St Enda’s building added to Protected Structures list
Coláiste Éinde has been added to the City Council’s record of protected structures, despite strong objections from the Galway Diocesan Office to the entire building being considered as of architectural...
View ArticleMenlo school gives lesson in traffic control
A city school has adopted a three-pronged approach in dealing with increased traffic volumes during school pick-up and drop-off times. When Scoil Bhríde in Menlo opened in its new state-of-the art...
View ArticleCosts to replace Sean Phádraic statue have reached €60,000
The cost of consultants and professionals associated with commissioning a Pádraic Ó Conaire replica statue has been criticised by a former mayor. Galway City Council has confirmed that to date, the...
View ArticleAppeal for witnesses following break-ins at school and golf club
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following burglaries at Barna Golf Club and Boleybeg National School. Both premises were broken into and ransacked on Friday night. Raiders gained entry to the golf...
View ArticleCPO approved for Abbeyknockmoy to Annagh Hill road scheme
A compulsory purchase order for the acquisition of lands on the €5.5 million Abbeyknockmoy to Annagh Hill road scheme has been given the go ahead. An Bord Pleanála has confirmed the CPO after an...
View ArticleSignificant increase in homeless families in Galway
There was a 23% increase in the number of families becoming homeless in Galway last year. COPE Galway has today published its annual report, which shows that it worked with 659 adults and 369 children...
View ArticleLucky escape for Clifden man after boat sinks
A man from Clifden is recovering today after his boat sank during a trip to High Island in West Connemara last evening. He managed to swim three miles to safety and was taken to Mayo General Hospital...
View ArticleConcern over loss of experienced flood engineers
There are concerns over future flood mitigation in South Galway after the County Council revealed it had transferred some of its senior engineers to other parts of the county. Councillors were told at...
View ArticleVerge trimming not a priority for county roads
Verge trimming on regional and local roads across the county is not a priority due to budget constraints. That’s the message from Director of Services Liam Gavin who answered calls for action on verge...
View ArticleWork to resume on controversial Picture Palace in October
Work on the controversial Picture Palace arthouse cinema in the city is set to resume in October following a myriad of recent delays. It’s now estimated that the long-awaited cultural venue will be...
View ArticleNew Tuam soccer club has 22 foreign nationals on the panel!
A Tuam-based soccer club has almost certainly created its own piece of history – by fielding a new team in which 22 of the 24 strong panel are foreign nationals. For years Dynamo Blues have had one...
View ArticleCash-strapped Council plans property tax hike
Householders across County Galway are facing the prospect of a 15% hike in their property tax – so the cash-strapped local authority can continue to deliver essential services. The increase would...
View ArticleGalway oncologist leads cancer breakthrough
A Galway consultant oncologist is leading a clinical trial in the world’s top cancer hospital which has the potential to change the way tumours are treated. Although Róisín Ó Cearbhaill, has only...
View ArticleEnd of an era for a Ros na Rún original
After over two decades, Peadar Ó Conghaile will shut up shop in his beloved Ros na Rún for the last time on tonight’s episode. The shop keeper and B&B owner played by Joe Steve Ó Neachtain is one...
View ArticleWarning issued as UHG emergency protocol remains
University Hospital Galway is facing an unprecedented crisis that will only worsen as the winter months approach. That’s according to the Irish Midwives and Nurses Organisation, which says the hospital...
View ArticleConcerns raised over cost of Connemara bus services
Bus Eireann is being urged to review the cost of bus services to certain areas of Connemara amid concerns that residents are paying double the going rate. Senator Trevor O’ Clochartaigh says that a...
View Article€6m development approved for Galway Racecourse
A €6 million redevelopment of the enclosure at Galway Racecourse, featuring a new indoor betting hall and additional bar/food facilities, has been confirmed. The Board of Horse Racing Ireland yesterday...
View ArticleOfficials deny plans for Traveller housing exist for Knocknacarra site
Councillors have demanded to know why a placename is being chosen for a site in Knocknacarra – despite officials assuring them that no plans have been drawn up for Traveller housing there. Local area...
View ArticleNew engineer put in charge of Galway City traffic control
The city has a new traffic supremo following the appointment of a Traffic Management Centre Head Engineer last month to replace Brian Burke, who departed for a new job in Cork over a year ago. Susan...
View ArticleCity Council bans mural – two months after they commissioned it
Galway City Council commissioned and paid for Taaffe’s mural and sought permission from the landlords to paint it just two months before the planning department issued a legal notice to remove it. The...
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