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On a 1625 map of the city, this lane is referred to as ‘Crooked Lane’ and a little later in that century, it was commonly known as ‘Céim Cam’. In 1708 it was referred to as ‘Church Lane’ and on two documents dated 1824 it is down as ‘Bohercranmore’ (the Lane of the Big Tree) and also as Church Lane, sometimes called Lána an Teampaill. During the last century it was locally known as ‘O’Gorman’s Lane.

Galway gardai have an officer on duty at all times in the Eyre Square area, following recent calls for greater policing in the light of many serious incidents of criminality.

Death threats against council staff and elected representatives are now par for the course, the CEO of Galway City Council said this week after security arrangements had to be made to allow staff leave City Hall safely.

Following a 45 minute discussion, a vote took place determining that Galway City Council meetings will be held remotely for the rest of the month with a review set for February.

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has condemned as ‘mindless and cruel thuggery’ the burning of a wheelchair-accessible toilet recently installed at Merlin Woods.

Assurances were given this week by the Galway City Council's chief executive, Brendan McGrath, that the local authority will work with businesses experiencing financial difficulty.

Ford is piloting a “secure and effective” messaging system that sends updates directly to vehicles. The brand claims this could help create smoother traffic ecosystems and safer, more sustainable cities.

Ford is piloting a ‘secure and effective’ messaging system that sends updates directly to vehicles.

Galway City Museum has received a special accolade under the prestigious Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI), coordinated by The Heritage Council.

Brendan McGrath, chief executive of the Galway City Council, hopes the local authority can employ a further 30 to 40 staff in 2022.