Negotiations may lead to Galway Airport re-opening

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Galway Airport may reopen in the near future as discussions regarding the operation of a service there are ongoing between the county’s two local authorities and a Galway-based company.

Senator brands Maire Geoghegan Quinn pension ‘immoral’

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

It is “immoral” for EU Commissioner Maire Geoghegan Quinn to receive a pension totalling more than €3,000 a week as “one pension should be enough for anyone”.

This is the view of Galway Reform Alliance senator Fidelma Healy-Eames, who was commenting on pension figures that would be available to Ms Geoghegan Quinn on her retirement in October.

Dog owners not cleaning up are a ‘disgrace’, says Cllr O’Flaherty

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Dog owners allowing their pets to foul in public areas are a “disgrace”, according to city councillor Terry O’Flaherty who is calling on the Galway City Council to erect signs, particularly at beaches and parks.

Councillors criticise ‘illogical’ rent payments for library buildings

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

City councillors have called for the council to examine the possibility of acquiring permanent buildings to house library services instead of the “illogical” practice of paying rent of nearly €350,000 a year.

Amplified busking set to be banned by council?

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

A proposal to ban buskers using amplifiers is set to come before the next Galway City Council meeting on July 21 - the latest in a long line of calls to see buskers revert to ‘unplugged’ performances.

One-parent families to be ‘put under pressure’

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

One-parent families in Galway will be put “under increasing financial pressure” following changes to the one parent family payment which sees the age limit for the youngest child reduced from 10 to seven.

Galway City Council to examine investment in Knock airport

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Galway City Council is to join up with six other local authorities in examining an investment opportunity in Ireland West Airport Knock in the hopes that increased passenger numbers will lead to further development of business and tourism throughout the county.

In his presentation at City Hall on Monday, CEO of Ireland West Airport Knock, Joe Gilmore, explained how the airport, which is owned by a public trust, is currently facing a debt of €9 million and is looking to enter into a partnership deal with Galway City Council as well as six other councils - Galway County, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal - to help raise money for its future development. He told councillors tthe airport was seeking approval “only in principal” and there would be further discussions of possible investment.

New bikes for city rental to be unveiled today

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The new Coca-Cola Zero branded bikes, which will be used as part of the Galway Bike Rental Scheme, are to be unveiled at the Spanish Arch this morning.

Planning granted for Knocknacarra Educate Together National School

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Galway City Council has decided to approve planning permission to accomodate the Knocknacarra Educate Together National School.

The school will initially be housed at a premises beside Aviva Insurance in Knocknacarra once it opens in September, prior to the completion of its permanent residence in a building currently used by Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh.

The west to benefit from Ryanair’s service expansion at Knock

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Ireland West Airport Knock is set for a boost in passenger numbers after Ryanair launched its biggest summer and winter schedules.

Michael Diskin Award seeks applicants

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Michael Diskin Arts Bursary, worth €5,000, is seeking applicants from artists and arts groups throughout Galway city and county of Galway, or from artists of Galway origin.

Cancer Care West fundraising cycle wins award

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Cancer Care West’s recent fundraiser “Road to Inis Aoibhinn” has been singled out for an award.

‘Crisis’ staffing levels at city psychiatric unit prompts lunchtime protest

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

A lunchtime protest taking place outside UHG today (Thursday) will highlight what the Psychiatric Nurses’ Association claims are crisis staffing levels at the hospital’s 45 bed acute psychiatric unit.

Galway Races set for another bonanza with fully sponsored race card

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Iconic brand Guinness has renewed its sponsorship at the Galway Racecourse for another five years worth €1 million.

FOI fees to be abolished

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

NUI Galway has conferred three honorary degrees on Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Lt General Sean McCann, and Finian O’Sullivan.

Athenry show celebrates all things agricultural

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Celebrating 125 years this year, the Athenry Agricultural Show takes place on Sunday July 6 in the grounds of the Athenry Mart.

The show, organised by a group of volunteers, embraces all sectors of agricultural life.

Business as usual at the Salthill Hotel

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

aThe Salthill Hotel has exited receivership less than a week after the Byrne Hotel Group confirmed it was no longer operating the long-running establishment.

The news comes following the successful acquisition of the hotel by Ralerno Hotels Ltd. The company, which was set up last year, is run by former Salthill Hotel owners and Galway directors Richard and Sandra Byrne. The hotel has confirmed it will therefore continue to operate as a family-run hotel.

Saving Grace New fundraising effort launched in fight for life

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

A new fundraising campaign for nine-year-old Galway native Grace Kenneally to necessary treatment abroad has been launched.

European Capital of Culture should provide a lasting legacy, say councillors

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Providing permanent structures for culture to flourish, such as a school of music and performing arts, would be the ideal legacy for a city that will be putting forward a bid for the European Capital of Culture 2020, a bid which requires support from all sectors.

Surveys finds Galway property market performing strongly

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Three seperate surveys published this week have shown the property market in Galway has performed strongly so far this year with asking prices rising and the time to taken to sell a property reducing.

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