City council to spend €53,000 on illegal dumping crackdown

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Galway City Council will spend more than €53,000 this year cleaning up illegal dumping.

What do you think of the Dubs? Now's your chance to air you views

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

What do you think of the Dubs?
It is a serious question, and an important one too because the Dublin Chamber is coming to Galway next Thursday to find out what Galwegians want to happen to Dublin in the future.

Keep dogs and horses off Ballyloughane Beach

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A city councillor is appealing to the public to keep dogs and horses away from Ballyloughnane Beach in a bid to protect the water from contamination.

Trauma patients to bypass Portiuncula as part of new protocol

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A decision that ambulances should bypass Portiuncula Hospital's emergency department under new protocols for trauma patients has been described as a move to downgrade services at the Ballinasloe hospital.

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Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Burglary in Ballybane
Last Tuesday a house was broken into in Glasan Village in Ballybane and a quantity of cash was taken.

Homeless shelters at breaking point as crisis worsens

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Homelessness in Galway is at crisis stage with the emergency shelters run by Galway Simon and COPE at breaking point, the head of Galway Simon said this week.

Urging the Government to "wake up" to the reality of the situation, Karen Golden, its CEO, said there were 9,846 people nationally and 514 in the west living in emergency accommodation. She described this as a "tragedy".

Galway hopes to secure SeaFest for 2019

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

It is hoped SeaFest will again dock in Galway in 2019, according Dr John Killeen, chairman of the Marine Institute.

This year's event, which took place at Galway Harbour last weekend, attracted a crowd of more than 103,000 over the three days, generating more than €6.5 million in direct income for the city’s tourism industry.

NUI Galway launches biodiversity trail to showcase its natural habitats

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

NUI Galway has launched a new biodiversity trail highlighting the rich variety of animal and plant life on the campus.

Time to show the world the heart of Ireland

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A new masterplan to highlight the beauty and history of Ireland's National Parks and Reserves was launched by Josepha Madigan, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in Coole Park last Monday.

Crowe confirms water upgrades for Galway city east

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Galway City Council, in partnership with Irish water, will upgrade the water infrastructure in Briarhill and Rosshill, Fianna Fáil city councillor Michael Crowe confirmed this week.

According to Cllr Crowe, for more than two years, households and businesses within the areas, have experienced "significant water problems", varying from regular outages to lack of pressure. During this time, Cllr Crowe has sought to have the mains water pipes servicing Coolough and Roshill replaced along with the mains pipe which runs along the Monivea Road.

Councillor welcomes court's decision on waste facility challenge

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A Ballinasloe area councillor has welcomed the High Court's decision to grant permission to a group of County Galway residents to challenge the Galway County Council’s decision to issue a waste facility permit at a facility close to their homes.

Cllr Dermot Connolly said Tuesday's decision by the court was a pleasing one for the campaigning residents and councillors who have supported the residents' concerns.

Celebrate all things sheep on Saturday

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway 2020’s Project Baa Baa will present the first of its events as a part of Sheep 2018 Farm to Fork in Athenry this weekend.

Popular ‘people's build’ returns to arts festival

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A favourite of the 2017 Galway International Arts Festival,the spectacular architectural build, is back this year.

Mayor calls for primary education to be made free

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Mayor of Galway, Niall McNelis, has called for the banning of the ‘voluntary contribution’ parents are expected to make to schools, and demanded the Government provide school books at no cost, ahead of the new term in September.

Female scientists to take to the streets to talk STEM this weekend for Soapbox Science Galway 2018

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

This weekend will see female scientists bring their research to the masses at the second annual Soapbox Science event in the city.

Local science festival to get Government funding

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway Science and Technology Festival is one of 12 such events in the country which is to get a cash boost from the Government.

Almost half a million euro will be invested in the Science Week festivals which take place during Science Week from November 11 to 18.

NUIG Students elect female president

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Megan Reilly has been elected president of the Students' Union in NUI Galway.

Generations celebrate Shark's fortieth anniversary

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Three generations of the Kelly family were among the members of Shark Swimming Club which celebrated its 40th anniversary at the weekend.

Mayor calls for primary education to be made free

Tue, Jul 03, 2018

The Mayor of Galway, Niall McNelis, has called for the banning of the ‘voluntary contribution’ parents are expected to make to schools, and demanded the Government provide school books at no cost, ahead of the new term in September.

'I’ve always wanted to put a hole in a gallery floor'

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Scottish artist David Mach is sure to supply a ‘wow factor’ to this year’s Galway International Arts Festival with his large scale installation, Rock’n’Roll, at the festival gallery in Market Street.

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