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.

SockerClub is changing the image of socks for Christmas

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Inspired by a love of football and design, SockerClub was born to combine the iconic patterns of classic football jerseys and transfer them to make quality, bright and bold socks.

Clifden service station sells €1 million winning EuroMillions raffle ticket

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A service station in the Connemara town of Clifden in Galway has been announced as the location where a EuroMillions ticket worth more than €1 million was sold from a draw last Tuesday (11th November).

Covid-19 lab test equipment for UHG delivers quicker test results

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The laboratory at Galway University Hospitals has begun Covid-19 testing using a new high-throughput molecular PCR machine. The new equipment will enable the laboratory to process up to 500 swabs from patients per day, with a turnaround of approximately three hours per batch.

Back west... There is more happening than you think!

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

One year ago, we told you, ‘Back west.. There is more happening than you think ‘when we were letting the world know that we were the place to be after dark. With 14 Bars, 20 Restaurants and 5 Late Night venues, the west was truly awake when the sun went down.

Fantasy Football review

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

With the international break on the horizon, it gives us a chance at Advertiser Towers to have a look back at my top tips and to see whether I have the golden touch or need to be doing more homework on my football.

Former Corrib Great Southern Hotel to be demolished in December

Mon, Nov 09, 2020

The former Corrib Great Southern Hotel on the Dublin Road, long considered one of the city’s worst eyesores, will be demolished in December.

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