More than €15 million announced for Active Travel projects in Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

More than €12 million in Active Travel Funding has been announced for projects in Galway city this year, along with €3 million for projects in the county.

Art installation giving voice to local women who experience domestic abuse set to tour the county

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

A new art installation, commissioned by Cope Galway Domestic Abuse Service to mark its 40th anniversary, is currently on the move to different parts of the county where the local charity provides outreach one-to-one sessions to women.

The traffic toll of Galway city continues to plague commuters

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Over the years, Galway has been the focus of national media for many positive reasons, from our bustling creative scene, our musical talent and beautiful scenery, however our most recent broadcast into homes across the country have been entirely for negative reasons.

Both Galway’s councils ‘committed’ to ring road in dramatic week for project

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway City Council and Galway County Council remain committed to the delivery of the city ring road and have welcomed the opportunity to engage with An Bord Pleanála further on this project.

Let’s have speedy decision on ring road, says Chamber

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway Chamber has called for swift adjudication from An Bord Pleanála (ABP) in their reconsideration of the Galway Ring Road, following the High Court ruling on the matter.

The enormous lift of February

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

I am writing this on Wednesday evening as I return from the funeral of an old friend who died in the way that has come just too much the norm in the last while. The erosion of childhood memories leaves one deflated. There has been much death since the turn of the year, twenty per cent more this year that for the corresponding period last year.

For me, it is timely that Spring has happened upon us this week. I have a zest for early Spring — something that I have probably taken with me from childhood. As a child in Ballinrobe, I always had a great sense of the potential for hope that comes with the arrival of mid February. We had three wooden lake boats for fishing on Lough Mask, and every winter, they were upturned in our garden and allowed to hibernate against the harsh winds and rain while the fishing season remained shut. And then in late January, the boats would be turned again and the process of getting them ready for a new season would begin.

More than €15 million announced for Active Travel projects in Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

More than €12 million in Active Travel Funding has been announced for projects in Galway city this year, along with €3 million for projects in the county.

Ireland West Airport welcomes announcement of Daily service to London Heathrow with Aer Lingus

Tue, Jan 31, 2023

(Tuesday, 31st January 2023) Ireland West Airport today welcomes the major announcement by Aer Lingus of a new year-round, daily service to London Heathrow Airport.

€217m funding boost for region announced in city

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

A massive €217m in European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) is to be invested in the region to build the capacity of the new Atlantic Technological University to support regional research and innovation, as well as address dereliction and connectivity, it was announced last evening (Wednesday) in Galway.

Oscar nominations show need to keep funding the industry, says McNelis

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has extended congratulations to the cast and crew of The Banshees of Inisherin, An Cailin Ciuin and An Irish Goodbye for their Oscar nominations announced this week and said that the honours illustrate the need for the maintenance of funding in the sector.

Herstory sparks St. Brigid’s Day celebrations in Galway

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Following a 3 year campaign spearheaded by Herstory, St. Brigid’s Day is Ireland’s new national holiday and the first named in honour of a woman: Brigid, our matron Saint and Celtic Goddess and a celebration of all mná.

For those considering course or career choices in 2023 this week is decision time, or is it?

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The choice of career path options are many and varied.

University of Galway investigates glyphosate exposure among families

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Scientists at University of Galway investigating exposure to glyphosate in families have detected low level traces of the controversial herbicide in a quarter of people tested.

Lyons welcomes improvement works on Shangort Road footpaths

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Galway City West and Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons this week welcomed Galway City Council improvement works to footpaths now underway on the Shangort Road.

He said that he had received a number of representations from residents who had expressed concerns regarding subsidence of the footpath along the Shangort Road. Part of the footpath adjacent to Rusheen Woods entrance was very badly uneven which elderly found it difficult to walk on.

Vroom with a view — stunning line-up for Corrib Oil Galway International Rally

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The entry list for the 2023 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally has been revealed and it contains a stunning line up of drivers and machinery. Over 150 drivers have entered the traditional season opener in the West of Ireland, and it looks like being one of the most competitive ever seen. Top seeds by virtue of winning the Tarmac Championship last year are Josh Moffett & Andy Hayes in a Hyundai i20 R5. This crew also won Galway last year to set them on the way to championship success. Behind them are Meirion Evans & Jonathan Jackson with the Welsh pair using their usual VW Polo and looking to go one better than last year in Galway where they pushed Moffett all the way to the end.

ChangeX and Accenture launch €70,000 fund to support environmental sustainability projects across Galway

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Local community groups, organisations and individuals are encouraged to apply for funding and resources to help initiate sustainability projects in their own locality.

Apple recognises Galway Educate Together Secondary School for digital innovation in education

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Galway Educate Together Secondary School has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025 for its innovative use of iPads to promote a 21st century culture of learning firmly underpinned by the activation of student voice.

€3.25 million for Galway from Community Recognition Fund

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

A total of €3,245,208 in funding is being allocated to projects in Galway city and county under the Community Recognition Fund. This is the highest allocation in the country under this major initiative, which is designed to specifically support communities hosting families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries.

Older women are a substantial group seeking support from Galway-based Domestic Violence Response

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Domestic Violence Response (DVR) is a Galway City and County based service that provides information services, telephone and counselling support, advocacy support and accompaniment and educational programmes to women impacted by domestic abuse. DVR also provides a range of educational training and awareness programmes to organisations, third level colleges, community groups, secondary schools.

Galway Simon Community says Government must address the root causes of the homelessness crisis

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

As we begin a new year, Galway Simon Community remains deeply concerned about the housing and homelessness crisis, with their Services continuing to be very stretched to provide supports to the number of people coming to it in crisis, seeking help.

The most recent figures published by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government report 555 people staying or living in Emergency Accommodation in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in November 2022. The figures represent a 3% increase in the number of people in Emergency Accommodation in the West between November 2021 and 2022, significantly lower than the 27% increase nationally.

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