Who will really benefit from the city council's 2021 budget?

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The Galway City Council made two housekeeping decisions of note at its November meeting earlier this week. One was to permit the participation of members meeting in a socially distant manner; members can now Zoom into the proceedings. The second was to defer the annual budget meeting; originally intended to take place next week but now put back to November 30.

A tasty new venture for Scoil Chaitríona

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The school community in Scoil Chaitríona Senior is excited at the beginning of a new venture into hot school meals in partnership with Fresh Today.

Principal Marianne Brady says hot meals are a big part of the school's vision for student wellbeing, happiness and participation.

Corrandulla Church to host special concert in aid of Cancer Care

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A special one hour concert of beautiful songs to bring hope and heart to everyone during current Covid-19 level five restrictions will be broadcast live from Corrandulla Church on Sunday November 11 from 7pm to 8pm.

NUIG researcher to address Nobel laureates on costs of violence against women

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A researcher in NUI Galway’s Centre for Global Women’s Studies has been selected to take part in the 7th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings on Economic Sciences. Dr Mrinal Chada will highlight the costs of violence against women and the need for policy change on the issue.

TDs seek help for Ireland's regional airports

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway politicians were among a group of 15 Independent TDs seeking Government help for Ireland's airports, in particular Shannon, Knock, Kerry, Donegal and Cork airports.

Galway student entrepreneurs win stake in seed funding

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A project which aims to help protect Ireland's bee population is among the projects by young Galway entrepreneurs selected to share in €10,000 in seed funding in a national competition held last week.

Councillors call for ministerial support for Athenry to Galway twin track

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

It is imperative the Galway County Council urge the Minister of Transport, Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State, Hildegarde Naughton, to make a detailed submission to Government for the construction of a twin track on the railway between Athenry and Galway city, that is according to Fine Gael councillor Liam Carroll.

Cllr Carroll who also called for the Ministers to support the construction of a second platform at Oranmore train station with additional parking facilities, said the submission should include the electrification of the route with the new plan having an emphasis on the effects of spatial awareness or carbon emissions.

GMIT staff choir release new song and video

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

GMIT Voices, a choir comprising staff and retired staff members from GMIT's Galway and Mayo campuses, have released their first virtual choir video of the academic term. The video and song, 'Hold Me, Rock Me', is now available on GMIT social media channels on Facebook and YouTube.

Naughten demands town meeting to explore jobs strategy

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Local TD Denis Naughten is calling on the Government to hold meeting of all agencies and local authorities in Galway and Roscommon to get jobs back in Ballinasloe.

The move comes in the wake of 115 job losses with the closure of US dispenser maker company Aptar, and Deputy Naughten says not enough is being done to find alternative employment in the town.

Light a candle in memory of donors who gifted life

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway organ donors will be honoured in a special Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving to be broadcast on RTE 1 on Sunday (11am).

Cead mile failte Joe Biden

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The collective sighs of relief and whoops of joy were audible throughout the free-thinking world. Democrat Joe Biden eclipsed incumbent Donald Trump at the polls to become the 46th president of the United States, and also the 23rd to have Irish roots.

President Higgins among the first to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, was among the first to congratulate American President-elect Joe Biden on his success.

President Higgins said he and wife Sabina, and the staff at Áras an Uachtaráin, had the warmest memories of Joe Biden’s two visits to us.

Schools are leading lights in fight against Covid-19

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway schools are playing a vital role in the fight against Covid-19 and deserve every recognition and praise, according to the chief executive of Saolta which runs the local public hospitals.

Tony Canavan said employees have responded swiftly and positively since the schools reopened after the summer break to ensure their premises were fully compliant with Covid-19 guidelines.

New app introduces the future of furniture during lockdown

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A new app is bringing the future of furniture shopping to the homes of people throughout Galway city and county.

Enforcement measures must be questioned as city rent continues to rise, says COPE Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

New figures revealing an almost five per cent rise in rents in Galway city in the last year calls into question how well the Government is enforcing rent pressure zones, according to assistant CEO of COPE Galway, Martin O'Connor.

Mr O'Connor's comments come after the latest report from property website Daft.ie which found that average rent in the city now stands at €1,363 per month.

Galway to benefit from largest single-year investment in greenway infrastructure

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway greenways are set to benefit from Government funding of €13.25 million - the largest single-year investment in greenway infrastructure in the State to date.

Another punter strikes it lucky in Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

People across County Galway are being encouraged to check their EuroMillions tickets after the National Lottery revealed the winning ticket in Tuesday night's ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ prize of more than €1 million was sold in the west.

Galway project wins equality grants

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A Galway project has won funding support for its work on human rights and equality.

Only four county estates proposed for speed limit reduction in 2020

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Only four housing estates in Galway county will be put forward for an introduction of a 30km/h speed limit in 2020.

Grants for east Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The announcement of CLÁR grants to address safety in schools and the upgrading of local community and sport facilities has been welcomed by Independent councillor Dr Evelyn Parsons.

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