Full houses for online greenway meetings as interest in plan reaches fever pitch

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

The massive interest in the Athlone to Galway Greenway was illustrated by the packed attendances at a series of online meetings last week organsied by Sen Aisling Dolan and Minister Anne Rabbitte.

Galway hoteliers call for urgent additional supports to safeguard jobs

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Hotel and guesthouse owners in Galway are calling for an urgent review of business and employment supports for the hospitality sector following the announcement at the weekend that it is unlikely to reopen before mid-summer.

Let’s recover the night-time

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

When the Justice Minister spoke earlier this week about her plans to extend the opening hours and to create measures to stimulate the nighttime economy, I was reminded of just how much this would impact Galway in particular, because of its role as a party capital and cultural hub.

The new proposals to reform licensing laws when they emerge sometime in 2022, will see sstaggered and extended closing times for licensed venues, pubs and nightclubs. Sunday trading hours will be brought in line with the rest of the week for pubs and off-licences. Currently during non-Covid periods, pubs are required to close at 11pm on Sundays, while off-licences can sell alcohol until 10pm.

Swimmer rescued after getting into difficulty off Salthill

Sat, Feb 20, 2021

Galway RNLI Lifeboat rescued a swimmer who got into difficulty off Blackrock beach in Salthill this afternoon, Saturday.

Kyne calls for island populations to be vaccinated at same time

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

All people living on the Islands off Galway must be vaccinated on the same visit as it makes "no sense" to carry out a "handful of vaccinations", and still leave the rest of the community exposed to Covid-19.

Four to be charged over ‘Golfgate’ dinner, say Gardai

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Four people are set to be charged in connection with the Oireachtas Golf Society’s dinner in Galway last August.

Naughton reveals details of €12 million sustainable transport programme

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Minister Hildegarde Naughton has revealed further details of the €12 million sustainable transport package for Galway funded by her Department last week.

Politicians urged to press for speedy funding allocation for Newcastle Community Centre

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Newcastle/Dangan residents are calling on local politicians to take action to speed up the allocation of funding for a community centre for the area. It has a population of more than 6,000 people and is equivalent in size to Ballinasloe or Westport.

They say they are disappointed with the delay in the process as they have been waiting six months for the expected announcement.

McNelis backs calls for new fund to counter impact of lost time at school

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

A €100 million ‘Catch-Up for Children’ fund to counter the “severe impact” of lost time at school, sports, and extra-curricular activities during the pandemic, must be introduced by the Government.

People with serious illnesses not getting priority under vaccination roll-out, warns McDonnell

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

People with serious illnesses and carers are not being given the priority they need under the current vaccination roll-out, which should be focussed on "the most vulnerable people and those most at risk".

Calls for new industries to be sourced for Knocknacarra following AbbVie decision

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The Government and the IDA must source and secure a replacement employer in the Knocknacarra area following pharmaceutical firm AbbVie’s decision to cease operations by the end of this year, with the loss of 75 jobs.

High-level meeting expected to progress new emergency department for UHG

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

A high-level meeting to advance a new emergency department for UHG will take place on March 2 between the Saolta hospital group and the national HSE and HSE estates.

Galway again chosen as stopover for major sailing race next year

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Galway will once again host competitors in a major sailing event when the Round Britain and Ireland race takes place next year.

Organisers from the Royal Western Yacht Club have selected Galway as one of three compulsory stopovers for the race, which starts May 29 next year.

'It's quiet, but we're Galway, and we will bounce back'

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

“It has a brand name like no other,” Paul O’Brien says with a drop of hope about Galway and how the town will flourish again. These are radically different times and the deserted city streets illustrate how much everyday life has changed.

Connolly raises destruction of Mother and Baby home evidence in the Dáil

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The destruction of audio recordings of testimony given by people to the investigation committee into Mother and Baby Homes, was raised in the Dáil by Independent Galway West TD Catherine Connolly.

€1 million in funding allocated to tackle Parkmore traffic problems

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Bus lanes and pedestrian and cycle links are planned for Parkmore following a €1 million allocation to address long standing traffic problems in the area.

New Rural Housing Planning guidelines expected in March

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The updated rural housing planning guideline document from the Department of Local Government is being finalised with a draft document expected by the end of March.

McNelis to chair online meeting on rights of those working from home

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic and the increased numbers now working from home have highlighted the “many shortcomings” in workers rights in Ireland.

Student embarks on 775km cycle to remember grandmother who passed away in London

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Philip Killeen, a Transition Year student at Presentation College Athenry,has embarked on a 775km charity cycle in memory of his grandmother, who passed away in London during the Christmas holidays.

Tuam special needs school ‘a ray of hope’ says Canney

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The new special needs school in Tuam, which is nearing completion, will be “a beacon of hope” for families throughout the north Galway region.

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