Bish move to Dangan back on the agenda in new draft development plan

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Plans to move St Joseph’s College, The Bish, to a new site were back before the Galway City Council this week following a proposal seeking to designate lands in Dangan, owned by NUI Galway, for the development of a secondary school. The proposal has been included in the draft Galway City Development Plan 2017-2023, which councillors met to discuss on Monday.

Councillors voted against rezoning the lands by a narrow majority when the proposal last came before the council 10 years ago, though the Bish site on Nuns’ Island was rezoned for residential use under the current development plan.

Rates system forces small businesses to pay massive rates but gives big companies reductions - Rabbitte

Wed, Dec 02, 2015

The madness of upward only rent reviews and rates based on valuations dating back to the boom years is seeing small businesses in Galway "having to fork out for huge rates bills", while big utility companies can availing of substantially reduced rates.

Joe Higgins to speak at public meeting in city

Tue, Dec 01, 2015

Joe Higgins TD will address a public meeting organised by the Anti Austerity Alliance in the Westwood Hotel, Newcastle, tomorrow [Wednesday December 2] at 8pm.

Fianna Fáil launches major plan to protect islanders' quality of life

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív are visiting Inis Mór today (Thursday) to launch a comprehensive 12 Point Plan to improve life on the Islands.

Is Brian's departure Derek's opportunity?

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

For the last 12 to 18 months, Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan has been regarded by pundits and political anoraks as the constituency's 'dead man walking', not so much 'the lad most likely to...' but rather the 'absolute certainty' to lose his seat.

‘I’m passionate about seafood’

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

This Sunday, November 29, Oscar’s Seafood Bistro on Dominick Street hosts the launch of chef and proprietor Michael O Meara’s stunning new book, Sea Gastronomy: Fish and Shellfish of the North Atlantic. More than a cookery book, this is an engrossing encyclopaedia of fish and shellfish, which will be equally as valuable to aspiring chefs as to those who are passionate about cooking at home.

Frustrated A&E nurses quit overcrowded UHG for private hospitals

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Unacceptable working conditions at the emergency department of the west's biggest hospital is driving highly trained and experienced nurses out of the public system into the arms of local private hospitals.

Mike Cubbard to contest Election 2016

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Mike Cubbard, the Independent city councillor has formally declared he will be running for Dáil Éireann in the Galway West constituency at next year's General Election.

Cllr Charity demands increased security after courthouse stabbing

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

There has been a call for heightened security at Galway Courthouse following a serious incident yesterday (Wednesday) morning. Gardai on the premises rushed to the scene following a stabbing in the foyer at around 11am. It is understood a dispute between members of two feuding families broke out while court was in session.

Light rail supporters strike back at Cllr Larkin's 'utterly stupid conception' remarks

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

A war of words has broken out between supporters and opponents of a light rail system for Galway, since Cllr Noel Larkin branded any such proposals an "utterly stupid conception". In turn he has been accused on "dwelling on the negative".

Much is lost twixt the shovel and the Charvet

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Aren’t we a great little country after all for our exorbitant wages in the most extraordinary of places.

20 per cent off everything at Thérapie Clinic

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The annual Christmas event will take place tomorrow Friday November 27. Each year Therapie Clinic offer exclusive discounts and special treats for customers in the run up to Christmas, this year promises to be even better. 

Bag a bargain at EZ Living Furniture’s outlet store

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

EZ Living Furniture has chosen Galway city as their first location for the EZ Living Outlet store. EZ Living Furniture, a 100 per cent Irish-owned company, opened its doors in Galway almost 20 years ago and is going from strength-to-strength. 

Well, well — Northampton NS leads way with successful wellbeing day

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Children from Northampton National School in Kinvara took part in a Well-being Day last Friday. With the support of funds from the European Erasmus Plus programme, children were able to experience activities delivered by experts in key areas of well-being and mindfulness. 

FF candidate Connolly condemns Government’s treatment of children with autism in Western region

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Galway West John Connolly says he is shocked by the Government’s treatment of children with autism in Galway.  Hundreds of children are facing long delays for assessment because of excessively high waiting lists.

NUI Galway researchers work on European collaboration to support creative entrepreneurs

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

A new survey of results supported by NUI Galway has outlined that across Europe’s Northern Edge, 60 per cent of creative entrepreneurs work on their own. A further 31% of enterprises employ fewer than five people.

Rural Social Scheme delays leave local farmers high and dry says Rabbitte

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Galway East Cllr Anne Rabbitte says more than 150 farmers in the county are still waiting for their applications to be processed under the Rural Social Scheme.  She’s calling on the Department of Social Protection to intervene and ensure that these backlogs are addressed as a matter of priority.

Jes remembrance Mass to take place this weekend

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The annual Mass in memory of deceased members of the Jes school community will take place this Sunday, November 29.

The Mass, now in its fifth year, brings together pupils past and present, staff past and present, and priests to commemorate those who have died or suffered a bereavement in the past 12 months. 

Meningitis centre of excellence to honour memory of Aoibhe Carroll

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

A meningitis centre of excellence is to be built in the west as part of a five year plan by a locally based national charity.

Calls to SVP show no sign of decreasing despite signs of economic recovery

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The reliance of thousands of Irish families on the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has remained consistently high over the past five years. And the numbers show no sign of decreasing in any significant way, says SVP Galway as it launched its annual appeal.

The “Your help can last a lifetime”  appeal was launched in Ozanam House in St Augustine St by Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Frank Fahy.

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