Rising fuel prices will alientate city from county

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

The cost of living is going through the roof and in particular diesel and petrol prices seem to be rising at an alarming rate. As policy makers, I believe it is incumbent on us to move with the times and ensure we provide solutions to the growing concerns of the general public.

'Marked increase' in burglaries in Galway

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

There has been a 'marked increase' in burglaries in Galway, Monday's online meeting of the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee was told.

O’Hara welcomes Derrybrien Windfarm decision

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Galway East Sinn Féin’s Louis O’Hara has welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse substitute consent (retrospective planning permission) for Derrybrien Windfarm. As well as the significant environmental damage caused, almost €17 million in public money has been lost in EU fines, and O’Hara argues that there must be accountability within the ESB for their handling of this case.

Burglars are sizing up homes without alarms, chief superintendent tells JPC meeting

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

At Monday’s online meeting of the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee Chief Superintendent Tom Curley said there had been ‘a marked increase’ in burglaries recently.

City rents spike by 8.8 per cent, while county rents jump by 19 per cent

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Rents are continuing to rise in the city, with a recent report showing they have increased by more than eight per cent, while homelessness in Galway has risen by 42 per cent in the last 12 months.

Why cyclists now doubt councillors intentions over Salthill Cycleway

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Cycling enthusiasts are sick. Reading last week’s extensive coverage of the Salthill Cycleway issue in the Galway Advertiser caused our stomachs to drop as we read how the opinions of some of the elected councillors on the proposal have changed.

‘For social housing, the real cost is in not building it’

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

“Would it be ambitious to try and deliver 20,000 public homes in a year? Yes, but we need that scale of ambition. We have to deliver affordable and social homes for purchase and rent, because this crisis will continue to get worse.”

Gardai appeal after arson attack on car

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a car and an incident of criminal damage caused to a house in the Castle Park area of Ballybane in Galway City overnight.

GAAW to screen Killing Kelly documentary

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Galway peace group, the Galway Alliance Against War, will mark its 20th anniversary with the screening of the documentary, Killing Kelly.

Minister must address refusal of consent for Derrybrien windfarm development says Cannon

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has called on Eamon Ryan, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to immediately intervene in the ongoing saga of a wind farm development at Derrybrien, Co. Galway, on foot of Tuesday’s refusal by An Bord Pleanala to grant retrospective consent for the wind farm.

The refusal means that Ireland must continue paying a fine of €15,000 per day, which was imposed by the European Court of Justice in November of 2019. To date Ireland has paid over €15m in fines. “The ESB had an opportunity here when lodging its consent application with An Bord Pleanala to address all of the concerns raised by locals in Derrybrien and South Galway.

Reddington welcomes Caherlistrane footpath extension

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Cllr Andrew Reddington has welcomed the progression of works at Caherlistrane village for the extension of the current footpath towards Caherlistrane Church.

Two decades of The Gradam - Galway’s bilingual business award now oscailte

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh or as the people of Galway know it as “The Gradam”, is now open for nominations. Gaillimh le Gaeilge, the organisation that promotes the Irish language in the city with support from Galway City Council, Galway Chamber and other groups is calling on Galway businesses to sign up, get involved and embrace an Ghaeilge níos mó in 2022! The team is currently putting a schedule together and they would love to meet businesses and organisations in the city who are interested in using the Irish language to create a bilingual business or organisation.

Speeding on country roads is a concern, Byrne tells JPC meeting

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Cllr Joe Byrne says speeding on country roads is becoming a major concern.

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Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Churches burgled in spate of county break-ins
Sometime between Saturday January 30 and Saturday February 5 items were damaged inside the Church of Mary Immaculate, Caherlistrane.

Hollywoodbets.ie partners with Advertiser sports podcast

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Celebrating two years in Ireland this month, Hollywoodbets.ie is delighted to partner with the Galway Advertiser to sponsor the ‘Cian on Sport’ podcast.

And with the Spring comes change and hope...

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

I am not a believer in the need for utter happiness to be the default mood, perpetuated in the belief that without complete joy, everything else seems mundane. On the contrary, I feel that there is more fulfilling contentment to be secured from having overcome a struggle than being handed joy on a plate.

Perhaps there is truth in the belief that there should be three grand essentials to contentment in this life — something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. It is the latter that allows for the most possibilities and it is in this time of the year that I have always found it the strongest.

Rocky Road walk to remember friend to start from Tuam

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Damien O’Connell is embarking on a walk in memory of his beloved friend, David Conroy. Damien, originally from Ayrfield, invites members of the Galway community to join him on his trek to help raise money for a noble cause.

A tragic car accident in August 2021 took David Conroy away from his loving family, friends, and community. Damien asserted that David was an “inspirational community leader”, a real pillar of his community. He would always “inspire people to be their best”. He was someone who was “always open to learning”, and put his best efforts into everything he did.

Galway-based neurovascular company Perfuze raises €22.5m Series A investment for new stroke treatment

Wed, Feb 09, 2022

Perfuze, a Galway-based medical device company developing next-generation catheter-based aspiration technology to treat large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke, has closed a €22.5 million Series A investment round.

Tributes flow in after passing of long-serving Noel Treacy

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led the tributes to former Fianna Fáil Minister and TD Noel Treacy whose death was announced yesterday (Wednesday).

Council receive 7,500 submissions on Salthill Cycleway

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Cllr Donal Lyons says that public engagement surrounding the proposed Salthill temporary cycleway is ‘unprecedented’ as 7,500 submissions have been filed to the Galway City Council.

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