Maigh Cuilinn to get long awaited bus shelter

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Maigh Cuilinn is to get its long awaited bus shelter with work due to start on the project from next week, according to local councillor and Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas. He said that he had spoken directly to the contractor who had confirmed that they would be onsite.

“I am delighted to announce that the work on the bus shelter for Maigh Cuilinn will start next week,” he said. “I have been working on this for a long time and it has proved challenging, but I am delighted it will finally come to fruition.

Major cocaine seizure in east of city dawn raid

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Three men have been arrested by Galway Divisional Drug Squad in Doughiska, with a large quantity of hidden cocaine found nearby, including machinery for packaging drugs on an industrial scale.

Ring Road circles election conversations around Galway city

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Although not designed to reduce traffic congestion within Galway city, a bypass or orbital road route at the edge of the city has become a rallying cry of commuters stuck in Galway city’s seemingly endless traffic jams. It will go from Coolagh to out past Furbo on the Coast Road via a new bridge near Menlo.

The unspoken sorrow of the searchers

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Beneath the grey sky where our bay meets the ocean, the water stretches like an unspoken sorrow, endless and unknown. Waves roll in slow, rhythmic whispers, as if the ocean itself is holding its breath.

Fergal Landy enters race for Dáil seat in Galway East

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Fergal Landy has been added to the list of candidates contesting the General Election in Galway East as an independent/non-party candidate. Fergal lives in Maree with his partner and three children. He has worked in public service with children, young people, families, individuals, and communities for over 20 years.

Galway candidates urged to sign dementia pledge

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Candidates and parties campaigning for the upcoming General Election in Galway have been called on to sign a dementia pledge and keep dementia a priority in the new Government. Over 3,500 people in Galway live with the condition.

From hen's shed to Men's Shed - Athenry Men's Shed prepares for Christmas

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

A community-based project offering a hub for the men of Athenry where they can come together to learn, talk and share skills and make long-lasting friendships, Athenry Men's Shed proves that it is Athenry's people who make the town special.

Cregmore Claregalway FC announces ambitious fundraiser

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Cregmore Claregalway FC (CCFC) has announced the launch of its most ambitious fundraising event yet, where players participate in a series of games with a chance to win €10K. CCFC’s ‘Quid Games’ will take place on January 31 2025.

Remember Judy Greene's contribution to life and Galway by lighting her work this week

Fri, Nov 15, 2024

Judy Greene who passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer was an extraordinary person, and someone I am incredibly proud to have called a friend for over forty years.

Sad search continues for Galway swimmer

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Almost 120 civilian ‘walkers’ logged in with Garda incident control, with another 100 estimated on the scene. Scores of uniformed Civil Defence and Coast Guard volunteers are coordinating a coastal search with RNLI assets, kayakers and private boats.

Relove Fashion competition sews up interest from city students

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Galway City Council has said it it delighted to fund the Relove Fashion competition for young people of secondary school age across the city. This is a national sustainable fashion competition with the city already having 15 schools/youth groups signed up.

Minister Rabbitte announces two Galway Special Schools as part of in-school therapy pilot

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Minister for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, this week announced the inclusion of Rosedale School, Renmore, and St. Teresa’s Special School, Ballinasloe, in the second phase of the HSE led enhanced in-school therapy supports pilot.

Seoige’s scaremongering about Galway cancer services deeply irresponsible, says Madden

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Gráinne Seoige’s comments about cancer services in Galway are deeply irresponsible and only serve to scaremonger patients and their families, a Fine Gael General Election candidate has said.

Common sense immigration policy needed says ‘vilified’ Thomas

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

The Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas, has said that the practice of private companies profiteering from immigration needs to come to an end, that IPAS centres should subject to the planning process and that a common sense immigration policy needs to be implemented immediately.

Connolly receives further update on Park & Ride strategy

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Park and Ride is essential to addressing the rush hour traffic issues facing motorists coming into Galway City, says Fianna Fáil candidate in the General Election, Cllr John Connolly.

Grealish calls for end to discrimination against Galway people without children

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Thousands of people in Galway are being treated like second class citizens – just because they do not have children, Galway West TD Noel Grealish has claimed.

Sinn Féin would abolish USC for majority of workers across Galway – O’Hara

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Sinn Féin General Election candidate for Galway East, Cllr Louis O’Hara, has said that Sinn Féin in Government would abolish the USC on the first €45,000 you earn, meaning that the majority of workers across Galway will not pay any USC on their income.

Daly calls for interagency task force to drive investment and industry growth in Ballinasloe

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Dr. Martin Daly, a well-known GP in Ballygar and candidate in the upcoming general election for the Roscommon-Galway constituency, has called for the establishment of an interagency task force to explore and drive investment opportunities in Ballinasloe. Dr. Daly, after extensive canvassing across the area, emphasised the untapped potential of Ballinasloe, describing it as the “forgotten town of the region” in terms of investment and industry development.

Mountaineer Dermot Somers to launch new book in Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Mountaineer and broadcaster Dermot Somers will launch his new book, Uncommon Ground: Adventures with Outsiders in Remarkable Terrain in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Galway on Friday, November 22.

Connemara bus shelter wins Age Friendly Transport Award

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

A Galway County Council project designed to improve accessibility and user comfort at bus stops serving rural Gaeltacht communities in south Connemara has won the Age Friendly Transport Award at a gala ceremony held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin.

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