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Thu, Jan 23, 2020

More gardai needed in rural parts of East Galway says Dolan

We’re losing our lives in cars, so let’s build the bypass now

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Galway and its entire region depend on implementing a combined traffic relief plan, which incorporates a new road infrastructure, increased public transport system, and a better cycle path plan throughout the city.

Galway has far too many vehicles going directly through the city. At the moment there is no other choice. The city has been gridlocked for many years now and with current expansion expectations, it is only going to get worse. The many hours of wasted time we all endure while sitting in traffic is just one of the many negative effects of an inefficient city traffic management infrastructure. Furthermore, and arguably more importantly, the environmental costs are just too high. The impact on the quality of life for those living, working and visiting Galway is probably the most worrying effect of all.

Irish Water to commence works in Mervue and Tuam Road

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Irish Water, working in partnership with Galway City Council, is set to commence works in the Mervue area of the city and on the Tuam Road to ensure a more reliable source of drinking water for local customers.

Local authority questioned if it is rewarding developers

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The Galway City Council has been questioned if it is rewarding bad behaviour by property developers, at the monthly meeting on Monday evening.

More than €36 million to be invested in regional and local roads in 2020

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

A total of €36.87 million is to be invested in the regional and local road network in Galway city and county throughout 2020 - an increase of €5.1 million on last year’s allocations.

Green Party councillor walks out after describing mayoral trip abroad as ‘paid junket’

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

A Galway city councillor walked out of this week’s City Council meeting after she took issue with the number of trips abroad in which the Galway city Mayor Mike Cubbard has been involved in recent weeks.

Death threats sent to city council CEO over pitch lighting

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The chief executive of the Galway City Council has revealed that he has been subjected to death threats over the local authority’s stance on temporary lighting at Knocknacarra all weather pitch.

Rabbitte questions accessibility at polling stations in county Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, says Galway County Council need to ensure all polling stations are wheelchair accessible to accommodate wheelchair users casting their vote in the General Election on February 8.

Cannon welcomes Taoiseach`s commitment to Athenry data centre

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

An East Galway TD has welcomed confirmation that An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has asked Tim Cook that Apple would either develop its data centre site at Athenry or make it available to another investor.

New creative enterprise hub for GMIT Cluain Mhuire campus

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

GMIT has welcomed an Enterprise Ireland grant of €2.7m from the Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) for the Comhoibriú CLG ‘Creative Enterprise West’ (CREW) project based at GMIT’s Creative Arts and Media campus.

Free dose of MMR to help reduce rise in mumps cases

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

A significant rise in the number of mumps cases has prompted the HSE to urge certain groups or those unsure of their immunisation status to avail of a free dose of the MMR vaccine.

The health authority is urging anyone aged between 11 and 30 years of age who has not had two doses of the vaccine, or who are unsure of their vaccine status, to avail of the free offer. Children aged 11 to 18 and adults aged up to 30 have been particularly affected by the mumps outbreak.

Many hands don’t make light work as council stands firm on Cappagh Park illumination

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Calls for the reinstating of temporary lighting at a 3G soccer pitch at Cappagh Park have been rejected by Galway city council officials.

Galway Astronomy Club to hold AstroFest 2020

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Galway Astronomy Club’s AstroFest 2020 will take place in the Harbour Hotel, Galway, this Saturday. For anyone interested in astronomy and science this is an event is not to be missed.

Tánaiste to address Galway public meeting on Brexit

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Simon Coveney, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, will be in Galway next week to address a public meeting on Brexit and the upcoming trade talks between the UK and EU.

Support group for bereaved parents meets in Briarhill

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Anam Cara Galway, will host a parent support evening at the Clayton Hotel, Briarhill, on Wednesday February 5 at 7.20pm.

Arrabawn conference on sustainability challenges facing dairying

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Exploring solutions to and the reality of challenges facing the dairy industry, not least around sustainability, will be explored on Tuesday night next January 28 with a range of experts in the space set to address farmers at a major Arrabawn conference.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2020 to be launched next week

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Galway’s bilingual business award, Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2020, run by Gaillimh le Gaeilge, is now open for nominations. This award, which is the longest running award of its kind in Ireland, is organised by Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in partnership with t he Galway Advertiser and with support from TG4 and the Galway Chamber. It is named in honour of the late Seosamh Ó hÓgartaigh, founding member and company secretary of Gaillimh le Gaeilge.

A sense of something stirring

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

When you strip back the feeling that there is a General Election in the ar, when you peel away the veneer of what are merely election promises, when you scrape through the waffle, there really is a sense of something stirring in Galway at the moment. A sort of rumbling.

Vote No 1 - Cllr. MIKE CUBBARD

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

Who am I?
Originally from Camillaun Park, my wife, Karen, and I have three young boys aged 9, 5 and 4 who attend Claddagh National School. I have always been passionate about helping people where possible, which prompted my entry into politics. I was first elected as an Independent Councillor in 2014 and subsequently re-elected in 2019. In June 2019 I had the great honour of being elected Mayor of Galway City and continue to serve in this role currently.

Fantasy Football round 24 preview

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

Another game week and another three points for Liverpool. The Reds extended their enormous lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to a 2-0 victory over Man United at Anfield on Sunday. Elsewhere Man City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, Newcastle defeated Chelsea with a last minute winner in the northeast, and Norwich gave themselves hope of staying up thanks to a nervy 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Bournemouth in east Anglia.

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