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UK Film Festival Nomination for Galway's Blue Teapot

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Galway’s Blue Teapot Theatre Company will represent Ireland at the BAFTA qualifying Oska Bright Film Festival (UK), screening three self-produced films on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17, as part of Reel Ireland documentary strand.

Referendums resoundingly defeated in Longford/Westmeath constituency

The Longford/Westmeath constituency electorate have resoundingly defeated the referenda presented before the public in the polling booths on Friday last, March 8.

McDonnell concerned about lack of support services for International Protection applicants in Ballybane

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Independent councillor Declan McDonnell has written to Government to record his concern over the impact the housing of international protection applicants will have on the east side of the city.

How to be a good landlord

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Being a good landlord in Ireland entails more than simply owning property and collecting rent, even though that may be the perception that is widely spread. Being a landlord requires a commitment to providing safe, comfortable, and well-maintained accommodation while also fostering positive relationships with tenants. Here are some key aspects to consider:

‘Rent a Room Scheme’ provides tax free benefits and ‘fosters sense of community’

Utilise the 'Rent a Room Scheme' to earn an additional TAX-FREE income while availing of the security of having another person live with you.

University of Galway launches Imirce database of Irish-American emigrant letters

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University of Galway has launched Imirce, a digital repository of thousands of Irish emigrant letters and memoirs dating from the late 1600s through to the mid-20th century.

Housing needs change as we grow older….but we don’t want to move

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Figures from Census 2022 show that there are 1.2 million vacant bedrooms in Irish homes. Many of these bedrooms are in homes where the parents have become ‘empty nesters’, and these bedrooms are unlikely to be occupied in the near future.

Record level of women in emergency accommodation in west

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A record 180 women are living in emergency accommodation across Galway and the west, Galway Simon said on the eve of International Women’s Day.

Two points of view, One page, One debate What is your standpoint?

The Family and Care Referendum: This is a working class issue

Galway Simon Community raises awareness of Women in Homelessness for International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day 2024, Galway Simon Community is raising awareness about the impact of homelessness on women in our community. 43% of adults accessing Emergency Accommodation in the West are women, as revealed in the latest homeless figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

 

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