Clubs benefit from sports grant

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Athenry Golf Club is to benefit from the Government’s new funding package for community sports.

The club’s application received a grant approval of €150,000 from the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme which has announced €144 million in grants to 1,900 applications across a wide range of sporting activities throughout the country. Projects in County Galway will receive grants worth €10 million overall, while another €6 million is in reserve for re-applications for unsuccessful projects.

Marking a century at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

An Céad Coisthe (1stInfantry Battalion) commemorated the handover of Dún UIí Mhaoilíosa from British to Irish Forces on February 13 1922 with a ceremonial event and family open day in Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa on Sunday. Photo:- Mike Shaughnessy

All aboard Ireland’s Best Hotel 2022

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate have won first place in two awards in the past month, named Ireland’s No1 Hotel for 2022 by the Irish Independents Travel Readers Awards and then winning Booking.coms “Best Traveller Review Award”.

Leading stroke care company CERENOVUS announces €50 million investment in Ballybrit site

Wed, Feb 16, 2022

CERENOVUS, a leading MedTech company specialising in stroke research and care, has this week announced a €50 million investment in its Galway site, leading to 30 new specialised jobs at the Ballybrit facility.

NUIG Students’ Union launches Consent Week

Mon, Feb 14, 2022

“Sexual violence and harassment are still prevalent issues in today’s world. Consent is ongoing, mutual, and freely given – this is the core message of the NUIG Active Consent programme.”

Pope announces new Bishop of Galway and accepts retirement of Bishop Kelly

Fri, Feb 11, 2022

It was confirmed this morning (Friday) that His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the request for retirement of Bishop Brendan Kelly, heretofore Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora; and has appointed Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Clonfert, to minister simultaneously as Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora.

High Court actions seek judicial review of ring road permission

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Two High Court actions have been brought this week over the granting of planning permission for the Galway City Ring Road.

Mc Nelis calls for Government action on rents

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Cllr Niall McNelis wants the Government to introduce an immediate rent freeze.

Galway named among world’s best cities for students

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Galway has been named among the 30 best student cities in the world for 2022 in a survey undertaken by university review website The Campus Advisor.

Judicial review of ring road will put ‘future of the city in limbo’

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

A vital review of an outdated solution to Galway’s traffic problems, or a short sighted move that will delay the progress of the city and the development of public transport infrastructure - the judicial review of the controversial N6 Galway City Ring Road is itself causing controversy.

Cheevers condemns arson attacks as Gardai appeal for witnesses

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has condemned the recent arson attacks on families in Castlepark, saying it is a deeply concerning development that has escalated sharply.

New era looms as annual Galway Novena goes online

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

A new format for the annual Galway Novena has been announced this week. Recognising that COVID 19 can still cause very real harm, the upcoming Novena will be celebrated ‘online’ and participants will have two opportunities each day to log-on to a live liturgy of prayer, worship, music, preaching and blessing directly from Galway Cathedral.

An air of hope among Galway’s retailers

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Standing beside Mary Bennett, we looked down at Shop Street from the vantage point of her office in Treasure Chest. While the street seemed lively and joyful under a blanket of much-awaited sunshine, Mary quietly pointed out how only a handful of shopping bags were to be seen. An abundance of people strolled down the street, laughing, enjoying the music emanating from buskers, but hardly anybody had a shopping bag in hand. The name “shop street” certainly seemed ironic. The city centre, although brought to life once again, was nowhere near as busy as it had once been, pre-pandemic.

Work on path and cycleway to Oranmore station begins

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Extensive works have commenced to provide a footpath and cycleway that will link Oranmore Train Station with the town centre. The project will include public lighting and drainage works to prevent flooding.

Rising fuel prices will alientate city from county

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

The cost of living is going through the roof and in particular diesel and petrol prices seem to be rising at an alarming rate. As policy makers, I believe it is incumbent on us to move with the times and ensure we provide solutions to the growing concerns of the general public.

'Marked increase' in burglaries in Galway

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

There has been a 'marked increase' in burglaries in Galway, Monday's online meeting of the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee was told.

O’Hara welcomes Derrybrien Windfarm decision

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Galway East Sinn Féin’s Louis O’Hara has welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse substitute consent (retrospective planning permission) for Derrybrien Windfarm. As well as the significant environmental damage caused, almost €17 million in public money has been lost in EU fines, and O’Hara argues that there must be accountability within the ESB for their handling of this case.

Burglars are sizing up homes without alarms, chief superintendent tells JPC meeting

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

At Monday’s online meeting of the Galway County Council Joint Policing Committee Chief Superintendent Tom Curley said there had been ‘a marked increase’ in burglaries recently.

City rents spike by 8.8 per cent, while county rents jump by 19 per cent

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Rents are continuing to rise in the city, with a recent report showing they have increased by more than eight per cent, while homelessness in Galway has risen by 42 per cent in the last 12 months.

Gardai appeal after arson attack on car

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a car and an incident of criminal damage caused to a house in the Castle Park area of Ballybane in Galway City overnight.

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