Boots the first store to open in Gateway Shopping Park’s new phase

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Boots yesterday became the first store to open in the new Phase 2 development at Gateway Shopping Park, Knocknacarra, Galway, currently anchored by Dunnes Stores and B&Q.

We shouldn’t need Ministers to develop the west

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

We have had many types of politician represent us over the years. Those who have made us proud, those who have entertained us; shamed us; those who you wouldn’t with any confidence send to the shop, and those who have delivered in spades for the region. All of them had their merits, their demerits, their strengths and failings, all obvious only to the differing eyes of the beholders.

Perhaps the biggest trick that Ministers of the past carried out was the multiplication of their truth in the role that they played in diverting back to us the money that was justly ours. We all know of Ministers who ‘delivered for their area.” We saw the signs that “you are entering X country”; we know of caricatured TDs who are able to convince their constituent they were delivering, by catering for them on a one by one basis.

ReCycle Your Cycle shortlisted for two recycling awards

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

An Mheitheal Rothar’s innovative ReCycle Your Cycle initiative has been shortlisted by Materials Recycling World for two prestigious recycling awards: Circular Economy Initiative and Team of the Year.

Shining a light on mental health struggles

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Seamus Kelleher felt alive when he was on stage. The young Salthill guitarist, who, with his band, Skull, once played support for Thin Lizzy, loved performing. The energy, excitement, and atmosphere transported him to a place very different from his day-to-day existence.

Naughton gets 'Super Junior' role in new Cabinet

Sat, Jun 27, 2020

Hildegarde Naughton will be the super-junior Minister for international transport and logistics, at the Dept of Climate Action and will attend at Cabinet.

"I am driven by where I come from," says Aisling Dolan as she is named as Taoiseach's pick for Seanad

Sat, Jun 27, 2020

Ballinasloe FG councillor Aisling Dolan has been selected as one of Taoiseach Micheal Martin's nominees for the Seanad.

Mayor Mike Cubbard to serve as city mayor for 2020/21

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

The mayor of the Galway City Council Cllr Mike Cubbard has been agreed as the city's mayor for 2020/21 after the council's annual meeting on Friday evening at Leisureland.

Fantasy Football round 32 preview

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Can you believe we have two game weeks completed already? Yes, the return to football means games are coming at us thick and fast and this weekend sees the added bonus of the four FA Cup quarter-finals thrown into the mix.

Larkin confident that cross-party mayoral pact will hold firm

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

A proposal to deny Cllr Noel Larkin his second term as Mayor of Galway and to give Mayor Mike Cubbard a second successive year in office, seems set to fail when it is put to a vote at the City Council AGM in Leisureland tomorrow (Friday) evening.

Farrell calls for campaign to encourage reporting of abuse to gardai

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

There is a need for a campaign to encourage the reporting of abuse to gardai, that is according to Sinn Féin TD Mairead Farrell.

Huge opportunity for tourism in Headford says Reddington

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme has been crucial to the development of the recreation facilities enjoyed by growing numbers of locals and tourists in rural areas in recent years, that is according to Fine Gael councillor Andrew Reddington.

County council 'ready and willing' to get Galway businesses 'moving again' says Charity

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

"The message is going out loud and clear that the Galway County Council is ready, willing and able to assist SME's and local communities in whatever way we can."

PorterShed expansion 'welcome given impact of Covid-19', says Kyne

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Building contractors are being sought for the renovation of a warehouse at Bowling Green, which will be transformed into "a new co-working and innovation space over two levels".

Merlin Park Hospital rehabilitation unit to reopen

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The rehabilitation unit at Merlin Park Hospital is to reopen after June 30, the HSE has confirmed. The move has been welcomed by Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly.

'Serious questions' remain to be answered over proposed Cappagh Road swimming pool

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

It is "bad planning" to have two major swimming pools in the west side of the city, while leaving the eastern side "crying out for facilities".

Tributes paid to Digital’s first employee — a man who shaped Galway and Irish industry

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The “end of an era” was how many people, who knew Mike Mulqueen, reacted to the news of his recent death. It seemed a fair summation for a man who made such a positive impact on the lives of so many and on the industrial life of Galway and Ireland.

City to get thirteen new bus shelters

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Work is to begin on 13 new bus shelters throughout Galway city, with shelters located at Crestwood Estate, Castlepark Road, Shangort Road, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra Road, Barna Road, Bóthar le Chéile; Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle Road Upper, Costello Road, and Colmcille Road.

The City I Want Galway to be After Covid-19

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Niall McNelis
Labour Galway City West councillor

After Covid-19 - an opportunity to do things differently, and better

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

During these past months of Covid-19 Lockdown there has been a growth in media commentary about how, some day, the Irish economy and business model will return to normal, when the virus is brought under some measure of control.

More than €500k approved in business continuity vouchers

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

An east Galway TD has welcomed confirmation that more than €571,000 has been approved in business continuity vouchers for the county between March and June.

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