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A routine item seeking approval to extend Galway Flying Club’s lease of the Galway Airport site until December 2026 ignited a lengthy and impassioned debate at November’s plenary meeting of Galway County Council, as councillors demanded clarity on the long-delayed proposed sale of the 115-acre Carnmore site.

Ballinasloe’s municipal district (MD) saw an increase in expenditure for 2026 with a budget of €10.5 million, but its elected MD members have expressed shared concerns over rising costs, community grant reductions, parking measures, and anti-social behaviour at the recent municipal district meeting to discuss 2026 General Municipal Allocations (GMA).

The HSE’s decision to reduce the scope of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH), has prompted united condemnation from Galway County councillors, resulting in calls for Government intervention.

Cllr Evelyn Parsons has called on the National Transport Authority to reconsider its decision to not provide a multistop bus service along the old Galway-Ballinasloe-Dublin route. This follows a meeting between Cllr Parsons and the NTA this week where she outlined the vital link such a service provides.

A scheme that would facilitate housing for Irish born emigrants who wish to return home has been proposed by Cllr. Evelyn Parsons.

Local Cllr Evelyn Parsons has called on the Minister for Transport to immediately intervene in the reinstatement of a multi-stop bus services along the Galway-Ballinasloe-Dublin route. This follows the decision by the National Transport Authority not to introduce a new route to following Aircoach’s decision to cease operating on the route.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

Calls are being made for the Galway County Council running track in Dunlo, Ballinasloe, to have its hours of operation extended from 7am to 9pm and for it to open on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Much-needed funds for COPE's Galway domestic abuse service have been raised by a recent online tea party.

The announcement of CLÁR grants to address safety in schools and the upgrading of local community and sport facilities has been welcomed by Independent councillor Dr Evelyn Parsons.