Gorgeous Gort welcomes Rural Regeneration and Development Fund announcement

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The Gorgeous Gort Forum have warmly welcomed the decision of Minister Heather Humphries to approve funding of €798,000 from the Rural Regeneration and Development application for Gort. This application was submitted by Galway County Council with the support of the Gorgeous Gort Forum, the representative body for all local community groups, clubs and organisations.

Athenry Credit Union to launch Think Local Support

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Athenry Credit Union will soon launch the ‘Think Local Support’ initiative which is designed to promote the importance of communities working together and in turn rewarding local clubs, schools and societies through the Credit Union.

Tenant Purchase Scheme changes for council housing welcomed by Senator Ollie Crowe

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Fianna Fáil Senator Ollie Crowe has welcomed new changes to the Tenant Purchase Scheme which have been introduced by the Housing Minister and will come into effect from February 1.

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Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Appeal for information on Cregmore burglaries
Gardaí are appealing for information following a series of burglaries which took place in Turloughmore/Cregmore area before Christmas. Four properties were broken into in Kiltrogue/Cregmore areas on Monday evening December 20 between 4pm and 7pm.

Galway’s game of thrones gives us a bit of hope

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

’Tis hard to beat a bit of hope. It gets the sap rising, gets the dream machine working over time. Gives us the reason to get up in the morning, the pursuit of it exhausts us during the day, and helps us through the night until we start all over again. Ever the optimist, I’m a great believer that tomorrow holds the potential to be the best day ever. And if it doesn’t, well, there’s always another tomorrow. I know it’s difficult to be summoning up optimism at times like this, but we must do it. The world has been kicked in the gut over the past 22 months, and everyone feels it, but you just have to drag yourself up by the scruff.

Last weekend, the pursuit of hope came as Galway felt like it was being thrown back to medieval times. In one of our ancient county towns, a new Archbishop was being installed. In another, a king was beginning his reign. Both emblems of bygone eras, new players in Galway’s very own Game of Thrones. Two new leaders for Galway — one from the north east and one from the south east. Both imported to instil belief and resilience.

Five per cent rise in Galway house prices expected this year

Mon, Jan 10, 2022

Prices for three-bed semi-detached homes in Galway city and county are expected to rise by five per cent over the next 12 months.

Many people have been hurt by the experience of church, says new Archbishop of Tuam

Sun, Jan 09, 2022

Many people have been hurt by their experience of Church and must be listened to, the new Archbishop of Tuam, Francis Duffy said today after he was installed  at a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Assumption held before a small audience in line with restrictions.

No joy for Galway in IBAL litter survey

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Galway city needs to look at its litter management plan if it is to reverse the trend that has this week seen it lose its Clean City status in the latest IBAL anti-litter league.

Visiting restrictions in place in UHG and Merlin Park

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community and a current outbreak within the hospital, visiting at Galway University Hospitals is limited to compassionate grounds.

Reliable water supply on the horizon for Moyola Park

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Galway homes and businesses can look forward to a more reliable water supply with water mains works due to begin in the coming days.

New Archbishop of Tuam to be installed before reduced audience on Sunday

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Most Reverend Francis Duffy will be installed as Archbishop of Tuam in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam, on Sunday next, January 9, during the celebration of Mass at 2.30 pm. He succeeds Archbishop Michael Neary who was appointed Archbishop of Tuam on 17 January 1995.

Process needed to allow reporting of positive antigen test, says McNelis

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

A process must be put in place to allow people to report a positive antigen test through their GP, or the Covid Tracker app, a former mayor of the city has said.

Construction costs set to rise throughout 2022, warns Canney

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Rising construction costs in both materials and labour will impact on what can be delivered under the National Development Plan.

Galway GAA club featured in revealing TG4 series

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

GAA clubs are the cornerstone of parishes all over Ireland fostering a sense of community and togetherness. In this series ‘Croí an Chlub’ TG4 tell the stories of four very different GAA clubs as they compete, battle for honours, and strive to survive as they return to play in 2021. new seven-part

Replacement MRI scanner for University Hospital Galway

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

A replacement MRI scanner, which cost €1.9m to upgrade and install, has come into operation at University Hospital Galway. The first patients to use the MRI scanner had their scans carried out just before Christmas.

Murderer arrested in Galway in 1976 seeking temporary release

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

A murderer and rapist who was arrested in Galway in 1976 is believed to be bringing a legal challenge to secure temporary release after spending more than 45 years in jail.

Basic income scheme for artists will be ‘stabilising measure’, says deputy mayor

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

The basic income guarantee scheme for artists and arts workers being piloted this year, will be “a stabilising and supportive financial measure to those who give so much to the public”.

Hanley calls for greater investment for public transport in the city

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Traffic congestion in Galway “will get worse before it gets better”, which is why “significant investment” in public transport is vital to combat the personal, environmental, and economic toll gridlock is taking on the city.

Planning decision on 111 house/apartment Claregalway development to be made by Easter

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

An Bord Pleanála will make a decision in April on permission for a major residential development of apartments and houses not far from the centre of Claregalway.

Larkin encourages applications for new Local Authority Home Loan scheme

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

This week saw the new Local Authority Home Loan scheme come into operation, and a former mayor of Galway is encouraging the public to apply for it.

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