Minister vows that Salmon Weir will not be leased
The Minister of State with responsibility for Natural Resources, Seán Kyne, insists he is “absolutely not” in favour of leasing Galway’s Salmon Weir to a private entity.
A proposal to lease the famous fishery –...
Calls for deep water investment to attract cruise ships
Tourists from across the world could be flocking into Connemara – if a proposal to carry out multi-million euro works at Rossaveal Harbour is adopted.
But funding, to the tune of around €80 million, would...
Support pours in for renovation of vandalised church
The priest at a church wrecked by vandals last week said that both he and his parishioners have been enormously buoyed by the outpouring of support since the shocking images made international headlines.
A GoFundMe...
New four-star hotel in Spiddal would create 100 jobs
Baile Éamoinn Teoranta has announced plans to seek planning permission to develop Óstán An Chuain, a new four-star hotel in An Spideál.
The development will include an artisan food innovation hub with state of the...
New motorway opens up rural parts of Galway to criminals
The opening of the new Gort to Tuam motorway has resulted in a huge increase in crime – with criminals now enjoying speedier access and getaways.
And that has led to calls for Garda motorway...
Calls for planning reform as cloud hangs over Apple
A Galway East TD says the threat of Apple pulling the plug on its proposed data centre in Athenry shows the clear need for immediate planning reform.
Fears are being expressed for the future of...