‘A bus stuck in a traffic is no better than a car,’ says Ollie Crowe after ring road setback

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The An Bord Pleanála decision this week to effectively shelve the Galway Ring Road is a massive setback for Galway and the future development of the region, according to Fianna Fail senator Ollie Crowe.

Decision on GCRR a major setback - Ibec

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has stated that the decision to set aside planning permission for the N6 Galway City Ring Road (GCRR) will have a detrimental impact on the city and region.

The project was given the green light last November, so the group are dismayed by the latest setback to the plans to progress the project.

Grealish tells Dáil that never-ending ring road saga shows need for planning laws change

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Galway West TD Noel Grealish told the Dáil this week that the “never ending saga” of the Galway City Ring Road showed the need for a change in planning laws governing major infrastructural projects.

Decommissioning Derrybrien Wind Farm would be reckless, warns Donohue

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has called for common sense to prevail to allow “the wind to blow and power to flow” from the turbines at Derrybrien on the hills on Slieve Aughty, Co Galway.

Training programmes to get more women involved in politics locally

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

With only seven women currently elected to Galway County Council out of 39, and in Galway city only five out of 18 Councillors, Women for Election has launched its new training calendar to help attract and support more women to enter and succeed into local politics in advance of the next local elections in 2024. The Autumn and Winter Training and Events calendar, has a comprehensive offering both online and in person, which are taking place in various counties across Ireland.

Vaping on the rise: what teenagers need to know about the dangers this poses

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

We have all heard that vaping is less harmful than smoking, but we do not always understand why it is still harmful and not safe. In recent years, vaping has become a popular tactic worldwide to stop smoking for good. But nowadays, teenagers are starting to vape because they think it is cool and attractive. Most teenagers do not realise how harmful vaping really is and what negative effects it can cause both mentally and physically. So, what is it about vaping that makes it unsafe?

Galway among ten counties due to appoint biodiversity officers to bolster local action for nature

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Galway will soon have a new Biodiversity Officer, with Galway County Council one of ten local authorities awarded funding to appoint a national roll-out of biodiversity officers to deliver and drive local action for biodiversity.

Pedal power — Parents form school cyclebus for Salthill

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Parents of pupils in Scoil Fhursa and Scoil Iognáid have come together to form a new cyclebus to help children to cycle to school safely. The cyclebus runs between Áras Bóthar na Trá on Dr Mannix Road and the two schools on Friday mornings. Eventually, the organisers hope to expand the service to every schoolday eventually.

Taoiseach launches €21.3m All-Island Irish Clinical Academic Training programme at University of Galway

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Taoiseach Micheál Martin launched the second phase of the cross border Irish Clinical Academic Training (ICAT) programme with an investment of €21.3 million to train 42 fellows in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Be aware of what quality of hurling helmet you are buying

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) are this week warning consumers of the risks of unsafe GAA helmets. The warning comes as the CCPC publish guidance for consumers highlighting the key safety tips to be aware of when buying a GAA helmet.

Pat Kenny, Member of the CCPC Commission, said they are delighted to partner with the GAA to raise awareness of the risks of unsafe GAA helmets.

Win a €300,000 Salthill apartment in Castlegar GAA’s Spring draw

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Castlegar GAA Club have launched a hugely exciting fundraiser to win an amazing home in Salthill.

Meeting to mark tenth anniversary of Savita death

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A public meeting marking the tenth anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar will be held upstairs in Richardsons Bar, Eyre Square on Monday 25 at 7pm.

The meeting is being organised by the Galway branch of the Socialist Party and Socialist Feminist group ROSA. The tragic death of Savita here in University Hospital Galway was the catalyst for the abortion rights campaign that succeeded in repealing the Eighth Amendment that had restricted rights to abortion and bodily atonomy up until the point.

‘Not a question of whether we will emigrate, but when,’ says local student leader

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

MORE THAN 200 students gathered at the ‘The Big Yellow Thing’ on the University of Galway campus last week to protest the overwhelming cost of living crisis currently pulsing through the country.

Carnmore Lipsync event to fund safe off-road walkway for community

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Tickets are flying for the Carnmore Community Walkway Lip-sync which takes place in the Clayton Hotel Galway this Saturday night.

Ring Road an integral part of the solution to get Galway moving again

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The original Galway City Bypass was a road project only. The Galway City Ring Road – GCRR - is part of an integrated solution to our traffic woes, the Galway Transportation Strategy. The strategy has the support of the elected members of the City and County Councils. It involves the GCRR but also improved public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure, and is evident in the Crosslinks project, which has gone to planning, and the new bridge alongside the Salmon Weir.

More is planned and more is needed, including the continuation of the Connemara Greenway from Moycullen to the city, funding for which has been granted for a replacement cycling/pedestrian bridge over the railway viaducts.

Road decision ensures better future for our children

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A better future for our children is one that puts climate action at the heart of political decision-making. Locking future generations into car dependency and quite literally driving up our greenhouse gas emissions is the wrong thing to do, for our planet and our people.

Two Galway students awarded Naughton Foundation Scholarships

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The Naughton Foundation Scholarship which is worth €20,000, was awarded to two Galway students, Rachel Harris and Alex Haugh.

‘Doored’ Doctor calls for better cycling infrastructure

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Dr Vinny Griffith, was cycling back home from University College Hospital Galway (UCHG) on the evening of Wednesday, September 28, when he was “doored” by a parked car.

Irish Citylink and Gobus turn a coach pink to support breast cancer campaign

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Irish Citylink and Gobus have turned a coach pink in support of the Irish Cancer Society’s Care For Your Pair Campaign this October! The Care For Your Pair campaign was created by the Irish Cancer Society to spread the word about the importance of breast health and raise funds for breast cancer patients and their families across Ireland this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Galway breathing expert’s book is gift of choice for Coldplay frontman

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A Galway based international breathing expert hit the headlines recently when one of his books was given as a gift to English cricketer Ollie Robinson by a British rock band member.

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