Mobility plan measures welcomed by Galway Cycling Campaign

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The Galway Cycling Campaign has welcomes the temporary emergency measures outlined by the City Mobility Team at the City Council meeting. While many of us cannot yet return to work, they support these efforts to get city businesses thriving in the aftermath of the coronavirus shutdown and to build a resilient network where people can continue to move, trade, play and live in face of the persistent threat of a second wave.

Salthill cycle tracks a win-win, says Galway Urban Greenway Alliance

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Installing a temporary cycle track from Claddagh to Blackrock in Salthill will benefit thousands of locals and many local businesses in myriad ways, the Galway Urban Greenway Alliance said last evening.

“This really is local participatory democracy in action, and we congratulate Galway City Council for its response. Galway’s citizens actively supported the provision of dedicated cycling infrastructure along this route in their droves. The installation of a safe, protected cycle track will benefit thousands of locals and many local businesses in myriad ways,” said Seán Leonard of the Galway Urban Greenway Alliance, a campaign group supported by over 30 local community, business, educational and sporting organisations.

Be Wise — Sanitise with SanitiseWise

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

SanitiseWise is a Galway-based sanitising company with a branch now located also in Connemara. Established some months ago, it specialises in the decontamination of Covid 19 using a highly sophisticated spray fogging system known as a SaniqueS3 and HSE approved chemicals.

It is widely acknowledged that the easing of restrictions advises that public buildings, hotels, schools transport modes or indeed all facilities where a variation of unrelated persons converge should be sanitised on a regular basis, thus reducing the risk of the spreading of this highly infectious pandemic.

Fox hound puppies stolen from Craughwell on June 21, 2020 have been recovered

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Gardaí in County Galway have recovered four fox hound puppies which were stolen from Craughwell on June 21/22, 2020.

Rabbitte and Naughton named as ministers in new Government

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Galway East TD and Fianna Fail Programme for Government negotiator Anne Rabbitte was last night named a Minister of State by Taoiseach Micheál Martin when the names of the 17 junior ministers were revealed after a day of speculation.

Magic Mike — second term for popular Mayor Cubbard

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

The mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard is to serve a second successve term as the city’s mayor for 2020/21 after he was selected at the council’s annual meeting on Friday evening at Leisureland.

GMIT and Council proposals for east of city could be 'transformative' says Hanley

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Proposals to create health, media, art, culture, marine science, and sports centres for students and the local community on the east side of Galway city, could be "transformative" for the area.

Arts Festival and TULCA to use An Post venue for exhibitions in 2020

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Visual arts exhibitions are almost certain to be a part of the Galway International Arts Festival's planned autumn programme of events, with the An Post site, off William Street, a likely exhibition venue.

Sinn Féin call for Government to support deep water quay development at Ros a'Mhíl

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

A deep water quay in Ros a'Mhíl would strengthen the fishing industry and have "multiple knock-on effects for the local economy" through tourism and servicing of the renewable energy industry.

County arts projects to benefit from Creative Ireland bursary

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

There was some good news for the arts in Galway this week with nine arts projects in the county set to benefit from the Creative Ireland Bursary Programme.

COPE Galway reports 20 per cent increase in numbers

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

COPE Galway this week launched their 2019 Annual Report, where they revealed that in 2019, they responded to the needs of 2,984 people in Galway who were experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, and older people in need of social and nutritional support. This is a 20% increase on the numbers supported by the local organisation the year before.

Youth homelessness soars with 235 homeless under 24 in the west

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has expressed concerns that youth homelessness is increasing in Galway and is urging the new government to urgently address the homelessness and housing crisis.

‘I will be driven by where I come from,’ says new senator Dolan as Council pays tribute

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Members of the Galway County Council have welcomed the selection of former councillor Aisling Dolan as a Taoiseach’s nominee for Seanad Éireann.

County council supports Gort recycling site

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Calls for a recycling amenity site for Gort have received the support of the Galway County Council.

Imperative that Coole Park Visitor Centre be completed soon says Cannon

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

An east Galway TD has said that it is imperative that the project to upgrade Coole Park Visitor Centre recommence and be completed without delay.

Cannon urges new Tourism Minister to engage with Shannon Group to get Dunguaire Castle re-opened

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

An east Galway TD is urging the new Tourism Minister Catherine Martin to engage with the Shannon Group without delay to get Dunguaire Castle reopened.

2,984 for whom Cope Galway was a lifeline

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

COPE Galway is a local Galway organisation whose vision is an “Improved Quality of Life in a Home of your Own” for people affected by homelessness, women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and older people.

Online meeting tonight to address gender gap in cycling

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

An online public meeting for parents, teachers, and youth workers about trying to understand the gender gap in lower cycling rates among teenage girls will be held by Galway Cycling Campaign tonight (Thursday) July 2 at 7.30pm on Zoom.

Walkway presents huge opportunity for tourism in Headford, says Reddington

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme has been crucial to the development of the recreation facilities enjoyed by growing numbers of locals and tourists in rural areas in recent years, that is according to Fine Gael councillor Andrew Reddington.

Garda briefs

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Headford Road business vandalised
On Monday June 22 between 6.45pm and 6.55pm a business premises was vandalised by graffiti on the Headford Road.

On Monday June 22 between 6.45pm and 6.55pm a business premises was vandalised by graffiti on the Headford Road.

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