Galway’s first Changing Places facility to be located in Salthill

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A contractor will be appointed by the Galway City Council to install a Changing Places facility at Ladies Beach in Salthill.

Curran condemns two per cent rent increase cap as ‘worse than useless’

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

With rents having increased by 8.3 per cent according to the latest Daft.ie report, the Government’s announcement of a two per cent rent increase cap in RPZs is “worse than useless”.

Continued rise in Galway rents ‘outrageous’, says Farrell

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Rents in Galway city have risen by 8.3 per cent, while rents in the county are up by 18.8 per cent, according to the latest rental report from Daft.ie.

Traveller students at NUI Galway scoop six Educational Awards

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Five Traveller students at NUI Galway, along with the university’s Traveller education officer Owen Ward, have been honoured at this year's National Educational Achievement Awards.

Agriculture in Galway ‘at a crossroads’, says Canney

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

It is unacceptable that agriculture has become “a target for carbon emission reductions” without Government providing “genuine measures” to facilitate a Just Transition for farmers and their families.

Poor investment in public transport hurts Galway’s reputation as ‘attractive place to live”, says Hanley

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A lack of commitment to invest in public transport is undermining Galway’s reputation as a “sustainable, attractive place to live”.

Murphy wants derelict sites returned to use

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A Green councillor has queried whether consultants working on investigating derelict sites have added any sites to the Derelict Sites Register.

PBP Galway dismiss Climate Action Plan as ‘rehashed policies’ and 'spin'

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A “collection of rehashed and regurgitated policies with a large dose of PR spin” is how People Before Profit Galway have described the Government’s Climate Action Plan.

Former mayor appointed chair of the Association of Irish Regions

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A former mayor of Galway city has been appointed chair of the Association of Irish Regions, the body representing Ireland’s three regional assemblies.

Enabling citizens to express their views is what will transform the EU

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

There is a growing movement across Europe to actively seek out the views of its citizens on a whole range of issues that directly or indirectly have an impact on their daily lives — and ultimately give them a bigger say in the making of decisions.

O'Hara urges people in Galway to register to vote

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Galway East Sinn Féin representative Louis O'Hara is urging people to ensure they register to vote in advance of the registration deadline of Thursday November 25.

Aldi to create thirty jobs with new Mountbellew store

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Aldi is adding to its Galway portfolio with a new store in Mountbellew.

Work has commenced on the construction of the store which will employ 30 new permanent staff when it opens next year.

Blue Teapot Theatre holds open day for budding performers

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Blue Teapot Theatre Company is holding a recruitment open day for people with an intellectual disability who want to know more about the training programme.

You can lose a stone in time for Christmas

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

You have to improve your diet to lose weight. You also need to exercise, although not as much as you might think. However, the most important key to weight loss success is metabolism. Metabolism is your weight loss master switch. It controls the results from diet and exercise. No amount of dieting or exercise will compensate for a bad metabolism.

Make a difference by joining Galway Rape Crisis Centre’s Psychological Support Team

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

at harvests more of a feeling of empowerment than being of service to someone in need. To be there when people need you, or to stand on the wall and guard over the rights of the vulnerable is a privileged position that calls for the stuff of heroes.

€1m funding available for fishing conservation

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Galway angling clubs and fishery owners can apply for funding to support fishing conservation projects.

The 2022 Habitats and Conservation scheme, run by Inland Fisheries Ireland, has €1 million in funding available for conservation projects. Priority will be given to projects that focus on habitat rehabilitation and conservation, such as improving water quality, rehabilitating damaged habitats, and helping fish overcome physical barriers, like impassable weirs.

Progress for Loughrea Town Hall regeneration

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Seán Canney TD has welcomed news that a planning application is under way for the refurbishment of Loughrea Town Hall.

NUI Galway graduate wins Law Student of the Year

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Cassie Roddy-Mullineaux, from Rosscahill has been named Law Student of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2021.

Harrie McManus to hold second exhibition in Galway

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Renowned Irish artist Harrie McManus will hold a three-day exhibition of her paintings at Conneely Framing Corner, Carnmore, from Saturday November 20 to Monday November 22.

NUIG students can 'speak out' about violence, bullying, and sexual harassment

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

NUI Galway has launched a groundbreaking online tool for people to anonymously report experiences of violence, bullying, and sexual harassment.

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