Fisheries Tower at Wolfe Tone Bridge due for renovation

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Fisheries Tower that has long watched over Wolfe Tone Bridge is due to be repaired and re-opened in the coming months.

Eyre Square Shopping Centre expected to sell for €22.5 million

Thu, May 22, 2014

National and international investors will be turning their attention on Galway, vying for the chance to get their hands on the Eyre Square Shopping Centre which is to go on sale in the coming weeks with a guide price of €22.5 million.

Public bike scheme for Galway

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway city is set to be given 205 community bicycles and 19 bike stations as part of a public bike scheme launched by the National Transport Authority.

The scheme is also being tested in Cork and Limerick cities.

Africa Day 2014 has arrived with events planned throughout the weekend

Thu, May 22, 2014

Africa Day 2014 takes place this Sunday May 25 across Ireland, with events planned around Galway city and county to celebrate African diversity and the cultural and economical potential of the the continent.

Hold the date - Clarenbridge Oyster Festival to celebrate sixty years

Thu, May 22, 2014

New-crowned Clarenbridge Oyster Queen, Aoibhinn O’Brien from Clarenbridge, headlined the launch party for this year’s 60th Clarenbridge Oyster Festival.

Jobs boost for Portumna

Thu, May 22, 2014

An additional 65 jobs in Portumna as a result of a €30 million investment by Green Isle Foods in Ireland has been welcomed by Ciarán Cannon, Galway East TD and Junior Minister for Training and Skills at the Department of Education./

Green Isle Foods announced this week that the investment in its Irish operations will result in an additional 115 jobs over the next five years with 65 of those jobs in its pastry production plant in Portumna.

McHugh calls for Tuam to be ‘centre for business start ups’

Thu, May 22, 2014

Tuam must be made into an “incubation centre for business start ups”, but this can only be done through financial and political support locally and nationally.

This is the view of Independent Tuam electoral area candidate Karey McHugh who is calling on the Galway County Council to make start up businesses its “top priority” when the new council meets next month.

Papal Nuncio launches a new range of blue tiles in Galway

Thu, May 22, 2014

Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown, was in Galway this week to launch a new range of blue tiles associated with devotion to the name of Jesus.

Cllr McDonnell to help Renmore Gymnastics Club to secure new facility

Thu, May 22, 2014

Independent councillor for Galway City East, Declan McDonnell is working with Renmore Gymnastics Club on its long-term plans to develop a purpose built gymnastics facility for their club.

Government urged to give clarity on seaweed licensing

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Government is being urged to suspend the process of seaweek harvest licence applications until “absolute clarity” is given on whether it will result in a monopoly licence being granted to a single seaweed processor.

Independent MEP Marian Harkin made the comments following a meeting of seaweed interests in Rossaveal last Monday. The meeting comes after the recent acquisition of Aramara Teo by Canadian company Acadian Seaplants Ltd. It is understood that Acadian Seaplants will be using the Galway based company as a proxy to harvast from North Mayo to North Clare and to apply for a large-scale harvesting licence.

Pearse Stadium could host Rugby World Cup games, says Burke

Thu, May 22, 2014

Fianna Fáil local election candidate for the Galway City West ward, David Burke, has welcomed increased speculation this week that Ireland could secure the Rugby World Cup in 2023 which would potentially involve the hosting of games at Pearse Stadium in Salthill and provide a much needed boost of approximately €20 million to the economy of Galway city.

No safe seats in the Galway City West Ward, says Lyons

Thu, May 22, 2014

Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons has this week reiterated that there is no such thing as a safe seat on the Galway City Council.

As one of five outgoing city councillors seeking re-election in the Galway City West Ward, Cllr Lyons stressed the importance of the electorate using their democratic right and voting on Friday May 23.

Council to receive €30,000 for Rinville Park enhancement

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Galway County Council is to get just over €30,000 under a Public Area Enhancement Scheme to develop Rinville Park, according to Labour candidate for the Athenry/Oranmore electoral area Madge Dean.

It is understood the funding will be spent on tree planting and the enhancement and provision of walking routes.

FG candidate Michelle Murphy urges vote for jobs and stability

Thu, May 22, 2014

Michelle Murphy, Fine Gael Local Election candidate in Galway City West, is urging Galwegians to vote for jobs, stability and growth for their local region when considering their No 1 vote tomorrow.

Broadcasting icon comes down the mountain to open new Oughterard school

Thu, May 22, 2014

National broadcasting icon Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, fresh from his climb up Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohill, was in Oughterard on Saturday to officiate at the new national school’s opening.

Council urged to invest in Oranmore community

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway County Council needs to invest in the community of Oranmore by providing more amenities and facilities for both the elderly and youth, according to Independent election candidate Roderick O’Driscoll.

Mr O’Driscoll says huge development during the boom, there has been little investment in community facilities and amenities for Oranmore which has grown substantially.

Bearna/Na Forbacha residents petition council for footpaths, lighting, and road safety signs

Thu, May 22, 2014

A petition signed by more than 500 Bearna and Na Forbacha residents has been handed into Galway County Council’s senior roads engineer requesting that adequate footpaths, street lights, and road safety signage be provided in the area.

Walk together for life on Saturday

Thu, May 22, 2014

A Walk of Life will take place in Galway on Saturday organised by Níall and Mary McDonagh who are trying to create awareness by remembering the loved ones people have lost while also portraying a positive message of life.