Extra funding for Trading Online Voucher Scheme to assist Galway businesses

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Local Enterprise Office Galway has announced that additional funding has been approved for the hugely successful Trading Online Voucher.

The funding was approved by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD as part of the July Stimulus Package.

NUI Galway students offer technical support to organisations during pandemic

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

As part of their major projects, postgraduate students in Information Systems Management (MSc in ISM) at the School of Business and Economics, NUI Galway are seeking ways to support local organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Status Orange Wind Warning as Storm Ellen approaches Galway

Wed, Aug 19, 2020

Met Éireann have issued an Orange wind warning for Galway from 21.00 on Wednesday, 19th August 2020 to 06.00 on Thursday, 20th August 2020.

Network Galway “Businesswoman of the Year” Awards Finalists 2020

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

Network Galway is a progressive, dynamic organisation supporting the professional and personal development of women across all sectors in business.

Gina’s Homewares and More is now online!

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

One of Galway’s newest companies is now online with a new website. Bringing you the most unique home décor items you can find. Based on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands Gina’s Homewares and More is a small business that started up during the Covid-19 pandemic, most people would be put off starting a new business in the midst of a pandemic but that didn’t stop Gina. With show-stopping items like their selection of Molten Glass on Wood pieces along with their Handmade Soaps that are prepared on Inis Mor you are sure to be in awe of the products available.

Galway Potters Market is back this weekend!

Sat, Aug 15, 2020

Galway Potters Market will be back at the Spanish Arch this summer! Delayed, but not beaten, by the coronavirus, this year’s event will be held on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of August, 10am -6pm.

Galway cityscape can now be changed for cyclists and walkers

Sat, Aug 15, 2020

The Government's July Stimulus programme has created opportunities to quickly change the city's streets and create more facilities for people who walk, wheel and cycle, according to the Galway Cycling Campaign.

Memorial Walk goes virtual for Galway Hospice

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

This year's Galway Memorial Walk in aid of the Galway Hospice will take place on Sunday September 13 when Galwegians are being asked to walk their own special route.

Not enough time for mammoth task

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Updated guidelines published by the Department of Education last week have left schools with not enough time to implement all the new measures for the proposed reopening at the end of the month, according to a local deputy principal.

Call for sprinklers to disperse Claddagh Basin crowds

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

The installation of sprinklers at crowd gathering hotspots in the city could be used to encourage people to disperse after 10pm says Galway City Central councillor Eddie Hoare.

Kyne calls for An Bord Pleanála to resume city ring road oral hearing

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

The Galway City Ring Road is "too important" a project for the city, and further delays in resuming the oral hearing will ultimately delay construction of the road itself.

Knocknacarra bus petition launched

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

An online petition has been launched calling for reinstatement of bus services to the Knocknacarra area.

No vehicles allowed

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Road access to Silverstrand will remain closed to vehicles until at least next Monday due to large volumes of traffic using the road, and the car park at the beach reaching full capacity

Sinn Féin raise issue of 70,000 people waiting for a driving test

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

The "massive backlog" of 72,738 people awaiting a driving test is a problem that will only grow and become more serious, especially once schools re-open.

Cheevers calls for 'urgent review' of walkways around the city

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

An "urgent review" of paths and walkways around the city is needed with many paths in a "bad state of repair", according to a local councillor.

€3 million available housing adaptation grants for elderly and people with disabilities in Galway

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

More than €3 million has been made available by the Government for housing adaptation grants in Galway for older people, those with disabilities, and people with mobility problems.

Kyne demands extra resources to help disability services combat threat of Covid-19

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

The resumption of disability day services is welcome news for the more than 430 adults in Galway with a disability, but supports needed to combat the impact and continuing threat of Covid-19.

Swimmers wanted for research into superbugs in water

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

A team of researchers at NUI Galway is calling on swimmers and surfers to take part in a project to find out if recreational water users are more at risk of picking up superbugs.

Ballybane neighbourhood clean-up this Saturday

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

A clean-up day for Ballybane, in conjunction with the Merlin Residents Association, and the Galway City Council environmental sections, takes place this weekend.