East side getting the bum’s rush on toilet opening, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway City Council should open the toilets at Ballyloughane Beach every weekend, following an outcry for three successive weekends this year when the existing facilities have been closed to the public, it was claimed yesterday.

Galway sports clubs should avail of grant for EV charging points, says TD

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Sports clubs and communities throughout County Galway have been urged to apply for the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which has now opened for applications.

University of Galway launches Empathy Lab

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

University of Galway’s student innovation hub, IdeasLab, has officially launched their Empathy Lab, a physical and virtual learning environment in the heart of campus.

New short term lettings laws could damage tourism in Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Proposed new planning rules for short term lettings must be published and debated before a new registration system is introduced, according to Irish Self Catering Federation chairperson Máire Ní Mhurchú.

Start saving money and helping the environment with Western Renewables

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

If, like many around you are seeing the potential benefits of using renewable energy to power your lifestyle, then the team at Western Renewables can guide you through all the options to help you make the transition.

From working in the electrical industry for over 20 years they have seen how renewable energy is evolving, and they have the solutions to help save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.

Giving it back to the communities — Connacht Hospitality Group raises more than €90,000 for chosen Irish charities

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Connacht Hospitality Group this week announced that they raised over €90,000 for a range of good Irish causes throughout 2022.

From Tina to turnover — LEO boss looks back on a decade of encouragement

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

From organising a string of Eurovision Song Contests to booking the likes of Tina Turner, there isn’t much that Breda Fox is adverse to turning her hand to, but Tina’s mantra of Simply The Best would be a theme that would run throughout her career.

An Bord Pleanála decisions upending progress on housing developments is ‘frustrating’ Mayor

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Mayor of Galway, Clodagh Higgins has expressed her deep frustration with the progress of housing developments in the City as a consequence of flat refusals from An Bord Pleanala.

Mayor Higgins was reacting to the fact that two developments at Ballymoneen Road in Knocknacarra were recently refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála; 68 private units and 71 social units at Keeraun.

Would you like to join the Galway Samaritans team of listening volunteers?

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Volunteers are the heart of Galway Samaritans. The commitment of its volunteers means anyone who is going through difficult times can count on Samaritans to be there day and night, 365 days a year.

To add to their listening team, Galway Samaritans are holding an open meeting on Wednesday Feb 8 at 8pm in the Harbour Hotel, in Galway city. (H91 E9PR)

West is best — message from newcomers in TG4 series

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

A new series of Moving West on TG4 follows the lives of individuals and families who have moved or are in the process of moving to a new home along the Atlantic coast.

Galway Girl leading Eurovision race

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Leitir Meailláin’s Jennifer Connolly, who performs under the name CONNOLLY, has been named by BoyleSports as the leading favourite to represent the country in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest hosted in Liverpool.

Don the Galway colours for the First Maroon and White Salthill Swim

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

New fundraising event for Rahoon Newcastle GAA and Galway Autism Partnership

Galway caricature artist up for Wedding Industry Award

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway’s resident caricature artist Allan Cavanagh has been shortlisted in three categories in the Wedding Industry Awards 2023. A former Macnas stalwart and founding member of the Galway Cartoon Festival, Allan is a finalist in the Wedding Entertainment Supplier of the Year, Personalised Items Supplier of the Year, and Gifts and Favours Supplier of the Year categories.

Able to capture a face in under three minutes, last year Allan drew over 2,300 people and appeared in more than 60 venues at weddings and events all over Ireland.

Driving Galway GAA to victory, Irish Citylink extends partnership as carrier of our teams

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Irish Citylink, one of Ireland’s leading providers of inter-city coach services has announced that it is set to continue its partnership as the “Official Transport Partner to Galway GAA” for a further three years. The extension of the transportation company’s contract with Galway GAA is testament that community is at the heart of everything for the team at Irish Citylink as it continues to explore how to positively impact the communities it serves. The announcement comes as the GAA season began this weekend.

No point hankering for days of garda living in the local station, said Chief Supt

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The days of policing revolving around the idea of a garda living and waiting in the local station all day for a call are long gone, and there is no point in hankering for them, this week’s meeting of Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee was told.

In response to a call from Athenry councillor Shelley Herterich Quinn for a local sergeant ‘on tap’ to respond to the concerns of the locals, Chief Supt Gerry Roche said that that previous model of policing is not sustainable or safe.

€16 million allocated for new deep water quay at Ros A Mhíl

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

€16 million in 2023 for the new deep water quay at Ros A Mhíl has been welcomed by local TD and Government Chief Whip, Minister Hildegarde Naughton.

More than €15 million announced for Active Travel projects in Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

More than €12 million in Active Travel Funding has been announced for projects in Galway city this year, along with €3 million for projects in the county.

Art installation giving voice to local women who experience domestic abuse set to tour the county

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

A new art installation, commissioned by Cope Galway Domestic Abuse Service to mark its 40th anniversary, is currently on the move to different parts of the county where the local charity provides outreach one-to-one sessions to women.

The traffic toll of Galway city continues to plague commuters

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Over the years, Galway has been the focus of national media for many positive reasons, from our bustling creative scene, our musical talent and beautiful scenery, however our most recent broadcast into homes across the country have been entirely for negative reasons.

Both Galway’s councils ‘committed’ to ring road in dramatic week for project

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway City Council and Galway County Council remain committed to the delivery of the city ring road and have welcomed the opportunity to engage with An Bord Pleanála further on this project.

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