PorterShed expansion 'welcome given impact of Covid-19', says Kyne

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Building contractors are being sought for the renovation of a warehouse at Bowling Green, which will be transformed into "a new co-working and innovation space over two levels".

Merlin Park Hospital rehabilitation unit to reopen

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The rehabilitation unit at Merlin Park Hospital is to reopen after June 30, the HSE has confirmed. The move has been welcomed by Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly.

'Serious questions' remain to be answered over proposed Cappagh Road swimming pool

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

It is "bad planning" to have two major swimming pools in the west side of the city, while leaving the eastern side "crying out for facilities".

Tributes paid to Digital’s first employee — a man who shaped Galway and Irish industry

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The “end of an era” was how many people, who knew Mike Mulqueen, reacted to the news of his recent death. It seemed a fair summation for a man who made such a positive impact on the lives of so many and on the industrial life of Galway and Ireland.

City to get thirteen new bus shelters

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Work is to begin on 13 new bus shelters throughout Galway city, with shelters located at Crestwood Estate, Castlepark Road, Shangort Road, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra Road, Barna Road, Bóthar le Chéile; Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle Road Upper, Costello Road, and Colmcille Road.

The City I Want Galway to be After Covid-19

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Niall McNelis
Labour Galway City West councillor

After Covid-19 - an opportunity to do things differently, and better

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

During these past months of Covid-19 Lockdown there has been a growth in media commentary about how, some day, the Irish economy and business model will return to normal, when the virus is brought under some measure of control.

More than €500k approved in business continuity vouchers

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

An east Galway TD has welcomed confirmation that more than €571,000 has been approved in business continuity vouchers for the county between March and June.

Skeff gets ready for re-opening on Monday

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The Skeff Late Bar, Eyre Square re-open their doors on June 29 in line with government guidelines. The team are working and training hard to prepare for their re-opening on Monday.

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Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Gardai probe theft of fox hound puppies
Gardaí in Craughwell are appealing for information following the theft of four fox hound puppies in Craughwell between 7pm on Sunday June 21, and 9am on Monday June 22, 2020.

Gardaí in Craughwell are appealing for information following the theft of four fox hound puppies in Craughwell between 7pm on Sunday June 21, and 9am on Monday June 22, 2020.

More frequent X-ray service in Clifden would encourage greater use, health forum told

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

A more frequent X-Ray service based in Clifden would encourage local GPs to refer more patients to it, the Regional Health Forum was told by a member this week.

Garda Chief Superintendent backs 30kmph citywide speed limit

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

If a proposal to lower Galway city’s speed limit to 30km/h was brought forward, it would have the backing of Garda Chief Superintendent Tom Curley.

Mad for road — the beginning of the new beginning

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

And so here it is, a wonderful glimpse of the appetising uplands to which we looked forlornly for so long since we put up the shutters in mid-March.

Renewed appeal for information on missing Carna woman

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Gardai have this week issued a fresh appeal for information on mother of seven Barbara Walsh. The appeal coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Carna woman’s disappearance.

Wipes and sanitary products are major microplastic pollutants, survey finds

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

NUI Galway study finds that wet wipes and sanitary towels are an underestimated source of white microplastic fibres in the marine environment and that 50 percent of wet wipe brands tested in this study that were labelled ‘flushable’ contained plastic fibres.

The Club Championships are Right Around the Bend

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Sport might be back at last and GAA action is said to be right around the corner. There are some concerns that need to be ironed out though. The first issue is with the time frame. It looks like some countries may need to decide between codes and this may mean that football is going to lose out. Counties are going to be forced to choose and this could cause a lot of problems between clubs. This is not going to be a problem for counties such as Tyrone, Donegal and even Kerry though. That being said, there may be problems for Galway and Cork. 

Crowded waiting rooms are a thing of the past, health forum is told

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Crowded waiting rooms in the outpatients departments of our major hospitals have to be a thing of the past and will be tolerated anymore, the Regional Health Forum was told at its meeting held via Zoom on Tuesday.

Abalta Special School is holding a Summer Walkathon Fundraiser for vital resources and materials!

Wed, Jun 24, 2020

Abalta Special School provides individual teaching programs for individuals with Autism and complex needs. The school has professional and dedicated staff members offering Behavioural Support, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy as well as Community Integration through linkage with local industries. and on the 1st of July to the 29th of August, Abalta Special School is holding a Summer Walkathon Fundraiser for vital resources and materials!

Fantasy Football round 31 preview

Tue, Jun 23, 2020

I think it is fair to say the Premier League did not exactly return with a bang. Many of game week 30's 12 outings were characterised by slow build-up play, inaccuracy, and an all round lack of sharpish.

Jobs boost as South African animation studio chooses Galway as its international home

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

There was a welcome jobs boost for the city yesterday when one of South Africa’s leading animation studios, Triggerfish, selected Galway as its first international location.

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