Your guide to the upcoming changes

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

From 12 April

Vaccination of medically vulnerable underway at Ballybrit

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The vaccination programme targeting the medically vulnerable, which was paused due to concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine, got under way on Sunday morning at the mass vaccination centre at Galway Racecourse.

Waiting lists at UHG rose by more than 11,000 over past year

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The numbers of people waiting for both outpatient and inpatient treatments at UHG increased by 11,936 - from 52,936 in January 2020 to 64,872 in February of this year.

Galway City Council offers support to Mayor Mike Cubbard following threats

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Galway City Council chief executive Brendan McGrath has condemned the threats made to Mayor Mike Cubbard.

‘Opportunity’ or ‘disaster’? Climate Bill divides Galway politicians

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A “once in a lifetime opportunity for Ireland” or a “disaster” which “goes against science”? Sharp differences have emerged among Galway politicians following the publication of the Government’s Climate Action Bill.

Hoare wants gardaí to get priority in receiving Covid 19 vaccine

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Gardaí must be given priority in receiving Covid 19 vaccinations, according to Fine Gael Galway City Central councillor, Eddie Hoare.

Easter policing plan to be implemented to deal with large gatherings in Salthill and Knocknacarra

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A special policing plan will be implemented in Salthill and Knocknacarra over the Easter period to deal with antisocial behaviour.

Galway venues, producers, and promoters urged to apply for new arts funding

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Galway’s arts sector is set to benefit from the Government’s new €25 million support scheme which will provide grant funding to live performance venues and production companies.

Russia is willing to supply Ireland with the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, says Charity

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Russia is willing to supply Ireland with the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, all that is needed to start the process is an expression of interest from the Irish Government.

Crowe calls for enhanced Garda presence following drug paraphernalia found in Corrib Park

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Calls have been made for an enhanced garda presence in communities across Galway city following the discovery of drug paraphernalia, including a needle, in the small astro pitch at Corrib Park.

‘Now is not the time to cut frontline staff’ in UHG, Farrell tells Minister

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Possible plans by the HSE to cut 15 of 86 intern doctors working at UHG in July are “unacceptable” while the Covid-19 pandemic continues and the vaccination rollout proves to be “slow, stilted, and confusing”.

More than €500,000 secured for outdoor recreation infrastructure in Galway

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

More than €500,000 in Government funding has been secured for the development of outdoor recreation infrastructure in Galway, including greenways, a mountain bike trail, and an angling location.

Kyne welcomes €500,000 for upgrade of Connemara cycle routes and Western Way

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Half a million euro has been allocated to upgrade the Western Way in Connemara, including improvements to the walking trail and Derroura bike trail, and develop a ‘Eurovelo’ cycle route from Lennane to Kinvara.

Councillor demands action after massive youth gathering on Knocknacarra waste ground

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Groups of youths gathering on waste ground last weekend in Knocknacarra, in defiance of social distancing and health guidelines, has led to a councillor calling for joint action by parents and gardaí against anti-social behaviour.

Cheevers calls on parents to be vigilant for youths targeted by criminal gangs for use as money mules

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Parents and schools in Galway city need to be vigilant as children and young people may be targeted as money mules by criminal gangs.

Further public consultation to take place on Gort Flood Relief Scheme

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Further public consultations on the Gort Flood Relief Scheme will take place with landowners and homeowners once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Salthill Garda Station to remain open

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Chief Superintendent Tom Curley has confirmed that Salthill Garda Station will not be closing. The confirmation came at Monday's Galway City Joint Policing Committee meeting.

Significant decrease in Galway city burglaries

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Statistics released at Monday's Galway City Joint Policing Committee confirmed that 53 burglaries took place in January and February 2020 with only 18 recorded in the same months in 2021.

Speeding offences increase in Galway city

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

There has been a 53 per cent increase in fines issued for speeding offences in Galway city in the opening two months of this year compared to the same period in 2020.

Inis Oírr pier project could go to tender in coming months

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The business case for the redevelopment of Inis Oírr pier is at "an advanced stage" and is likely to be signed off by Minister Heather Humphreys in the coming weeks.

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