St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union's #UniCash!!

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

We at St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union are delighted to announce that we have just launched our fantastic giveaway, #UniCash, for students who were due to complete their Leaving Certificate this Summer.

A hero’s welcome for ‘Miracle Man’ Paddy

Thu, May 28, 2020

Paddy Grant looked out of his bedroom window each day hoping to spot a seagull and a crow. All he usually saw was scaffolding and a blue sky peeping in between the gaps in the large steel frame.

City Hall issues tenders for Martin Roundabout transformation

Thu, May 28, 2020

Tenders are being sought for a major renovation of the Martin Roundabout, which will see it transformed into a signalised junction with a new layout to prioritise buses, as well as include full pedestrian and cycling facilities.

Underuse of private hospitals during pandemic cannot continue, says Connolly

Thu, May 28, 2020

There is a "complete lack of transparency" about the contracts between the HSE and the private hospitals, especially when many such hospitals remain "substantially empty".

Galway bus services likely to go electric in near future

Thu, May 28, 2020

Electric buses could soon become part of Galway’s public transport infrastructure, following the National Transport Authority's decision to seek a supplier for 200 such environmentally-friendly vehicles.

GMIT staff member makes hundreds of reusable face coverings for use in nursing homes

Thu, May 28, 2020

Galway textiles technician Kelly Roberts has been putting her creative skills and resources to invaluable use since April, making hundreds of reusable face coverings for use both in nursing homes and for GMIT staff.

Cutting Covid-19 payment would be 'penny wise and pound foolish', says McNelis

Thu, May 28, 2020

There must be no cut to the €350 weekly Covid-19 pandemic when more than half a million people are still reliant on it, and with many workplaces remaining closed for the foreseeable future.

Hanley calls for designated park times for vulnerable people

Thu, May 28, 2020

Creating specific hours during the day for "medically vulnerable people" to access public parks is "vital" in ensuring they can safely enjoy the outdoors and get exercise during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cheevers demands 'transparency' from City Hall over vacant site levies

Thu, May 28, 2020

A local councillor has called on City Hall to issue a full report of the number of vacant sites in the city and explain why it has not been collecting the levies owed from such sites.

Guarantee needed on childcare for essential workers at end of June

Thu, May 28, 2020

With more people slowly returning to work, "a cast iron guarantee" is needed that childcare for essential workers would return on June 29 as the Government "has promised".

The City I Want Galway to be After Covid-19

Thu, May 28, 2020

Fergal McGrath
General manager, Town Hall Theatre

Is Fianna Fáil really the future?

Thu, May 28, 2020

Micheál Martin’s appearance on last Friday’s The Late Late Show was eagerly anticipated by many Fianna Fáil supporters. Since the earliest opportunity after the February's General Election, it was clear that the preference of Micheál Martin was to enter a coalition with FG and others.

Galway groups urged to apply for CLÁR funding

Thu, May 28, 2020

The €5 million CLÁR scheme for 2020 has been launched by the Department of Rural and Community Development, and Galway community groups, schools, clubs, and health organisations are being urged to apply for funding.

Hoare calls for felling of 'dangerous trees' in the city

Thu, May 28, 2020

Trees made dangerous by bad weather, or which are overhanging homes, need to be felled and replaced with younger trees, according to Fine Gael Galway City Central councillor, Eddie Hoare.

South Galway woman celebrates her 101st birthday

Thu, May 28, 2020

South Galway woman Mary Quinn celebrated her 101st birthday in style at the weekend at the Little Flower Nursing Home in Labane, but is looking forward to another celebration with family and friends when the restrictions are lifted.

Greens select O’Reilly replacement for City Council

Thu, May 28, 2020

Niall Murphy will be the new Green Party councillor for the Galway City West Ward on Galway City Council.

Backing the businesses to rebuild your community

Thu, May 28, 2020

I remember someone saying to me some years ago during a brush with mortality, that normality is one of the most underrated aspects of our lives. And how true that is. There is a wonder in surrounding ourselves with those lived experiences and situations that give us comfort and familiarity. In truth, we might bask away a good share of our lives surrounded by the cushion of normality.

Since March, all of that has changed, and perhaps the most disturbing aspect of it all is that we cannot guarantee any of the joys that we associate with normality again, because it is something that we will all have to construct, brick by imaginary brick, until once again it is a place where we can find comfort.

Fewer than 5 Covid-19 patients in ICU departments in the West

Thu, May 21, 2020

The chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care Group, which runs the local public hospitals, acknowledged this week that the threat from Covid-19 would remain with us for the forseeable future but stressed there were many reasons for optimism.

Galway Chamber calls on Government to 'expand scope of commercial rates waiver'

Thu, May 21, 2020

The commercial rates waiver must include businesses which continued to trade through the COVID-19 crisis, despite enduring significant trading impacts.