First female president in Connacht makes history in Irish rugby

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Connacht Rugby made history this week when it became the first in Irish Rugby to elect a female president to lead the branch.

Galway Cycling Campaign gets creative for a covid Bike Week

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway Cycling Campaign has been awarded funds this week from Galway city and county councils for an ambitious, diverse and inclusive range of events for Bike Week 2020 which begins this Saturday 19 September and runs until Sunday 27 September.

Only seven dog thefts reported to gardai, but JPC members dispute figures

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Only seven dog thefts were reported to Gardai in the regional division in recent months, despite speculation that hundreds of dogs had been stolen by heartless gangs.

Medical Technology Ireland 2020 postponed

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Due to Covid-19 and related Government restrictions, the organisers of Medical Technology Ireland 2020 have unfortunately had to take the difficult decision to postpone Medical Technology Ireland 2020 at Galway Racecourse. They are sorry that they are unable to welcome their exhibitors and visitors to Galway Racecourse this year.

Next year’s event will take place in Galway on 22-23 September 2021 and they look forward to welcoming the Medical Technology industry, both medical device manufacturers and suppliers, back to the Racecourse at that time, in what we all hope are better circumstances.

Childline always here for children – but needs public support

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

For some children and young people in Galway and across Ireland, Childline is a lifeline.

Great offers on care and food from Doggie Daycare Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The team at Doggie Daycare Galway would like to take this opportunity during these very challenging times to say a big thank you to its loyal customers. Although life and business has begun to return to normal, times are still challenging for both people and businesses alike.

Participating artists and architects chosen for Architecture at the Edge 2020

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The artists and architects have been chosen for this year's Architecture at the Edge programme, The Boundaries Commission which is to be held from October 2 to 4 throughout Galway city and county.

City council approves loan for housing bodies to purchase properties

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The Galway City Council has approved the raising of a loan under the Capital Assistance Scheme for the acquisition of 11 properties by approved housing bodies.

GARDA BRIEFS

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Burglary on Grattan Road, Galway
On Wednesday September 9 at 2am, a house was broken into at Beach Court, Grattan Road, Galway.

Lár Sráide le Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

SEAS 2020
In ainneoin srianta Covid-19 tá Conradh na Gaeilge ag eagrú SEAS ’20 ar an 23 agus an 30 Meán Fómhair i mbliana in Óstán Buswells i mBaile Átha Cliath. Is ócáid é SEAS a thugann deis do phobal na Gaeltachta agus na Gaeilge bualadh le polaiteoirí chun cás na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta a chur os a gcomhair. Díreofar ach go háirithe ar an gcáinaisnéis atá buailte linn agus ar mhaoiniú na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta.

Cheevers calls for transparency on local property tax

Wed, Sep 16, 2020

Fianna Fáil councillor Alan Cheevers has said the Galway City Council needs to publish a yearly transparency report on how local property tax is being spent in communities.

People Before Profit call for central Government to help local authorities' financial shortfall

Wed, Sep 16, 2020

Government parties should be demanding central Government fill the hole in local authority funds due to Covid-19, that is the opinion of People Before Profit Galway spokesperson Adrian Curran.

More than 90 houses set for refurbishment works across the city and county

Tue, Sep 15, 2020

Ninety-one housing units across the city and county stand in line for major refurbishments following an allocation of more than €1 million to Galway's local authorities.

Canney meets Vintners president to discuss re-opening of rural pubs

Tue, Sep 15, 2020

Deputy Seán Canney has met with Padraic McGann, national president of the Vintners Federation to discuss issues around the re-opening of pubs.

NUI Galway Students’ Union launches plan to connect students

Mon, Sep 14, 2020

NUI Galway Students’ Union (SU) has today launched a plan to help students connect with each other in what will be an unusual academic year due to Covid-19.

Canney reveals progress on development of Headford Office of Public Works office

Mon, Sep 14, 2020

Deputy Seán Canney has received written confirmation from the Minister of State for the OPW, that the extension to the offices at the regional headquarters in Headford is progressing.

Demands made for electric rail line from Oranmore to Athenry

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Galway County Council should be bold and electrify the rail line from Oranmore to Athenry, according to Fine Gael councillor Liam Carroll.

Galway asked to raise funds for stricken families in Beirut

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The people of Galway are being asked to show their support for families in Beirut who have been left devastated and struggling since the massive explosion on August 4.

15,000 Galway jobs could be lost in coming weeks, fear hotels and guesthouses

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

15,400 jobs in the accommodation sector in Galway could be lost in the coming weeks as hotels and guesthouses face a cataclysmic drop in bookings for autumn and early winter.

N59 upgrade proposals to be submitted to ABP for approval

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Proposals for upgrade works for the N59 between Glenlo Abbey to Killeen will be submitted for approval by An Bord Pleanála before the end of the year.

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