Naughten demands town meeting to explore jobs strategy

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Local TD Denis Naughten is calling on the Government to hold meeting of all agencies and local authorities in Galway and Roscommon to get jobs back in Ballinasloe.

The move comes in the wake of 115 job losses with the closure of US dispenser maker company Aptar, and Deputy Naughten says not enough is being done to find alternative employment in the town.

Light a candle in memory of donors who gifted life

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway organ donors will be honoured in a special Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving to be broadcast on RTE 1 on Sunday (11am).

Cead mile failte Joe Biden

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The collective sighs of relief and whoops of joy were audible throughout the free-thinking world. Democrat Joe Biden eclipsed incumbent Donald Trump at the polls to become the 46th president of the United States, and also the 23rd to have Irish roots.

President Higgins among the first to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, was among the first to congratulate American President-elect Joe Biden on his success.

President Higgins said he and wife Sabina, and the staff at Áras an Uachtaráin, had the warmest memories of Joe Biden’s two visits to us.

Schools are leading lights in fight against Covid-19

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway schools are playing a vital role in the fight against Covid-19 and deserve every recognition and praise, according to the chief executive of Saolta which runs the local public hospitals.

Tony Canavan said employees have responded swiftly and positively since the schools reopened after the summer break to ensure their premises were fully compliant with Covid-19 guidelines.

New app introduces the future of furniture during lockdown

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A new app is bringing the future of furniture shopping to the homes of people throughout Galway city and county.

Enforcement measures must be questioned as city rent continues to rise, says COPE Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

New figures revealing an almost five per cent rise in rents in Galway city in the last year calls into question how well the Government is enforcing rent pressure zones, according to assistant CEO of COPE Galway, Martin O'Connor.

Mr O'Connor's comments come after the latest report from property website Daft.ie which found that average rent in the city now stands at €1,363 per month.

Galway to benefit from largest single-year investment in greenway infrastructure

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway greenways are set to benefit from Government funding of €13.25 million - the largest single-year investment in greenway infrastructure in the State to date.

Another punter strikes it lucky in Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

People across County Galway are being encouraged to check their EuroMillions tickets after the National Lottery revealed the winning ticket in Tuesday night's ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ prize of more than €1 million was sold in the west.

Galway project wins equality grants

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A Galway project has won funding support for its work on human rights and equality.

Only four county estates proposed for speed limit reduction in 2020

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Only four housing estates in Galway county will be put forward for an introduction of a 30km/h speed limit in 2020.

Grants for east Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The announcement of CLÁR grants to address safety in schools and the upgrading of local community and sport facilities has been welcomed by Independent councillor Dr Evelyn Parsons.

Students’ Union charity socks for Christmas

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

NUI Galway Students’ Union has today re-launched its fundraising socks campaign, featuring a tribute to the iconic “Galway Yellow” (AKA Big Yellow Thing) sculpture on campus.

Cuddy welcomes road projects in Oranmore

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Pedestrian crossings, new footpaths, as well as measures to tackle surface water flooding on the Coast Road, among other works, are on the cards for Oranmore.

Ban sprat fishing off Irish coast, says Connolly

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

"Unsustainable fishing for sprat" must be banned within the six nautical miles around the Irish coasts according to Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly.

Dep Connolly said that there is "an urgent need" for the Government to take action on the issue, especially as a government directive in this regard was introduced in 2019.

Three Galway students win €20,000 scholarship awards

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Three Galway students who began their studies at NUI Galway are winners of the 2020 Naughton Foundation Scholarship Awards

Derelict lands not wanted by county council for housing

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Derelict lands at Caheroyan, Athenry will not be purchased by the Galway County Council it has been revealed.

The news comes after director of housing at the local authority, Michael Owens, responded to a motion submitted by Fianna Fáil councillor Shelly Herterich-Quinn at September's Athenry-Oranmore municipal district meeting who urged the council to purchase the lands for affordable housing under pillar three of the Rebuilding Ireland Plan as the site had secured planning permission in 2005 to build 27 houses.

Lidl Ireland’s new Galway city store opens today in Wellpark

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Lidl Ireland is officially opening its latest Galway store today (Thursday) in Wellpark.

Oranmore School Streets scheme to progress on phased basis

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The Oranmore School Streets scheme will be progressed on a phased basis it has been confirmed by the Galway County Council.

Accident waiting to happen due to Claregalway flooding , says councillor

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Transport Infrastructure Ireland's (TII) lack of remedying Claregalway's road flooding issues is a sign the organisation does not care, that is the assessment of Independent councillor Jim Cuddy.

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