More than 90 houses set for refurbishment works across the city and county

Tue, Sep 15, 2020

Ninety-one housing units across the city and county stand in line for major refurbishments following an allocation of more than €1 million to Galway's local authorities.

Canney meets Vintners president to discuss re-opening of rural pubs

Tue, Sep 15, 2020

Deputy Seán Canney has met with Padraic McGann, national president of the Vintners Federation to discuss issues around the re-opening of pubs.

NUI Galway Students’ Union launches plan to connect students

Mon, Sep 14, 2020

NUI Galway Students’ Union (SU) has today launched a plan to help students connect with each other in what will be an unusual academic year due to Covid-19.

Canney reveals progress on development of Headford Office of Public Works office

Mon, Sep 14, 2020

Deputy Seán Canney has received written confirmation from the Minister of State for the OPW, that the extension to the offices at the regional headquarters in Headford is progressing.

Demands made for electric rail line from Oranmore to Athenry

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Galway County Council should be bold and electrify the rail line from Oranmore to Athenry, according to Fine Gael councillor Liam Carroll.

Galway asked to raise funds for stricken families in Beirut

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The people of Galway are being asked to show their support for families in Beirut who have been left devastated and struggling since the massive explosion on August 4.

15,000 Galway jobs could be lost in coming weeks, fear hotels and guesthouses

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

15,400 jobs in the accommodation sector in Galway could be lost in the coming weeks as hotels and guesthouses face a cataclysmic drop in bookings for autumn and early winter.

N59 upgrade proposals to be submitted to ABP for approval

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Proposals for upgrade works for the N59 between Glenlo Abbey to Killeen will be submitted for approval by An Bord Pleanála before the end of the year.

Time for the councils to appoint cycling officers, says campaign

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Cycling Officers need to be quickly appointed to Galway City and County Councils according to the Galway Cycling Campaign, which has written to both councils seeking a timeline for the hiring process.

Student leader urges caution when booking accommodation

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The Students’ Union at NUI Galway has urged students to be cautious before committing to a private residence this year.

Councillor aggrieved over hackney licence refusal

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The refusal by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to grant a Local Area Hackney Licence in the municipal district of Athenry-Oranmore has been criticised by a Galway County Councillor.

Calls for county council investment in sporting facilities

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The Galway County Council should invest in its sporting and recreational facilities just like the Galway City Council has done for Cappagh Park, that is according to Fine Gael councillor Liam Carroll.

Cancer screening and treatment backlog needs 'urgent response', says Farrell

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The backlog in cancer screening and treatment services is "concerning" and demands an all party response and increased funding from the Government.

Stay and Spend Scheme must include other tourism businesses, says Kyne

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The Stay and Spend Scheme must be expanded to include tourism businesses, as well as accommodation and food-service providers, according to a Galway senator.

The Big Think at Galway Summer Garden

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Just as you thought the last chance of a proper festival had gone for this year, along comes The Big Think - a festival of talks and ideas - to fill you with inspiration, insight, hope and joy.

NUI Galway research leads to return of World War I hero’s medal

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Research conducted by NUI Galway academic Dr John Murray has led to the recovery of a medal, thought long-lost, belonging to a Great War veteran from Dublin who was decorated for bravery.

Craughwell aircraft crash caused by fast approach and tree collision, report concludes

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

An investigation into an air crash at Craughwell two years ago has concluded that the probable cause was a collision with a tree as a result of a loss of lift and stall during an attempted go-around from a rejected landing.

Does Galway need a second waste water treatment plant?

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Hands up all of you who remember the 1980s Save Galway Bay Group and what they were set up to do? If you thought it was the name for the latest pop sensation you are possibly a young Gossoon who would not be much interested in reading any further.

Former Irish Times editor Conor Brady appointed Honorary Professor of Journalism at NUIG

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Professor Conor Brady, the former Editor of The Irish Times, has been appointed an Honorary Professor at NUI Galway. Professor Brady will work with NUI Galway in the development of a new innovation stream on the University’s MA in Journalism programme, designed to prepare graduates to work in future roles as digital content creators and innovators in the media industry.

Galway Cycle Bus invited to join ChangeX

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The Galway Cycle Bus has been invited to join the ChangeX community. The Knocknacarra-based initiative promotes active travel for school children by experienced volunteers, parents and teachers escorting children to school by bike at various ‘pick up’ points in housing estates en route from Cappagh Road to Knocknacarra NS and Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh near Millers Lane.

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