Ring road hearing to commence on Tuesday

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

The objections of almost 300 groups and individuals to the proposed €600 million ring road around Galway city will be heard from Tuesday morning when an oral hearing into the project will open at the g Hotel.

We’ve spoken and it’s all very clear now, isn’t it?

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

So to quote Dick Tuck, we have spoken, we bastards, and if we are to look at who we have elected right across the country, we see that what has come out of our mouths is that we want a bit of change. That we don’t mind any auld baggage that might be attached to our chosen parties; that we are open to a sliceen of triumphalism, or jingoism, that we don’t mind the odd bit of gombeenism; that we are partial to a touch of the barely concealed racism, and sure, anyway, isn’t it what everyone is saying anyway? Isn’t it, and sure, that’s all in the past now and it’s time to be moving on without harking back to that stuff at all...at least until the next time we have to wheel it out and pick on some other unfortunate divil.

Inis Meain water treatment plant back in production

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

The water treatment plant on Inis Meain is back in production following a power outage on the island due to storm conditions.

The plant has restarted, and treated water leaving the plant is fully compliant and safe for consumption according to Irish Water.

GoBus.ie’s Ballina services unable to set down and pick up at the Cathedral Stop from Monday 17th February – Tuesday 25th February

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Attention all GoBus.ie passengers,
GoBus.ie’s Ballina services will be unable to set down and pick up at the Cathedral Stop from Monday 17th February – Tuesday 25th February due to the Solemn Novena and road closures.

Mantle of European culture passes to Galway

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Galway is set for one of its most remarkable weekends in living memory as the countdown continues to Saturday’s spectacular opening ceremony to Galway 2020. Thousands are expected to flock to the city to attend the event on Saturday afternoon — among them President Michael D Higgins and European Commissioner Phil Hogan who will officially pass the honour to the city.

Election 2020 - it's all to play for in Galway West and Galway East

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Insider has been in constant contact with people from all parties since the election was called in mid-January, and has never seen such uncertainty in the closing days of a campaign, so let’s look at the position of each party and Independents as we approach polling day.

Let’s think outside the box to solve Galway’s problems

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

I have always tried to look at various solutions to a problem in my time as an Independent TD for Galway West — there’s rarely just one answer to a question.

My priorities for rural Ireland

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

I was one of seven children raised on a family farm outside Tuam. My upbringing is steeped in Rural Ireland with all its challenges and opportunities and my politics has been informed by my background and life experience.

Killilea clarifies FF pension policy

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Galway East candidate Cllr Donagh Killilea has clarified the Fianna Fail policy on pensions following what he said was confusion at the doorsteps about what will happen if the party are elected to government.

Cashel Cross to Carna road in need of urgent upgrade – Ó Cuív

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Éamon Ó Cuív said he has made strong representations in relation to the road going from Cashel Cross to Carna which requires significant upgrade works.

Galway needs a masterplan to thrive as sustainable green city

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

To have represented the people of Galway West/South Mayo in Dáil Éireann since my election in February 2016 has been a privilege and one that I have greatly respected.

Cannon welcomes transport agency’s assurances over surface conditions on M6

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

An East Galway TD has welcomed assurances from Transport Infrastructure Ireland on surface conditions on the M6, following concerns he expressed over recent collisions during hail showers.

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has said that the agency has advised that motorists should moderate their speed in hail showers and he is also calling on TII to install additional electronic signage at Junction 16 (Galway Plaza) on the M6 to ensure even greater safety for motorists.

Driving offences in county on the rise

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The number of driving offences in County Galway has risen according to a Garda report.

Tackling cocaine problem should be priority for Government – Crowe

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The cocaine problem in Galway was described as a ‘blizzard’ at this week’s Joint Policing Committee — Speaking after the meeting General Election Candidate, Cllr. Ollie Crowe said the next government need to tackle the problem of drugs and crime in our community and slammed the outgoing government for their lax approach to law and order.

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Thu, Feb 06, 2020

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Mayor says Galway City is the winner as he launches awards

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

“There is a saying, I always wondered why someone didn’t do something about that, then I realised I am somebody,” — so said Mayor Mike Cubbard this week when he launched the 17th annual Mayor’s Awards.

Slow recruitment of gardai for Gaeltacht stations down to easpa Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The slow recruitment of extra gardai to Lettermore and Spiddal Garda Stations has been put down to the lack of candidates who speak Irish fluently.

New tech start-up JourneyBid.com set to revolutionise Galway’s private bus hire industry

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

JourneyBid.com, a new technology start-up based in Galway has announced the launch of its new independent online road travel platform, a one stop marketplace, that enables bus companies to interact directly with passengers to arrange and secure transport.

New approach to mental health care needed

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Just as we require healthcare services for physical ailments, we also require a system which treats our good mental health as a priority. Physical and mental health are inextricably linked and in this day and age, any world class health service must treat our minds as well as our bodies.

A Green New Deal for our children

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The UN says we only have 10 years to avert catastrophic climate change. That is being driven by our C02 emissions, so we have to reduce those emissions as quickly as possible. The question is – how do we do that in Galway?

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