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Thu, May 16, 2024

“The Government shouldn’t approve any more price hikes in petrol or diesel, in the light of the recent price increases in fuels” Galway City West Sinn Féin local election candidate, Cathal Ó Conchúir has said.

“While I acknowledge that there may undoubtedly be external factors affecting these price increases, the government should, as a cost of living measure, lower the tax on petrol. For once the tax on ‘old reliables’ such as fuels should be re-thought. No more price hikes - and the savings passed on to consumers!””This price increase and the two more forecast this year has a very negative effect not only on already stretched ordinary consumers but on our competitiveness as a country, ‘’ Mr Ó Conchúir added.

Mayor’s award was energising for me, says Mathias

Thu, May 16, 2024

Joyce Mathias, the Green Party candidate for the Galway City East in the coming election, has expressed profound gratitude for her nomination for the Mayor’s Award and appreciates the initiative to award people for their contributions to community and humanity. Speaking further on the nomination, she said that she never knew she was being noticed.

Mullooly: Farmers treated unfairly over water quality

Thu, May 16, 2024

European election candidate, Ciaran Mullooly, has hit out at the unfair treatment of farmers when it comes to water quality.The Independent Ireland candidate and former RTE journalist, who is running in the five-seat Midlands North-West constituency, which spans fifteen counties, says he fully recognises the challenges farmers are facing in this regard.

Forde demands joined-up thinking on Housing & Planning policy

Thu, May 16, 2024

Newly appointed CEO of Galway City Council, Leonard Cleary, must take a hands on approach to Housing & Planning policy, according to local election candidate Shane Forde.

COVID-level emergency response needed for housing and immigration says Hearne

Thu, May 16, 2024

Housing expert, activist and author of Gaffs, Rory Hearne, believes that we can and must act fast to simultaneously address the housing and immigration crisis in Ireland and believes the solution is glaringly obvious - open up the tens of thousands of buildings lying empty around the country and repurpose them as housing.

Your cars are ruining our roads, says Curran

Thu, May 16, 2024

People Before Profit Galway City Central candidate Adrian Curran has responded to a promise by Fianna Fáil’s city candidates that the party will invest 70 million euro in Galway’s road network, arguing that the government’s own prioritisation of private cars above public transport has directly contributed to the poor state of our roads.

FF’s Daragh Ó Tuairisg welcomes grant funding for Connemara South sports club

Thu, May 16, 2024

Fianna Fáil Local Election Candidate, Daragh Ó Tuairisg, has welcomed Government grant funding for five sports clubs in Connemara South. Mr Ó Tuairisg said; “As a Fianna Fáil candidate in the local election for Connemara South, I welcome the sports equipment grants being awarded to; Club Dornálaíochta & Aclaíochta Chonamara Teoranta in Casla; Coiste Páirc an Chathánaigh, An Cheathrú Rua; Comharchumann Mhic Dara Teo, An Cheathru Rua; Cumann Húicéirí na Gaillimhe, An Cheathrú Rua; and Muintir na Tíre, Mháigh Cuilinn t/a Coiste Páirc Máigh Cuilinn.

Strong Sinn Féin team ready to deliver for Galway - MacManus

Thu, May 16, 2024

The Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Chris MacManus, has hit the campaign trail with county council candidates, Stiofán de Lundres Ó Dálaigh (Tuam LEA), Tom Healy (Connemara North) and Louis O’Hara (Athenry-Oranmore).

Move beyond your boundaries with Dr Karen Weekes

Thu, May 16, 2024

Tickets are selling fast for a very special charity lunch with Dr Karen Weekes on Friday, 24 May at the g Hotel, in aid of COPE Galway. Karen, an endurance adventurer and performance psychologist, will reveal her insights on making the most of your potential, overcoming challenges and pushing beyond boundaries to achieve your personal goals.

Heart and Stroke charity launches Croí in Your Community mobile health unit

Thu, May 16, 2024

Croí, the heart and stroke charity, has launched its cutting-edge mobile health unit. This innovative initiative, made possible by the generous legacy gift from the Joe and Helen O’Toole Trust, marks a significant milestone in Croí’s mission to prevent disease, save lives, and promote recovery and wellbeing.

The Croí in Your Community Mobile Health Unit will be officially unveiled on Thursday, May 23, outside O’Tooles SuperValu in Tuam from 10 am – 2 pm. This launch event will showcase the unit’s state-of-the-art facilities and highlight its crucial role in bringing vital health services directly to communities.

O’Flaherty welcomes eight new street lights for Ballybane

Thu, May 16, 2024

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed the start of work on installing street lighting in the Coillte Mhuirlinne area of Ballybane, undertaken at her request.

McDonagh concerned at proposed Coolough development

Thu, May 16, 2024

John McDonagh, Labour Party local election for Galway City Central Ward, has expressed his concerns at the proposed plans for a student housing development comprised of four storey high blocks adjacent to the long standing residential community of Crestwood in the Coolough area.

His concern is not an objection to plans for additional student housing, but to the scale of the proposed high rise buildings on such a small site.

Lohan says vacant council homes need to be made ready

Thu, May 16, 2024

“As of this week, the number of voids in the city council housing stock is at 38. These are boarded-up homes that are empty and awaiting works before they can be assigned to families and individuals on our housing waiting list,” said Mark Lohan, Sinn Féin candidate for city council.

UTS Technologies announces long-term sponsorship partnership with Claddagh Watch

Thu, May 16, 2024

Ireland’s leading on-street parking services provider UTS Technologies, has announced a five-year charitable funding partnership with the Galway-City-based volunteer group Claddagh Watch Patrol.

Is the Galway City Ring Road really the answer?

Thu, May 16, 2024

As we get nearer to the election, many candidates will promise the Galway City Ring Road (GCRR) as the solution to Galway’s chronic traffic problems. Any solution to the traffic has to involve fewer car journeys, but the GCRR will not achieve that.

Jackie Ui Chionna’s Queen of Codes shortlisted for esteemed historical biography prize

Thu, May 16, 2024

Galway historian and author Jackie Ui Chionna has been shortlisted for the esteemed Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2024 award for her book Queen of Codes, on the extraordinary life of Emily Anderson.

An Bord Pleanala to recommence ring road planning assessment this autumn, says Connolly

Thu, May 16, 2024

Cllr John Connolly has been advised that the Road’s Project Office will provide updated information to An Bord Pleanala by September 20.

The 50 Plus Show - the lifestyle event for older people

Thu, May 16, 2024

Interested in taking up a new hobby or pastime? The 50 Plus Show is Ireland’s only dedicated national consumer event for older people.

Residents of Renmore demand action to alleviate traffic congestion and improve infrastructure says Ogbu

Thu, May 16, 2024

During recent canvassing efforts in Renmore, Labour Party candidate Helen Ogbu engaged with residents who expressed growing concerns about traffic congestion and inadequate infrastructure in their neighbourhood.

Carnmore writer to launch first book of interviews next week

Thu, May 16, 2024

They say the universe is a joint product of the observer and the observed. Those who are watched and those who watch. One provides the material for the other. Fascinating lives fascinate people. The story of how one half of the world performs and the other half of us absorbs that and records it.

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