Fifty metre pool could become reality if council backs Flannery initiative

Thu, May 23, 2019

A 50-metre competitive swimming pool could soon become a reality for Galway if an initiative of Cllr Pearce Flannery is backed by City Council.

City councillor says lighting needed on back promenade walkway

Thu, May 23, 2019

Galway City West councillor Donal Lyons has again raised with the Galway City Council the issue of the installation of public lighting along the back Promenade from Blackrock to the caravan park.

Headford gets ready for another Headfest

Thu, May 23, 2019

In Headford, the June bank holiday weekend means one thing — Headfest, the town’s annual community festival. This year it runs from Thursday May 30 to Monday June 2, with almost 40 events taking place over the weekend.

Farrell calls for greater investment in public buses to meet ‘growing demand’ in city

Thu, May 23, 2019

A jump of 13 per cent in passenger numbers on Bus Éireann services across the city, according to figures released this week, is “further evidence” that “proper investment” and a strategic plan to develop bus services in Galway is “urgently needed”.

Make Galway ‘employment friendly’ for those with disabilities, says Boyle

Thu, May 23, 2019

Making Galway city ‘employment friendly’ for those with disabilities must become a major priority of the new council after May 24, a Labour candidate has said.

Elect activists, not politicians says candidate Loughnane

Thu, May 23, 2019

With election day fast approaching, People Before Profit Galway are calling for voters to elect community activists instead of politicians.

Fresh perspective needed on city’s problems, says Hoare

Thu, May 23, 2019

A local election candidate has pledged to bring a fresh perspective and vision to the running of the city.

After Barry resignation, GMIT vows to appoint new president before end of year

Thu, May 23, 2019

GMIT has said it will begin the procedure of selecting and appointing a new president for the institute following the resignation of Dr Fergal Barry this week.

Enter the world of politics by voting

Thu, May 23, 2019

I remember leaving a polling station a few decades ago in my hometown and bumping into a friend who told me that he had just voted for the introduction of divorce on the basis that it would make “loads more wimmen available for the shift”. And boy, was he pleased with himself. Not really bothering to enlighten him to the fact that his vote would also free up more men to compete with his Lothario efforts, I let him off as happy as Larry, having voted for what was probably the most meaningful reason he had ever had.

Everyone has a reason for voting. And the easiest thing in the world is to find a reason not to. There’s the bother, The what’s the point. The sure what will they ever do for me.

INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR NOEL LARKIN - YOUR VOICE!

Wed, May 22, 2019

I am seeking your Number 1 Vote on Friday 24th May so that I can continue to:

Report will recommend elective hospital for Merlin Park within weeks, says Naughton

Thu, May 16, 2019

An independent report on the need for a new elective hospital in Galway will be completed and provided to the Minister for Health by the end of next month, it emerged this week.

Councillors support exclusion zones at health care facilities providing abortion services

Thu, May 16, 2019

Exclusion zones to prevent protestors intimidating or harassing a person outside health care facility that provides pregnancy terminations, have received majority support from Galway City Councillors.

Rent hikes in city reveals failure of Government's Rent Pressure Zone strategy

Thu, May 16, 2019

Average monthly rents in Galway city have escalated to €1,260 a month, according to the latest Daft.ie report. Despite this being below the national average of €1,366, it is still an 11.4 per cent increase over the last year.

Boyle welcomes 58 new social houses for Ballybane

Thu, May 16, 2019

The Galway City Council's decision to grant planning approval for 58 new social housing units for Ballybane will provide "some hope for the half of City East residents living in rental accommodation".

McDonagh accuses City Hall of 'ignoring serious environmental issues'

Thu, May 16, 2019

It is "unacceptable" that Galway does not have an appropriate facility to allow for the disposal of paint, and other similar, potentially toxic waste products, and City Hall is "failing to address" this "serious environmental issue".

Farrell demands Galway University Hospital car parking charges be abolished

Thu, May 16, 2019

Abolishing car parking charges for sick patients attending treatment at Galway University Hospital is both “achievable and necessary”, and Health Minister Simon Harris must start phasing them out.

O’Reilly calls for Yes vote in divorce referendum

Thu, May 16, 2019

The four year waiting period for couples who are divorcing is “causing real financial and emotional pressure” at a “very stressful and uncertain time”, often “accelerating conflict between ex partners”.

NUI Galway professor leads debate on aspirin use to prevent heart disease and stroke

Thu, May 16, 2019

Bill McEvoy, an expert in heart disease prevention who last year returned to Ireland to take up the position of Professor of Preventive Cardiology at NUI Galway and Consultant Cardiologist at Galway University Hospitals, has been invited to debate another international expert on the benefits of aspirin in preventing heart disease and stroke.

Galway City West: Keane v Connolly v O'Reilly

Thu, May 16, 2019

When it comes to Galway City West, there are only three names political pundits and political anoraks - is there any difference, really, between the two? - want to talk about: Cllr Peter Keane, John Connolly, and Pauline O'Reilly.

Ain't no mountain high enough

Thu, May 16, 2019

For most people, retirement brings thoughts of putting one’s feet up and forgetting the stresses and strains of work. Not so retired rugby player Damian Browne. Since hanging up his boots four years ago the Galwayman has taken on a series of extreme endurance challenges that make the bruising world of professional rugby seem like a walk in the park.

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