Needs of communities not being met in this constituency, says Blaney

Wed, May 08, 2024

For ten years, the needs of communities in this vast constituency have not been highlighted or advanced, Fianna Fail European election candidate Niall Blaney has claimed.

Forde calls for improved safety measures for Dublin Road bus stops

Wed, May 08, 2024

Local Election Candidate for Galway City East, Shane Forde, has called on Galway City Council and its Active Travel Department to take immediate action on the two Bus Stops opposite the ATU on the Dublin Road.

Making properties affordable could set back Merlin Park housing development by years, says McDonnell

Wed, May 08, 2024

City Councillor Declan McDonnell has warned against changing plans for a 103-home City Council development in Merlin Park to make all of the properties ‘affordable’ — saying that it could set back the building of the badly needed homes by years.

Connolly welcomes planning approval for new Knocknacarra Primary care centre

Wed, May 08, 2024

Cllr John Connolly has welcomed the decision by Galway City Council to approve planning permission for the new Primary Care Centre and Enhanced Community Care Hub at the Block A, Galway West Business Park, Knocknacarra adjacent to the Retail Park on the Western Distributor Rd

Lyons says the Galway City Ring Road has to be delivered

Wed, May 08, 2024

The long-awaited Galway City ring road would transform the lives of people living in Knocknacarra, Salthill and elsewhere in the west of the city, according to Galway City West Independent Councillor Donal Lyons.

NTA must reconsider decision on vital bus route – Parsons

Wed, May 08, 2024

Cllr Evelyn Parsons has called on the National Transport Authority to reconsider its decision to not provide a multistop bus service along the old Galway-Ballinasloe-Dublin route. This follows a meeting between Cllr Parsons and the NTA this week where she outlined the vital link such a service provides.

Recognition for our selfless volunteers at Galway City Mayor’s Awards

Wed, May 08, 2024

Speaking at an awards ceremony at the Galway Bay Hotel last week, the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Eddie Hoare said Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who work quietly behind the scenes to make their communities stronger, more vibrant, often inspiring and motivating to others. “The Mayor’s Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge people who commit time and effort to make their community a better place, he said.

Keane calls for the reinstatement of Scoil Éinde as a feeder school to Coláiste Éinde

Wed, May 08, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Peter Keane, has called for the restoration of Scoil Éinde Primary School as a designated feeder school for Coláiste Éinde Secondary School.

This initiative seeks to reverse changes made a decade ago, which have since disrupted traditional educational pathways and have adversely impacted local families.

Tour highlights importance of East Galway monuments and heritage sites

Wed, May 08, 2024

History enthusiasts and community group representatives from across County Galway have participated in whistlestop bus tour of some of East Galway’s most intriguing built heritage sites.

ATU road crossers ‘taking lives in their hands’, says O’Flaherty

Wed, May 08, 2024

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has expressed her disappointment at the response of city officials to her call for a pedestrian crossing to be provided on the Dublin Road near the ATU Galway campus.

Industry and academia explore AI, cyber security and cloud computing at Atlantec ‘24

Wed, May 08, 2024

Industry and academia are to come together to explore tech issues around cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing and empowering communities as part of this year’s AtlanTec Festival.

Sinn Féin sets out ‘commonsense climate measures’ for City Council

Wed, May 08, 2024

Local election candidate, Mark Lohan, has set out a number of common sense measures he and his fellow Sinn Féin representatives would deliver if elected to Galway City Council on 7 June.

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Wed, May 08, 2024

Galway’s People Before Profit candidates are calling for Galway City Council to be more proactive in addressing the housing crisis in the city.

Cowen calls for vital funding for Galway Port extension

Wed, May 08, 2024

Barry Cowen TD, and Fianna Fáil European Election Candidate in the Midlands North West, is calling for funding support for the Galway Port extension.

New Galway City Council must address Galway’s gridlock, says Ó Conchúir

Wed, May 08, 2024

John McDonagh, Labour Party Candidate in Galway City Central has said he encountered an extraordinary level of anger about Galway City Council plans for the Corrib Park Astro pitch during his recent canvass in the area.

Young people must be supported to live in rural Ireland, says Saoirse McHugh

Wed, May 08, 2024

Re-invigorating rural communities will mean creating affordable housing and public transport so that young people are able to live, get around and enjoy their lives, according to Saoirse McHugh, independent candidate for the Midlands North West in the upcoming European election.

Concern for needs of elderly residents in Galway City East

Wed, May 08, 2024

Helen Ogbu, Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing neglect of some needs of elderly residents in Galway City East, particularly as they pertain to accessibility issues.

Highlighting the need for safe and dignified living conditions, Ogbu emphasized that it is unacceptable for elderly individuals, who have contributed significantly to the community, to struggle with accessibility issues in their own homes. She cites an example of one case she encountered while canvassing recently in the Mervue area, where an 80+ resident urgently requires assistance to install a ramp in front of her house for accessibility.

Reynolds launches Euro campaign with Athlone event

Wed, May 08, 2024

James Reynolds has officially launched his campaign for the European parliamentary elections in the Midlands-North-West constituency.

Galway Baytones to forge a French connection in St Nic’s concert tomorrow

Wed, May 08, 2024

Galway music fans are set for a treat tomorrow night (Friday) when an Irish-French collaboration raises the rafters at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

Galway Racecourse to partner with flat jockey Amy Jo Hayes

Wed, May 08, 2024

This year, as part of their Summer Festival line up, Galway Racecourse announced that they are partnering with flat jockey Amy Jo Hayes for 2024. The team at Galway Racecourse love to showcase and champion new ideas and talent for their iconic Summer Festival that takes place from Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August.

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