Highfield Park to get new energy efficient LED lights next week

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Highfield Park, located off Taylor's Hill, is set to receive new energy efficient LED lamp heads next week, according to Fine Gael Galway City West councillor, Clodagh Higgins.

County council may have to use CPOs to tackle problem of lack of burial grounds

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Galway County Council will use compulsory purchase orders for burial grounds if necessary. Available space is reducing in several areas with councillors voicing their concerns during an online county council meeting on Monday.

UHG must be priority over planned Merlin Park hospital, says Kyne

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The needs of UHG for urgent funding and a new emergency department must not be ignored in favour of the proposed new hospital in Merlin Park, which may take 20 years to see completion.

Canney questions high expenditure on Jobpath scheme

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

With more than €250 million spent to date on the Jobpath scheme, Independent Galway East TD, Seán Canney, has asked if the scheme is providing "value for money".

Blue Flag for Ballyloughane must become a council priority, says Cheevers

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Concerns have been raised over long term plans for water quality at Ballyloughane following the Environmental Protection Agency report on the water quality of Galway's city rivers and water networks.

More than 2,000 Galwegians waiting for driver theory test

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

A total of 2,091 Galwegians are awaiting an appointment for a driver theory test, leading to a former mayor of the city to call for the introduction of fast-track remote testing.

CETA could system would be a blow for climate action, warns Hanley

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The profits of multinational companies will be put ahead of the welfare of the State, its citizens, and the environment, if the Investment Court System is introduced by the Government this month.

'Thomas The Tank Engine couldn't go on it, not to mind a real train'

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

"Parts of it, Thomas The Tank Engine couldn't go on it, not to mind a real train," Cllr Michael 'Mogie' Maher remarked about the railway line between Athenry and Milltown during Monday's online Galway County Council meeting.

Galway tourism set to benefit from new fund, says Naughton

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Tourism businesses in Galway are set to benefit from a new €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland, which, according to a local TD, will ensure the sector is "well placed to thrive" when travel is permitted again.

Final phase of roadworks at Corner Chapel completed

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The final phase of works on a section of road at Corner Chapel, outside Headford, have been completed.

Minister must honour ‘promise’ to provide new building for Scoil Chaitríona

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Education Minister Norma Foley must “live up to her promise” and provide a new school building for the staff and pupils of Scoil Chaitríona in Renmore.

No good reasons to oppose live streaming council meetings, say PBP Galway

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

With council meetings taking place over Zoom, the next logical step is for them to be made available online to the public, which is why opposition to this from some councillors makes no sense.

As Galway becomes more connected, benefits of remote working ‘are all evident’, says Kyne

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The benefits of working from home, and remote working, have become obvious throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has also highlighted the need for working hubs and high-speed broadband connections.

Huge response to Tommy Devane jersey initiative

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Galway Bay FM commentator Tommy Devane has launched an initiative to acknowledge the efforts of frontline workers.

City Hall officials need to work more closely with councillors

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Insider has been a keen observer of activities in City Hall for two decades and, regardless of what the public think, it is always best for Galway when there is a good working relationship between the elected members and senior management.

Government commits to significant reinvestment in CÚRAM

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

RAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices at NUI Galway has received a significant funding award of €46,372,380 from Science Foundation Ireland. The investment was announced on Monday by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD.

The announcement demonstrates the Government’s strong commitment to reinvesting in CÚRAM and the MedTech industry in the West and Ireland, supporting the continuation of strong academic, industry and clinical collaborations that are central to CÚRAM’s work. The investment will support up to 520 researchers at CÚRAM over the next six years.

Mootsy and the AWFULLY Big Bite

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Children are naturally creative, but how often are their creative efforts truly encouraged and enabled to flourish in a non-competitive environment? No matter what type of childcare we find for our children, the opportunities for them to grow their skills and to build their confidence, to find out who they are and what they stand for can easily be missed in the business of life.

St Anthony’s and Claddagh and St Jarlath’s Credit Union setting new standards for fair insurance with Peopl, Ireland’s new name in insurance

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

St Anthony’s and Claddagh and St Jarlath’s Credit Union, two of the country’s most progressive Credit Unions have launched some of the country’s most eye catching insurance products in partnership with Peopl. Insurance. Fair, affordable and quality cover on Life, Home and Travel insurance are what’s on offer along with some of the most competitive policy costs in the country.

Galway Auction Rooms spring sale online this weekend

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Galway Auction Rooms will hold their spring sale in a live online auction of antiques, fine art, collectibles this Saturday February 6 at 11am.

In line with the current Covid guidelines, all of Aidan Foley’s auctions will be online until restrictions are lifted. Lots of people are turning to online sales as everyone gets used to the new norm in this business. All lots are listed with descriptions and images and Aidan is available to answer any queries that anyone may have on any lot. Unfortunately, there will be no onsite viewing or attendance at this auction.

Let’s Get Talking benefit from Athenry Credit Union jumper event

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

With contributions from members, staff and the Board of Directors of Athenry Credit Union a total of €800 was raised as part of the Athenry Credit Union Christmas Jumper Week Fundraiser.

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