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The sod has been turned on a new social housing development in Clifden, which will provide 30 new energy efficient homes.

Elkstone, Ireland’s leading alternatives investment specialists, and Harrison Street, a global real assets investment management firm, this week announced the development of a new 345-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at Queen Street in Galway. The project is due for completion in 2026 and forms part of a wider partnership to deliver 1,500 purpose-built student beds across Limerick, Cork, Dublin, and Galway by 2028.

The National Union of Journalists has welcomed as a “major breakthrough” the announcement that all staff employed at the Irish language service RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will now enjoy pay parity with journalists working in the English language services.

The figure emerged at a meeting of Galway city councillors this week after the city chief executive appeared to pour cold water on expectations that part of the existing City Hall site on College Road will be redeveloped for social and affordable housing after the move.

Cllr Eddie Hoare has welcomed confirmation that the Children’s Millennium Playground on University Road is set to be fully upgraded in the coming months and that a contractor will be appointed in July.

Councillor Eddie Hoare has welcomed confirmation that the Children’s Millennium Playground on University Road is set to be fully upgraded in the coming months. A contractor will be appointed in July.

Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish has confirmed that Oughterard is to retain its post office. The village’s current postmistress is retiring from the business in September and there has been some concern locally about the future of post office services in Oughterard.

Flann O’Brien famously asked if a man spent half his life cycling, is he half-man, half-bicycle? But the absurdly post-modern question in Salthill last week was: is a diving tower blocked off for diving still a diving tower?

OCC Construction’s An Cliathán Project for Galway City Council wins the prestigious ICE (Irish Construction Excellence Award) 2024 <€5m residential category. The residential project in Ballybane has earned national acclaim, following a thorough selection and interview process from the ICE judges. The award highlights the dedication to creating high-quality, sustainable housing for our community.

After a long road it was a day for the communities of Newcastle and Moycullen to celebrate, in particular the hard-working committee who, for over 20 years, have been involved on the road that led to a €10 million announcement to deliver new community centres in Newcastle and Maigh Cuillinn. These new centres will support thousands of residents in Newcastle, Dangan, Bushypark, Maigh Cuillinn, and the many community groups and schools in the area.