€340,000 Burren Discovery Trail to go live in January, says Cannon

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon TD has welcomed an announcementby Failte Ireland that the Burren Discovery Loop will go live in January.

The loop is the result of an investment of €340,000 and will be the the third such loop to attract tourists inland from the Wild Atlantic Way, with loops already in place in Donegal and Limerick.

Athenry Credit Union funding boost for Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

With contributions from members, staff and the board of Directors of Athenry Credit Union, a total of €1,000 was raised as part of the Athenry Credit Union Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Amazing tale of Galway’s most historic hotel

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

This book, The Hardiman – An Amazing Story celebrates the history of one of the most iconic buildings in Galway. It opened in 1852 as the Railway Hotel and was designed in a classical style by John Skipton Mulvany.

Brave the cold for COPE Galway’s Annual Christmas Swim

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Every year, there are men, women and children in our community for whom Christmas is the loneliest time of year. Whether due to the isolation that sometimes comes with older age; whether you have had to flee violence at home or if you are enduring the realities of homelessness, this season can compound what is already an exceptionally difficult time.

TG4 to show Christmas Day tribute to the late Joe Burke

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

TG4 will broadcast a musical celebration in memory of Joe Burke, a giant of traditional music and accordion playing, in a special programme on Christmas Day. One of the most talented musicians of his era, Joe Burke died last February and in celebration of the rich musical heritage he left after him, this programme will air on Christmas day with performances from some of the most influential Irish musical figures.

Family carers of people with dementia sought for research study

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

NUI Galway’s School of Psychology is seeking participants for a new study to examine the psychological factors which may have been protective for family carers of people with dementia in Ireland during the past year of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Ireland West Airport welcomes funding boost

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement of funding of €1.9m for the airport under the Public Policy Remit Operational Expenditure Subvention (PPR-O) and Covid-19 Supplementary Support Funding Scheme.

Funding provided under the Regional Airports Programme contributes towards vital safety and security operations at the airports such as air traffic control, fire services and security, ensuring airports can continue to remain compliant with regulatory requirements in these areas.

‘Momentous’, ‘appalling’ - Galway divided over ring road planning permission

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

The Galway City Ring Road will see a massive reduction in traffic congestion in the city centre, and travel times cut by more than 40 per cent; or it will see even greater levels of traffic clog our roads and drastically increase Galway’s carbon emissions.

Transport to the city for a euro as Park and Ride returns for Christmas season

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

The annual Park & Ride Christmas Service makes a welcome return to the city this year.

Chambers call for formal process to regularise undocumented persons

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the announcement of a new scheme to regularise long-term undocumented migrants in Ireland but urges the creation of a formal process to fully regularise all undocumented persons from now on.

Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said that after a long period of campaigning for the inclusion of undocumented workers and their children to be regularised, this announcement marks a very positive step towards the regularisation of thousands of migrants who add immense value to our economy, local communities, and society as a whole.

16 new bins installed in city centre and Salthill

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Sixteen new 1,100 litre litter bins have been installed at the Spanish Arch, Wolfe Tone Bridge, and along Salthill Promenade.

Cheevers calls for full report on use of Mervue running track

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

A full report on the Mervue running track, examining its use by the public, its opening hours, when it is free and when there is a charge for use, has been requested by a Fianna Fáil councillor.

O’Hara calls on public to make voice heard over Irish unity

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

If Irish unity is now a matter of when, not if, then people need to make their voices heard about what kind of State the new Ireland will be.

Every classroom in Galway must be given a HEPA filter, says PBP

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Every classroom in Galway should be given a HEPA filter, while all workplaces must monitor air quality with filters and CO2 monitors.

Disabled drivers to suffer further delays as appeals board members resign

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Galwegians awaiting decisions or appeals hearings by the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passenger Tax Concession Appeals Board will suffer further delays.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Dock Street assault

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

On Sunday October 31 at approximately 1.40am, a man and female were walking home along Dock Street when they were approached by a group of five to six young males and one female.

Gardaí appeal for information on burglaries

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Gardaí are appealing for witnessess, or anyone with information, about two burglaries which took place in County Galway recently.

Additional housing staff for Galway County Council

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

A total of 13 new staff have been appointed to the Galway County Council’s housing department - 10 additional technical staff and three administrative staff.

Galway schools to receive €3 million to support digital technology projects

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Schools in Galway are set to receive almost €3 million in Government funding for investment in information, communication, and digital technologies under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Canney calls for residential developments to be located near train stations

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Galway County Development Plans and Local Area Plans need to designate catchment areas close to train stations as priority locations for residential developments.

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