Increase in vandalism in Knocknacarra estate causing major concern

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

People are living in fear in a Knocknacarra housing estate following a marked escalation in vandalism and antisocial behaviour in the area, a local residents' association claimed this week.

New Traveller accommodation goals set by county council

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council has set a target of providing accommodation for more than 130 Traveller families and individuals by the end of 2018. Discussed at County Hall on Monday, the amended Traveller Accommodation Programme reveals that original targets set back in 2014 to provide Traveller families and individuals have been increased in order to cope with demand.

Senator accuses HSE of inaction after Connemara loses GP

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Hundreds of people in Connemara may be left without GP cover from August 4 due to what one Galway politician called, “inaction from the HSE to put interim measures in place” when an An Cheathrú Rua based GP retires.

GAA championship matches should be freely available, demands Crowe

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

A city councillor is demanding the Galway City Council call on the GAA to "immediately take steps" to ensure championship matches are available to view widely and not solely on subscription channels.

Councillors fear Galway’s national roads may fall into disrepair if downgraded

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

County councillors are concerned that a number of National Secondary Roads will be downgraded to regional road status once the Gort to Tuam motorway is officially opened.

Still plenty to see and do over last four days of GIAF17

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Only four days remain of the 40th Galway International Arts Festival, but the highlights for this closing lap include the world premiere of a major opera, the first in the event's history.

A million Swedes to see Galway on the small screen

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

An estimated one million Swedes are to see Galway, the Aran Islands, and Connemara on their TV screens when popular Swedish TV show Go'kvall broadcasts three episodes shot along the 'Wild Atlantic Way'.

A party town for some, but not the homeless

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

In a month in which we in Galway thrive on festivals, tourists, and summer sunshine, we realise just how blessed we are to live in one of Europe's most engaging cities. As the most influential arts festival winds down this weekend, and the iconic Galway Races begin, we can feel a little smug that we live in a such a special place. Every day, every month, every year it seems Galway just marches forward - more visitors, more recognition, and more festivals.

This year's Galway Races boasts £1.8 million in prize money, and the visitors it attracts, the high fashion, the tourist euros is staggering. It is party town through the wee hours, a time of economic vibrancy, of fun and frivrolity.

Zero tolerance towards disorderly behaviour during Race Week

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

There will be a no nonsense approach from the gardai towards drunk and disorderly behaviour during the Galway Races.

A 'broad range of strong images' on show at Press Photographer of the Year exhibition

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Press Photographer of the Year 2017 is now on display at AIB in Lynch's Castle on Shop St. A grand total of 124 images is available to be viewed by the public, featuring winning photographs from the Press Photographer of the Year awards.

County council defers vote on roads funding

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council has decided to defer voting on the allocation of roads funding from Central Government.

Concert to commemorate hunger strikes

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Pat Sheehan, who went 55 days without food during the 1981 hunger strikes, and who is now Sinn Féin MLA for Belfast West, will speak in Galway this weekend, at an event commemorating the use of hunger strikes by Republicans throughout the 20th century.

County council to review safety measure at Inis Oírr pier

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council says it will review and address a number of issues around safety on Inis Oírr pier.

County council to review safety measure at Inis Oírr pier

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council says it will review and address a number of issues around safety on Inis Oírr pier.

New local area plan for Loughrea deferred

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council has agreed to defer work on a new local plan for Loughrea for up to five years.

COPE Galway launches new restaurant campaign to help deliver Meals on Wheels

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

From July 28 to August 7, customers in a number of participating restaurants in Galway can take the opportunity to give one euro extra when having a meal that will raise money for COPE Galway's Meals on Wheels service for elderly people.

Government housing policy is 'neglecting children' says Rabbitte

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Children are not being protected by Government housing policy with various reports showing thousands of families forced to sleep in cars, in friends’ sitting rooms, or in cramped B&B rooms.

Property tax could be set to rise in Galway after 2019

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Giving local authorities sole discretion to set the property tax after 2019 will result in a hike in the tax, but conversely, will also "result in less funding" being provided from central coffers to fund local services.

Hospital patient records will now be computerised

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

A new €2.5m electronic based patient record system is to be introduced at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park Hospitals).

Scoil Samhraidh an Phiarsaigh

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Déanfaidh Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Scoil Samhraidh an Phiarsaigh a oscailt tráthnóna inniu, Déardaoin 27 Iúil, ag 7.30in in Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Ros Muc. Is í seo an tríú bliain as a chéile go bhfuil an ócáid seo á eagrú ag Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe chun comóradh a dhéanamh ar an bPiarsach, ar an bhfís a bhí aige agus ar roinnt de na nithe a raibh sé paiseanta fúthu, ina measc an Ghaeilge, an t-oideachas agus litríocht na Gaeilge.

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