Charity says €1.9 million funding for Clifden and Portumna will benefit entire county

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr James Charity, welcomed the recent funding allocation for Clifden and Portumna, noting that the investment would provide significant enhancement to both areas, but would also benefit the entire county.

Cream of talent to play in virtual concert in aid of Kiltullagh girl

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The cream of the country’s musicians will take part in a virtual concert in aid of Saoírse Ruane from Kiltullagh, Co Galway. Cliona Hagan, Mike Denver, Rory’s Stories, Blessed, The Two Johnnies and KeyWest are some of the acts who have agreed to take part in the concert that will be broadcast across the Saoirse Summerfest social media platforms on Sunday, August 2nd.

Aftermath of Covid-19 will exacerbate housing crises, warns former Mayor

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

A former Mayor of Galway has warned that Galway’s housing crisis "will multiply in the years ahead", unless the new Government introduces an affordable housing scheme with a substantial discount to buyers.

Connolly voices support for new cycling infrastructure plans for the city

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Enhanced cycling infrastructure is planned for Bothar Stiofáin, Bishop O'Donnell Road, and Threadneedle Road, under a new plan by the Galway City Council.

Connolly calls for ‘urgent clarification’ on re-opening day centre services

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The continued closure of day centres for people suffering from Alzheimer’s, and for people with disabilities, is a cause of “great upset” both to the users and their families.

Parents must not be made choose between childcare and work, says McNelis

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The Government must “step up and support” new parents who are being faced with an “unacceptable choice” between securing childcare and fully returning to work.

Cheevers seeks meeting with new Education Minister over Scoil Catriona

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

A new school building for Scoil Catriona in Renmore needs to be made into "a high priority" for the new Government, as the current school building is no longer "fit for purpose".

Blackrock diving tower to get fresh coat of paint

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Salthill's iconic Blackrock diving tower to get a new coat of paint, a move one local councillor has welcomed in the wake of the structure looking "shoddy" on the front page of a national daily paper.

The City I Want Galway to be After Covid-19

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Phyl Kennedy Bruen
Fights for disability rights

Is the new Government a first step towards a FF-FG merger?

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The end of civil war politics. A cliché maybe, but one we have heard repeated ad nauseam in recent weeks following the decision by FF and FG to enter government together for the first time.

Something for Everyone in OMG @ Zhivago

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

OMG @ Zhivago is back - and back with a bang with a crazy sale with up to 70 per cent off across the range of CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, books, gifts, headphones, and much more.

Two Galway projects placed in race for Ireland’s favourite building

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Two Galway buildings finished in the top three in the race to find the winning project in the 2020 RIAI Public Choice Award announced by The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) this week.

Paddock to Prom as fashionistas get ready for Race Week fun

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Fashionistas and dapper gents get racing-ready and join the team at the Salthill Hotel for the 2020 Galway Races Summer Festival from Wednesday July 29 through to Friday July 31 for its Paddock to Prom Race Week luncheons.

Street changes will make the city more attractive to us all

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Life moves quickly, even during lockdowns. The days were long, but the months flew. Businesses that came to a shuttering halt in mid-March are now approaching fully reopening. Covid 19 has heretofore been a catalyst for change in how many of us view how we live our lives. Sitting in the comfort of our car for hours has even less appeal than it did before.

Mobility plan measures welcomed by Galway Cycling Campaign

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The Galway Cycling Campaign has welcomes the temporary emergency measures outlined by the City Mobility Team at the City Council meeting. While many of us cannot yet return to work, they support these efforts to get city businesses thriving in the aftermath of the coronavirus shutdown and to build a resilient network where people can continue to move, trade, play and live in face of the persistent threat of a second wave.

Salthill cycle tracks a win-win, says Galway Urban Greenway Alliance

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Installing a temporary cycle track from Claddagh to Blackrock in Salthill will benefit thousands of locals and many local businesses in myriad ways, the Galway Urban Greenway Alliance said last evening.

“This really is local participatory democracy in action, and we congratulate Galway City Council for its response. Galway’s citizens actively supported the provision of dedicated cycling infrastructure along this route in their droves. The installation of a safe, protected cycle track will benefit thousands of locals and many local businesses in myriad ways,” said Seán Leonard of the Galway Urban Greenway Alliance, a campaign group supported by over 30 local community, business, educational and sporting organisations.

Be Wise — Sanitise with SanitiseWise

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

SanitiseWise is a Galway-based sanitising company with a branch now located also in Connemara. Established some months ago, it specialises in the decontamination of Covid 19 using a highly sophisticated spray fogging system known as a SaniqueS3 and HSE approved chemicals.

It is widely acknowledged that the easing of restrictions advises that public buildings, hotels, schools transport modes or indeed all facilities where a variation of unrelated persons converge should be sanitised on a regular basis, thus reducing the risk of the spreading of this highly infectious pandemic.

Fox hound puppies stolen from Craughwell on June 21, 2020 have been recovered

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Gardaí in County Galway have recovered four fox hound puppies which were stolen from Craughwell on June 21/22, 2020.

Enjoy round 34 with food and a pint from Monroe's Tavern

Tue, Jul 07, 2020

With Monroe's Tavern announcing that it will open its doors to the world in late July, punters do not have the opportunity to watch round 34's matches in the pub's pleasant surroundings. However, the next best thing is available with Monroe's Takeaway and Dial-a-Pint service. Operating Wednesday to Sunday, simply call (091) 583 397 to place your order for food and a pint and the team at Monroe's will deliver right to your front door.

Enjoy Fantasy Football game week 35 with food and a pint from Monroe's Tavern

Tue, Jul 07, 2020

With Monroe's Tavern announcing that it will open its doors to the world in late July, punters do not have the opportunity to watch round 35's matches in the pub's pleasant surroundings. However, the next best thing is available with Monroe's Takeaway and Dial-a-Pint service. Operating Wednesday to Sunday, simply call (091) 583 397 to place your order for food and a pint and the team at Monroe's will deliver right to your front door.

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