Flu vaccine campaign needs to get the message out, says Killilea

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

A campaign to inform people about the cost and availability of flu vaccine needs to get the message out to everyone in the coming weeks, Fianna Fail Cllr Donogh Killilea told the Regional Health Forum this week.

Decision expected shortly on Newcastle community centre

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

A decision is expected shortly on whether the go-ahead will be given to build a community centre in Newcastle.

Galway to be gateway to connectivity to Europe

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Galway has been designated as a landing location for international telecommunications cables with increased availability of terrestrial networks across the country enabling this. Farice, which is fully owned by the Icelandic Government and currently owns and operates two submarine cables that connect Iceland to Northern Europe, has been undertaking preparatory work for a new submarine fibre cable from Iceland to Europe via Galway since early 2019.

Primary Care Centre for Moycullen will be operational in sixteen months

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Construction work is under way on site for a Primary Care Centre (PCC) for Moycullen with the facility to become operational in January 2022.

Ring Road hearing to resume

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The oral hearings on the Galway City Ring Road will resume next month, according to Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator in Galway.

Module two of the hearings will resume on Monday, October 12 from the An Bord Pleanála offices in Dublin with remote access. Priority will be given to participants who have made a submission on the development but did not get the opportunity to contribute at the oral hearings prior to the cancellation of physical meetings due to Covid-19.

Galway’s largest urban regeneration scheme awarded prestigious One Planet Living® Sustainability Leader status

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Bonham Quay, the new mixed-use development in the heart of Galway City, has been recognised as a leader in One Planet Living® by the international sustainability charity ‘Bioregional’, it was confirmed yesterday (Wednesday).

HSE webinar to support new and expectant parents

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The HSE will run a free webinar at 11am on Tuesday next to offer support and guidance to new and expectant parents.

Amsterdam wasn’t built in a day - lessons for Galway from Dutch bike culture

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The Dutch Ambassador to Ireland will be one of the guest speakers at a lunchtime webinar on Thursday from 1pm to 2pm organised by Galway Cycling Campaign.

Topping the lot - Galway brothers named in Top 50 Best Pizzerias in Europe

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The Dough Bros in Galway City have made history by being named in the prestigious 50 Top Pizza (Europe) for 2020. Eugene and Ronan Greaney who run The Dough Bros were named at number 21 by the judging panel at a ceremony held in Milan earlier this month. Just two pizzerias in Ireland featured on the list and for the first time the west of Ireland was not only featured but ranked at 21 in Europe.

Still time to enjoy Galway International Arts Festival Autumn edition

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

There is still time to enjoy the final days of Galway International Arts Festival’s Autumn Edition programme, which has been running in Galway city since the start of September. but which will come to a close this Saturday 26 September.

INTO calls time on supersized classes

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The INTO has called on the Government to reduce class sizes by one pupil per class per year over its lifetime.

Donate a coffee for Galway Hospice

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Galway Hospice is asking the people of Galway to donate the price of a coffee to help support its care.

NUI Galway Students Union welcomes launch of consent toolkit

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The introduction of a new active consent toolkit by NUI Galway is an important step in raising consent awareness, that is according vice-president of NUI Galway Students' Union Róisín Nic Lochlainn.

Calls to develop the wool industry in Ireland

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

There are calls on the Government to support the wool industry in Ireland.

New offer from Credit Unions to support Local Community

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

Two credit unions in the West have come together to support their members at a time of both personal and economic challenge. St Jarlath’s Credit Union and St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union, who plan on merging in 2020, have joined forces to offer a reduced rate personal loan as well as expert financial advice in recognition of the current difficulties faced by its members and the community at large.

Closure of Leisureland pool must be reversed says Connolly

Mon, Sep 21, 2020

The decision to close the public swimming pool in Leisureland is simply a step too far and must be reversed, that is according to Galway West TD Catherine Connolly.

NUI Galway Students’ Union call on Galway TDs to take action on student fees

Mon, Sep 21, 2020

NUI Galway Students’ Union (SU) today joined USI and NUS-USI in the launch of the Education for All campaign which is calling for immediate action on higher education funding.

Cash strapped Leisureland to shut swimming pool and gym

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

One of Galway’s longest established recreational facilities looks set to shut down its swimming pool and gym operations due to financial difficulties.

600 house party calls were drain on resources during Covid, says Chief Super

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Answering close to 600 calls to address house parties in the Galway area during July and August was a huge drain on Garda resources, the County Council Joint Policing Committee meeting was told this week.

City councillors reject 2021 local property tax rate rise

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway city’s local property tax (LPT) rate will remain the same for next year after councillors voted to reject a 15 per cent and 10 per cent increase at the local authority’s ordinary meeting at Leisureland on Monday afternoon.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.