City Hall investigates allegations of improper allocation of houses

Thu, May 15, 2014

An internal investigation is taking place in City Hall over allegations that a Galway City Council official improperly allocated a house to a fellow council staff member.

The revelation that the investigation is taking place has shocked councillors and is set to become a lightning rod of controversy when the new council meets in June - the first meeting after next week’s Local Elections.

Flannery demands regeneration plan for Salthill

Thu, May 15, 2014

A complete regeneration plan for Salthill, including tax designation status for developing specific landmark buildings, is key to turning the area into “a world class European destination”.

Cllr O’Flaherty supports calls for new school building in Renmore

Thu, May 15, 2014

Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty has given her support to the staff and board of management of Scoil Chaithríona in Renmore who require a new school building urgently.

Irish Water to invest €37.5 million in Galway

Thu, May 15, 2014

More than €37.5 million will be invested in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the county as part of the Irish Water Proposed Capital Investment Plan 2014-2016.

The Irish Water investment plan, the details of which were announced earlier this week, will see a total of €1.7 billion being pumped into some 380 projects throughout the country. In Galway, a total of €6,194,034 will be invested in eight water supply schemes across the county with construction expected to continue on the Costello Regional Water Supply Network in south Connemara, and to commence for the Galway City Water Supply Scheme at Terryland and for the Loughrea Regional Water Supply Scheme. The planning procress will be progressed for a number of other water supply schemes at locations such as Clifden and Ballinasloe.

Call for Galway to remain pro-business

Thu, May 15, 2014

As the primary source of local government funding, the business community’s priorities must become the drivers to ensure that Galway remains a pro-business environment where enterprise flourishes, that is according to president of Galway Chamber Frank Greene.

Mr Greene made the comments when speaking at the recent Galway Chamber summer reception at the Galway Business School in Salthill, an event which was attended by more than 130 people including the Mayor of Galway and An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. Mr Greene said that councillors, when elected, are integral to most of the significant decisions made affecting business life in the city and county and that there is a need for everyone in Galway to collaborate closely to unlock the region’s economic potential.

Ros a Mhíl Harbour development vital for Connemara says Lee

Thu, May 15, 2014

Completing the Ros a Mhíl Harbour development is vital to the future of Connemara’s fishing industry and the employment prospects for people in the region.

Celebrate your birthday in a charitable way

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway’s Declan McEntee decided to do something for charity to mark the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Stop targeting the elderly with cuts

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Government must stop targeting the elderly with cuts which are causing fear and anxiety amongst older people in the community, according to Independent councillor for Galway City East, Declan McDonnell.

“All of the cuts and taxes which have been introduced in the last number of years have affected all walks of life, but they are a particular burden on the elderly. In the last number of weeks on the canvass trail, the level of fear amongst older people in the community is huge.

Conneely threatens no confidence vote over Lesiureland

Thu, May 15, 2014

An ultimatum has been given to the Lesiureland management that it either re-open the facility in October or face a vote of no confidence.

Mayfly 10k challenge to raise awareness of mental health

Thu, May 15, 2014

The third annual Mayfly 10k challenge will take place in Oughterard on Saturday May 24 at 1.30pm.

Mounting fears over future of Portiuncula’s maternity service

Thu, May 15, 2014

Speculation is mounting that maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe may be under threat as part of a new rationalisation plan being considered by the HSE West.

Fahy to champion flooding solutions

Thu, May 15, 2014

Independent county councillor Michael Fahy, a native of Ardrahan, is urging a permanent solution be found to flooding in County Galway.

Merlin woods must be a priority, says Rabbitte

Thu, May 15, 2014

The local Fine Gael candidate for Galway City East, John Rabbitte, who has lived in Merlin Park for more than 20 years, is determined to make effective changes to Merlin Woods in order to preserve its beauty for the people of Galway.

McDonagh demands traffic calming measures for Shantalla

Thu, May 15, 2014

The volume and speed of traffic on Shantalla Road means the area is “an accident waiting to happen”, according to Labour candidate John McDonagh.

City’s storm drains in ‘appalling condition’ says Ó Conchúir

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway city’s storm drains are in “appalling condition” and suffering from neglect, with the D’Alton Place area of Salthill the “worst example”.

This is the view of Sinn Féin Galway City West candidate Cathal Ó Conchúir who argues that almost all of the city’s drainage network “seems to be periodically blocked” leading to “regular flooding of streets, particularly in residential areas”.

Secondary students to showcase their work at GMIT SciFest

Thu, May 15, 2014

Secondary school pupils from counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Clare, and Tipperary will exhibit a range of exciting science projects in GMIT Galway today (Thursday) as part of the 2014 Young Scientist SciFest competition.

Loughrea’s first flea market

Thu, May 15, 2014

The first Loughrea flea market will take place in Temperance Hall in Loughrea from 8pm to 10pm today.

Naughton family honour son with Croagh Patrick climb

Thu, May 15, 2014

Hundreds of friends of Martin Naughton (23) who lost his life in a tragic road crash on the N17 at Knockdoe this time last year will climb Croagh Patrick next month in his memory and to raise funds for the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire.

GTI students host end of year art show

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Galway Technical Institute will run a series of end-of-year exhibitions, featuring the finished work of students from the art portfolio preparation, drawing and visual inquiry, and funiture making and design courses.

Galway City Museum hosts new exhibitions

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway City Museum has opened two new exhibitions for those interested in either music or maritime history.

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