NUI Galway Students’ Union call on Galway TDs to take action on student fees

Mon, Sep 21, 2020

NUI Galway Students’ Union (SU) today joined USI and NUS-USI in the launch of the Education for All campaign which is calling for immediate action on higher education funding.

Cash strapped Leisureland to shut swimming pool and gym

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

One of Galway’s longest established recreational facilities looks set to shut down its swimming pool and gym operations due to financial difficulties.

600 house party calls were drain on resources during Covid, says Chief Super

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Answering close to 600 calls to address house parties in the Galway area during July and August was a huge drain on Garda resources, the County Council Joint Policing Committee meeting was told this week.

City councillors reject 2021 local property tax rate rise

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway city’s local property tax (LPT) rate will remain the same for next year after councillors voted to reject a 15 per cent and 10 per cent increase at the local authority’s ordinary meeting at Leisureland on Monday afternoon.

Galway TDs must 'stand up for renters' against Rent Increases Bill, says Farrell

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway West TDs are being asked to "do the right thing" when Sinn Féin's Ban On Rent Increases Bill comes before the Dáil today, Thursday September 17.

Rise in students’ rents very worrying says NUI Galway Students’ Union

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

A 15 per cent rise over the past 12 months in the cost of renting a room for students in Galway has been described as very worrying by the NUI Galway Students’ Union president Pádraic Toomey.

Covid outbreak in one part of Galway could see a lockdown across the county, warns O'Hara

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

A Covid-19 cluster in one part of Galway could see a lockdown imposed across all the county, under the Government's new measures - a move that would be "extremely unfair" on the public, and detrimental to businesses.

Government open to feasibility study on light rail in Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Could light rail be about to take a step closer to becoming a reality in Galway? Hopes were building among supporters this week following An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, saying the Government would not be opposed to carrying out a feasibility study on the issue.

Study to be carried out on parking and traffic in Headford

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Traffic calming measures for Main Street in Headford could be on the way, as the Galway County Council has sought a feasibility study and report on the issue.

Foróige and Corrib Kids Coding online courses helped young people become even more tech savvy

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

When Foróige Galway Youth Services and Corrib Kids Coding partnered at the start of the year to plan summer programmes, neither could have imagined how such projects would turn out.

Galway Volunteer Centre to hold events marking National Volunteering Week

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway Volunteer Centre has announced a number of events to celebrate National Volunteering Week which takes place from September 21 to September 28.

Cyber crime Garda unit appointed for west

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The battle against cyber crime, bullying and hate posts will be boosted by the appointment of a specialised regional cyber crime unit of An Garda Siochana due to open in the coming months, it was confirmed this week.

Bad beginnings to the autumn, with even worse to come

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Ordinarily, at this time of year, there is a sense of renewal as politicians, with their batteries recharged, return to work and a new Dáil term begins.

Enhance your cooking experience with the George Foreman Fit Grill collection

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Back to school has never been easier with the George Foreman Fit Grill collection. These versatile grills reduce preparation time, making it easier to create healthy dishes for the whole family.

Competitive sea angling resumes after long break

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Competitive sea angling resumed after a long break when the Galway Bay Sea Angling Club hosted the Connaught Open Shore Championship on Enniscrone Beach.

Council marks passing of the former NSW premier Fahey

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The Galway City Council held a minute’s silence to mark the passing of the former premier of New South Wales, Australia, John Fahey.

Minister commends home care company’s ‘innovative measures’ as Covid-19 kept to single case

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

A leading home care provider has shown the efforts it has made to keep Galway’s vulnerable people safe and well in their own homes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, during a visit to its office by Anne Rabbitte T.D. and Minister of State with responsibility for Disability.

Recess and Lettermore gardai will be Irish speakers, JPC meeting is told

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The artists and architects have been chosen for this year’s Architecture at the Edge programme, The Boundaries Commission which is to be held from October 2 to 4 throughout Galway city and county.

Decision expected shortly on Newcastle community centre

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

A decision is expected shortly on whether the go-ahead will be given to build a community centre in Newcastle.

Is your heart telling you something?

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

This week is International Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week (September 14-20), and local heart and stroke charity Croi is highlighting the need for those over the age of 65 years to ask their doctor to listen to their heart with a stethoscope, at least once a year.

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