‘Unworkable’ or a ‘brave step’? Row over Salthill cycleway continues

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

An “unworkable” plan “lacking in ambition”, or a necessary “brave step” towards reducing car dependency? The public consultation on the Salthill Cycleway proposals may have closed, but no heat has left the debate on the controversial proposals.

Councillor withdraws 'Mussolini' comment

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Fianna Fáil Galway City East councillor, Alan Cheevers, has withdrawn controversial comments made at a meeting of the Galway City Council on January 24.

‘We need to start saying and doing more to end gender based violence’

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

On the Six-One News this week, the son of a woman murdered in her bedroom by her husband, encouraged victims of domestic violence to seek help.

Ros an Mhíl investment could be wind energy and fishery 'game changer' for region

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

The €25m investment in a Deep Water Berth facility at Ros an Mhíl harbour in Connemara could be a gamechanger in terms of improving the region's capacity to service the west's wind-energy industry.

Report estimates 1,946 derelict dwellings in city and county

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

A total of 1,946 dwellings in the city and county are deemed derelict - the third highest number in the State - according to a new report.

60 new WiFi access points for the city

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

The Galway City Council will shortly launch a new scheme featuring 60 WiFi access points in the city.

NUI Galway CÚRAM research will advance treatment of Crohn’s disease

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

A team of researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices at NUI Galway, have discovered a radically new approach to the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Reddington encourages people to apply for support scheme for music industry

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Fine Gael Councillor, Andrew Reddington is encouraging people in Galway city and county to apply for the 2022 strand of the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS).

Think Local Support with Athenry Credit Union

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Athenry Credit Union have just launched the ‘Think Local Support’ initiative to reward local clubs, schools and societies. For each new Athenry Credit Union Membership and Current Account opened, a donation of €5 can be made to a participating local club, school or society.

Galway startup is paving the way for paperless receipts

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Contactless payments and the proliferation of cash apps have seen a move towards a cashless society in recent years, and this has been accelerated by the pandemic. In tandem with this trend towards paperless money, three young entrepreneurs from Galway are leading the way in developing paperless receipts.

Tributes paid to ‘highly regarded’ Cregmore man who died in San Francisco

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Tributes have been paid this week to Barry McGrath, the Claregalway man who lost his life in a hit and run accident in San Francisco at the weekend.

Noel Treacy had boundless energy and good humour for public life, says Ó Cuív in tribute

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Noel was a person of boundless energy and good humour who worked tirelessly for the people of East Galway, County Galway and the Country throughout a long career in politics. He was totally rooted in his community and was a lifelong member of the GAA as well as being a stalwart of the Fianna Fáil party.

Unprecedented engagement in cycleway proposals, says Lyons

Wed, Feb 02, 2022

Cllr Donal Lyons says that public engagement surrounding the proposed Salthill temporary cycleway is ‘unprecedented’ as 7,500 submissions have been filed to the Galway City Council.

The deeply divisive matter will be discussed at the next council meeting on February 14 with Cllr Lyons acknowledging that people are hugely interested in the issue.

Proud to partner up with our new Cian on Sport Podcast sponsor: Hollywoodbets.ie

Tue, Feb 01, 2022

Celebrating two years in Ireland this month, Hollywoodbets.ie is delighted to partner with the Galway Advertiser and sponsor the ‘Cian on Sport’ podcast.

Weekend search for man missing since October — Can you help?

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

The family of Stephen Cunningham are appealing to people in the Maam/Oughterard and surrounding areas for help in locating the missing man, who has been missing since 29th October 2021.

Tensions high as deadline looms for Salthill cycleway submissions

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Tensions between the two sides in the debate over the proposed temporary cycleway for Salthill are rising, with just 24 hours left until the deadline closes for submissions on the proposal.

New GRETB facility to allow 400 apprenticeships in 2023

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Trade apprenticeships offered by the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board will almost double next year, following the €5 million purchase of a new training facility in the city.

€1 million for Salthill cycleway 'beggars belief', says Lyons

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Cllr Donal Lyons says it ‘beggars belief’ that funding of one million euro is being allocated by the National Transport Authority for the temporary Salthill cycleway.

O’Reilly brands cycleway opponents as ‘councillors living in the past’

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

The inclusion of a ‘Neither/Do Nothing’ option in the online consultation for the proposed Salthill cycleway is a “cynical move”, supported by “councillors living in the past”.

Footpaths in east Galway set for improvement works

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Improvements to footpaths across Galway East are set to be carried out following the allocation of €7,875,000 in Active Travel Projects funding to the Galway County Council.

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