Editorial Comment

Port is gateway to regional renewal and economic resilience

Thu, May 15, 2025

At a critical moment for Galway’s future, a transformative opportunity sits tantalisingly close—yet continues to stall. The relocation and expansion of the Port of Galway is not merely a maritime infrastructure project; it is the single most important investment in the city’s ability to thrive economically, socially, and environmentally over the coming decades. It must be supported—urgently and unequivocally.

If you or your child shows signs of measles, you are advised to stay at home and contact your GP by phone.
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Local News

HSE investigating confirmed cases of measles in County Galway 

Fri, May 16, 2025

The Department of Public Health in the HSE West and North West has stated that it is investigating confirmed cases of measles in County Galway.

Visiting Garraí Beag are (L-R) Micheál Cormican, Senior Engineer; Cllr Níall McNeils; John Cummins TD; Sinéad Johnstone, Senior Executive Engineer;  Leonard Cleary, CEO; and Elizabeth Fanning, Director of Social Development Directorate. (Photo: Cormac Mac Mahon)

Politics

Local authority lists priorities to Minister

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

A list of top priorities for Galway city and its hinterland were presented to the minister with responsibility for planning and local government this week.

Design concept for industrial development of Galway Airport site
(Credit: Brady Shipman Martin)

National News

Councils join forces to put Galway Airport on the market

Thu, May 01, 2025

Agents for Galway City Council and Galway County Council will advertise for ‘expressions of interest’ in the 118 acre site in the coming days to ‘test the market’ before councillors are asked to vote on any potential sale.

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