Councillors back Mayor's motion for no increases in 'unfair' Local Property Tax

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Galway city councillors this week supported a motion by the Mayor of Galway, Cllr Colette Connolly, not to increase Local Property Tax.

Maria Walsh to march in Budapest Pride against Hungarian anti-LGBTI+ laws

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has travelled to Hungary today to take part in this weekend’s Budapest Pride march. MEP Walsh has been outspoken about the continuous anti-LGBTI+ law adaptations in Hungary since taking office in the Parliament in 2019.

While in Hungary, MEP Walsh will take part in an important panel discussion on LGBTI+ rights in the EU and also in the Budapest Pride March next weekend.

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Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Power tools stolen in city burglary
Sometime between 11pm on Thursday July 15 and 8am on Friday July 16 a garage at the side of a house on the Dublin Road, Renmore was broken into.

Sometime between 11pm on Thursday July 15 and 8am on Friday July 16 a garage at the side of a house on the Dublin Road, Renmore was broken into.

Galway passengers among those smiling on milestone day at Shannon as holidaymakers take to the skies

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

The smiles on the faces at Shannon Airport very much told its own story with passengers taking to the skies as the easing of restrictions and the first day of the European Digital COVID Certificates took effect this week.

Kevin Burke Tyres signs BFgoodrich wholesale deal

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Galway tyre dealer, Kevin Burke Tyres (KBT) has formalised its distribution partnership with BFGoodrich, signing an initial three-year agreement which will see it supply BFGoodrich tyres across the whole of Ireland until at least mid-2024 – with the option to extend for a further two years.

NUI Galway aquaculture project to quantify human benefits provided by Irish shellfish sector

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

A new research project, ShellAqua, aims to quantify the benefits to human wellbeing provided by the natural environment from healthy ecosystems, potentially provided by shellfish aquaculture.

Galway writer pens debut children’s book

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Galway-based author John Hearne’s first children’s book ‘The Very Dangerous Sisters of Indigo McCloud’ has just landed in bookshops. Published by Little Island in Dublin, it’s a laugh-out-loud adventure story for 9 to 12 year olds.

Galway anglers take part in Bluefin Tuna scientific ‘catch-tag-release’ fishery

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Anglers across Galway are taking part in a unique catch, tag and release programme to help Irish and international scientists learn more about the largest tuna in the world – the Atlantic bluefin tuna.

There’s nothing that floors us like a bit of heat

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

There are only a few things in life that can floor the Irish. A small fall of snow. A few flakes and we’re closing roads and skiving off work and school. The second thing is a draught. There’s seemingly nothing as fatal to the Irish person as the draught that you sat in a week or so ago and which now has ya at death’s door. And the third thing is the heat. The heat. The heattttttttttt.

New SEAI scheme to help SMEs take control of their energy use

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is encouraging Irish SMEs to take control of their energy use with the launch of a new support scheme. The scheme will provide SMEs with a €2,000 voucher to cover the cost of an energy audit.

Health service warning that Covid is circulating at pace in west

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

Health Services in County Galway have emphasised the importance of practising public health behaviours in light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the west.

Online learning hub on sexual consent launched in Galway

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

“There can be no place for any forms of sexual violence and harassment in our society, and there can be no room for doubt or ambiguity on the meaning and importance of consent.”

‘Depressing’, ‘unacceptable’ - anger grows as further delays plague new emergency department at UHG

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

“Depressing”, “shocking”, and “unacceptable” are how Galway politicians have described the revelation that no date has been set for the lodging of a planning application for the new emergency department at UHG.

Ballybrit vaccination centre will operate reduced service during racing festival

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Galway Racecourse will continue to operate during the Galway Races but will offer a reduced service for the duration of the annual summer festival which begins on July 26.

Fourth wave will put great pressure on hospitals, says Saolta chief, as numbers presenting are changing

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care group, which runs the local public hospitals, warned this week that the country is heading towards a fourth wave of Covid-19 with case numbers rising and expected to increase further in the coming weeks.

Lights, camera, action — film studios set to be developed at Galway Airport site

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

New film studios are expected to be constructed at the Galway Airport site, after the Galway City Council backed a plan to lease a portion of the land to Danú Media - a move that would represent a major boost to the creative arts industry in the west.

History made as daring Galway swimmers make it to Slyne Head and back

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

On Sunday morning last, ten Galway-based open water swimmers departed Bunowen Pier in four local ribs. Destination, Slyne Head, an iconic Lighthouse located 10km offshore.

Only 1,000 a day allowed to attend Galway Races

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Only 1,000 spectators will be permitted to attend each day of the Galway Races summer festival.

Beware of letting your dogs around dangerous jellyfish, says marine conservationist

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Dog owners have been warned about the dangers of encountering jellyfish on the beaches around Galway after reports of dogs feeling unwell after sniffing or licking the dangerous Lion's Mane jellyfish.

More than €195,000 allocated to Galway community and voluntary groups

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

More than €195,000 has been allocated to 12 Galway community and voluntary groups, including Croí and Our Lady’s Boys Club - to help them “overcome challenges” presented by Covid-19.

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