120 projects in Galway awarded Community Enhancement Programme funding

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

More than €600,000 has been provided to some 120 projects and community organisations in rural and urban areas of Galway, under the Government’s Community Enhancement Programme.

Cracking Down On Gambling Laws

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

There’s been a major crackdown on gambling laws in Ireland this year, as what was once recognised as a safe haven for businesses due to favourable cooperation taxes, has seen revenue commissioners get gambling and gaming operators in their sights as they seek to clean up the industry somewhat. There’s been a suggestion that the relevant authorities want to reign in operators, as they felt things had increasingly gotten out of control. The Irish population have a real passion for gambling, with over 6,000 said to work in the gambling outlets spread around the country. The passion for gambling in Ireland increased considerably thanks to the emergence of online and mobile gambling, especially as this gives people the ability to place bets or play their favourite casino games at any time of the day or night. This has allowed PartyCasino, among others, to offer their services to a very willing audience.

So, you could say that gambling operators based in Ireland have enjoyed a number of very fruitful years, but that is all about to change as they look to chase up those who haven’t paid the full amounts of tax due, whilst also looking to crack down on those who are operating without the correct licenses in place. Over 400 licenses have been issued or renewed this year, with the authorities taking a keen interest in gaming machines too.

End of an era as political giant Killilea passes away

Thu, Jan 03, 2019

Hundreds are expected to turn out in Belclare this morning [Thursday January 3] for the funeral of former MEP, TD, and senator, Mark Killilea, who passed away this week aged 79.

Restoring and building Galway's hooker fleet anew

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Last Friday evening, The King’s Head hosted the launch of Bádórí an Cladaigh’s 2019 calendar, a lavishly illustrated production that, with its wonderful photographs of Galway hookers, would grace any wall.

Council money on luxury items would be better spent on social housing, says Lohan

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

The end of the year gives us time to reflect and to take stock of what we have done. It is also a time when the pace of work slows and we spend time with family and friends, share gifts and indulge. The picture of warm hearth and a decorated tree comes into the minds eye. This, or some similar variation, is how it ought to be for all.

A final nostalgic chance tonight for past pupils of Pres’ Athenry

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

With just months left until the pupils and staff of the Presentation College Athenry leave their old building and move to a state of the art new premises, past pupils and staff are being given a final chance tonight (Thursday) to see their old school this Christmas.

The move to the new premises is expected to take place in March, but if you are home for Christmas and want to take a trip down memory lane with your school friends, come along to a Final Farewell Party in the school tonight Thursday December 27.

Zimmer Biomet celebrates 10 Years in Ireland

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, is celebrating a decade in Ireland. A leading employer in Oranmore and Shannon, the company’s footprint in Ireland now features two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities plus a professional education centre that attracts healthcare professionals from around the world.

Ireland West Airport set for busiest Christmas period ever

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Ireland West Airport is expecting over 50,000 passengers to pass through the airport this December with 30,000 passengers welcomed through the airport over the Christmas period, making it the busiest in the airport’s history.

Report shows rents in Galway city are second highest in the State

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Rents in Galway city are the second highest in the State, according to a the Residential Tenancies Board Ireland’s rent index for the third quarter of 2018, which has just been published.

The report shows the average annual rent increase across the State was 7.5 per cent. It also revealed that rents are now averaging at €1,187, an annual increase of 1.3 per cent.

Ballybrit woman serves up a Galway Christmas in her popular Irish cafe in Germany

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

They say the Germans invented the Christmas as we know it and thousands of us flock to their cities for its winter traditional markets while we try to replicate them at home.

Thousands of Galwegians paying ‘higher than necessary bin charges’, says Grealish

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Some 2,500 adults and children in County Galway, who suffer from long-term incontinence problems, are being forced to pay higher bin charges for disposing of their adult nappies, a Galway TD has claimed.

In the Dáíl, Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish raised the issue of the delay in introducing the €75 annual support, towards the cost of disposing of medical incontinence products, for those with lifelong or long-term medical incontinence. According to the HSE there are 2,463 people in Galway city and county who are in receipt of incontinence wear products from their public health nurse.

Plaque unveiled to late visionary Chris Coughlan

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

The contribution of the late Dr Chris Coughlan to Galway was marked this week by the unveiling of a plaque in his memory at a ceremony at the Computer & Communications Museum of Ireland (CCMI) which he cofounded.

Samaritans are giving the gift of listening this Christmas — when it is most needed

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Samaritans volunteers in Galway are giving the gift of listening this Christmas by ensuring its services remain open for those most in need throughout the festive period.

Christmas can be a challenging time for some and that is why Samaritans volunteers from Galway branch are helping to keep the service running over the festivities - even on Christmas Day.

County councillors criticise Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s objections to planning applications

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Galway county councillors have hit out about the role of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in planning permission applications around the county.

Gardai investigate city and county robberies

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Gardai are appealing for information following a robbery in the early hours of Sunday December 16.

Galway hotels bracing for Brexit storm

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Despite another year of growth in 2018, business sentiment among hotels in Galway and across the country has dropped significantly according to the latest hotel barometer from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

Celebrate Nollaig na mBan with Dolores Keane and friends

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

To celebrate Nollaig na mBan, Dolores Keane, one of the most loved interpreters of Irish song will perform with a line up of well know Irish musicians and singers in Monroe’s Live on Friday January 4.

Keane calls on City Hall to apply for Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Fianna Fail city councillor Peter Keane has called on the Galway City Council to make multiple applications for funding under the recently announced Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund.

Concern raised over speeding in Turloughmore

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Discretionary funding has been allocated for the erection of warning signs in the Turloughmore area, to address local concerns about “the increased number of speeding lorries on this stretch of the road”.

Warning signage will be erected at the Cahernahoon Road junction. According to Independent county councillor Jim Cuddy, the concerns have been raised by residents along the road from the Old Cemetery in Lackagh to Lydons of Knockdoe on the N83. A public meeting was held recently in Knockdoe to discuss the issue and meet the local district engineer.

Backstop — Connolly urges Government to scrap Galway amalgamation plan

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly, has tabled an amendment to the Local Government Bill 2018, seeking to remove the Government’s controversial proposal to amalgamate the Galway city and county councils.

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