More than 9,000 Galwegians on waiting list for theory and driving tests

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

More than 9,000 people across Galway city and county are still waiting for their theory and driving tests, according to new figures from the Road Safety Authority.

Connacht Hotel proudly continue their sponsorship of the Galway Races

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

The Connacht Hotel and the wider Connacht Hospitality Group are so proud to continue their association with the Galway Races, the pinnacle of Galway Hospitality calendar.

Covid has had devastating and disproportionate effect on Traveller community, new report finds

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Covid-19 has had a disproportionate and potentially devastating long-term impact on the health and wellbeing of the Traveller Community in Galway city and county, according to assessments and reports compiled by the Galway Traveller Movement.

War on drugs is not working, it is time to talk about regulation, says Hanley

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The “ever increasing prevalence of drugs” in our society and the existence of drug gangs cannot be stopped or defeated by the current methods of criminalisation and enforcement.

Drop in personal injury awards must see insurance premiums slashed, says McNelis

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Insurance premiums for personal and business customers must be “slashed” and the Government “finally get a grip” on an industry which has “had its own way for far too long”.

Close to €200,000 allocated for Leenane coastal protection works

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Close to €200,000 in funding have been allocated for coastal protection works to take place in Leenane, Connemara.

Canney welcomes progress on Tuam social welfare offices

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Social welfare services are close to finally being “under one roof” for north Galway, due to the progress being made on refurbishing the old library on Shop Street in Tuam.

Galway’s leading graffiti and street art available online

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The vivid colours of Galway’s graffiti and street art are from today available to be bought online and displayed in the privacy of your own home.

Dr Conor McNamara appointed Galway County Council Historian-in-Residence

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Dr Conor McNamara, the Athenry native who is today one of the foremost historians of modern Ireland, has been appointed Galway County Council Historian-in-Residence for 2021.

Cheevers calls on City Hall to buy beach wheelchairs

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

A city councillor is calling on the local authority to purchase beach wheelchairs to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Joyce’s Supermarkets partners with minimal waste store reuzi to bring Galway the best of sustainable living

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Independent family-run supermarket chain Joyce’s Supermarkets has welcomed reuzi (Ireland’s one-stop shop for sustainable lifestyle) to their Knocknacarra location.

Pearse Doherty to address online Galway meeting on rising Insurance costs

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

“Insurance costs have become extortionate, ripping off consumers and closing down businesses. The whole industry is in need of a radical overhaul.”

Council’s ‘Love Your Beach Week’ begins on Saturday

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

‘Love Your Beach Week’, a new initiative from the Galway City Council and Clean Coasts Ireland, launches this Saturday, and runs until Friday July 16.

Canney demands Government increase grants for retrofitting houses

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The grant assistance scheme for retrofitting houses must be increased given how the cost of materials have “skyrocketed in price” over the last year.

Kilrickle Group Water Scheme goes on public display

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The pipe network plan for the Kilrickle/Kilcooley Group Water Scheme is now on public display at O’Brien’s shop Kilrickle and in Mullagh.

Supporting locals to support local

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union & St Jarlath’s Credit Union have teamed up again along with Galway Bay FM to roll out a €3,000 giveaway to benefit locals and local businesses as they celebrate some of the recent lockdown restrictions easing. The trio are launching the giveaway live on Galway Bay FM for three weeks.

Antrim native takes up post as new NUIG Students’ Union President

Mon, Jul 05, 2021

Róisín NicLochlainn, a law, sociology and politics student from Antrim, today officially becomes the new Students’ Union President at NUI Galway.

Consultant chosen for Quiet Man Greenway feasibility study

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Galway County Council has chosen a consultant to carry out a feasibility study on the development of the Quiet Man Greenway, connecting Athenry, Ballyglunin, Tuam and Milltown.

O’Reilly slams outdated policy to increase solar panel installations on public buildings

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

The Green Party brought a bill to the Seanad on Tuesday seeking to amend planning and development regulations to remove planning restrictions and allow the installation of solar panels on public buildings, including schools, without planning permission.

Galway property prices mirror national trend by rising by an average €5,000, report shows

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Property prices in Galway have mirrored the national trend and risen by €5,000 during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Report.

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