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.

Skeff gets ready for re-opening on Monday

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The Skeff Late Bar, Eyre Square re-open their doors on June 29 in line with government guidelines. The team are working and training hard to prepare for their re-opening on Monday.

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Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Gardai probe theft of fox hound puppies
Gardaí in Craughwell are appealing for information following the theft of four fox hound puppies in Craughwell between 7pm on Sunday June 21, and 9am on Monday June 22, 2020.

Gardaí in Craughwell are appealing for information following the theft of four fox hound puppies in Craughwell between 7pm on Sunday June 21, and 9am on Monday June 22, 2020.

More frequent X-ray service in Clifden would encourage greater use, health forum told

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

A more frequent X-Ray service based in Clifden would encourage local GPs to refer more patients to it, the Regional Health Forum was told by a member this week.

Garda Chief Superintendent backs 30kmph citywide speed limit

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

If a proposal to lower Galway city’s speed limit to 30km/h was brought forward, it would have the backing of Garda Chief Superintendent Tom Curley.

Mad for road — the beginning of the new beginning

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

And so here it is, a wonderful glimpse of the appetising uplands to which we looked forlornly for so long since we put up the shutters in mid-March.

Renewed appeal for information on missing Carna woman

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Gardai have this week issued a fresh appeal for information on mother of seven Barbara Walsh. The appeal coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Carna woman’s disappearance.

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