Noone thanks voters following his election

Sat, May 24, 2014

Showing his appreciation for the faith that the voters in Athenry and Oranmore have shown in him, Fianna Fáil’s Malachy Noone promises to work hard and return what they have done for him.

Councillor Malachy Noone will return to Galway County Council having won the third seat in the seventh count for the Athenry-Oranmore electoral area. Cllr Noone received 160 transfers to gain a total of 1,689 votes, 88 votes over the quota of 1,601.

'When you're elected, you put the people first'

Sat, May 24, 2014

"I hope that everybody elected to City Hall has both the city and their ward at the heart of all they do, when you're elected you're elected by the people and you put them first."

Galway City East Count - the complete results

Sat, May 24, 2014

Returning Officer Gary McMahon deemed Noel Larkin and John Walsh elected without reaching the quota.

Galway City Central - the complete results

Sat, May 24, 2014

Returning Officer Gary McMahon deemed Conneely, Fahy, Marley elected without reaching the quota.

‘The way people vote in local elections has changed’ - Mike Crowe

Sat, May 24, 2014

The way people vote in local elections, and their motivations, have, changed considerably, and it is a trend mainstream parties need to take heed of.

Labour fears losses while FF and Independents set to make gains

Thu, May 22, 2014

With 24 hours to polling day Labour teeters on the brink of collapse, Fianna Fáil on the edge of recovery, and Sinn Féin and Independents ready to make significant electoral breakthroughs.

This is the mood across the city, to varying degrees of intensity, ahead of the Local Elections, when votes will be cast at polling stations across the city from 7am to 10pm tomorrow.

More than €1 million provided for major new women’s refuge

Thu, May 22, 2014

Funding of more than €1 million has been secured for a new women’s refuge in Forster Street on the site of a former Magdalene Laundry.

Galway city and county to receive €3 million for special housing needs projects

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway city and county is to receive just over €3 million in funding for special housing needs projects as part of the Homeless Implementation Plan which will see a capital investment totalling more than €46 million for housing projects throughout the country.

Fisheries Tower at Wolfe Tone Bridge due for renovation

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Fisheries Tower that has long watched over Wolfe Tone Bridge is due to be repaired and re-opened in the coming months.

Eyre Square Shopping Centre expected to sell for €22.5 million

Thu, May 22, 2014

National and international investors will be turning their attention on Galway, vying for the chance to get their hands on the Eyre Square Shopping Centre which is to go on sale in the coming weeks with a guide price of €22.5 million.

Public bike scheme for Galway

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway city is set to be given 205 community bicycles and 19 bike stations as part of a public bike scheme launched by the National Transport Authority.

The scheme is also being tested in Cork and Limerick cities.

Africa Day 2014 has arrived with events planned throughout the weekend

Thu, May 22, 2014

Africa Day 2014 takes place this Sunday May 25 across Ireland, with events planned around Galway city and county to celebrate African diversity and the cultural and economical potential of the the continent.

Hold the date - Clarenbridge Oyster Festival to celebrate sixty years

Thu, May 22, 2014

New-crowned Clarenbridge Oyster Queen, Aoibhinn O’Brien from Clarenbridge, headlined the launch party for this year’s 60th Clarenbridge Oyster Festival.

Jobs boost for Portumna

Thu, May 22, 2014

An additional 65 jobs in Portumna as a result of a €30 million investment by Green Isle Foods in Ireland has been welcomed by Ciarán Cannon, Galway East TD and Junior Minister for Training and Skills at the Department of Education./

Green Isle Foods announced this week that the investment in its Irish operations will result in an additional 115 jobs over the next five years with 65 of those jobs in its pastry production plant in Portumna.

McHugh calls for Tuam to be ‘centre for business start ups’

Thu, May 22, 2014

Tuam must be made into an “incubation centre for business start ups”, but this can only be done through financial and political support locally and nationally.

This is the view of Independent Tuam electoral area candidate Karey McHugh who is calling on the Galway County Council to make start up businesses its “top priority” when the new council meets next month.

Papal Nuncio launches a new range of blue tiles in Galway

Thu, May 22, 2014

Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown, was in Galway this week to launch a new range of blue tiles associated with devotion to the name of Jesus.

Cllr McDonnell to help Renmore Gymnastics Club to secure new facility

Thu, May 22, 2014

Independent councillor for Galway City East, Declan McDonnell is working with Renmore Gymnastics Club on its long-term plans to develop a purpose built gymnastics facility for their club.

Government urged to give clarity on seaweed licensing

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Government is being urged to suspend the process of seaweek harvest licence applications until “absolute clarity” is given on whether it will result in a monopoly licence being granted to a single seaweed processor.

Independent MEP Marian Harkin made the comments following a meeting of seaweed interests in Rossaveal last Monday. The meeting comes after the recent acquisition of Aramara Teo by Canadian company Acadian Seaplants Ltd. It is understood that Acadian Seaplants will be using the Galway based company as a proxy to harvast from North Mayo to North Clare and to apply for a large-scale harvesting licence.

Pearse Stadium could host Rugby World Cup games, says Burke

Thu, May 22, 2014

Fianna Fáil local election candidate for the Galway City West ward, David Burke, has welcomed increased speculation this week that Ireland could secure the Rugby World Cup in 2023 which would potentially involve the hosting of games at Pearse Stadium in Salthill and provide a much needed boost of approximately €20 million to the economy of Galway city.

No safe seats in the Galway City West Ward, says Lyons

Thu, May 22, 2014

Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons has this week reiterated that there is no such thing as a safe seat on the Galway City Council.

As one of five outgoing city councillors seeking re-election in the Galway City West Ward, Cllr Lyons stressed the importance of the electorate using their democratic right and voting on Friday May 23.

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