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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.

Organised by the Galway Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), the emergency solidarity rally will take place in Eyre Square on Saturday, February 3, at 2pm.

A Sinn Féin candidate in the Roscommon Athlone LEA is encouraging Monksland residents to make a submission to a joint urban area plan and help determine the future for the ever evolving townland.

Irish artist Lorraine Tuck’s newly commissioned work ‘Unusual Gestures’ opened at Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday of last week.

Professor Michael O’Flaherty will begin his six year, non-renewable term as the Commissioner for Human Rights on April 1, 2024.

Gowan Auto, the exclusive importer and distributor of Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jeep, Opel and Peugeot in the Republic of Ireland, has announced its partnership with the Elephant in the Room movement, as Official Vehicle Sponsors, in aid of Samaritans.

National Learning Network in Galway supports people to make successful transitions, whatever their stage in life. We can help with transition from school to the adult environment, with access to vocational training, support with getting a job, recovery and wellness, improving people’s health, enhancing quality of life and achieving successful inclusion in the community.

The Western Development Commission has released a new report which presents further analyses of relocation trends and patterns drawing on data from the 2023 National Remote Work Survey undertaken in collaboration with the University of Galway.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

Fianna Fáil City Councillor John Connolly has welcomed confirmation from Galway City Council that plans to erect floodlighting on the running track in Westside will be progressed this spring.