Connolly slams flooded minister on flood plan progress

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Where are the promised public consultations on Galway’s vital flood defences?

Cllr. Lyons is frustrated at the slow progress in developing the Kingston Master Plan

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons outlined this week his total frustration with Galway City Council on their efforts in progressing the long-awaited Kingston Master Plan.

FG urges social media companies to raise the account age limit to a minimum of 16

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

All social media companies must raise their account age limits to 16 to match the digital consent age here, according to Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon.

Ahead of Premier Division kickoff, United reveal planning application for Mountain South is imminent

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Just days ahead of their return to the top flight of Irish football, Galway United has revealed plans to make a fresh planning application to develop training facilities at the Mountain South site in Athenry.

Tenders to be sought for St. James' GAA Club

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

City Councillor Declan McDonnell has welcomed the news that tenders are being invited for designing a major upgrade of facilities for St James’ GAA Club.

Canney calls for review of Special Education Teaching Hours in National Schools

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Sean Canney Independent TD has called for a review of the criteria for the allocation of Special Education Teaching (SET) Hours to National Schools following the allocation of hours to National Schools by the Department of Education this week.

New medical pathway for home dialysis introduced at Merlin Park University Hospital

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Merlin Park University Hospital has introduced a new pathway offering some dialysis patients an alternative to surgery for the insertion of catheters.

Mythological princess Gailbhe to be honoured by sculpture at new bridge

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The mythological princess of the Firbolg tribe, after whom Galway is said to be named will be honoured in a spectacular new sculpture at new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge.

Garda briefs...

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

House broken into in Gort
Gort Gardaí are investigating a burglary incident which occurred on Wednesday, February 7 at approximately 2pm at Derrycallan, Gort. Two males were observed acting suspiciously near a house in the area which was later confirmed to have been broken into. The males are believed to have access to a Silver Ford Mondeo, possibly a 2008 registration.

Gort Gardaí are investigating a burglary incident which occurred on Wednesday, February 7 at approximately 2pm at Derrycallan, Gort. Two males were observed acting suspiciously near a house in the area which was later confirmed to have been broken into. The males are believed to have access to a Silver Ford Mondeo, possibly a 2008 registration.

Connemara-based organic salmon producer completes €543,000 investment, supported by BIM

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

One of Ireland’s leading producers of organic salmon, Connemara-based Cill Chiaráin Éisc Teoranta (CCET), has completed a substantial €543,000 investment aimed at future-proofing the business and protecting local jobs.

City councillors approve climate plan

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The Galway City Council met this week to discuss the local authority’s inaugural Climate Action Plan (CAP), which was unanimously approved by councillors.

Council drones to target litterbugs

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Galway’s city and county councils can now use CCTV and drones to tackle illegal dumping.

Crime down but drugs and violence up across Galway as Neighbourhood Watch relaunched

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Reports of assaults have increased by more than 10 per cent across Galway since 2019, according to new Garda figures, while drug detections have soared.

Masked Valentine’s Ball for Breast Cancer Research this weekend

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

A carnival of delights in a Venetian themed masquerade ball awaits those attending the National Breast Cancer Research Institute Valentine’s Ball, which takes place in the Salthill Hotel this Saturday.

Connacht Hospitality Group donated €122,000 for good causes in 2023

Mon, Feb 12, 2024

The Connacht Hospitality Group recently announced that it has supported charities, not-for-profits, and voluntary bodies to the amount of €122,000 across 2023, and this should have a huge impact on each of the great causes.

Rally driver Aoife backing Oranmore Win a Home fundraiser

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

23-year-old Rally driver, Aoife Raftery, has been driving lots of excitement in the sports scene since her Spanish rally debut in November 2023 when she raced home second in the highly competitive Rally4 class. Last weekend (Feb 2 to 4), the Galway-native was the only female driver to compete in the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally for the second successive year, motoring the same Peugeot 208 Rally 4 that she used on five rounds of the FIA Junior European Rally Championship in 2023.

Aisling Keogh uses QR code to hear from community concerns

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Aisling Keogh, a candidate for Galway City Council in the upcoming 2024 elections, has announced the launch of a unique QR code initiative to hear directly from her community.

Record level of homelessness across the west

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Galway Simon has expressed grave concern as 2024 begins with record numbers of people experiencing homelessness in the West. The latest figures published by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government report a record 630 people staying in Emergency Accommodation in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in December 2023.

Puppy School at Murphy and Me

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Mairín Ní Chonghaile, a registered veterinary nurse and qualified animal behaviour technician believes puppyhood is a very important and delicate stage of a dog’s life.

Racecourse plants 2,500 native Irish trees as part of 100 Million Trees project

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

As part of its Sustainability Strategy, the management and staff at Galway Racecourse were delighted to take part last week in the 100 Million Trees Project & Uniphar Group enabling them to create their very own mini-forest on the ground of the 150 acre site.

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