'Galway has lost the plot'

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Galway city has no enforcement in relation to alcohol in public areas.

Council seeks 'expressions of interest' in former Salthill tourist office

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

The tourist office in Salthill, which has lain idle for almost a decade, could once again become operational and in use, as the Galway City Council is seeking "expressions of interest" in the building.

McNelis demands Government address rent debt and mortgage arrears caused by Covid-19

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

"Too many people" have been unable to keep up with their rent or mortgage payments due to the societal effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Government must take action on this issue.

Galway as a Smart City in the 'New Normal'

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Covid-19 is changing the way we behave in Galway city. We all know now how complicated life is being in confinement, trying to keep a good balance between personal life and professional activities while working from home and/or also living with high levels of stress when there is a health or safety risk in our surroundings.

More than 300 households in Galway put on Rent Supplement since Lockdown

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

More than 300 people have had to go onto Rent Supplement in Galway since March, when the Covid-19 lockdown came into effect - one of the highest rates in the entire State.

Banks must not be allowed profit from pandemic, says Crowe

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Banks must "not be allowed to profit" off the global Covid-19 pandemic by hiking standard monthly mortgage repayments, and the new Government must show that "this sort of underhanded nonsense will not be tolerated".

Galway City Museum ready to re-open with two new exhibitions

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

The Galway City Museum will reopen its doors to the public on Tuesday July 21 at 10am.

Galway Cat Rescue resumes adoptions after rise in abandoned kittens

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Galway Cat Rescue has resumed adoptions following a difficult few months during which animal shelters struggled in the face of Covid-19.

Progress on lighting for pitches at Cappagh Park

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

By the end of this year, members of Knocknacarra Football Club will be able to look forward to training and games under permanent floodlights at the 3G pitch at Cappagh Park.

Crowe to work with former Taoiseach Varadkar

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Galway senator Ollie Crowe may find himself working with the Fine Gael leader and former Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in the Bohermore man's new role as Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

'Ambitious' Sandy Road plans need more affordable housing, says PBP Galway

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Design plans for the regeneration of council sites on Sandy Road contain many "positive aspects" but it lacks social housing, and it is "absolutely imperative" such housing be included.

'Lessons need to be learned' by meat industry over Covid-19, says Farrell

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

"Lessons need to be learned" by meat plants over the clusters of Covid-19 that emerged at factories during the health pandemic, according to Galway West Sinn Féin TD, Mairéad Farrell.

Get on your bike for Croí and help people living with heart disease

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, will host its ‘My Summer Cycle for Croí’, this August Bank Holiday weekend. It is a cycle with a difference as participants can chose the location and the route - their own way.

Global Home Warranties Supports COPE Galway

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Global Home Warranties has donated €1 for every house registered with it in Ireland 2019/2020 to local charity, COPE Galway, raising a total of €3,620.

Galway's Community Circus is up and running

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Galway Community Circus, one of Galway’s most vibrant arts organisations, is taking bookings for its summer camp programme in August.

Galway Races may be behind closed-doors, but craic can continue on line

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Galway is gearing up for the 151st year of the Galway Races, but for the first time this iconic event will be held behind closed doors due to the current Covid-19 crisis.

Sleep Out for Simon goes virtual and global for homeless

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Galway Simon Community, the city's homeless charity, has launched its annual Sleep Out for Simon event, and in a sign of the times, it is going virtual.

A man and a Movement Perfectly Matched

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Donald Trump is the worst president the United States has ever had - a lying, bigoted bully, a racist, a serial abuser of women, a many times failed businessman, a vulgarian who has diminished the international stature of the United States, a man with no sense of shame for the crude and offensive things he has said and done.

And now we have delightful prospect of his niece, Mary Trump’s soon to be published account of the Trump family, Too Much and Never Enough; How My Family Created the World’s most Dangerous Man.

Cappagh Park floodlights get go ahead

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

The installation of eight lighting stands around the existing sports pitch located within Cappagh Park has moved a step closer after planning permission was granted by the Galway City Council at Leisureland on Monday evening.

The lighting stands which are monopole design, will be 15 metres in height and are expected to be fully operational on November 30.

A nation mourns, but memories of Jack Charlton will never fade

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Ireland and Galway are this week mourning the loss of the legendary Jack Charlton (1935-2020) - the man who changed the footballing fortunes of this country.

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