Garda Chief Superintendent backs 30kmph citywide speed limit

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

If a proposal to lower Galway city’s speed limit to 30km/h was brought forward, it would have the backing of Garda Chief Superintendent Tom Curley.

Renewed appeal for information on missing Carna woman

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Gardai have this week issued a fresh appeal for information on mother of seven Barbara Walsh. The appeal coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Carna woman’s disappearance.

Wipes and sanitary products are major microplastic pollutants, survey finds

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

NUI Galway study finds that wet wipes and sanitary towels are an underestimated source of white microplastic fibres in the marine environment and that 50 percent of wet wipe brands tested in this study that were labelled ‘flushable’ contained plastic fibres.

Researchers from Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway carried out the study on the contribution of widely flushed personal care textile products (wet wipes and sanitary towels) to the ocean plastic crisis.

Crowded waiting rooms are a thing of the past, health forum is told

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Crowded waiting rooms in the outpatients departments of our major hospitals have to be a thing of the past and will be tolerated anymore, the Regional Health Forum was told at its meeting held via Zoom on Tuesday.

Abalta Special School is holding a Summer Walkathon Fundraiser for vital resources and materials!

Wed, Jun 24, 2020

Abalta Special School provides individual teaching programs for individuals with Autism and complex needs. The school has professional and dedicated staff members offering Behavioural Support, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy as well as Community Integration through linkage with local industries. and on the 1st of July to the 29th of August, Abalta Special School is holding a Summer Walkathon Fundraiser for vital resources and materials!

Jobs boost as South African animation studio chooses Galway as its international home

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

There was a welcome jobs boost for the city yesterday when one of South Africa’s leading animation studios, Triggerfish, selected Galway as its first international location.

Senators welcome Government commitment to progress Galway City Ring Road

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

The controversial Galway City Ring Road will be progressed under the new Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green administration as the Programme for Government commits to existing projects in the National Development Plan.

McNelis says new Government programme is just old ideas ‘rebranded and repackaged’

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

A list of “rebranded and repackaged commitments”, full of “deliberately vague” language, and a worrying lack of costings, is how one local politician has described the new programme for government.

A bailout for businesses is vital to get economy ‘up and running’, says Grealish

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Major grants schemes must be put in place by the incoming Government to help small and medium sized businesses and the hospitality sector enterprises “get back up and running”.

Sandy Road regeneration project moves to public consultation

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

The creation of a new neighbourhood located along the Sandy Road has moved onto the next stage as the Galway City Council agreed to release the design proposals for public consultation.

The major regeneration project is hoping to provide in the region of 1,000 housing units along with an emphasis on pedestrian friendly streets, cycling routes, and commercial hubs at the 8.63 hectare brownfield site.

New Government will prioritise elective hospital at Merlin Park, says Naughton

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

The new elective hospital at Merlin Park - plans for which were advanced by the outgoing administration - will be prioritised under the new Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green Government.

McNelis urges ‘mandatory mask wearing’ around the elderly

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Instead of just encouraging mask wearing, it is time a “comprehensive decision” was made by the Government on this issue and declared it a mandatory practice.

Irish Water resumes work on damaged pipes in Mervue

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Irish Water has resumed work on replacing old and damaged water pipes in the Mervue area. Work on the leaking pipes began in January but were suspended during the Lockdown.

County-wide collection to assist people living in Direct Provision in Galway

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

A county-wide collection, to assist people living in Direct Provision in Galway, is taking place over the coming days, and donations of everything from sanitary products to toothbrushes are welcome.

Connelly demands clarity on when the Aran Islands will re-open

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

"Certainty" is needed as to when it will be safe to re-open up the Aran Islands, especially as the lack of clarity on the issue is causing "great distress" to islanders.

When your heart says go.... — What has been happening with heart attacks during Covid?

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

One of the first things we all heard about the Coronavirus was how those with underlying heart conditions had the worst outcomes. In the early days, as Dr Tony Holohan announced the daily death rate, he would make a special mention of the number of deaths with ‘pre-existing’ medical conditions. This messaging, together with probably the strongest public health messages of all time to ‘stay at home’ has struck fear in the hearts and minds of those living with or caring for those with heart and related conditions.

Bridge will not work for all cyclists, warns new Green councillor

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

New Green Party Cllr Niall Murphy has welcomed the new pedestrian bridge planned to be built alongside the Salmon Weir bridge, but has warned it might not work for all cyclists.

Heroes Aid delivers PPE across city and county

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Heroes-Aid, a voluntary not-for-profit organisation, established in the early stage of Covid 19, to protect and support frontline health care workers, is arranging for the direct distribution today of urgently needed PPE to 200 locations across Ireland, including 19 sites across County Galway.

Take time out of your longest day this weekend to help those facing homelessness

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community is calling on people to take part in their Dip & Donate event this weekend to support those facing homelessness during a time when the charity say their services are critically needed now more than ever .Galway Simon’s annual Dip at Dawn event could not go ahead as planned this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Instead, the charity is asking people to take a dip in their local waters and donate what they can during this weekend, June 20, on the longest day of the year. The Coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on Galway Simon Community with the temporary closure of their charity shops, as well as the cancellation of a number of events which raise vital funds for the organisation.

Petmania presents Galway Cat Rescue with gift card after successful food appeal

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Olivia O’Reilly of Galway Cat Rescue and animal shelters is grinning like a Cheshire cat this week with the news that Petmainia Ireland has, with the kind support of its customers donated, essential supplies and food along with donations to the sum of €165 to support the animal charity.

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