Fussy wardens with tape measures accused of ‘terrorising’ traders
A community warden is “terrorising” market holders and hospitality businesses by going around measuring their stalls and outdoor furniture to ensure they are sticking to the letter of the law under the...
View ArticleBoston Scientific plans further expansion in Galway
One of Galway’s biggest employers, med-tech giant Boston Scientific, is planning further expansion at its facility in Ballybrit. The company, which employs more than 3,000 people in Galway, recently...
View ArticleGardaí probe emergence of neo-Nazi group in Galway
The rise of an apparent neo-Nazi group, called ‘Galway 44’, is being investigated by Gardaí after local equality activists raised it as a cause for concern. The group, which has a Facebook page under...
View ArticleNew safety audit proposes barriers for Galway’s waterways
Erecting ‘physical barriers’ to restrict access to sections of Galway’s waterways, to help prevent accidental drownings, is one of the key recommendations of an unpublished major citywide safety audit....
View ArticleHighlighting the power of peer support in mental illness recovery
Peer support can play a crucial part in recovery from mental illness – that’s according to a Galway native who is one of the country’s most respected voices in this field. Trinity College Professor in...
View ArticleMinister wants to restore local power to town councils
Potential new legislation could result in former town councils in Ballinasloe, Tuam and Loughrea being reestablished after the next local elections in two years’ time. If that was the case then nine...
View ArticleEnurement clause leaves families with seven years in housing limbo
Homeowners in rural Galway suffering marriage breakdown or going through financial hardship faced another noose around their neck – the enurement clause. The enurement clause is a condition placed on...
View ArticleRónán Mullen tops local political donations list
Senator Rónán Mullen has topped the list of Galway politicians who received donations in 2016. According to the new report from the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) – compiled annually...
View ArticlePedestrian in critical condition following N59 crash
A man is in a critical condition at UHG following a road traffic crash on the N59 near Moycullen in the early hours of this morning. The male pedestrian was hit by a car at Bushypark shortly after...
View ArticleTurnout from both sides at demonstration on 8th Amendment
There was a strong showing from both sides of the 8th Amendment debate in the city this afternoon for a rally hosted by Galway Pro-Choice. Over 100 people turned out for the event at Eyre Square, which...
View ArticlePlan to provide 30 berths at Lough Derg sinks
An imaginative initiative to attract angling tourists to South East Galway has sunk without trace after planners ruled on environmental grounds against the proposal to accommodate 30 boat owners....
View ArticleAnti-social behaviour is turning sections of town into ‘no go’ areas
The level of public daytime drinking in Ballinasloe has escalated to the extent that visitors to the area are reluctant to walk in certain parts of the town centre. And it has been claimed that such is...
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Galway Mosque opens its doors in wake of attack
Galway’s Muslim community responded to a wanton act of vandalism on its Maryam Mosque in the best way possible – by throwing open its doors to Galwegians of all faiths and none. Reporter Paul Hyland...
View ArticleVandals hit Tuam’s Tidy Towns effort
Voluntary members of Tuam Tidy Towns are horrified over the fact that a number of flower boxes they erected in an area in need of beautifying were destroyed by mindless vandals. And the flower boxes,...
View ArticleMan dies following N59 crash
A man has died at University Hospital Galway following a road crash on the N59 near Moycullen in the early hours of yesterday morning. It’s understood the man is not local and was visiting the area...
View ArticleFamily income support claims double in Galway
Families in Galway are still relying on Family Income Support, despite a decrease in the unemployment rate. That’s according to Galway-Roscommon Fianna Fáil T.D., Eugene Murphy. He says there are 1,360...
View ArticleHouses plan approved despite objections from neighbouring estate
Galway City Council has given the green light for the construction of a new housing development on Bothar an Choiste. Gene McConway of Wyckam Ltd sought permission for the construction of 13 houses on...
View ArticleCouncil overwhelmed by number of ‘beach’ bylaw submissions
Draft bylaws proposed by Galway City Council for parks, beaches and open spaces will remain on hold until at least September – with the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) tasked with considering...
View ArticleCity technology firm to create 50 new jobs
IT firm Codec-dss is to expand its Galway base, creating 50 new jobs. The technology company is headquartered in Dublin and also has offices in Cork, Belfast, London, Cologne & Warsaw. Its Galway...
View ArticleGardaí investigate serious public order incident in Eyrecourt
A meeting will take place later today to discuss tenancy agreements and anti-social behaviour following an incident in Eyrecourt which resulted in a woman being hospitalised. The incident happened...
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