We will do what it takes to get ring road built, says Independent Ireland’s Thomas

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas, has said that the group will do whatever is required to build the Galway City Outer Ring Road.

Seoige calls for re-establishment of Department for Gaeltacht Affairs

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway West, Grainne Seoige, is pushing for a dedicated government department for the Gaeltacht in the next Dail Term.

Two arrests following public order incident in Tuam

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Gardaí investigating a public order incident in Tuam on Friday, October 25, 2024, have charged two men.

Galway Indian Community presents the Diwali: Festival of Lights celebration

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway Indian Community will hold its annual Diwali celebration in the Ardilaun Hotel on Saturday November 9 from 5pm onwards. In recent years, the Galway Indian Community Diwali event has grown and developed into a sparkling, authentic, fun-filled occasion for all the family, and plans for this year are for an evening to surpass all previous celebrations.

Greater investment needed for road safety in East Galway, says Dolan

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway East, Councillor Albert Dolan, has called for greater investment in road safety measures and a wider roll out of the Safe Routes to School Scheme, to limit the speed of traffic travelling through rural villages in East Galway.

Bacik backs Gaillimh Ogbu

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Speaking at a selection convention in Shantalla to ratify Councillor Helen Ogbu as the Labour Party’s Dáil candidate for Galway West, Bacik said an alliance with other, like-minded parties to exert real influence within or on the next government would be a conversation for after an election she expects in late November.

The Galmont Hotel & Spa Galway wins at 2024 Irish Hotel Awards

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

The Galmont Hotel & Spa enjoyed a windfall of wins at the 2024 Irish Hotel Awards, scooping prestigious accolades including: Four Star Hotel of the Year; City Hotel of the Year; Excellence in Service; and Great Irish Breakfast at the ceremony held at Johnstown Estate in Meath.

A big week for the world. Or is it?

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

My first interaction with the American political and military machine came not long after my fifth birthday.

A local hero - Galway’s Carer of the Year 2024 recognised at award ceremony

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Named the Netwatch ‘Galway Carer of the Year’, Renmore’s Maura Fahy was recognised for her ‘outstanding dedication and contribution’ to her family at the award’s recognition ceremony yesterday (Wednesday) in the Menlo Park Hotel.

University of Galway launches programme to celebrate 175 years of education

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

University of Galway has this week announced a series of creative initiatives to mark a milestone anniversary in its history - the university is celebrating 175 years since the arrival of its first students in 1849.

Rural Social Scheme changes welcomed by Galway Rural Development

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Newly announced changes to the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) have been welcomed by Galway Rural Development. Last week, Minister Joe O’Brien confirmed that rule changes were imminent following the publication of a review of the farmers’ scheme. Those changes have been welcomed by Galway Rural Development, one of the largest scheme operators in Ireland.

Galway University Hospitals and the Irish Hospice Foundation launch new Bereavement Support Initiative

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway University Hospitals Bereavement Support Services and the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) recently launched the ‘Galway Grief Sherpa Network’ (GGSN); a new bereavement support initiative, established to promote those organisations who provide bereavement support in Galway City and County.

Event in Galway honours native Irish speakers of unique Gaeltacht areas

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

A very special gathering took place at the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway City last Friday night when people from two adjoining Gaeltacht areas to the north and east of the city gathered to honour their native Irish speakers.

PAC should set accountability standard

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

There has certainly been a lot of talk over the last number of weeks when it comes to how public money is spent.

University of Galway awards students scholarships for their sports talent

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

University of Galway has recognised 29 students for their sports talent and has awarded them all with sports scholarships. A further 57 athletes from previous years were also recognised at the ceremony.

Local authorities and developers meet to discuss affordable housing opportunities for Galway

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Senior officials from Galway City Council and Galway County Council have met with property developers, planners and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for delivering new affordable housing projects across Galway.

Galway City Council wins two awards for Active Travel Department

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Galway City Council's Active Travel Department has won two awards at both the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024 and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Ireland (CILT) Mobility & Supply Chain Awards 2024.

Forde notes bus stop revamps

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

First elected in June, the Fine Gael man said these two areas were highlighted by constituents during his local election campaign.

Seating at the dock of the Bay

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

McDonagh said he is delighted that this upgrade project is completed, and that it will benefit both locals and tourists alike. He thanked staff in Galway City Council's Parks and Recreation Department for their quick response to his request.

West Galway city to get Park & Ride twenty years late

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

After 19 years of complaints that Galway’s annual wintertime Park and Ride service only serves the eastern city, plans are finally being drawn up for the west side – but after this Christmas.

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