McNelis backs calls for new fund to counter impact of lost time at school

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

A €100 million ‘Catch-Up for Children’ fund to counter the “severe impact” of lost time at school, sports, and extra-curricular activities during the pandemic, must be introduced by the Government.

People with serious illnesses not getting priority under vaccination roll-out, warns McDonnell

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

People with serious illnesses and carers are not being given the priority they need under the current vaccination roll-out, which should be focussed on "the most vulnerable people and those most at risk".

Calls for new industries to be sourced for Knocknacarra following AbbVie decision

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The Government and the IDA must source and secure a replacement employer in the Knocknacarra area following pharmaceutical firm AbbVie’s decision to cease operations by the end of this year, with the loss of 75 jobs.

High-level meeting expected to progress new emergency department for UHG

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

A high-level meeting to advance a new emergency department for UHG will take place on March 2 between the Saolta hospital group and the national HSE and HSE estates.

Galway again chosen as stopover for major sailing race next year

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Galway will once again host competitors in a major sailing event when the Round Britain and Ireland race takes place next year.

Organisers from the Royal Western Yacht Club have selected Galway as one of three compulsory stopovers for the race, which starts May 29 next year.

'It's quiet, but we're Galway, and we will bounce back'

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

“It has a brand name like no other,” Paul O’Brien says with a drop of hope about Galway and how the town will flourish again. These are radically different times and the deserted city streets illustrate how much everyday life has changed.

Connolly raises destruction of Mother and Baby home evidence in the Dáil

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The destruction of audio recordings of testimony given by people to the investigation committee into Mother and Baby Homes, was raised in the Dáil by Independent Galway West TD Catherine Connolly.

€1 million in funding allocated to tackle Parkmore traffic problems

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Bus lanes and pedestrian and cycle links are planned for Parkmore following a €1 million allocation to address long standing traffic problems in the area.

New Rural Housing Planning guidelines expected in March

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The updated rural housing planning guideline document from the Department of Local Government is being finalised with a draft document expected by the end of March.

McNelis to chair online meeting on rights of those working from home

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic and the increased numbers now working from home have highlighted the “many shortcomings” in workers rights in Ireland.

Student embarks on 775km cycle to remember grandmother who passed away in London

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Philip Killeen, a Transition Year student at Presentation College Athenry,has embarked on a 775km charity cycle in memory of his grandmother, who passed away in London during the Christmas holidays.

Tuam special needs school ‘a ray of hope’ says Canney

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The new special needs school in Tuam, which is nearing completion, will be “a beacon of hope” for families throughout the north Galway region.

New film follows Galway pupils through the challenges of 2020

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

A year in the life - during the most challenging year of 2020 - of the sixth class pupils of Scoil Bhríde Primary School, Shantalla, is captured in a new film, Giant Steps.

Public’s view on Galway to Athenry Cycleway Project sought

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

The public consultation period for the Galway to Athlone Cycleway project remains open until Monday March 1.

Does the Labour Party have a future?

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

There was a feisty and interesting exchange in the Dáil last week that caught the attention of the national media and woke some of the sleeping deputies in the unparliamentary surroundings of the convention centre.

Sisters to raffle their late parents’ home and €50,000 cash

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Galway, along with their other two sisters, have entered their family home into a prize draw, a Donegal property on the Wild Atlantic Way along with 50,000 in cash, completely mortgage and finance free.

It includes a farmhouse with a modern extension and amenities as well an adjoining second property that was previously used as a seasonal hostel and camping site located between Dunkineely and Bruckless in south west Donegal

City council campaign says be part of solution not part of pollution

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Stage 1: How to dispose of bulky waste during Level 5 lockdown.

During Level 5 of COVID-19 restrictions, with so many people at home, many Galwegians have been giving their houses an early spring clean. Galway City Council want to remind people of the legal and safe ways to dispose of your bulky goods waste and avoid using bogus waste collectors.

Crazy, creative or courageous — the man who set up a business during a pandemic

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Stephen Cooke chuckles when it is put to him that setting up a new business during a pandemic could be deemed crazy, creative or courageous. “A bit of everything, a mix of those things anyways,” he laughs.

Mental health during stressful times

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

We all feel stressed for a reason; never punish yourself for feeling what you feel. Life gets simpler the more you love and fully understand yourself. Building the self-awareness and finding the root cause of your negative emotions is the first step to helping you understand why you are feeling the way you are.

NUI Galway Law professor appointed to group reviewing Offences Against The State Act

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Professor Donncha O’Connell of the School of Law, NUI Galway has been appointed by the Government to an independent expert group to review the Offences Against the State Acts.

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