Public meeting to argue for Zero Covid strategy

Thu, May 06, 2021

A public meeting to discuss an alternative, evidence-based strategy to successfully tackle Covid-19, while preserving society and economy, takes place on Friday May 7.

Derelict buildings in the county set to be transformed into remote-working hubs

Thu, May 06, 2021

Derelict buildings in towns and villages throughout County Galway could be turned into remote-working hubs and community spaces under a new €15 million scheme from the Government.

‘I’ve had a good experience in Galway, but there are still times I feel unsafe’

Thu, May 06, 2021

From being one of the last countries in Western Europe to decriminalise homosexuality in 1993, to becoming the first State in the world to legalise same-sex marraige through a public viote in 2015, the change in Ireland’s attitudes towards its LGBT+ citizens has been one of the most positive and rapid of recent social developments.

Social Democrats - no hope or a new hope?

Thu, May 06, 2021

Never before has there been such scrutiny on the social contract we as a society have with each other. The Government's handling of Covid-19 has highlighted many of the long term inefficiencies in the State’s two-tier healthcare system, its unaffordable housing, and the precarious economy.

Gurtymadden’s Shane Dolphin wins election as new Young Fine Gael VP

Thu, May 06, 2021

Shane Dolphin, a native of Gurtymadden, south Galway, has been elected the new vice president of Young Fine Gael, scooping a massive 73 per cent of first preference votes at the recent YFG national conference.

Record revenues, increased profits and reduced debt for Arrabawn in challenging year

Thu, May 06, 2021

Arrabawn achieved record revenues and grew its profit in 2020 despite a year of significant challenge, its annual report reveals.

The Co-Op’s AGM held online for the second year running, revealed that turnover was up by €12.8m to €278.4, with EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) climbing to €10.4million, an increase of €2.9million (37%) on 2019.

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Thu, May 06, 2021

Public meeting to argue for Zero Covid strategy
A public meeting to discuss an alternative, evidence-based strategy to successfully tackle Covid-19, while preserving society and economy, takes place tomorrow.

Half the students who left school for homeschooling did it because of bullying, says O’Reilly

Thu, May 06, 2021

Half the students who left school and opted for homeschooling did it because they werte being bullied, according to Galway-based senator Pauline O’Reilly.

Funding available for Galway businesses under Online Retail Scheme, says Dolan

Thu, May 06, 2021

Galway businesses have an option for funding under a new round of the Online Retail Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Senator Aisling Dolan was speaking after Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English this week launched a new round of the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme worth €5 million, to help Irish businesses to upgrade their websites and improve their competitiveness in online retail.

NUI Galway leads global clinical trial to improve health outcomes for cancer patients

Thu, May 06, 2021

A leading Haematologist at Galway University Hospital and the Advanced Therapies and Cancer Group at School of Medicine in NUI Galway are looking at improving health outcomes for patients with Mantle cell Lymphoma by conducting a clinical trial of a new treatment drug which aims to improve survival rates.

Canney welcomes progress on OPW office expansion in Headford

Thu, May 06, 2021

Seán Canney Independent TD has welcomed further progress on the expansion of the Office of Public Works (OPW) Regional Headquarters in Headford.

Boost for city GAA club as Sports Direct announces new store in former Debenhams building

Thu, May 06, 2021

Retail giant Sports Direct is to open its first store in Galway next month when it moves into the former Debenhams department store at Eyre Street.

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Thu, May 06, 2021

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union has launched its fantastic giveaway, #UniCash, for students who are due to complete their Leaving Certificate this Summer.

They are giving away a grand total of €7,500 – that’s €1,500 each for five lucky students towards their Diploma/Degree in a third level institution or full time PLC.

Video footage from cyclists needs a specialised Garda portal, says Cannon

Thu, May 06, 2021

A dedicated portal should be established by An Garda Síochána to assess video footage from cyclists where a suspected road traffic offence has occurred, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Gort residents dismayed as planning decision on biogas plant postponed

Thu, May 06, 2021

The Gort Biogas Concern Group has this week expressed its disappointment at An Bord Pleanala’s move to postpone a decision on a planning appeal concerning proposals to develop a biogas plant near the town.

NUI Galway to host virtual Open Scholarship Week

Thu, May 06, 2021

NUI Galway will host a virtual Open Scholarship Week next week, showcasing the importance of research and education that is open and accessible to everyone. The free events will take place online from May 10 to 14, coordinated through the Open Scholarship Community Galway.

Harbour vision can make us look to the sea and the wind

Thu, May 06, 2021

It is perhaps surprising that a city such as Galway which was built on the water and is mostly surrounded by it, should have taken this long to realise that perhaps for centuries, we have been looking the wrong way. There are not many cities that have the proximity of its port so close to the city centre and yet have it so underutilised. Perhaps now, comes the vision that will change that.

Councils bracing themselves for busy Bank Holiday weekend

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Galway’s two local authorities have been asked to brace themselves for busy weekends across the city and county by providing adequate litter and toilet facilities at popular recreation spots.

Councillor demands Horse Exclusion Zones to deal with ‘repeated instances of animal cruelty’

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Horse drawn carriages should be banned from all national primary and secondary roads, as should the racing of horse drawn vehicles in County Galway.

Parking restrictions on the cards to allow for outdoor dining

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Parking restrictions and some traffic flows could change in Galway city to ensure outdoor dining is a viable option soon.

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