County council expects €1 million loss for 2020

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

The Galway County Council anticipates losses of €1 million for 2020 due to the impact of the Government’s Covid-19 restrictions.

County council votes to not operate its housing function in city area after furore over city buying Killtullagh property

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

The Galway County Council has voted to not attempt to operate its housing function in the functional area of the Galway City Council without a democratic agreement being reached between itself and councillors of the city council.

Government's renter Bill will 'lead to more homelessness' says former Mayor

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

"Flawed", "full of holes", and "fails to address the main excuses used for evicting tenants", is how one city councillor has described the Government's new Residential Tenancies Bill.

Funding needed to prevent Galway sports clubs closing down, warns former Mayor

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

A new round of Sports Capital funding is needed to help sports clubs in Galway city and county, and across the State, deal with the fall-out and aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.

July Stimulus 'fails to address the needs of those working in the Arts' says McNelis

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

"A failure to fully understand and address the needs of those working in the Arts" is how a former Mayor of Galway has described the measures relating to artists and arts workers in the Government's July stimulus package.

Delaying return of bus and coach sector will have 'serious consequences' for Galway, says Connolly

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

The "delay in re-establishing" the bus and coach sector will have "serious consequences for our obligations under climate change legislation" and "implications for the tourist industry" in Galway.

Galway to mark 75th anniversary of Hiroshima-Nagasaki bombing

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

The 75th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs by the US military on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagaskai will be commemorated in Galway in August.

Five people rescued by Galway RNLI Lifeboat

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

The lives of five people were saved in the city this week through the quick actions of the Galway RNLI Lifeboat crew.

Viewing opens for this weekend’s auction at Kilcolgan

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Aidan Foley is back in Galway Auction Rooms in Kilcolgan for a major auction this weekend. Viewing is open on today Friday from 11am - 7pm.

With the times we are in, they will hold this auction as a Live Internet auction, where you have two days to physically view the auction and then you can either leave the bids with the auction rooms or you can register to bid online.

Myhomecare awarded JCI Gold Seal

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Irish company Myhomecare, part of Servisource Limited, has become the first nursing care provider within Ireland to achieve the Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation, a feat which has only been reached by 24 other homecare companies globally.

New beginning for Athlone to Galway greenway, says Cannon

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Fine Gael Deputy Ciaran Cannon has welcomed the announcement of a new series of public consultation events on the development of a new greenway from Athlone to Galway city.

Seize the moment and boost local economies through greenways, say Moycullen residents

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Community groups, political representatives and residents are calling on Galway County Council to seize the moment and deliver on the long anticipated Connemara Greenway. The groups are echoing the words of Transport Minister Eamon Ryan who has called on local authorities to use the July stimulus package to deliver on initiatives like the greenway to boost local economies and ensure sustainable modes of transport.

Back in the saddle for Cycle Coffee Cake this weekend

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

CycleCoffeeCake pedals off again this August bank holiday weekend on Saturday 1 August at 10.30am from the Huntsman Inn, College Road. The route will explore quiet and calm routes to and through Renmore, Ballyloughnane beach, and Roscam.

Dating is Back with Ireland’s leading Matchmaker and Dating Specialist!

Wed, Jul 29, 2020

The chances of you finding love in any given day are 1 in 562 according to a study pre Covid-19 so what are your chances of finding love in Ireland today?

Galway Race Weeks biggest best dressed competition with over €5000 worth of prizes

Tue, Jul 28, 2020

Galway Race Week is upon us, but unfortunately, things are looking a little different this year. None of the usual racing events are on due to social distancing restrictions which means for many of us those gunas for Ladies Day are hanging in the wardrobes.

City centre to be zoned as thousands flock west

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Galway city centre will be split into separate zones next week in order to facilitate social distancing with the expected influx of a large number of visitors during the Galway Races.

TD raises concern over potential Covid-19 outbreak on Aran Islands

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Concerns have been raised over a potential Covid-19 outbreak on the Aran Islands, following a detection of a Covid-19 case on Inis Mór last week.

Between pandemic and Brexit, business needs to stay positive, says new Chamber president

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

The new president of Galway Chamber has said that in this challenging era, lodged between the Covid-19 outbreak and the impending Brexit, businesses have to remain positive and focused.

Rapid solutions available for Salthill cycleway to benefit locals and tourists alike

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Rapid solutions to the impasse over a temporary cycleway through Salthill are available and have wide public support, according to the Galway Urban Greenway Alliance.

Galway community and voluntary groups to benefit from COVID-19 Emergency Fund

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Galway City Council has approved grants totalling €38,265 under the COVID-19 Emergency Fund (Phase 2) to support a range of local community and voluntary groups and organisations throughout Galway.

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