Senior citizens should come first, says Flannery

Thu, May 09, 2019

Former Mayor of Galway Cllr Pearce Flannery made a strong statement in Galway at the weekend in support of the provision of both indoor and outdoor facilities for the aged and those in active retirement.

Dublin to Galway train journey should take just an hour, says Rabbitte

Thu, May 09, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and European Parliament candidate for Midland-North-West Anne Rabbitte has said a radical overhaul of the country’s rail network, including high speed rail, could bolster prosperity in the West and North West.

Hands off Irish taxation sovereignty says EU candidate Peter Casey

Thu, May 09, 2019

Europe must “keep its hands off” Irish taxation sovereignty to ensure rural Ireland can compete for investment and jobs, according to EU candidate Peter Casey.

Mr Casey said that Ireland’s corporation tax of 12.5 per cent was one of the major drivers of inward investment and he was fully behind the defence of Ireland’s right to determine its own taxation rates.

Homelessness in west new record high says Galway Simon chief

Thu, May 09, 2019

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation in the west is at record levels, says local charity Galway Simon Community.

Donal Lynch advocates for community centre in Galway City East

Fri, May 03, 2019

As the population of the east side of Galway City is growing, and as people from all different nationalities move into the area, community groups and organisations have become essential to the development of this area.

Economist’s comments show only way is the greenway says councillor

Thu, May 02, 2019

An article written by one of Ireland’s leading economists, Colm McCarthy, has added weight to the argument that the Quiet Man Greenway is more beneficial than the reopening of the rail line in Tuam, according to a Galway County Councillor.

McDonnell calls for council to support new affordable housing scheme

Thu, May 02, 2019

A long-promised affordable housing scheme, which is expected to help low-to middle-income earners secure a home, is to be brought before the next meeting of the Galway City Council on Monday May 13.

Official homeless figures in Galway exceed 300

Thu, May 02, 2019

More than 300 adults are officially homeless in Galway according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, but the real figure could be higher a local election candidate has warned.

Loughnane warns of anti-Traveller prejudice in run up to local elections

Thu, May 02, 2019

The run-up to the local elections has seen racism and prejudice being "stoked up" against the Travelling community, but all and any instances of such attitudes "need to be challenged".

Extend city bike scheme to Salthill and Knocknacarra, says O'Reilly

Thu, May 02, 2019

People in the west of the city, as well as tourists wanting to get quickly to Salthill, and who want the option to cycle, are being neglected with the contined failure to extending the city bike scheme to Salthill and Knocknacarra.

Nolan accuses council of harming wildlife in South Park

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Galway City Council has been criticised for removing wild vegetation in South Park, with one local election candidate accusing City Hall of "breaking its biodiversity commitments" in its own Galway City Biodiversity Action Plan 2014-2024.

Make Galway more disabled friendly, says McDonagh

Thu, May 02, 2019

With Ireland having ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities in 2018, the Galway City Council has a duty to make the city a "more disabled friendly space".

Diverse range of companies in final of Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh

Thu, May 02, 2019

Gearrliosta Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh was officially announced by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Níall McNelis at a press event which took place in the Galway Chamber last week. Thirteen Galway city based businesses and organisations, representing a wide range of sectors from across the city are through to the next round of the Gradam and all are in with a chance to be crowned the next new tribe of Galway.

IDA fully committed to bringing industry to the west of the city says Lyons

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has told Galway city west councillor Donal Lyons that it is fully committed to bringing new industry to the Knocknacarra and Rahoon areas of the city.

At a meeting with Cllr Lyons and Deputy Noel Grealish, the IDA stressed the importance of retaining the industrial zoning on lands in Rahoon if they are to succeed in is efforts to bring industry and jobs to the area.

Flannery calls time on dog poo

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Galway City Council is being called on to take action on dog fouling in the city.

At a recent meeting in City Hall Fine Gael councillor Pearce Flannery was scathing in his criticism of council’s commitment to dealing with dog waste in the public parks and on the streetscape, and gave examples of what he termed “the poo bag dispensers” being empty and abandoned for a number of years in Cappagh Park and other locations across the city.

Sustainable living at Galway City Museum

Thu, May 02, 2019

Galway City Museum is this week rolling out the last of the very popular Sustainable Living Series which was funded by Creative Ireland. The aim of the series is to give participants practical tips on how to adopt a more sustainable model of living and to encourage them to start taking small steps to Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle and Rot.

Cruinniú poiblí faoi phlean gaeilge chathair na Gaillimhe

Thu, May 02, 2019

Reáchtálfar cruinniú poiblí faoi Phlean Gaeilge Chathair na Gaillimhe Dé Máirt 7 Bealtaine ag 7.30pm i seomraí G010 & G011, Áras Taighde Uí Argadáin, Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh.

Tá sé mar aidhm ag an gcruinniú deis eile a thabhairt do phobal na cathrach a dtuairimí a léiriú faoin bPlean Gaeilge atá á ullmhú ag OÉ Gaillimh ar son Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus Gaillimh le Gaeilge. Ionas go mbeidh deis ag gach duine páirt a ghlacadh beag beann ar chúlra teanga, beidh dhá chruinniú ar siúl ag an am céanna, ceann i nGaeilge agus ceann i mBéarla. Tá fáilte roimh chách

Nathan Carter spins on the wagon wheels at opening of Zone N Fitness

Thu, May 02, 2019

Zone N Fitness marked the official opening of the business in its new premises at Oranmore Business Park when Mary Davin, Managing Director hosted Nathan Carter for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Extend city bike scheme to Salthill and Knocknacarra, says O’Reilly

Thu, May 02, 2019

People in the west of the city, as well as tourists wanting to get quickly to Salthill, and who want the option to cycle, are being neglected with the contined failure to extending the city bike scheme to Salthill and Knocknacarra.

CIE asked to consider new bus route to Parkmore

Thu, May 02, 2019

CIE has been asked to consider introducing a new bus route from Eyre Square to Parkmore, to facilitate Parkmore employees living in estates along and off the Dublin Road, such as Rosshill and Roscam.

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