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Reddington calls for dedicated Eircodes or Loc8 Codes for farmyards to improve emergency response
The critical need for accurate and rapid location identification on farms has once again been brought to the fore by Galway County councillor Andrew Reddington, who has called on the Government to address the issue of emergency access to farmyards. Cllr Reddington is urging that farmers be allowed to obtain a dedicated Eircode or alternative location code for their farmyards — separate from their home addresses — specifically for use in emergency situations.
Canney welcomes Athenry’s inclusion in new pilot school admissions system
Athenry will be one of just five towns nationwide selected to pilot a new Single Application System for post-primary school admissions.
Connemara National Park expansion still a rocky topic
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) held a special heritage event last week where staff and community partners celebrated the unique biodiversity and cultural heritage of the park, which is expanding in the region. Most of the bog and mountain parkland was originally property attached to Kylemore Abbey and the Letterfrack Industrial School.
Groundbreaking public EV charging HUB launched in Westside
A groundbreaking pilot electric vehicle (EV) charging hub was launched in Westside on Friday by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Seán Canney TD.
IDA targets Oranmore firing range for silicon factories
Speculation is growing that the government’s imminent National Development Plan (NDP) will include a massive infrastructure upgrade originally designed to attract a €9 billion investment from Intel for the west of Ireland.
IDA targets Oranmore firing range for silicon factories
Speculation is growing that the government’s imminent National Development Plan (NDP) will include a massive infrastructure upgrade originally designed to attract a €9 billion investment from Intel for the west of Ireland.
Henry Street playground to commemorate Galway City’s first female mayor
Henry Street Playground was officially named last Friday in honour of former Mayor of the City of Galway, Mary Byrne (1917-2004) - who was the first female Mayor of Galway, and was also a resident of Henry Street.
Work to begin on new phase of Athenry Northern Ring Road
Galway County Council has confirmed that construction of the western section of the Athenry Northern Ring Road will commence in the coming weeks with a completion date of late 2025.
