Fencing to be erected to protect city council playing pitches

Thu, May 13, 2021

A motion from Mayor Mike Cubbard to erect waist high fencing to protect playing pitches was passed at an online meeting of the Galway City Council on Monday.

Equal State funding for women's GAA ‘important’, but 'more needs to be done', says Crowe

Thu, May 13, 2021

Grants for female GAA players finally being made equal to what their male counterparts receive has been described as “very positive news” by a Galway senator.

Galway International Arts Festival launches 2021 fundraising campaign

Thu, May 13, 2021

Galway International Arts Festival this week launched a fundraising campaign ahead of the 44th annual Festival, which this year will take place from August 28 to September 18.

Kyne demands ‘immediate action’ to combat delays and overcrowding at UHG

Thu, May 13, 2021

“Immediate action” from both Saolta and the HSE nationally is needed to combat delays and overcrowding at the emergency department at UHG.

Council to re-issue list of services and benefits available for local businesses

Thu, May 13, 2021

The Galway City Council will re-issue the list of services and benefits that are currently available for businesses.

Time to ‘clip the wings’ of cuckoo funds, says Fitzmaurice

Thu, May 13, 2021

The Government must “move swiftly” to deal with cuckoo funds if it is to convince the public it has “even a semblance of a housing policy”.

Council will not waive car parking charges as restrictions ease

Thu, May 13, 2021

The Galway City Council will not waive car parking charges as restrictions begin to ease.

Entrepreneurs who enjoyed staycations want to try a better life in Gaeltacht

Thu, May 13, 2021

The jobs and cultural agency Údarás na Gaeltachta created Ireland’s biggest remote working network during the lifespan of its recent three-year strategy, adding 1,609 new jobs in the Gaeltacht areas in that time, its CEO has announced.

Údarás-supported companies, based predominantly in relatively remote rural areas, had sales of over €2.5 billion over the three-year period, resulting in just under €1.3 billion in direct spend in the Irish economy and over €500 million spent on payroll. The job creation figures are included in a three-year strategy review published today.

Homecare Provider to create 70 new Jobs in Roscommon and Galway

Thu, May 13, 2021

Westcare Homecare, one of Ireland’s leading homecare providers of homecare, has announced the creation of 70 new jobs in Roscommon and Galway over the next 12 months with the opening of two new offices. These new jobs will support Westcare Homecare in the delivery of person-centred care to older persons, within the home setting and local community.

Director of Westcare Homecare Sharon Carter said she was delighted to announce the opening of their new Tuam and Roscommon offices. “We look forward to recruiting our team from the local community to provide care to the elderly whilst helping them remain in their own home for as long as possible. We offer flexible and rewarding employment opportunities for healthcare staff and are delighted to announce our latest expansion plans.

DAVE the robot reminds people to clean hands at UHG

Thu, May 13, 2021

Researchers at NUI Galway and clinicians in University Hospital Galway have trialled the use of a robot called DAVE to prompt people to wash their hands.

Galway City Tidy Towns and Gardens Competition is now open for entries

Thu, May 13, 2021

Over the last year there has been something of a garden revolution taking place, with many people taking to their gardens like never before. After a break last year due to Covid restrictions, Galway City Council is now taking entries for the Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden Competition 2021. Entrants must be based in Galway City and can enter across categories such as ‘Best Front Garden’, ‘Best Residential Estate’, ‘Best Shop-front’, ‘Best Community Project’ and ‘Best School’.

Farmers must be aware of what their insurance covers – Fitzmaurice

Thu, May 13, 2021

Farmers must be aware of what cover their insurance policy provides, independent TD for the Roscommon-Galway constituency Michael Fitzmaurice has warned.

2,000km Virtual Challenge in aid of St. Bernadette’s Children’s Unit

Thu, May 13, 2021

Twenty-two staff from St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union are setting off on a virtual challenge to walk up and down the length of Ireland over the coming weeks — a distance of 2,000km — all to fundraise money to upgrade the playground in St. Bernadette’s Children’s Unit in University Hospital Galway. Can you help them reach their fundraising target of €2,000, a euro per kilometre?

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Thu, May 13, 2021

Gardai probe burglary at Ballyeighter farm
Sometime between 9.30pm on Tuesday May 4 and 8am on Wednesday May 5 a number of farm buildings at Ballyeighter, Aughrim, Ballinasloe were broken into with damage caused to the property.

Galway optometrist leads profession into vaccination drive

Thu, May 13, 2021

Optometrists have joined Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination drive after members delivered the profession’s first jabs to members of the public.

PBP Galway slams Government’s Affordable Housing Scheme as ‘completely unrealistic’

Thu, May 13, 2021

Capping house prices in Galway at €400,000 under the new Affordable Housing Scheme is “an insult” to those struggling to buy a home.

Naughton welcomes right of access for adopted people to birth certificates

Thu, May 13, 2021

Proposed legislation granting adopted people a right of access to birth and early-life information, as well establishing a contact and tracing system, is the “first step” towards addressing a “longstanding injustice”.

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Thu, May 13, 2021

Four Galway city beaches water quality deemed safe for swimming

All four designated bathing areas in Galway city have been deemed safe for swimming in 2021 following the publication of the EPA’s annual report on bathing water quality in Ireland.

PennEngineering announces major digital transformation of its Mervue facility

Thu, May 13, 2021

PennEngineering, a global leader in innovative fastening technologies and solutions, has announced a major digital transformation of its Galway facility at Mervue Business Park.

Appeal for information on missing man

Thu, May 13, 2021

Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a young man from Rahoon who has been missing since Sunday.

Stephen Hilton (24) was last seen in the Inverin area on Sunday May 9.

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