New social houses for Roundstone

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

Ten new social houses are to be build in Roundstone.

Tree planting should be subject to planning

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

A Galway county councillor says the planting of trees should have to undergo the process of county planning permission.

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Thu, Oct 26, 2017

Racially motivated assault in Westside
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an instance of racial abuse and assault which occurred in Westside last week.

Galway for Uncle Sam

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

The Galway county council has backed a motion that could potentially see the All-Ireland winning senior and minor hurling teams travel to the The White House for St Patrick's Day next year.

The proposal, tabled by Loughrea area councillor Michael Fahy, asked county CEO Kevin Kelly to write to the Irish ambassador to the USA requesting both victorious hurling teams to be invited to the White House on March 17.

The spirits come alive at Macnas' Halloween parade on Sunday

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

This Sunday will see Galway's city streets erupt in a riot of colour, magic, spectacle, mischief, and wild imagination as Port na bPúcaí, the Macnas Halloween parade, winds it way through town.

Ex ministers intervene in pike control campaign

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

The Connacht Angling Council has welcomed the intervention of two former Government ministers in their campaign to strengthen pike control in western fisheries with the aim of protecting threatened wild brown trout stocks.

Pats on the back for workers on duty during Storm Ophelia

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

Galway county councillors stated their gratefulness to all council workers, ESB workers, and emergency services who were on duty during Storm Ophelia.

The storm which was the biggest to hit the county in over half a century, resulted in fallen trees, flooding, and loss of electricity for thousands of homes throughout the county.

Inspiring you in real life to make life simply inspiring

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

InspiringYouIRL (IYIRL) was created by a group of like minded friends who have backgrounds in teaching, film, media, charity projects, PR and parenting The team at IYIRL believe that social media can consume the idealism, empathy, and natural enthusiasm young people enjoy. Inspiring You is a nonjudgmental platform where positive like-minded learners and thinkers can engage and cultivate their interests and bring them to a wider audience in real life.

Ecumenical memorial service at UHG

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

Galway University Hospitals' End of Life Care Committee will hold its eighth annual ecumenical memorial service tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm in the staff canteen of the Nurses Home of University Hospital Galway.

County council needs to provide more financial resources to undertakers

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

The Galway county council must take immediate action to ensure that undertakers are given adequate financial resources in order that they may carry out their function under the Coroners Act.

'Gross underfunding' of city and county councils will 'worsen' with amalgamation - Grealish

Tue, Oct 24, 2017

The Galway city and county councils are the most "grossly underfunded" local authorities in the State, but amalgamating them into one body will only "significantly worsen" an already chronic "underfunding situation".

Protesters to greet former Taoiseach Enda Kenny's honorary doctorate

Mon, Oct 23, 2017

Protesters will await the former taoiseach Enda Kenny as he arrives in NUI Galway this afternoon to receive an honourary degree of Doctor of Laws for his contributions to public life from the university.

Further legal challenge to Apple data centre in Athenry

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Two Athenry residents who mounted a legal challenge to plans by tech giant Apple to build a data centre outside the town are seeking to appeal last week’s Commercial Court judgment.

Halloween Fancy Dress Dinner Party at SALT

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

SALT Restaurant & Bar has become the new hot spot in Galway, having quickly established a reputation for fine food, creative cocktails and enchanting entertainment. This month, the team at SALT will be celebrating Halloween in style with a Fancy Dress Dinner Party on Bank Holiday Sunday night, October 29, and it looks set to be an event you definitely won’t want to miss.

Daughter of missing Carna woman makes plea for information 32 years after mystery disappearance

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The family of a Galway mother who disappeared 32 years ago have made an heart-wrenching plea for people with information on the disappearance to come forward.

Former CIA advisor to US presidents to speak in Galway

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Former CIA analyst and advisor to successive US presidents, Ray McGovern, will be in Galway this weekend to give a public lecture on the growing threat of nuclear war under the Trump presidency.

Vigil to be held in memory of Savita Halappanavar

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The fifth anniversary of the death of the Savita Halappanavar will be marked by a candlelit vigil on Saturday October 28 at 6:30pm on Church Yard Street at the Galway Market.

Naughton demands appointment of project manager for Parkmore traffic chaos

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

A dedicated "professional project manager" is urgently required to tackle Parkmore's traffic chaos and push through the bus and cycle lanes, park and ride facilities, and integrated transport solutions the area needs.

Naughton welcomes Health Department moves on Sláintecare recommendations

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Department of Health has begun implementation of recommendations, which were made earlier this year, by the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare, a Galway TD has announced.

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Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Gardai probe Corrib Park burglary
Gardai at Galway Garda Station are investigating a burglary which occurred on Saturday Oct 7 at Corrib Park, Newcastle, Galway. The burglary occurred between 12pm and 4:30pm.

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