Michele Herterich Quinn to seek to run for FF in Oranmore-Athenry

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Michele Herterich Quinn has been nominated to run in the Fianna Fáil selection convention for the Oranmore-Athenry ward. The convention takes place next week.

Mullen challenges Minister on discrepancies between State and COPE Galway figures

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has been challenged to explain discrepancies between housing and homelessness figures issed by his Department and those issued by COPE Galway.

Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Rónán Mullen challenged Minister Murphy, saying one of the most unhelpful features of the debate on this issue is the continuing discrepancy between official Government statistics on housing and homelessness and the reality as experienced by voluntary groups on the front line.

Council meeting suspended after Mayor told to ‘be quiet’

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

The special meeting at City Hall was suspended for five minutes on Monday night after a verbal altercation between Mayor Níall McNelis and Galway city central councillor Ollie Crowe.

Cannon urges East Galway’s community groups to ‘Adopt a

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

An East Galway TD is urging the region’s community groups to apply to the Heritage Council`s ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme.

ITAG’s Digital Women’s Forum announces a season of tech events

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

ITAG’s Digital Women’s Forum have announced a series of events for the city this Spring which will provide a platform for professional and personal development through bringing together like-minded people.

Canney calls on Galway research groups to seek funding under Government green energy programme

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Galway East TD and Minister of State at the Department of Climate Action, Seán Canney, is calling on research groups to seek funding under the Government’s €4 million programme for projects aimed at greening Ireland’s national energy supply.

The National Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration funding programme is a Government initiative to fund innovative energy research projects. Applications are accepted from companies, public sector and semi-state bodies and research organisations, including universities, institutes of technology, and publicly-funded institutions.

Galway roads to benefit from €32 million in Government funding

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

A total of €31.7 million has been allocated to the Galway city and county councils for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the city and county road network.

The funding provides for ongoing maintenance, rehabilitative works, strategic improvements, and specific road changes to enhance road safety and quality. The grants are to supplement local authorities’ own resources and expenditure on regional and local roads.

Tasty and tempting jobs opportunities as three hundred new posts are announced by Supermac’s

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

The continued expansion of Supermacs and its sister company SÓ Hotels gathered pace last evening when Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys announced the creation of 300 jobs.

Let’s get Galway moving in 2020 with free public transport

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Imagine if Galway was able to implement a single policy that could reduce traffic, combat climate change, let people take up jobs they previously would not have been able to, make life in rural Ireland easier, and reduce the cost of living all at once - and it only took a year or two to get it up and running.

Westside modular family hub to alleviate emergency accommodation crisis pressure

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Fifteen prefabricated units are to be built and become operational in Westside in September as the Galway City Council bids to stem the city’s housing crisis.

City council supports EU funding for pedestrian bridge at Salmon Weir

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

The Galway City Council has thrown its support behind a proposed new pedestrian footbridge over the River Corrib, adjacent to the existing Salmon Weir Bridge and in front of the cathedral.

The project, if it secures planning permission, is estimated to cost in the region of €7.2 million with €3.5 million being provided by the EU European Regional Development Fund, if the council can secure permission to divert funds away from the Galway Library and Cultural Centre Development.

Maternity experience workshop at Portiuncula Hospital

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

by mary O’Connor
A maternity experience workshop which will bring together women (and their partners should they wish) and maternity staff to share experiences and learning will take place on Friday March 1 from 9.30am to 12.30am at the Dunloe Suite of the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe.

Prove yourself the Best of Galway

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Do you feel your company or charity is the best in your business in Galway? Sure you do, but do you feel that there is never an opportunity for your customers to show just how much they appreciate your fare? Maybe you did, but not any more because the Best Of Galway awards are the answer to your prayers.

Consultation can move us all forward

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Consultation is an under-rated concept. But it is key as it helps engender the support that decisions need to be successfully implemented. The importance of it is to the fore in Galway this week because of two major projects. One which is just starting out, and the other which is midway through.

Consultation process begins on €200m regeneration of Nuns' Island

Fri, Feb 01, 2019

NUI Galway and Galway City Council have welcomed the commitment of the Government’s Urban Regeneration and Development Fund for the exciting regeneration of Nuns’ Island in the heart of Galway City.

Appointments cancelled due to nurses's strike will be re-scheduled, says hospital group

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Saolta University Health Care Group, the organisation which runs the local public hospitals, has reassured patients who have had appointments or procedures cancelled because of the nurses' strike that they will be contacted directly to re-schedule.

City Hall defends its stance over Barista Bus controversy

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Pressure is mounting on City Hall to allow the popular Barista Bus to resume trading near Blackrock, but the local authority has said it was an unauthorised development and that Barista Bus needs to apply for planning permission before it might again operate in Salthill.

Councillors stand with striking nurses

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

The Mayor of Galway, along with other city councillors, joined nurses protesting outside UHG on Wednesday morning, and called on the Government to address the INMO concerns around recruitment and retention.

Gradam 2019 launched as cathaoirleach evokes spirit of UNESCO Year of Indigenous Languages

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

The spirit of 2019 being UNESCO Year of Indigenous Languages was evoked by the Cathaoirleach of Gaillimh le Gaeilge when she spoke at the launch of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019 at an event in the Connacht Hotel on Tuesday.

Ó Cuív expresses disappointment over delays on alcohol pricing provisions

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív has expressed serious concerns that the Minimum Pricing Provisions of the Public Health Alcohol Act 2018 have not been implemented.

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