Kyne welcomes €500,000 for upgrade of Connemara cycle routes and Western Way

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Half a million euro has been allocated to upgrade the Western Way in Connemara, including improvements to the walking trail and Derroura bike trail, and develop a ‘Eurovelo’ cycle route from Lennane to Kinvara.

Councillor demands action after massive youth gathering on Knocknacarra waste ground

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Groups of youths gathering on waste ground last weekend in Knocknacarra, in defiance of social distancing and health guidelines, has led to a councillor calling for joint action by parents and gardaí against anti-social behaviour.

Cheevers calls on parents to be vigilant for youths targeted by criminal gangs for use as money mules

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Parents and schools in Galway city need to be vigilant as children and young people may be targeted as money mules by criminal gangs.

Further public consultation to take place on Gort Flood Relief Scheme

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Further public consultations on the Gort Flood Relief Scheme will take place with landowners and homeowners once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Salthill Garda Station to remain open

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Chief Superintendent Tom Curley has confirmed that Salthill Garda Station will not be closing. The confirmation came at Monday's Galway City Joint Policing Committee meeting.

Significant decrease in Galway city burglaries

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Statistics released at Monday's Galway City Joint Policing Committee confirmed that 53 burglaries took place in January and February 2020 with only 18 recorded in the same months in 2021.

Speeding offences increase in Galway city

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

There has been a 53 per cent increase in fines issued for speeding offences in Galway city in the opening two months of this year compared to the same period in 2020.

Inis Oírr pier project could go to tender in coming months

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The business case for the redevelopment of Inis Oírr pier is at "an advanced stage" and is likely to be signed off by Minister Heather Humphreys in the coming weeks.

Climate and biodiversity motion to be debated by councillors in April

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A motion proposing that 'Galway City Council declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency' will be debated next month.

Tune in to Galway's first international cello festival

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A first Galway festival that celebrates the beauty of the cello starts today online.

West Ireland Bike Shop launches new website

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

To coincide with the long-awaited 2021 bike range, West Ireland Bike Shop has launched its new website westirelandbikeshop.ie.

Living life to the full

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A special introductory course on mindfulness is being run in Connemara/Joyce country area next month.

Homeless charity praises students' inspirational initiative

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Two NUI Galway students have raised €1,729 for local charity Galway Simon Community through an innovative ‘Helping Haircuts’ initiative.

Felix O Murchadha and John Flannery spent 2020 fundraising and raising awareness to remove the stigma surrounding homelessness in Galway, but also wanting to do something practical, they provided free haircuts to men supported by Galway Simon’s services.

Diligent to locate state-of-the-art European hub at Bonham Quay

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Diligent Corporation, a leading modern governance company used by nearly 700,000 board directors and leaders worldwide, has announced Galway’s Bonham Quay as the location for its new European Hub. The company announced late last year that it was creating 200 local jobs in Galway as part of its long-term business strategy to drive international growth.

Public trust in Government grows

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The public's trust in the Government soared last year as a result of its policies to improve income protection during the Covid-19 crisis, research from NUI Galway has revealed.

Galway’s young filmmakers make Irish final

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Three Galway students are among the finalists in Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2021.

Murtagh and Keogh prepare for Europe

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Galway oarswomen Fiona Murtagh and Aifric Keogh will be looking for more medals when they compete at the European Rowing Championships in Italy next month.

Extention granted for consultations on South Galway flood measures

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

South Galway residents have been granted an extension to continue consultations on proposed flood relief measures for the area.

An extra month has been allocated to allow one-to-one meetings to take place with landowners to ensure the preferred scheme is well understood and supported by local residents.

Galway schools selected for pilot education programme

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

A new arts education programme that explores creative thinking has been launched by Tulca Festival of Visual Arts and Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture.

Tea party fundraiser raises funds for COPE

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Much-needed funds for COPE's Galway domestic abuse service have been raised by a recent online tea party.

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