McNelis calls for 2022 Leaving Cert to be ‘run on same hybrid basis as last year’

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

The 2022 Leaving Cert should be conducted on the same hybrid basis as was used in last year, a former mayor of the city has said.

Visiting restrictions in place in UHG and Merlin Park

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community and a current outbreak within the hospital, visiting at Galway University Hospitals is limited to compassionate grounds.

Visits are by appointment only and hospital staff will confirm appointments and times with the nominated support person/visitor.

No joy for Galway in IBAL litter survey

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

by Declan Varley
Galway city needs to look at its litter management plan if it is to reverse the trend that has this week seen it lose its Clean City status in the latest IBAL anti-litter league.

Booster clinics continue at Galway Racecourse

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

The HSE booster vaccination clinics are continuing to operate at Ballybrit this weekend. For the most up to date queueing times see HSE Twitter and for the times and categories, see below.

16 to 29 year olds can book a booster appointment at Ballybrit Vaccination Centre

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

People aged 16 to 29 who had their first round of COVID-19 vaccination at least 90 days ago may now book an appointment to get a booster vaccine at the Ballybrit Vaccination Centre.

To book a free appointment for a booster vaccination go to hse.ie and search ‘book booster’ or click here:

Galway GAA club featured in new TG4 seven-part series

Wed, Jan 05, 2022

GAA clubs are the cornerstone of parishes all over Ireland fostering a sense of community and togetherness. In this series ‘Croí an Chlub’ TG4 tell the stories of four very different GAA clubs as they compete, battle for honours, and strive to survive as they return to play in 2021. new seven-part

700 swimmers braved the cold for COPE Galway

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

COPE Galway wishes to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to the over 700 swimmers and dippers who registered to take part in the COPE Galway Christmas Swim over Christmas Week (20-26 December).

Market organisers delighted with festive turnout

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

The organisers of this year’s Galway Christmas Market in Eyre Square have expressed delight with the numbers who attended and with the benefit the event has given to local businesses and charities.

Spate of burglaries in Carnmore and Claregalway reflects need for tougher sentences says Ollie Crowe

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Senator Ollie Crowe has called for tougher sentencing following a spate of burglaries in Carnmore and Claregalway over the last two weeks, stating that current sentences are simply not a deterrent.

Galway Simon reports significant increase in number of people at risk of homelessness

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community has expressed concerns about the number of people at risk of homelessness throughout 2021, reporting that over half of those supported by the charity this year were at risk of homelessness.

Hanley concerned that rising house prices are ‘devastating’ for workers

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Cllr Owen Hanley remains concerned that rising house prices are devastating for workers in Galway.

New chair O’Reilly aiming for doubling of Green Party reps in next elections

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Chair of the Green Party Pauline O’Reilly is aiming to double their numbers of elected representatives. Adressing members of the all-island Green Party on her first day as chair of the Party, O’Reilly outlined her intentions.

“I am absolutely delighted to have been elected to serve as your Chair of the Green Party/An Comhaontas Glas for the next two years,” she says. “It is an honour to take my place following the hard work of former chairs Hazel Chu, Roderic O’Gorman, Dan Boyle and John Gormley.

Hoare welcomes sports funding

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Fine Gael Councillor Eddie Hoare has welcomed the allocation of funding under the Galway City Council Sports Capital Grant Scheme for 2021.

In total €130,000 was allocated between 45 clubs in the city. The fund, which is operated by Galway City Council and administered through the Galway Sports Partnership, will see 29 sports clubs receive the maximum allocation of €3,500 with the balance of funding being distributed to a further 16 sports clubs.

Canney welcomes reform of Community Employment and Rural Social Scheme

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Deputy Sean Canney has welcomed the announcement of major reforms to the Community Employment (CE) and Rural Social Scheme (RSS).

New creative industries innovation hub for GMIT Cluain Mhuire campus on track to open in 2023

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Construction is set to begin on a new innovation hub for creative technology startups and entrepreneurs at GMIT’s Cluain Mhuire campus in the second half of 2022, following the approval of planning permission for the project.

Galway school bus driver and local Bus Eireann AVL team recognised for going the extra mile

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, has celebrated its employees’ success in 2021 at the annual GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards which recognise excellent customer service, community impact, performance and forward-thinking.

House prices in county jump sixteen per cent while city prices sees modest increase

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

House prices in Galway city rose by a slight amount in the past year, while house prices in the county areas jumped by a massive 16 per cent, the latest Daft.ie Sales Report has revealed.

In Galway City, prices in the final three months of 2021 were 2% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 9% seen a year ago. The average price of a home is now €323,000, 101% above its lowest point.

Market organisers delighted with festive turnout

Wed, Dec 29, 2021

The organisers of this year's Galway Christmas Market in Eyre Square have expressed delight with the numbers who attended and with the benefit the event has given to local businesses and charities.

Spate of burglaries in Carnmore and Claregalway reflects need for tougher sentences says Ollie Crowe

Wed, Dec 29, 2021

Senator Ollie Crowe has called for tougher sentencing following a spate of burglaries in Carnmore and Claregalway over the last two weeks, stating that current sentences are simply not a deterrent.

Treatment plans needed to allow regions to grow, says Canney

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Canney has stated that a scheme to provide wastewater treatment plants is required as a matter of urgency in order to deliver housing and allow the regions to grow.

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