and AV industries set to strengthen and grow with new WRAP investment fund commission

Thu, May 23, 2024

The West of Ireland’s rugged and atmospheric beauty have made it an ideal location for film and TV production over the decades, but a development of the WRAP investment fund - via the new Commission - will show the region has more than just scenery to offer.

WRAP is evolving from a position of funding individual productions to direct investment in film, TV, games, and animation companies based in the West of Ireland, and growing them over a longer term. It will empower producers and companies in the region through more direct support, via the newly established WRAP Screen Commission, and ensure the WRAP Region - Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Clare and Donegal - can compete with the east coast in terms of the kind of production which can be attracted here.

Cathaoirleach’s Awards celebrate County Galway’s community groups

Thu, May 23, 2024

Community groups and volunteers from across County Galway were celebrated at the 2024 Cathaoirleach Community Awards held in the Clayton Hotel last Thursday night.

Wheelchair push raises over €2,000 for Galway Hospice

Thu, May 23, 2024

A wheelchair push from Roscam to Oranmore has raised over €2,000 for Galway Hospice.

Grealish hails ‘breakthrough’ in campaign for minor injury unit for Galway

Thu, May 23, 2024

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has welcomed what he described as ‘a breakthrough’ in his long-running campaign for a minor injury unit to be opened in Galway.

He said that confirmation that the HSE was now actively considering such a facility for Galway could result in a reduction by more than 20,000 of the numbers presenting at the Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway.

Shrooms, jellies and weed found posted to Galway

Thu, May 23, 2024

by Maxim Kelly
A large quantity of illegal drugs posted to addresses in Galway was intercepted by Shannon Airport-based Revenue officers last week.

UHG’s car parks generated more than a million last year

Thu, May 23, 2024

University Hospital Galway’s four fee paying car parks generated an income of more than €1 million for the health service last year. This income has increased over the past few years from €630,115 in 2020 to €1,045,272 in 2023, a meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum was told earlier this week.

Merlin Park mortuary to be demolished

Thu, May 23, 2024

Additional staff car parking is expected to be provided on the site of the former Merlin Park mortuary which is due to be demolished, a meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum was told this week.

Block on Rossaveal Harbour work after court challenge deemed ‘ludicrious’

Thu, May 23, 2024

A recent directive by Galway County Council to halt the nearly completed work on Rossaveal Harbour, following a High Court challenge by the Cork-based environmental group, Wild Ireland Defence CLG, has been criticised by European election candidate Senator Lisa Chambers.

Maree Basketball Club 'slam dunks' half century of history

Thu, May 23, 2024

Established in 1972, Maree Basketball club is currently the largest and most successful basketball club in Galway, going from strength-to-strength over the past half a century with a very active membership across all age groups from Maree, Oranmore and the surrounding areas.

The cello, you can bring it anywhere

Thu, May 23, 2024

There is a wonderful flow to Galway’s year - from the sounds and smells of the Christmas Market to the last chuckle of the Comedy Festival, each period is marked by a differing attire. From the tweeds of the Races, to the polo necks of Cuirt, to the summery freckled skin of the Arts Festival. Aliens arriving from space to visit would be able to determine what is on by virtue of what people have on.

Roof the city, says councillor

Thu, May 23, 2024

Just as several streets in the city centre are pedestrianised from this week until September, city councillor Peter Keane has renewed calls to erect summer awnings to rainproof narrow streets in the Westend and Latin Quarter.

Clowns to the right, voters to the left

Thu, May 23, 2024

Half of the 27 candidates who have declared for the Midlands-North-West European Parliament constituency set out their stalls at two similar events this week with very different outcomes.

52 candidates confirmed for 2024 city election

Thu, May 23, 2024

Polling Day: 18 seats to be filled
Voting will be open from 7am to 10pm in 14 polling stations across the west, central and east wards of the local authority area.

Green influence is destructive, says Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas

Wed, May 22, 2024

The Independent Ireland councillor, Noel Thomas, has described the contribution of the Green Party to transport infrastructure in the West of Ireland as ‘destructive’ and ‘anti-community’.

Cllr Thomas, who left Fianna Fáil following disagreement with the party over immigration policy, said that the Green Party is decimating communities in the West of Ireland by blocking investment in necessary development.

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