Cubbard slams ‘outrageous’ cut to school bus service

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

“Disgusting” and “outrageous” is how a city councillor has branded a decision to cease running a long-standing school bus service from Westside to Claddagh from mid-October, adding that it seriously compromises City Hall’s plans to encourage greater use of public transport.

Flood relief scheme for Gort and south Galway

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

A flood relief scheme for Gort and the south Galway lowlands is in the works with the Office Of Public Works confirming funding is available for the works.

The application followed a meeting between the Minister of State for OPW and Flood Relief, Seán Canney; the chief executive of the county council, Kevin Kelly; and council director of services, Liam Gavin. The funding was approved by Minister Canney and it will include provision for a full time project engineer to manage the works. An agreement has also been reached with the Environment Minister, Denis Naughton, to employ the Geological Survey of Ireland, Trinity College, and NUIG experts to examine turloughs in the area.

Can you escape the zombies on the Prom?

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

On Saturday October 29, a crowd of terrifying zombies will be released onto the Salthill Prom. Their mission, to capture every human (big or small) who dares to take on the challenge of “The Village Salthill Zombie Chase” and prevent them from making it to the Safety Zone of Salthill Park!

Passing of a political giant

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

They were the best of times, they were the worst of times.

Ardrahan Church Harvest Thanksgiving service

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

A Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held at Ardrahan Church of Ireland on Thursday October 13 at 7.30pm.

Mystery of the Annaghdown Abbey stones

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Stacked in an alcove of the Augustinian Abbey at Annaghdown, are a group of beautiful sculpted heads from a lost mid-12th century doorway, but how did they end up there?

Dyspraxia awareness event in Galway next week

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland, the organisation which provides information and a national support network for parents, teenagers, and adults, will hold an awareness event in Galway next week.

The event, which takes place during Dyspraxia Awareness Week from October 9 to 15, will take place in the Connacht Hotel on Wednesday October 12.

Galway homeowners to pay more property tax than people in Dublin

Mon, Oct 03, 2016

From 2017 County Galway homeowners will pay more property tax than people living in more expensive houses in Dublin following the Galway City Council's recent, controversial, decision to hike property tax rates for the county by 10 per cent.

The year summer bypassed Galway - and the city went mad

Mon, Oct 03, 2016

Many people feel 2016 was a year without any real summer weather, but 200 years ago Galwegians faced far worse weather, one that resulted in rioting, protests, blockades, and food shortages.

Elderly woman had to wait hours for ambulance to arrive

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

A ‘traumatised’ 76-year-old man had to wait two-and-a-half hours for an ambulance to arrive to tend to his wife who had collapsed on the floor of their home just half a mile from University Hospital Galway.

Naughton calls for park-and-ride at Galway Racecourse to ease Parkmore traffic woes

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Galway Racecourse should be used as a park-and-ride facility serving major employers in Parkmore Industrial Estate in order to alleviate current traffic gridlock, Dep Hildegarde Naughton said this week, even though IDA Ireland has indicated that this is not feasible as a short term solution.

The Fine Gael deputy called on Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government Simon Coveney to implement a park-and-ride at the racecourse to offset to the ongoing gridlock when the Minister visited the city at the weekend.

McNelis raises concerns over discarded syringes and needles in city

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Discarded syringes and hypodermic needles is a problem around certain areas of Galway and City Hall must “immediately tackle” any reports of such discarded items.

Galway seeks dedicated conference and convention bureau

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

The Meet In Galway marketing group is calling for support from local tourism stakeholders to form a much-needed Convention Bureau that will match the professional standing of Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Kerry and the Shannon region.

Invited by Failte Ireland to speak at the “Co-Opetition for Success Conference” in Sligo, Meet in Galway secretary Evanna Ryan presented the organisation’s journey so far and spoke on the critical need for a dedicated Convention Bureau for Galway .

Social housing delays branded 'a disgrace' by McDonnell

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

More than 50 social housing units planned for Knocknacarra will not now be built until 2019 owing to demands from Department of Housing officials "placing blockages in the way" of what are "badly needed houses".

East Galway ‘left behind’ as Government let Ireland’s lakelands strategy ‘fall by the wayside’

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

As tourism strategies like the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East take off, east Galway is being “left behind” with Ireland’s lakelands strategy being let “fall by the wayside”.

Contract for Aran Island air services extended

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Air services to the Aran Islands are set to continue following approval for the extension of the current contract by the Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources, Seán Kyne.

Minister Kyne, who is also Fine Gael TD for Galway West, granted approval following the provision of advice by the Attorney General. The original public service obligation contract for the Aran Islands air service had been due to expire at the end of this month.

The Budget will pass but that is the least of the Government's worries

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

As the Dáil and Seanad return after a long summer break, Insider has been mulling over the state of Irish politics. Not that it has been a quiet summer of course, with a number of issues disturbing the peace.

‘When the heart is yearning it speaks volumes’

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Few can resist the seductive charms of a love song and down the ages Ireland has proffered its share of heart-beguiling airs. Galway author Gerry Hanberry has now taken 15 famous Irish love songs and tells the story of the women who inspired them, in his new book, On Raglan Road, published by Collins Press.

Cancer Care West welcome Dr Rob Rutledge to Galway for cancer awareness events

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Cancer Care West have announced a series of cancer awareness events which will feature international radiation oncologist Dr Rob Rutledge. (See ads on this page)

Gerry Halloran signs off from Motorpark with hopes of a Mayo victory

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

An era will end this week at Higgins Motorpark when General Manager Gerry Halloran retires after many years at the helm — and the Mayoman is hoping that it coincides with the ending of Mayo’s All-Ireland drought.

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