Our city councillors in 2021 - a review

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

As we approach the end of another year, it is always interesting to review the local political goings-on in the Galway City Council. Let us examine each grouping in the chamber.

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union wins international award

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Irish credit unions, including St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union, operating under the currentaccount.ie brand, have seen off stiff international competition to land a coveted new award.

The unions won the Credit Union Services Organisation of the Year award for 2021 at the NACUSO 2021 Network Conference held in Las Vegas.

New Harrie McManus work on show in Galway

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Renowned Irish artist Harrie McManus will hold a three-day exhibition of her paintings at Conneely Framing Corner, Carnmore, from Saturday November 20 to Monday November 22.

Three NUI Galway academics feature on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Three academic researchers at NUI Galway have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list from Clarivate. Professor Henry Curran, Professor Donal O’Regan, and Professor Patrick W Serruys, have once again joined the prestigious list of 6,600 researchers from across the globe who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.

Prizes for two Galway photographers in Love Your Coast competition

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Two Galway entrants are among the category winners in this year's Love Your Coast photography competition, which celebrates Ireland's spectacular coastline.

For the past 12 years, the Love Your Coast competition has been about capturing the essence of the Irish coastline, its beauty, and its diverse character. The competition is an integral part of the Clean Coasts programme. This year's winners were announced at a virtual awards ceremony at the weekend.

Concert for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

A special fundraising concert in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute takes place in the Salthill Hotel on November 28.

Green Flags for city parks

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Three Galway parks and gardens have been included in the 2021 Green Flag awards announced by An Taisce environmental education.

Record number of business leaders to sleep out to fight homelessness

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Some 50 business leaders have signed up to take part in this year's COPE Galway Sleep Out, now in its 10th year.

Remembering lives lost on our roads this Sunday

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

It is the worst possible nightmare. Responding to a knock on the door to find a garda outside. A sense of dread. A feeling of disbelief. No greater pain.

This year 119 people have been killed on our roads already. One hundred and forty-eight lives were lost on our roads as a result of traffic accidents last year. They are our kin. They are friends, work colleagues, classmates, associates, and their families have been changed forever. And those who have survived will also continue to suffer.

Inspirational Catherine Corless richly honoured

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Well known Tuam historian Catherine Corless, who was instrumental in discovering the death and burial of hundreds of children at the Tuam Mother and Baby Home, has been honoured with the Irish Red Cross Lifetime Achievement Award.

Permanent civic arts space for city takes a step closer to becoming a reality

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A permanent civic arts space for Galway city has taken a step closer to becoming a permanent reality, as An Post has begun the process of engaging with developers to transform its Eglinton Street headquarters.

Connolly raises concerns over anti-social behaviour in city centre

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Anti-social behaviour in the city centre was "forseeable", and  pro-active policing plan is needed, according to Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly.

Meeting adjourned after councillor accuses others of "giving false hope"

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Monday's meeting of the Galway City Council was adjourned for 10 minutes after Cllr Alan Cheevers accused "Left leaning parties" of "giving false hope" to people in the city.

McNelis calls for tougher legislation to police short term letting in the city

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Legislation bringing in the Revenue Commissioners, and the charging of commercial rates and commercial water charges, needs to be brought in to tackle short term letting in the city centre.

Rescue package for arts and culture ‘essential’, says Farrell

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A rescue package for arts and culture is essential given the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on “such a vital part” of both the social life and economic well-being of Galway.

Close to 1000 metres of new drinking water infrastructure for Salthill

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

More than 200 metres of cast iron piping in Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, is due to be replaced in the coming weeks, as are more than 772 meters of piping in Dalysfort Road in January.

Galway’s first Changing Places facility to be located in Salthill

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A contractor will be appointed by the Galway City Council to install a Changing Places facility at Ladies Beach in Salthill.

Curran condemns two per cent rent increase cap as ‘worse than useless’

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

With rents having increased by 8.3 per cent according to the latest Daft.ie report, the Government’s announcement of a two per cent rent increase cap in RPZs is “worse than useless”.

Continued rise in Galway rents ‘outrageous’, says Farrell

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Rents in Galway city have risen by 8.3 per cent, while rents in the county are up by 18.8 per cent, according to the latest rental report from Daft.ie.

Traveller students at NUI Galway scoop six Educational Awards

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Five Traveller students at NUI Galway, along with the university’s Traveller education officer Owen Ward, have been honoured at this year's National Educational Achievement Awards.

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