Significant decrease in Galway city burglaries

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Statistics released at Monday's Galway City Joint Policing Committee confirmed that 53 burglaries took place in January and February 2020 with only 18 recorded in the same months in 2021.

Speeding offences increase in Galway city

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

There has been a 53 per cent increase in fines issued for speeding offences in Galway city in the opening two months of this year compared to the same period in 2020.

Inis Oírr pier project could go to tender in coming months

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The business case for the redevelopment of Inis Oírr pier is at "an advanced stage" and is likely to be signed off by Minister Heather Humphreys in the coming weeks.

Climate and biodiversity motion to be debated by councillors in April

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A motion proposing that 'Galway City Council declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency' will be debated next month.

Tune in to Galway's first international cello festival

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A first Galway festival that celebrates the beauty of the cello starts today online.

West Ireland Bike Shop launches new website

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

To coincide with the long-awaited 2021 bike range, West Ireland Bike Shop has launched its new website westirelandbikeshop.ie.

Customers can order a new bike and accessories online with nationwide delivery, free to Galway city.

Living life to the full

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A special introductory course on mindfulness is being run in Connemara/Joyce country area next month.

Homeless charity praises students' inspirational initiative

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Two NUI Galway students have raised €1,729 for local charity Galway Simon Community through an innovative ‘Helping Haircuts’ initiative.

Diligent to locate state-of-the-art European hub at Bonham Quay

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Diligent Corporation, a leading modern governance company used by nearly 700,000 board directors and leaders worldwide, has announced Galway’s Bonham Quay as the location for its new European Hub. The company announced late last year that it was creating 200 local jobs in Galway as part of its long-term business strategy to drive international growth.

Public trust in Government grows

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The public's trust in the Government soared last year as a result of its policies to improve income protection during the Covid-19 crisis, research from NUI Galway has revealed.

Data showed public trust in the Government reached a low of 18 per cent in 2009, whereas the efforts taken in 2020 to protect people’s purchasing power saw the same measure reach a peak of 66 per cent .

Galway’s young filmmakers make Irish final

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Three Galway students are among the finalists in Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2021.

Fifteen-years-old Ruadhán Gormally from Tuam, Co Galway, with his film ‘Feeling Blue’; Anthony Loewen who attends Coláiste Iognáid with the ‘The Confession’, and Sive Sampietro of St Enda’s Galway with ‘Unplugged’ are among the films shortlisted for the final at the Fresh International Film Festival 2021 which takes place this week.

Murtagh and Keogh prepare for Europe

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Galway oarswomen Fiona Murtagh and Aifric Keogh will be looking for more medals when they compete at the European Rowing Championships in Italy next month.

Extention granted for consultations on South Galway flood measures

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

South Galway residents have been granted an extension to continue consultations on proposed flood relief measures for the area.

Galway schools selected for pilot education programme

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A new arts education programme that explores creative thinking has been launched by Tulca Festival of Visual Arts and Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture.

Tea party fundraiser raises funds for COPE

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Much-needed funds for COPE's Galway domestic abuse service have been raised by a recent online tea party.

Spring auction on Saturday

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Aidan Foley will host the Galway Auction Rooms Antique Spring Auction on Saturday (March 27) at 11am.

Dream weddings can still come true at the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

At the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa, a wedding is a wedding no matter the number of guests.

Affordable Live-in Homecare supports independent living

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Choosing the right care for relatives is an important decision. Everyone naturally wants the best quality care at an affordable price, but more importantly they want their loved one to be safe and happy…. and for most, no matter what age they are, there’s simply no place like home.

Garda briefs...

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Burglary
Sometime between 9am on Thursday March 18 and 9am on Friday March 19 one of the buildings attached to St Bridget’s Hospital, Ballinasloe was broken into and a circulation pump removed from the boiler house. The gardaí in Ballinasloe are asking anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously around St Bridget’s Hospital, Ballinasloe on Thursday night/Friday morning, anyone with any information or anyone who may have been offered this circulation pump for sale to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 09096 31890.

Council waives fees for outdoor dining licences

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Galway City Council will not be charging restaurants and food outlets outdoor dining fees this year.

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