Remembering lives lost on our roads this Sunday

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

It is the worst possible nightmare. Responding to a knock on the door to find a garda outside. A sense of dread. A feeling of disbelief. No greater pain.

This year 119 people have been killed on our roads already. One hundred and forty-eight lives were lost on our roads as a result of traffic accidents last year. They are our kin. They are friends, work colleagues, classmates, associates, and their families have been changed forever. And those who have survived will also continue to suffer.

Inspirational Catherine Corless richly honoured

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Well known Tuam historian Catherine Corless, who was instrumental in discovering the death and burial of hundreds of children at the Tuam Mother and Baby Home, has been honoured with the Irish Red Cross Lifetime Achievement Award.

Permanent civic arts space for city takes a step closer to becoming a reality

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A permanent civic arts space for Galway city has taken a step closer to becoming a permanent reality, as An Post has begun the process of engaging with developers to transform its Eglinton Street headquarters.

Connolly raises concerns over anti-social behaviour in city centre

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Anti-social behaviour in the city centre was "forseeable", and  pro-active policing plan is needed, according to Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly.

Meeting adjourned after councillor accuses others of "giving false hope"

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Monday's meeting of the Galway City Council was adjourned for 10 minutes after Cllr Alan Cheevers accused "Left leaning parties" of "giving false hope" to people in the city.

McNelis calls for tougher legislation to police short term letting in the city

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Legislation bringing in the Revenue Commissioners, and the charging of commercial rates and commercial water charges, needs to be brought in to tackle short term letting in the city centre.

Rescue package for arts and culture ‘essential’, says Farrell

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A rescue package for arts and culture is essential given the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on “such a vital part” of both the social life and economic well-being of Galway.

Close to 1000 metres of new drinking water infrastructure for Salthill

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

More than 200 metres of cast iron piping in Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, is due to be replaced in the coming weeks, as are more than 772 meters of piping in Dalysfort Road in January.

Galway’s first Changing Places facility to be located in Salthill

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A contractor will be appointed by the Galway City Council to install a Changing Places facility at Ladies Beach in Salthill.

Curran condemns two per cent rent increase cap as ‘worse than useless’

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

With rents having increased by 8.3 per cent according to the latest Daft.ie report, the Government’s announcement of a two per cent rent increase cap in RPZs is “worse than useless”.

Continued rise in Galway rents ‘outrageous’, says Farrell

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Rents in Galway city have risen by 8.3 per cent, while rents in the county are up by 18.8 per cent, according to the latest rental report from Daft.ie.

Traveller students at NUI Galway scoop six Educational Awards

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Five Traveller students at NUI Galway, along with the university’s Traveller education officer Owen Ward, have been honoured at this year's National Educational Achievement Awards.

Agriculture in Galway ‘at a crossroads’, says Canney

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

It is unacceptable that agriculture has become “a target for carbon emission reductions” without Government providing “genuine measures” to facilitate a Just Transition for farmers and their families.

Poor investment in public transport hurts Galway’s reputation as ‘attractive place to live”, says Hanley

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A lack of commitment to invest in public transport is undermining Galway’s reputation as a “sustainable, attractive place to live”.

Murphy wants derelict sites returned to use

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A Green councillor has queried whether consultants working on investigating derelict sites have added any sites to the Derelict Sites Register.

PBP Galway dismiss Climate Action Plan as ‘rehashed policies’ and 'spin'

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A “collection of rehashed and regurgitated policies with a large dose of PR spin” is how People Before Profit Galway have described the Government’s Climate Action Plan.

Former mayor appointed chair of the Association of Irish Regions

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A former mayor of Galway city has been appointed chair of the Association of Irish Regions, the body representing Ireland’s three regional assemblies.

Enabling citizens to express their views is what will transform the EU

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

There is a growing movement across Europe to actively seek out the views of its citizens on a whole range of issues that directly or indirectly have an impact on their daily lives — and ultimately give them a bigger say in the making of decisions.

O'Hara urges people in Galway to register to vote

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Galway East Sinn Féin representative Louis O'Hara is urging people to ensure they register to vote in advance of the registration deadline of Thursday November 25.

Aldi to create thirty jobs with new Mountbellew store

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Aldi is adding to its Galway portfolio with a new store in Mountbellew.

Work has commenced on the construction of the store which will employ 30 new permanent staff when it opens next year.

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