A year like no other

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A year since Ireland went into a Covid-induced lockdown, we can look back and see how we have suffered and stagnated, progressed and then regressed in attempts to return to our pre-Covid normality.

It is a year this week since Ireland went into full lockdown, and despite some brief respites in between, it seems like a continuing groundhog day. Tired and weary, yet positive and hopeful, for most it has been 365 days of living with a new fear, but still needing to remain stoic in the belief this seemingly never-ending cycle of life with little change comes to an end.

Sock Co Op - A Little Piece of Ireland for your Sole!

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

Sock Co Op designs unique and eye-catching unisex socks that celebrate the beautiful places and landmarks of Ireland and is causing waves all around the world.

Council must act now to push €63 million 'game changing' projects, says Cllr Eddie Hoare

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

An “exciting future” leading to the “transformation” of the city centre awaits Galway, but only if the €63 million in funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund is “delivered in a timely manner.”

Blackrock diving tower in line for major renovation works

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Blackrock diving tower could be in line for major renovation and enhancement works as City Hall is assessing submissions from consultants who are prepared to undertake the proposed works.

Test dog dirt DNA to catch owners who let their pets foul footpaths, says former Mayor

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

DNA testing of dog dirt, in order to trace and fine the owners who let their pets foul footpaths and green areas, should be employed by the Galway City Council.

Cheevers calls for needs analysis of east side of city

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Cllr Alan Cheevers wants a community profile and needs analysis carried out for the east side of the city.

Landmark innovation and cultural district will be ‘transformative for Galway’

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Nuns Island and Earls Island are to be transformed into a focal point of culture, research, education, business, and accommodation as NUI Galway set to develop much of the area into the ‘Innovation and Creativity District’.

Quality award for Leisureland

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Leisureland has been awarded an Outstanding National Quality Standard achievement by Ireland Active.

NUI Galway report makes recommendations to BAI about absence of Irish language content on licensed radio stations

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Research funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and carried out by NUI Galway into the use of the Irish language on licensed radio services has made several recommendations.

Mary Hoade raises concerns over Land Development Agency Bill

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Local Authorities must be the lead provider of social and affordable housing in the State, but this is now under threat from the Government’s Land Development Agency Bill 2021.

Planning Permission granted for new Order of Malta facility

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Planning permission has been granted to the Order of Malta for a new operations base within the Liosbán industrial estate.

Naughton calls on community organisations to avail of new CLÁR scheme

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Community gardens, playgrounds, outdoor games areas, and pavilion-style structures in rural areas of County Galway stand to avail of funding from the €5.5 million CLÁR programme.

More than 700 Galway children still waiting for speech and language assessment

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

More than 700 children under 12 years of age are currently waiting for their initial assessment for speech and language intervention services in County Galway.

Urgent measures needed to tackle driver test waiting list nears 5,000, says O’Hara

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

With 4,881 people in County Galway waiting for a driving test, the Government urgently needs to intrude new measures, before the backlog becomes even worse.

St. Nicholas’ Parochial school enrolling for next academic year

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

St. Nicholas’ Parochial School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year, 2021/22.

Bird nesting season ban on hedge cutting until September

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Galway City Council want to notify all landowners, farmers and gardeners in Galway City that hedge-cutting is strictly prohibited until September 1 to protect wildlife during bird nesting and breeding season.

Sound advice from founder as winners of 25th Michael F Dolan Business Award are named

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

The 25th Michael F Dolan Business Award winners were recently announced at Presentation College Athenry by Michael F. Dolan. The Award Scheme which has been sponsored by Michael F. Dolan & Co., Certified Public Accountants, Loughrea is in its 25th year and has proved to be a very successful and sought after award at Presentation College.

It’s swap a job time as TG4 and RTÉ weather presenters switch roles for Seachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Weather presenters from TG4 and RTÉ swapped jobs again this year to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge.

TG4’s Darren Ó Dubhgáin, Fiona Ní Fhlaithearta and Donncha Ó Murchú swapped roles with Nuala Carey, Karina Buckley and Helen Curran.

Become a friend of Renmore Gymnastics Club

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Renmore Gymnastics Club provides a vital service in Galway.

A successful programme has been implemented with more than 1,000 members involved.

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