McNelis welcomes School Zones measures

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Cllr Niall McNelis is delighted that work has started on School Zones measures at a number of locations.

Cultivating and harvesting basil within the gardening homestead

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Basil is one of the most popular plants to grow at home.

Bijou Bathroom solutions with VADO

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Despite being the smallest room in your house, the downstairs toilet is one place where you can really show off your individual style.

Time for us to invest in the outdoors for a healthier future

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

While it is easy to make decisions easier when the sun shines, the arrival of that bright thing in the sky this week has been a timely boost to morale at a time when every step forward seems to be followed by two backwards. The feeling of warmth on the face has also served to remind us of the brighter days, as in the actual brighter days ahead, and not just the metaphorical ones we keep hearing about.

Port welcomes progress on proposed extension application

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

The Port of Galway tonight (Wednesday) welcomed the completion of a Statement of Case by An Bord Pleanála for consideration by the Minister in respect of the Port’s strategic infrastructure application in relation to the proposed Galway Harbour Extension project.

Naughton welcomes jobs boost as An Spidéal-based Aran Biomedica announce 150 posts

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

150 new high-skill jobs in the Galway Gaeltacht have been announced today by An Spidéal-based Aran Biomedical, a leading biomaterials manufacturer in the medical device sector.

Commuters, business, and environmentally friendly transport modes will benefit from the ring road, says Larkin

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

The N6 Galway City Ring Road will cut traffic time in Galway, boost tourism, and, contrary to what many fear, will “support a shift towards environmentally friendly transport modes”.

Dementia problem for football

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

John Clarke, who guided NUI Galway to two Collingwood Cup victories in the 90s, believes football coaches need to be extremely diligent when dealing with heading in the game.

Owen Hanley calls for radical new approach to housing

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Cllr Owen Hanley believes a radical new approach to housing is needed in Ireland.

Seán Canney wants twin track vaccination approach

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Independent TD Seán Canney wants the Government to adopt a twin track Covid 19 vaccination rollout.

Cllr Cheevers calls for co-ordinated approach

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Cllr Alan Cheevers wants a co-ordinated approach involving An Garda Síochana, community groups, and the local authority to help stop vandalism.

Cllr Clodagh Higgins wants late night soccer leagues in Knocknacarra

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Late night soccer leagues in Knocknacarra are being proposed by Cllr Clodagh Higgins.

Amy’s House Creche provides extra services to care for your precious child

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Amy’s House Creche named after Hazel’s daughter Amy is a purpose built childcare facility situated in the heart of the community in Claregalway close to the Claregalway National School. Hazel Curran and her strong team provide for young babies, wobblers, toddlers, preschool and Afterschool children.

A battle to preserve local democracy, says Parsons

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Cllr Dr Evelyn Parsons has called on Galway County Council to make a formal submission to the Minister for Housing Local Government & Heritage outlining the council’s “complete opposition” to the proposed provisions of the Land Development Agency Bill 2021. The Bill to set up the agency contains a number of clauses which would divest councillors of their veto on land transfers relating to the new agency.

Fluent Irish speaking student nurses invited to apply for €5,000 bursary

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Gradam Áras Chois Fharraige is open to fluent Irish speakers beginning a nursing degree in 2021.

Home Instead – to us, it’s personal

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

As part of Ireland’s largest and longest-established home care network, locally managed Home Instead Galway enhances the lives of ageing adults and their families in communities throughout Galway City and County.

Home Instead Galway has built up a strong reputation for providing excellence in care to all its clients in the county.

SuperValu and AsIAm launch colouring competition as part of campaign for autism

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

To mark Autism Awareness Month this April SuperValu & AsIAm have launched a national colouring competition as part of their “Say Yes to Autism Acceptance” campaign. Autistic people often face invisible barriers because of how the world works and the judgment and attitudes of others, they are used to hearing ‘No’. This World Autism Month SuperValu and AsIAm are encouraging people to say ‘Yes’ for a change: Yes to employment, Yes to education and Yes to community inclusion.

To support this, a guide on how to ‘’Say Yes to Autism Acceptance” is now available in all SuperValu stores and the colouring competition can be found at the back of the guide.

Oranmore-Maree GAA One Club launches Win a Car Fundraising Competition

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Oranmore-Maree GAA One Club have launched a Fundraising Competition for their planned sports centre of excellence, Renville Sports & Community Grounds, where one lucky winner will win a brand new Ford Puma ST-Line X Hybrid in association with Sheils Motor Group. Tickets costing €25 each or €50 for three are available for purchase through www.oranmoremareegaa.com.

Take a ‘Dip a Day in May’ for Galway Simon Community

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community has launched a new virtual challenge calling on all sea swimmers, fitness enthusiasts and everyone in between, to take a ‘Dip a Day in May’ in support of those facing homelessness in the West of Ireland.

New advocacy group imagines a healthier, more liveable city

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

In March 2020, a sudden halt to our daily routines encouraged us to explore and reexamine our local areas. Over the last year, our lives have been transformed, yet in many ways we are in the same position as we were one year ago. The public’s mental health and fortitude is waning, many businesses are struggling or have shut their doors, and there is a strong desire to reconnect with family and friends in a safe way. Recent figures showed that in 2021, only 0.1% of Covid-19 cases in Ireland were linked to outdoor transmission, underlining the importance of reconnecting with friends and family outdoors over the coming months.

In response to this, Better Galway is a group of local people who love the city and are calling for improvements to make it a more vibrant, liveable, community-focused place for residents and visitors. Our priority is protecting and enhancing the wellbeing of people in Galway and the city’s wonderful natural heritage. To do so, we are advocating for improved public space in the city. We acknowledge the complex and numerous challenges that this involves.

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