High drop-out rates at GMIT and NUI Galway
One in four students who attends GMIT drops out in his/her first year. That’s according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Authority. The stats also reveal that 15 percent of NUI Galway...
View ArticleInspection reveals concerns over safeguarding and safety at nursing unit
An independent inspection of a public nursing home in the city has uncovered major breaches in relation to rules for safeguarding and safety of residents. The HIQA inspection of the HSE-run Merlin Park...
View ArticleHalf of Galway City’s households living in rented accommodation
One in every two households in Galway City is living in rented accommodation, according to new Census details released by the Central Statistics Office. Preliminary results published by the CSO on...
View ArticleBack to the drawing board for Leisureland
The Board of Leisureland in Salthill are seeking ‘more options’ on the use of the greenfield area of the site from the consultants charged with addressing under-usage issues at the complex, the Galway...
View ArticleStudent residence developers set to drive forward Dyke Road project
Developers of student accommodation are set to drive forward the construction of a new concert hall, library headquarters and multi-storey carpark on the Dyke Road. The Galway City Tribune understands...
View ArticleParkmore Park and Ride proposal to be discussed with businesses
Galway City and County Council are hoping to consult with businesses in Parkmore shortly to discuss advancing possible park and ride solutions to traffic problems in the area. It follows the latest in...
View ArticleRinville welcomes cream of young golfing talent from Ireland and US
Golf fans in the West are in for a major treat next month when an Augusta Masters champion takes to the fairways of one of Galway’s top courses in a match against some of the best amateur golfers from...
View ArticleSalmon’s of Ballinasloe re-opens after extensive fire damage
Four-and-a-half months after one of the best known retail businesses in Ballinasloe was badly damaged by fire, the premises opened its doors once again last weekend much to the delight of their loyal...
View ArticleDutch invasion at Battle of Aughrim site!
A 326-year link between Holland and Aughrim will be made on Tuesday next when a party of ‘Williamites’ arrive at the East Galway village. The part of 36 Dutch visitors – who describe themselves as...
View ArticleLandmark Connemara Coast Hotel on the market for €12m
The landmark Connemara Coast Hotel in Furbo has been put on the market with a €12 million price tag. The 141-bedroom four-star property – which boasts a site of almost 15 acres overlooking Galway Bay –...
View ArticleHundreds of Galway fathers avail of paternity benefit
Hundreds of new fathers in Galway have already benefited from the extension of new paternity rights last year. New statistics reveal that a total of 623 fathers in Galway city and county availed of the...
View ArticleGalway researchers’ breakthrough in treating jellyfish stings
Researchers at NUI Galway have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of jellyfish stings. The study, conducted with the University of Hawaii-Manoa, found that most treatments typically associated...
View ArticleOPW warns €22m must be invested in Galway flood defences
The OPW is warning the Government that it needs to urgently invest over €20 million in flood defenses across Galway. It comes as Flood Risk Management Plans produced by the State agency argue the...
View ArticleWater and soil survey underway in Galway City
Extensive soil and water sampling is currently being carried out around Galway City for the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI). The ‘Tellus’ survey is being carried out by GSI employees in a grid of...
View Article€9 million arthouse cinema finally set to open this year
Eight years after the sod was turned, numerous missed deadlines for completion and controversy over misspent public funds, the arthouse cinema is now tipped to be open to the public by the end of this...
View ArticleGarda probe into suspicious fire at former Corrib Great Southern
Gardai have issued an appeal for information following a suspicious fire at the disused Corrib Great Southern Hotel in the city. Fire crews were called to a blaze at the former hotel near GMIT just...
View ArticleFinancial pressure on HSE reducing physio services in Galway
Physiotherapy services across the city and county have been reduced due to financial constraints on the HSE. Galway Senator Trevor O’ Clochartaigh said the provision of physio services, particularly in...
View ArticleGalway International Arts Festival programme launched
Full details of the programme for this year’s Galway International Arts Festival have been launched. The event which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary takes place from 17th to 30th July. The...
View ArticlePlans approved for new tennis courts in Ballinasloe
Plans have been approved for the construction of four news tennis courts in Ballinasloe. The project will see the construction of four open air tennis courts, with access road and carparking facilities...
View Article€23m spent on County Council services so far this year
The County Council has spent over €23 million on service provision so far this year. The local authority’s financial report for January to March has revealed that 22% of its €105m budget for 2017 has...
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