Larkin welcomes use of CCTV to tackle illegal dumping

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Local authorities in the State are to be given new powers to tackle illegal dumping using CCTV, drones, and number plate recognition technology.

Scrap daily charge For cancer patients, says Hanley

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Cancer patients should be focused on just one thing – getting better, but the inpatient costs, which can rise to €800 a year, are not doing anything to help that and must be scrapped.

‘Unworkable’ or a ‘brave step’? Row over Salthill cycleway continues

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

An “unworkable” plan “lacking in ambition”, or a necessary “brave step” towards reducing car dependency? The public consultation on the Salthill Cycleway proposals may have closed, but no heat has left the debate on the controversial proposals.

Councillor withdraws 'Mussolini' comment

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Fianna Fáil Galway City East councillor, Alan Cheevers, has withdrawn controversial comments made at a meeting of the Galway City Council on January 24.

‘We need to start saying and doing more to end gender based violence’

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

On the Six-One News this week, the son of a woman murdered in her bedroom by her husband, encouraged victims of domestic violence to seek help.

Ros an Mhíl investment could be wind energy and fishery 'game changer' for region

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

The €25m investment in a Deep Water Berth facility at Ros an Mhíl harbour in Connemara could be a gamechanger in terms of improving the region's capacity to service the west's wind-energy industry.

Men need to ask themselves: Why the acceptance of sexism, misogyny, and femicide?

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

The recent murder of Ashling Murphy has catapulted the issue of femicide and male violence against women to the forefront of the political and social spectrum.

Report estimates 1,946 derelict dwellings in city and county

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

A total of 1,946 dwellings in the city and county are deemed derelict - the third highest number in the State - according to a new report.

60 new WiFi access points for the city

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

The Galway City Council will shortly launch a new scheme featuring 60 WiFi access points in the city.

NUI Galway CÚRAM research will advance treatment of Crohn’s disease

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

A team of researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices at NUI Galway, have discovered a radically new approach to the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

The study, published in Advanced Science, identified a groundbreaking therapeutic strategy for restoring the lining of the intestine of patients with the condition and other inflammatory bowel diseases.

Reddington encourages people to apply for support scheme for music industry

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Fine Gael Councillor, Andrew Reddington is encouraging people in Galway city and county to apply for the 2022 strand of the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS).

Councillor Reddington said performers and people in the music industry such as crew, who are impacted by Covid restrictions, should now prepare to apply for the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme announced by Government today.

Think Local Support with Athenry Credit Union

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Athenry Credit Union have just launched the ‘Think Local Support’ initiative to reward local clubs, schools and societies. For each new Athenry Credit Union Membership and Current Account opened, a donation of €5 can be made to a participating local club, school or society.

Galway startup is paving the way for paperless receipts

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Contactless payments and the proliferation of cash apps have seen a move towards a cashless society in recent years, and this has been accelerated by the pandemic. In tandem with this trend towards paperless money, three young entrepreneurs from Galway are leading the way in developing paperless receipts.

A man you don’t meet every day

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

I wasn’t to know it back then, but a moment grabbing a burger and coffee in the late hours in the corner of the Supermac’s restaurant in Headford was the last occasion I had an encounter with a politician I have known all of my working life.

Tributes paid to ‘highly regarded’ Cregmore man who died in San Francisco

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Tributes have been paid this week to Barry McGrath, the Claregalway man who lost his life in a hit and run accident in San Francisco at the weekend.

Noel Treacy had boundless energy and good humour for public life, says Ó Cuív in tribute

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Noel was a person of boundless energy and good humour who worked tirelessly for the people of East Galway, County Galway and the Country throughout a long career in politics. He was totally rooted in his community and was a lifelong member of the GAA as well as being a stalwart of the Fianna Fáil party.

Unprecedented engagement in cycleway proposals, says Lyons

Wed, Feb 02, 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.

The deeply divisive matter will be discussed at the next council meeting on February 14 with Cllr Lyons acknowledging that people are hugely interested in the issue.

Proud to partner up with our new Cian on Sport Podcast sponsor: Hollywoodbets.ie

Tue, Feb 01, 2022

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

Weekend search for man missing since October — Can you help?

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

The family of Stephen Cunningham are appealing to people in the Maam/Oughterard and surrounding areas for help in locating the missing man, who has been missing since 29th October 2021.

Tensions high as deadline looms for Salthill cycleway submissions

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Tensions between the two sides in the debate over the proposed temporary cycleway for Salthill are rising, with just 24 hours left until the deadline closes for submissions on the proposal.

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