Vaccine allocation for west is ‘big moment,’ says Saolta chief

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The head of the Saolta University Health Care Group, which runs the local public hospitals, has appealed to the public to continue to limit their social contact and abide by the Level 5 restrictions to protect people at greatest risk of contracting Covid-19.

Swimming expected to be allowed at Ballyloughane beach this summer

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Swimming is expected to be allowed at Ballyloughane beach this summer, after Galway City Council officials indicated that Ballyloughane's bathing water is expeceted to meet the required standard.

Lack of manners and cop-on fuels illegal littering, says councillor

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

A basic lack of manners and an absence of cop-on is what drives people to think they can open their car windows and throw out litter on the roads and ditches of the county, this week’s meeting of the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee was told.

Be vigilant for dog thief scouts, says Chief Supt

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Local gardai are to be complimented for their work in tracking down thieves who steal pets and then try to transport them to the UK where they are sold for big profits.

Don’t wait a fortnight to tell us about boy racers, Chieft Supt tells councillors

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

There is no point waiting two weeks to tell the gardai about boy racers doing doughnuts on the main roads, the Chief Supt told the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee when it met online this week.

Jobs boost for city as HID Global announces plan to open centre of excellence and 120 new jobs

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, expects to open a centre of excellence in Galway this year. This will allow for full consolidation of business activities, including manufacturing operations, to the new facility in Mervue Business Park by end of 2022.

Council to install pedestrian crossing at Barna Woods

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

A pedestrian crossing is finally to be developed at the entrance to Barna Woods, creating a safer means for people to move between the wood, Cappagh Park, Lough Rusheen Park, and Silverstrand.

Analysis needed into why domestic violence cases are not progressed by victims, JPC hears

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Analysis should be undertaken to find out why more women do not proceed with complaints to Gardai about violent partners, the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee heard this week.

Almost 700 submissions received in Ballinasloe waste transfer permit process

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The total number of submissions received by Galway County Council regarding the waste transfer station facility permit at Pollboy, Ballinasloe was 674, 359 by e-mail and 315 by post and hand delivered, according to Cllr Evelyn Parsons.

Local media trumps social media in getting messages to vulnerable, JPC meeting is told

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The role of local media in getting information out to rural communities is immense, this week’s meeting of the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee was told.

Galway Cycling Campaign welcomes funding for City Council walking and cycling jobs

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Galway Cycling Campaign welcomes the available funding for 22 new jobs in Galway City Council as part of the government investment in expanding walking and cycling facilities all over the country.

Cold snap poses 'significant risks to elderly Galweigans' warns Farrell

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The current cold snap poses significant risks to elderly Galweigans, and the Government must take action, by supporting a new fuel poverty Bill.

Heroin the second most seized drug in Galway, say Gardai

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Heroin was the second most seized drug in Galway last year, Gardai told the County JPC meeting on Monday.

Where next for the arts in Galway in 2021?

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

For The Insider, engagement with the arts in 2020 often meant watching them from my sitting room with a cup of tea - or a G&T - in front of me, and, sadly, given the continuing uncertainties surrounding the rollout of the nation’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, that situation might remain unchanged for months to come.

Lack of maternity leave for councillors ‘simply unacceptable’ says Hoade

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The pressure felt by women who work as local authority elected members “just weeks after giving birth”, owing to a lack of proper maternity provision in the State, is “simply unacceptable in 2021”.

City bypass might increase, not lessen, traffic congestion in Galway

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The long, and often controversial, saga of a bypass for Galway may be brought to a close when An Bord Pleanála decides the fate of the Galway City Ring Road in April.

Gardai policed the lockdowns with dignity and respect, says councillor

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The role of the gardai in preventing the spread of covid 19 was acknowledged at the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee on Monday.

Cllr Crowe unhappy with compilation of An Taisce report

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Cllr Mike Crowe is unhappy with the manner in which An Taisce compiled a report on wastewater treatment in Galway.

The issue was debated during Monday's Galway City Council meeting and Cllr Crowe remains adamant An Taisce should have contacted the council and Irish Water.

The Dolans calls on public to make submissions on Galway to Athlone Cycleway routes

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Members of the public are being encouraged to make submissions in relation to the route options for the Galway to Athlone cycleway. Aisling Dolan, Senator for Roscommon-Galway is backing two routes of the five Corridor Options being circulated by the Galway to Athlone Project Team – the Green Route and the Blue Route. Both of those routes come close to Ballinasloe and will be going through Roscommon potentially along by the Shannon towards Shannonbridge.

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Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Cheevers wants Blue Flag status for Ballyloughane
Cllr Alan Cheevers wants Galway City Council to ensure Ballyloughane beach achieves Blue Flag status.

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