Funeral arrangements finalised for Bobby Molloy
The funeral mass for Bobby Molloy, one of Galway’s best-known and longest serving politicians, will take place at Galway Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon. The 80-year-old former government minister...
View ArticleRainfall warning in place for Galway
A Status Yellow weather warning remains in place for Galway this evening. Met Eireann says up to 70mm will fall in parts of the county tonight and tomorrow. There will be 30mm to 50mm of rain today,...
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Diet and exercise programme generates big benefits
A Galway programme focusing on diet and exercise which aims to prevent heart attacks and strokes has been found to generate benefits worth eight times what it costs to run. A report launched to mark...
View ArticleMeals on Wheels – about so much more than food
It’s a simple concept – delivering a daily meal to those who can’t cook for themselves – but the knock-on effect is immense. COPE Galway’s Community Catering Meals on Wheels has been delivering...
View ArticlePublic input is sought on future of Leisureland
The public have been invited to have an input into the future direction of the Leisureland facility in Salthill at a consultation session this week. Last July, consultants were appointed to carry out a...
View ArticleSex shop fined for selling herbal viagra
The owners of a city centre sex shop were left with a stiff fine of €3,000 at Galway District Court for selling ‘herbal Viagra’ containing prescription-only drugs. The Health Products Regulatory...
View ArticleUHG Emergency Dept under pressure as 35 patients on trolleys
The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is under severe pressure today, and the Saolta Hospital Group has implemented Full Capacity Protocol. Significant numbers of patients are...
View ArticleOutrage over plans to axe city bus services
There are concerns over plans to axe a number of busy bus routes in the city. The 8.30am Bus Eireann service from Westside to Claddagh is to end, along with the 1.30 and 2.30 services from Claddagh to...
View Article500 submissions on Galway Bay energy test site
The Marine Institute in Oranmore is to begin assessing over 500 submissions on the planned extension of the Galway Bay Marine Energy Test Site. The consultation period on the controversial plan came to...
View ArticleCouncil in bid to ensure effective CCTV in Ballinasloe
Galway County Council is working to solve a series of problems with the CCTV system in Ballinasloe town. The council executive says a number of problems have been encountered with the system. It says...
View ArticleSite secured for new school for Clarin College in Athenry
The Department of Education has confirmed that it has secured a site for a new school for Clarin College in Athenry. Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon says a design team will shortly be appointed to prepare...
View ArticleOPW commits to funding major flood relief project
The Office of Public Works has agreed to fund a major flood relief project for South Galway. OPW Minister and Galway East TD Sean Canney says his office will provide the necessary funding for flood...
View ArticleBobby Molloy remembered as man of integrity and warmth
Bobby Molloy was this afternoon remembered as a man of integrity and personal warmth. Thounsands of people gathered at Galway Cathedral for the funeral of the former Minister and Galway West TD. Among...
View ArticleDesign team sought for student accommodation at NUIG
An architect-led advisory team is being sought to progress plans for additional student accommodation at NUI Galway. The university is seeking a team to assess the architectural, civil, structural,...
View ArticleFianna Fáil HQ will not take sanctions against councillors
Fianna Fáil headquarters says two county councillors who voted against the party whip should not face sanctions. Councillors Donagh Killilea and Noel Thomas voted against their party during a vote to...
View Article100 submissions received on Draft City Development Plan
Up to 100 submissions have been received by Galway City Council on the Draft City Development Plan. The plan sets out a vision and overall strategy for the sustainable development of the city between...
View ArticleCouncillor claims brothel still in operation near City Hall
A city brothel remains open and operating with success, three months after a former mayor reported it to Galway Gardaí. This was the claim made by City Councillor Pádraig Conneely (FG) at the latest...
View ArticleChristmas Market organisers pledge to keep off Eyre Square grass
A Christmas Market seems likely to go ahead again this year in the Eyre Square area – but this time around without a blade of grass being touched. An application has been received by Galway City...
View ArticleAnger over axed city school and factory bus routes
Three bus routes – ferrying the children from the Westside to school and carrying workers across the city into one of the worst traffic blackspots – are to be axed in a restructuring of services by Bus...
View ArticleReview committee recommends merger of City and County Councils
A union of city and county could be on the cards following the findings of a key report due to be published later today. An expert group set up to examine the future of local administration has come...
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