Galway libraries allocated more than €28,000 for sensory facilities, says Canney

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Galway library network has been allocated €28,698 by the Department of Rural and Community Development towards the provision of sensory facilities around the county.

NUIG library to be transformed into state-of-the-art ‘learning commons’

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

NUI Galway has begun the process of recruiting a project management team to oversee the development of a €39-million interactive learning facility, the first of its kind in Ireland.

Loughrea public water supply is safe for consumption says Irish Water

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Irish Water is assuring customers supplied by the Loughrea Public Water Supply that its water supply is fully compliant with all drinking water regulations.

Cost of private ambulances for Ballinasloe hospital

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Portiuncula University Hospital spent €307,000 on private ambulances last year, it was revealed this week.

Canney welcomes support for flood victims

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the announcement of two Government schemes to support people and businesses affected by flooding.

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has activated the humanitarian assistance scheme for householders, while the Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, has announced the opening of a scheme to provide assistance for small businesses, sports clubs, community, and voluntary organisations unable to secure flooding insurance.

Portiuncula Hospital to retain its ED and maternity services

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Fears that Portiuncula University Hospital would lose its maternity and emergency department services were allayed this week.

Motorway will turn our quiet cul-de-sac into downtown LA, says resident

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

A quiet community in Dangan will be converted into downtown Los Angeles when a motorway flyover is constructed beside it, a spokesman for a residents association told the Galway City Ring Road Oral Hearing yesterday (Wednesday).

'These should be my golden years, not Dante's Hell,' says resident

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

"These years should be my golden years. Instead I am living in Dante's Circle of Hell," a Ballindooley woman whose house is set to be demolished as part of the plans to construct the Galway City Ring Road, told an oral hearing into the project this week.

Ballindooley resident Dee Goggins told the hearing that she believes this road project is part of a chicken and egg policy, saying that the pedestrian, cycling and public transport aspects cannot be built until the road is built.

Galway 2020 recommended for EU Commission’s Melina Mercouri Prize

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

GALWAY 2020 European Capital of Culture has been recommended for the EU Commission’s Melina Mercouri Prize - worth a total of €1.5 million - by the independent European Capital of Culture Monitoring and Advisory panel.

Gambling addiction counselling service launched in Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

A local mental health organisation is providing free counselling for people with gambling addictions. The service is available seven days a week and will also operate out of hours.

Galway to lead the way at leadership

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

An international conference on today’s business leadership challenges, planned for 7th October at The Galmont Hotel, Galway was launched this week.

Sensory funding of local libraries welcomed by Naughton

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Government funding of almost €30,000 has been approved for facilities in local public libraries for the benefit of individuals with sensory impairments, special educational needs, other learning differences, and those on the autism spectrum.

Alcock and Brown return to Clifden tomorrow — and this time it's forever

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Having celebrated the centenary of the first ever trans-Atlantic flight last year, Clifden will tomorrow (Friday) welcome back the pioneering pilots behind that feat, Alcock and Brown. And this time it’s forever.

It’s almost 101 years – June 14, 1919 – since those two brave English men took off from Newfoundland in their modified Vickers Vimy bomber. They braved cloud, snow, ice and a near-fatal stall over the Atlantic before finally landing at the Marconi Station at Clifden, County Galway. Their achievement changed the world forever.

Comer Group say material contravention needed for 'exceptional' Corrib Great Southern site development

Wed, Mar 04, 2020

The owners of the Corrib Great Southern site are currently waiting on the finalisation of development plans ahead of its planning permission submission to Galway City Council. In a statement to the Galway Advertiser issued at dawn today, they said that they hope to develop residential units and some retail units, but that this will require a Material Contravention that will have to be passed by councillors.

Owners of derelict Corrib Great Southern challenged to state plans for hotel after fire breaks out at site

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The fire which broke out at the derelict Corrib Great Southern Hotel on Monday must put pressure on the owners of the "unsightly building" to demolish it, otherwise the owners are simply showing further "scant regard" for the wellbeing of residents living close-by.

Mayor announces charities to benefit from this year's Mayoral Ball

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

ACT for Meningitis, Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Rosabel's Rooms, Galway Autism Partnership and Claddagh Watch are the charities set to benefit from this year's Mayoral Ball.

Galway People of the Year winners revealed

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The winners of the Galway People of the Year Awards organised in partnership with Galway Credit Unions were announced at a press reception in the Galway Bay Hotel at the weekend. The winners will be honoured at a Gala Banquet and Presentation to be held in the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday March 21, compered by Ollie Turner and broadcast live on Galway Bay fm.

Councillors bemoan inaccurate election register during name change debate

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

A number of Galway county councillors have criticised the inaccuracy of the current updating system of the county’s election register.

Councillors raised their concerns as the chamber was approving a name change of two of the county’s polling stations.

New county housing estate speed limits adopted

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The Galway County Council has adopted new special speed limits for specific housing estates throughout the county at Monday’s monthly meeting at County Hall.

September solution for access to Clarin College

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

A temporary solution to gain access to Clarin College’s new facility from Athenry is expected to be in place by September of this year.

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