Garda Briefs
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Garda appeal over hit and run
Gardai in Galway are currently investigating a possible hit and run accident which occurred on Tuesday September 17 2019 between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on St Francis Street, Galway.
Minister for Transport confirms receipt of Rail Review says Cannon
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
An East Galway TD has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Transport that he has received a copy of the Rail Review, an assessment of the business case for the proposed extension of the Western Rail Corridor.
Read more ...SF calls on Galway TDs to back its rent freeze Bill
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Rents in Galway are “out of control and are continuing to rise at a high rate”, and this requires both the freezing of rents and enacting measures to “put money back into the pockets of workers and families”.
Read more ...Can the great western lakes survive?
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
(Mayo County Council)
There are now only twelve or thirteen surviving wild brown trout lakes in all of Europe and six of them are in the west of Ireland. They are our greatest natural assets with limitless potential if properly managed and developed.
Countdown to Christmas at Stauntons Allcare Late Night Pharmacy!
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
As the countdown to Christmas continues, the lucky people will have all of their Christmas shopping done and dusted. But for those still searching for that perfect gift for the special someone in their lives, why not pay a visit to Stauntons Allcare Late Night Pharmacy. A family-run business in the heart of Salthill (beside Morton's ), Stauntons Allcare Pharmacy has gifts from all sizes including personalised Christmas hampers made to the customer's own choice. Open 365 days a year (including Christmas Day) until 10 pm, customers can select from a vast range of products in-store from perfumes and makeup including leading brands such as Environ, Aveda, Dryrobes, Jane Iredarle, Dermalogica, Yonka, Chanel, Caudalie and Decleor. There are plenty of electrical gifts from which to choose including GHD, L’Oréal steampods, and Lanaiblo dryers.
Read more ...Tiny Traders Makes a Return Just in Time For Christmas!
Mon, Dec 09, 2019
Much loved local market to host Christmas Gift Fairs this and next weekend. Galway's established local artisan market Tiny Traders Village is set to make a comeback this weekend for the first time in 2 and a half months for their Christmas Gift Fair. The event which is to be held in the downstairs area of Tribeton on Merchant's Road will run this Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm and again on the 21st and 22nd.
Read more ...Report hightlights 'uninhabitable, unsafe, and unhealthy' Traveller accommodation in Galway
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Almost none of the safety and health concerns raised by the Traveller community have been addressed across 18 sites and group housing schemes in Galway city and county since a monitoring project focusing on Traveller accommodation began in 2017, according to a report published this week.
Read more ...Hanley accuses city council of 'failing' Travellers
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
The Galway City Council has been accused of having "failed local Travellers by not providing the proper provision of housing," by Social Democrats Galway City East councillor Owen Hanley.
Read more ...Why we need to promote tolerance in today’s multicultural society
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Today in Ireland there is an undercurrent growing which is tearing away at the moral fibre of Irish society. It is causing division. It is creating an atmosphere of hate, a separation of people into 'us and them', and creating intolerance for minority communities and their cultural traditions.
Read more ...Connolly welcomes commitment to refurbish Mutton Island lighthouse
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
A commitment to refurbish the lighthouse on Mutton Island, made this week, by the city manager Brendan McGrath, has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil Galway City West councillor, John Connolly.
Read more ...People Before Profit table quiz in aid of St Joseph's school
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
People Before Profit Galway will be hold a general knowledge table quiz in aid of St Joseph's Special School, Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, on Wednesday December 11 at 8pm.
Read more ...Three Galway volunteers to be honoured at national awards ceremony tomorrow night
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Three Galway volunteers have been shortlisted for a prestigious annual national volunteer competition which celebrates the hard work and dedication of volunteers throughout the country.
Read more ...Galway Community Circus honoured at IPB Pride of Place awards
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
The circus took top prize in the Creative Place Initiative category.
Read more ...SleepOut Funds needed more than ever, says COPE
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Twenty-eight men and women from Galway’s business community will take part in COPE Galway’s biggest fundraising event of the year tomorrow night (Friday, 6th December) to raise awareness and essential funds for COPE Galway’s Homeless Services.
Read more ...Cannon urges use of new interactive map to tackle illegal dumping
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
An East Galway TD has welcomed the launch of a new interactive map identifying all legal waste collection companies in Galway, in order to further tackle illegal dumping.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport wins award for Age Friendly Recognition programme
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Ireland West Airport last week won a National Chambers Ireland award, in collaboration with Mayo County Council, in recognition as the first airport in Ireland to adopt the Age Friendly Recognition Programme.
Read more ...McDonald’s Ireland contributed €6.2 million to Galway economy
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
McDonald’s Ireland has revealed that the company contributed €6.2 million directly to the local economy in Galway in 2017, through restaurant activity, employee salaries, and taxes.
McDonald’s has launched an economic impact report, ‘McDonald’s in Ireland’, highlighting the significant economic contribution of the company in Ireland. In total, McDonald’s contributed €196 million directly to the Irish economy.
Read more ...Get your family along to Sunday’s Claregalway Jingle Bells fun runs and walks
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Families of all ages and abilities are invited to come along for the Claregalway Jingle Bells fun run/walk to be held this weekend.
Read more ...Hanley accuses city council of ‘failing’ Travellers
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
The Galway City Council has been accused of having “failed local Travellers by not providing the proper provision of housing,” by Social Democrats Galway City East councillor Owen Hanley.
Cllr Hanley was speaking after the protests, hosted by Galway Traveller Movement, which were held outside City Hall on Monday. He alleged that the local authority had not applied for money from the specific Traveller accommodation fund.
Read more ...Canney approved sports funding of €4.2 million
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
The Government has announced an investment package of €4.2 million in sports and physical activity funding, including awards for the Galway Local Sports Partnership.
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