Plans for activity centre at the old waterworks in Terryland due by years end
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
By December, the Galway City Council plans to have a design for an activity centre at the old waterworks site in the Terryland area.
Read more ...Public consultation on €10 million flood defence scheme to begin this summer
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Public consultations will be held within the next six weeks on a proposed €10 million flood defence scheme for The Claddagh and Galway city centre.
Read more ...Construction to begin on €30 million nursing home and mental health facilities for Tuam
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Construction is to begin on two major health projects for Tuam - a new community nursing unit and a mental health day facility and disability unit - totalling more than €30 million.
Read more ...Exciting future outlines for Killimordaly, Kiltullagh and Attymon
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
A feasabilty study laying out an ambitious and exciting blueprint for the future of Killimordaly, Kiltullagh and Attymon has been launched.
Read more ...O’Flaherty demands removal of seaweed from Ballyloughane beach
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Ballyloughane beach is finally open for bathing after several years of swimming bans — but many users will have to run a gauntlet of smelly, fly-infested mounds of seaweed to get there.
Read more ...Canney hails Tuam regeneration plan as a blueprint for the town’s future
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
The Regeneration Masterplan for Tuam from the Galway County Council has been hailed as a “basis for ensuring Tuam remains a growth centre, and an attractive location to visit, work, live in and raise a family”.
Read more ...Galway show band singer John Regan passes away in Australia
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
The death has occurred in Australia of the well-known Galway showband singer John Regan. A former resident of Woodfield, Cappagh Road John E Regan passed away in the Gold Coast, Australia last Sunday.
Read more ...City Council to purchase two portable stages for arts sector
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
The Galway City Council hopes to purchase mobile stages, festival flooring, and to improve facilities in public areas enabling multiple spaces become venues for events, festivals, and community activities.
Read more ...600 signatues and counting for Oranmore Heritage Renville walkway petition
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Oranmore Heritage, a community group in Oranmore has launched a petition to ask Galway County Council and the Department of the Environment to take immediate steps to protect, maintain and improve the public walkway from Renville Quay to Renville Point.
Read more ...Connolly calls for a clean up of the city canal network
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Galway city's canal networks are in need of urgent cleaning, Fianna Fáil Galway City West councillor, John Connolly told this week's online council meeting.
Read more ...Councillors can play key role in re-starting night time culture and economy, says Hoade
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
A vibrant night-time culture and economy across Galway, and Ireland, will be vital in driving the recovery after the pandemic.
Read more ...‘Galway will be open for business this summer’ says Mayor
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
The Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard said he has “every confidence” Galway will be open for business in the coming weeks, with new opportunities “to enjoy some of our amazing eateries and pubs in a new way”, as well as cultural events.
Read more ...Allowing pregnant women be accompanied for scans is ‘compassionate decision’, says Farrell
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Allowing pregnant women to be accompanied by a partner at anomaly scans is a “compassionate decision” that will be a “relief” to women across Galway.
Read more ...Naughton welcomes €15 million to enhance public spaces ahead of ‘outdoor summer’
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
A further €15 million is set to be invested to enhance external public spaces in towns, villages and cities ahead of the phased reopening of what has been billed as an ‘outdoor summer’.
Read more ...Ambitious Leisureland and Salthill Park renovations will have public consultation
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Galway City Council will carry out consultation with local groups, residents, and stakeholders, about plans to carry out extensive, and ambitious, refurbishments at Leisureland and Salthill Park.
Read more ...Hanley calls for dedicated Eating Disorder Team for west of Ireland
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
A dedicated team to tackle eating disorders in the west of Ireland, and provide support and treatment to sufferers, must be established.
Read more ...Higgins demands Ireland supports waiver to allow developing countries manufacture Covid vaccines
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Ireland must support an intellectual property rights waiver for Covid-19 vaccines at crucial WTO meeting as daily death toll escalates in India and Brazil
Read more ...The future of work - changes are coming
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Last Saturday, the Citizens' Assembly published its recommendations on gender equality, which are an impressive set of worthy proposals for constitutional and legislative changes.
Read more ...Portwest — backing local jobs, local sport and people
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
It was announced earlier this year that, for the first time in twenty-four years, Intersport Elvery’s would share their position on the Mayo GAA jersey with a second sponsor. This sponsor was later revealed to be Portwest, the Westport workwear company that has made its mark as the fastest growing workwear company worldwide.
Read more ...Quality home heating oil at competitive prices
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Texoil, one of the leading home heating oil suppliers in the country, continues to serve its customers in Galway with quality fuel at competitive prices.
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