Hanley defends councillors' decision not to lower LPT

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The decision by councillors not to lower the Local Property Tax rate in the city has come in for sharp criticism, but Monday's vote was defended by the Social Democrats' Owen Hanley, who said there were "reasons to increase LPT" in order to ensure the "State provides good services".

Green light for voluntary DNA scheme for Tuam relatives

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Cabinet was told last evening that it should be possible to develop a voluntary scheme to allow for the collection of biological samples from survivors and others connected to Tuam’s mother-and-baby home, in advance of a law being enacted to underpin the process.

Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone has said a 97-page report by family law expertand Galway-native Dr Geoffrey Shannon gives her “strong hope” that it will be possible to develop an administrative scheme in the coming months to allow for the collection of samples.

COPE Galway distribute seven hundred Back to School Kits

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

COPE Galway’s Community Catering Service has distributed over 700 school kits to families in Galway city and county who are at risk of poverty and social exclusion.

Greenway project office gives an opportunity to involve landowners in design process, says Cannon

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon has welcomed confirmation that the Athlone to Galway greenway office is to be based in Ballinasloe.

New music bursary award established in memory of inspirational Eimear Noonan

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Eimear Noonan Music Bursary Award has been established by the Noonan family of Caher, Co. Clare in memory of their daughter and sister Eimear, who died in a tragic accident in France in November 2017.

Eimear (21) had just begun her teaching career a few weeks previously in Ecole Font Chevalier in the town of Annonay. She was an avid and talented musician playing in a number of different genres and was one of the driving forces behind UCC Orchestra during her years of language study there.

American ambassador to mark Clifden wartime generosity to stricken airmen

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

On September 14, 1944 a United States Navy PB4Y-1 Liberator Bomber crashed into the Atlantic Ocean close to Ballyconneely in Connemara.

Way is clear for oral hearing on city bypass, says Kyne

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Additional information on the proposed Galway City Ring Road, provided to An Bord Pleanála by the Galway County Council, should “clear the way” for an oral hearing on this project.

Gardai probe burglaries in Headford area

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Gardai in Headford are appealing for information following two burglaries in the area last month.

Extinction Rebellion public talk on climate change

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Extinction Rebellion Galway will hold a public talk entitled, ‘Climate Change: Heading for Extinction (and what to do about it!)’ in the Galway Arts Centre, Dominick Street.

ECB to discuss cutting interest rates today

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Programme Director for the Bachelor of Business in Finance and Economics.

Gardai seek assistance after Dominick Street assault

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Gardai are appealing for information following a serious assault in the city centre recently.

McNelis demands ‘urgent action’ to address spiralling insurance costs

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

“Urgent action” is needed to address the serious issue of “spiralling” insurance costs, according to Labour city councillor Niall McNelis, who is calling for the setting up of group insurance schemes.

Galway University Hospitals to hold annual ecumenical memorial service tonight

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway University Hospital’s [UHG and Merlin Park ] End of Life Care Committee will hold its annual ecumenical memorial service on Thursday September 12 at 7pm at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill.

Marking 40 Years of Galway Simon

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community is calling on people in their local community to join them in marking the organisation’s 40 years in Galway. The charity is inviting past and present clients, volunteers, staff and supporters of the organisation to join them to mark their contribution in helping to prevent thousands of people from homelessness locally. The event, Marking 40 Years of Galway Simon, a culture evening of storytelling, music and art, will take place on Thursday 17th October at 7pm in The Ardilaun Hotel in Galway.

New hospital at Merlin Park in HSE capital spending plan

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A new elective hospital at Merlin Park, a new ambulance base in the city, and the provision of a blood science laboratory are three major projects which are in the pipeline for Galway as part of the Government’s €2 billion HSE capital spending plan.

Frustration grows over lack of answers on Knocknacarra Alzheimer service

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The lack of a clear reason as to why the Knocknacarra Alzheimer’s Service was shut down, and no answers forthcoming as to whether it will be reinstated, have been described as "frustrating" by politicians.

Hanley calls for greater mental health supports for students

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

NUI Galway and the GMIT need to put more resources into mental health support structures for students, and must recognise that students "suffer from incredible pressures" that is putting their mental health "at risk".

Crowe welcomes new ambulance base for Galway

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Funding has been approved for a new, "very badly needed", ambulance base in Merlin Park. The funding was made available through the HSE Capital Plan 2019-2021, which has just been published.

Hiring more frontline staff only way to deal with hospital overcrowding

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The creation of an Irish National Health Service and the hiring of more frontline staff is the only way to tackle that the overcrowding in UHG, where, as of last week, 47 people were waiting on a hospital bed.

Join US Veterans for Peace members on a peace walk

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Volunteers are being sought to join Ken Meyers and Tarak Kauff, two former members of the US military, and now members of the US Veterans for Peace group, on the first leg of a peace walk from Limerick to Galway.

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