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In May last year, a task force was set-up to coordinate gardaí, Galway city council staff, environmental health officials, vermin control, medical authorities and a local charity.

Galway City Council held two new civic commemorations last week, honouring Dr Arthur Colahan (1885–1952), composer of the famous ‘Galway Bay’, and Tommy Keane (1968 – 2012), one of Galway’s most celebrated professional footballers.

Galway West Independent candidate and Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has called for a major shift in how the Galway Ring Road is designed and delivered, saying it should be treated as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build multi-modal infrastructure rather than a road project alone.

Mayor of Galway, Mike Cubbard, has criticised the exclusion of Galway City from a new flood mitigation funding scheme, as updated timelines indicate permanent defences may not be delivered until 2033.

The winners of Galway City Council’s Mayor’s Awards were announced last week. Speaking at the event at the Galmont Hotel, Mayor of Galway City, Cllr. Mike Cubbard said that Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who offer their skills and compassion without expecting anything in return, and who serve as role models for us all.

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled to honour a Galway soldier fatally wounded while serving on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon over 45 years ago. Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard has joined members of the family of the late Private Stephen Griffin to unveil the stone plaque which has been erected adjacent to Bóthar Stiofáin, Rahoon, which is named in his honour.

It's been a busy few weeks for the Salerno Student Council.

There were harsh words, recriminations, accusations and apologies in City Hall this week over the emotive topic of Knocknacarra’s Western Distributor Road, but relief and joy about the Ring Road planning decision.

Independent Councillor Mike Cubbard, Mayor of Galway and Galway West candidate, has said the number of people unable to afford a full fill of home heating oil is “deeply alarming” and is calling on the Government to take immediate action to ease the burden on struggling households.