Department commits to addressing Athenry school places shortage, says Cannon

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Local Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has this week confirmed that the Department of Education is now engaging with secondary school Principals in Athenry town in order to ensure sufficient school places in the town this September. In a letter to Deputy Cannon, officials say that they are aware of a potential shortage of places and are analysing enrolment data submitted by the three schools.

Cheevers calls for a full report on the Martin Junction to be issued

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has called for a full report to be issued on the final cost of the Martin Junction.

Quadruple success for Galway County Council at Local Authority ‘Oscars’

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

The recently opened BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, the community-based ‘Healthy Islands’ initiative, an innovative Corofin start-up, and a pilot scheme aimed at improving energy saving and management in County Galway’s social housing stock have been named winners at the 2024 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.

First cohort of ATU and Unitherm heat pump technicians graduate

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

The first cohort of graduates of the new Heat Pump Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Servicing programme developed by Atlantic Technological University and Galway-based company Unitherm Heating Systems were presented with their certificate awards at a formal ceremony in Unitherm Heating Systems’ new training academy in Glenrock Business Park, Ballybane on Friday last. Minister for State Hildegarde Naughton also formally opened the training academy during the event.

Tribal Running 5k to remember Aoibhe on Easter Sunday

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Tribal Running is back with the EASTER LILY 5KM REMEMBERING AOIBHE on Easter Sunday morning March 31.

Utah cowboy walks The Line picking litter

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

There’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s unhappy with Galway’s terrible trash issue.

Quadruple success for Galway County Council at Local Authority ‘Oscars’

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

The recently opened BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, the community-based ‘Healthy Islands’ initiative, an innovative Corofin start-up, and a pilot scheme aimed at improving energy saving and management in County Galway’s social housing stock have been named winners at the 2024 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.

Online pre-planning enquiry system launched by Galway County Council

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

This week, Galway County Council became just the second local authority in the country to launch an online pre-planning enquiry system.

City Council appoints design team to advance Kingston Masterplan

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Officials within the Amenity Section of Galway City Council have confirmed that a design team has been appointed to develop the proposal for amenity development at Millars Lane and Kingston. The strategy will be used by the Council to make and shape decisions such as developing new playgrounds and outdoor sports facilities for the burgeoning area. A central element of the plan is intended to be the development of a rugby pitch and a hockey pitch.

Galway honours the legacy of JFK in the Wreath Placement Ceremony for U.S. Presidents’ Day

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Galway was the focus last week when the White House Historical Association (WHHA) partnered with U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, including The Friends of the White House Historical Association in Ireland, for the third annual WHHA U.S. Presidents’ Day placing of wreaths.

Sleepwalking into the repeat of history

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

I had coffee with some old friends the other day; people who had devoted their lives to doing the right thing; never ones to let a cause go unfought. People who took an interest in the world; people whose emotional ebb and flow was determined by the general state of mankind.

They are on the verge of retiring from their posts; of letting life give back to them some of what they worked to build. They looked forward to experiencing the unappreciated and sheer joy of normality. Of living a life where contentment is the goal.

Celtic leaders head west for Interceltic Business Forum in city

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Community and business leaders from the Celtic nations; Ireland, Brittany, Scotland and Wales, are set to make the pilgrimage west this spring, following the announcement that the upcoming Interceltic Business Forum will be held in Galway on April 19, in the Portershed.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

House broken into in Salthill
Gardaí in Salthill are investigating a burglary that occurred between 6am and 6pm on Sunday, February 18 where a house in Kingston was broken into. Entry was gained by smashing a rear window in the property.

Gardaí in Salthill are investigating a burglary that occurred between 6am and 6pm on Sunday, February 18 where a house in Kingston was broken into. Entry was gained by smashing a rear window in the property.

Promoting a collaborative approach to pet care

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

The GSPCA, Bremeny School for Dogs and Briarhill Vet Clinic have come together to try to tackle how we approach behavioural problems with dogs. Together, they strongly believe in early prevention of behavioural problems rather than dealing with them as they arise. A stitch in time saves nine, and also makes for a happier pup.

FG candidate calls for 'Community Sports Park'

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Local sports advocate and Fine Gael candidate for Galway City East local elections, Aisling Keogh, has called for a more collaborative effort among sporting bodies to create community shared sports facilities in Galway city and county.

Connacht Hospitality Group announces €122,000 for good causes

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The Connacht Hospitality Group recently announced that it has supported charities, not-for-profits, and voluntary bodies to the amount of €122,000 across 2023, and this should have a huge impact on each of the great causes.

Tesco Indreabhán colleagues win big at the Annual Awards

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Colleagues at Tesco Indreabhán took home the highly coveted Business Impact Award for 2023 at the company’s recent Annual Values Awards at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin.

Raising the lolly to lick cancer

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Volunteers for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) will be collecting across Galway next week for Lollipop Day.

Decisive action required to scrap TV licence - Mairead Farrell TD

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell aims to scrap TV licence and deliver sustainable public sector broadcasting and an independent media sector. She has called on Government TDs in Galway to support her party's proposals to scrap the TV licence and fund RTÉ and other public service media through direct Exchequer funding.

Absence of toilet facilities at playing pitches a growing concern - Cllr Mike Cubbard

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Cllr Mike Cubbard has called for action on the urgent need for toilet facilities at playing pitches around Galway. He believes that the lack of adequate facilities poses significant challenges for the comfort and well-being of young people.

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