Gardai probe crimes in the county

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at Dunkellin Street, Loughrea between 1am and 2am on the 4/12/22 where the front window of a business premises was smashed.

Kaiser Chiefs confirmed for GIAF Big Top

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

By Una Sinnott
Kaiser Chiefs, Bell X1, Tones and I, and Fat Freddy’s Drop will perform at the Galway International Arts Festival Heineken Big Top next year, GIAF and Róisín Dubh have confirmed.

JPC off to rocky start as councillors feel ‘untrusted’

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

This week’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee of Galway City Council got off to a stormy start when councillors complained that they felt untrusted by Gardai because the crime stats reports normally furnished before a meeting would not be circulated until afterwards.

Public consultation next week on Galway Hydrogen Hub cable routes

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

A public consultation taking place in Galway next week will outline new proposed cable routes for the Galway Hydrogen Hub (GH2) planned for the city.

Saolta and GUH welcome news of elective hospital green light

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

The Saolta University Health Care Group and Galway University Hospitals (GUH) welcomed last evening's announcement of the progression of an elective hospital for the region.

The development of the elective site at Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH) will support the separation of scheduled and unscheduled care, reduce cancellations and address lengthy waiting lists for elective procedures. Separating acute and non-acute services through this purpose built elective facility will also greatly improve efficiency.

Welcome boost to Galway housing supply with Bearna and Letteragh Road developments

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

This news is especially welcome at this time when there are not enough homes to meet the demands of our expanding population and changing demographics.

Christmas Park and Ride from this weekend

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Buses will run every 15 minutes to and from town, for €1 per person each way. Children and pensioners travel for free, and all-day parking at the Racecourse is included in the bus fare.

Free parking at Leisureland ended last night

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Gym and pool members of Leisureland including Swimming Academy members will continue to have access to complimentary parking.

Mayor, gardai and family appeal for help in finding Eileen's killer

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Fresh appeals for information leading to the capture of the murderer of Galway taxi-driver Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy were made yesterday as Mayor Clodagh Higgins unveiled a plaque on the 25th anniversary of her death.

Diocese says farewell to the Kilkenny bishop who took the west to his heart

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The diocese yesterday bade farewell to retired Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan at a peaceful and hwarming Requiem Mass in Galway Cathedral.

Hundreds of worried students form Whatsapp group to get home safely

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Some 200 female students of University of Galway have joined a Whatsapp group focused on getting them home safely from University of Galway over concerns about being followed or harassed in the Newcastle and Headford Road areas.

Reimagined Headford to be revealed next week

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The findings of the Reimagine Headford Community Survey, undertaken by the Headford Town Team and The Irish Architecture Foundation in the earlier part of 2022 will be revealed on Monday December 5, at 8pm in The Angler’s Rest Hotel in Headford.

New scheme sees some 200 student beds to be provided in University of Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A landmark policy which will see the State providing financial support in the construction of on-site accommodation at the University of Galway has been announced.

Local TD and Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton has confirmed that she and her cabinet colleagues have given government approval for the new policy, one which will provide state assistance to stimulate the development of new and additional student accommodation for public higher education institution. The proposal was put forward by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris.

Tuam teen named Young Carer of the Year

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Sarah Ann Buday (13) from Tuam, has been named the Netwatch Connacht Young Carer of the Year for going above and beyond for her young siblings and baby sister Esther (15 months) who has Trisomy21 and AVSD.

Cancer patient surgeon makes call for cancer centre for west and northwest region

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A plastic surgeon in UHG who was diagnosed with cancer three years ago has said there is a need for greater urgency for a state of the art cancer centre in the region.

Galway to receive nearly €1 million under the Outdoor Recreation Fund

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Galway’s walkways are to be boosted to the tune of almost €1 million following the announcement of Government funding this week.

Glenamaddy Tractor Run in memory of Archie Naughton this weekend

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The 5th annual Glenamaddy Tractor Run takes place this weekend, Sunday December 4, in aid of Join Our Boys Trust a charitable organisation that raises awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder that took the life of 16-year-old Archie Naughton in July this year.

Supermac’s and Galway GAA to maintain long running relationship

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

One of the longest running sponsorship relationships in Irish sport is set to continue with the announcement this week that Supermac’s and Galway GAA have agreed a five-year deal.

And with that, a quarter of a century flew by

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

It had been more than 24 years since I spoke to Martin Costello of Corofin, until I saw him again yesterday. The last time we spoke, was in the kitchen of his home where I documented the heartache he was feeling at the horrific killing of his sister Eileen Costello-O’Shaughnessy. I remember then, as a young reporter, seeing the impact that grief could have on a person.

Priority to be given to new cycleway from Oranmore town to train station

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Galway County Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) are to prioritise the development of a new cycleway from Oranmore Town to Oranmore Train Station, on the Coast Road.

Local TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, announced the development speaking after discussions she had undertaken with both organisations.

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