Lohan calls for dedicated footpath repair crew

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Galway City needs a dedicated footpath crew that can work year-round on the maintenance and improvement of all our public footpaths, according to Sinn Fein local election candidate Mark Lohan.

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More money back in your pocket from this week - Naughton

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Changes to income tax which are due to kick in from Monday last will put more money back into peoples’ pockets and ease cost of living pressures, local Minister, Hildegarde Naughton, has said.

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Don’t visit Portiuncula if you are unwell, warns Saolta after Covid/Flu outbreak

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Due to outbreaks of Flu and COVID-19 in the hospital, Portiuncula University Hospital is appealing to the public not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms.

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Number of e-cars registered in Galway up thirty per cent last year

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

The number of new electric cars registered in Galway last year jumped by an incredible 31 per cent, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) which this week released its official new vehicle registrations statistics for 2023.

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Winner of Salthill apartment in Galway GAA draw thought call was a prank

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Galway GAA and a Kildare family were both big winners at the weekend at the conclusion of the successful Win A Home in Galway draw.

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Galway’s Laura tipped to Fox-trot her way to Dancing With The Stars title

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Wild Youth frontman David Whelan has been backed into joint-favourite at odds of 3/1 alongside Galway-native Laura Fox, as the countdown to this year’s Dancing With The Stars is well underway.

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Calling breeders — An Spidéal native standing a Group 1 Stallion in Bellewstown stud

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Under the shade of the famous Hill of Crockafatha where racing has taken place in Bellewstown since 1726, An Spidéal native, Ciarán De Barra is ready to welcome Irish breeders to see his new first season stallion, Marie’s Diamond at Diamond Stud Bellewstown, as part of the Irish Stallion Trail on January 12 and 13.

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Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

‘Understanding Palestine’ talk next week

‘Understanding Palestine’ is the title of a public event in the Galway Mechanics’ Institute, Middle Street, on Thursday next January 11 at 8 pm.

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University of Galway to host annual information event for adult learners

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

University of Galway’s Access Centre will hold its annual information evening, focusing on the needs of mature students and adult learners who may be considering full-time or part-time studies in the 2024 academic year.

The information evening will take place on Wednesday, January 10, from 6.30pm to 9pm in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society, Upper Newcastle, Galway.

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House prices go up while supply goes down, according to latest property report

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

House prices in Galway city and county continue to rise as supply is down one quarter.

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‘Extraordinary’ 315-million-year-old fossil sponge shows unique geology of west coast

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

An extraordinary new species of fossil sponge dating back to a time when the west of Ireland was located close to the Equator has been discovered in the rocks that make up the Cliffs of Moher by Dr. Eamon Doyle, geologist for the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.

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Year of tragedy — Galway listed as fourth highest county for road deaths in 2023

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

The loss of 13 lives, five of which were teenagers, on Galway’s roads in 2023 has contributed to the 19 per cent national increase for the year compared to 2022.

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Leave your mark on the city’s built environment

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Everything happens for a reason. Everything leaves a footprint in its wake.

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Galway woman enters battle to become IFA National Treasurer

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Caherlistrane’s Rose Mary McDonagh has received a nomination to become the next Irish Farming Association (IFA) National Treasurer.

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Galway companies among Business of Craft Award finalists

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Two Galway companies are among nine shortlisted finalists for the inaugural Business of Craft Awards as part of Showcase 2024 which were announced last night (Wednesday) ahead of the event from January 21-23.

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Public have a month to suggest name for new Salmon Weir bridge

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Members of the public have one month from Sunday to make suggestions as to what the new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge should be called.

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Carepack brings Christmas joy to 42,000 care home residents

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Christmas miracles were bestowed far and wide this year thanks to national kindness initiative, Carepack, with 42,000 care home residents across the island of Ireland receiving gifts and cards from generous strangers.

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Construction of new Athenry Fire Station nears completion

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

The new fire station for Athenry is reaching the final stages of construction, Dep Sean Canney said this week.

The new single-storey 361sq m fire station building, located at Ballygarraun South, Athenry, will be able to accommodate three fire tenders, storage areas, equipment storage, watch room, drying facilities, lecture room, compressor room, workshop, toilet facilities, drill yard, drill tower, refuse area and car parking when complete.

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Galway Simon gets funding boost from HFA

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) has announced funding of €250,000 to support Approved Housing Bodies and Local Authorities in the delivery of community-enhancing initiatives and facilities. Thirteen initiatives across 11 different counties were chosen.

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Walk-in flu clinics for children to be held today

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

As a result of the increased circulation of flu in our communities, the HSE will be holding free nasal flu vaccine walk-in clinics for children aged 2-17 years in the coming days. Over the last number of weeks flu cases have risen rapidly among all age groups.

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