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Combustion engine ban scrapped
The European Union has scrapped its plan to ban the sale of combustion-engine cars from 2035.
Eastern environs to become principal growth areas, but all suffer infrastructural deficits, says Keane
The eastern environs of Galway City — encompassing Oranmore, Claregalway, and Athenry — are destined to become the principal growth area for Galway City and County over the next 25 years.
Dolan welcomes over €25,000 in Education for Sustainable Development funding for schools across Galway East
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD, confirming the delivery of over €850,000 nationally to support Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects in primary and post-primary schools.
National Famine Commemoration in Portumna confirmed for May 16
Galway County Council has confirmed that the 2026 National Famine Commemoration will take place at the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna on Saturday, May 16.
€1.67 million boost for Galway towns and villages
More than €1.67 million has been awarded to seven towns and villages across County Galway that are working to strengthen local amenities, protect heritage and address vacancy.
Letterfrack residents take part in housing body’s 30th anniversary project to plant 600 trees
Residents of Radharc Bhinn Ghuaire, Letterfrack, celebrated the planting of an oak tree as part of leading Approved Housing Body (AHB) Clúid’s 30th anniversary.
Galway academic appointed Chief Scientist of Food and Agriculture Organisation at UN
University of Galway academic has been appointed Chief Scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Councillor welcomes review of CLÁR funding
Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary TD that he is currently considering the findings of a recent review of the CLÁR programme, following representations made by Galway County Council.
Proposed wind farms raise widespread concern among Galway Councillors
The proposed development of two wind farms in County Galway sparked strong concern among councillors at this week’s plenary meeting, with members warning that the projects could prove deeply divisive for rural communities.
Galway fishermen angry at quota negotiations, says Thomas
Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said the outcome of the latest EU fishing quota negotiations has triggered deep anger and distress among fishermen in Galway and along the west coast, many of whom have contacted him directly in recent days.
