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MEP for this area ‘Ming’ Flanagan says he’s now less of a eurosceptic
Independent MEP for this area Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan says his time in the European Parliament has made him less of a eurosceptic. The Midlands North-West MEP made the remarks during the final plenary session taking place in Strasbourg this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As he reflects ahead of his bid to retain his […]
Fresh plans for high-rise hotel near Galway Docks
Fresh plans have been lodged to build a high-rise hotel near Galway Docks. The 189-bedroom hotel would be a 15 storey building, located at the corner of Lough Atalia Road and Bother na Long. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At the moment, the site opposite the Harbour Hotel contains a vacant industrial unit earmarked for […]
Over half a million in funding for migrant inclusion project in Galway City
Over half a million euro in funding has been announced for a migrant inclusion project based in Galway City. Minister Joe O’Brien has announced €632,960 will go toward Galway City Partnership’s BRIDGE Project. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The project promotes the effective delivery of reception and integration supports to asylum seekers and third country […]
Shop thefts up 20% in city compared to last year
Shop thefts are up 20% in Galway compared to this time last year. This was heard during a report by Olivia Maher, Crime and Policing Analyst for An Garda Síochána, at a meeting of the Joint Policing Committee for Galway City this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mayor of Galway Eddie Hoare cited the […]
Urgent call for community centred facility in Galway city
There are calls for the urgent development of a community centred facility in Galway city. City West Councillor Niall McNelis says the City Hall building would be perfect once staff move to the Crown Plaza site on College Road. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Labour councillor says it could be another 12 months before […]
Half a million in funding approved for new mobile library vehicles in Galway
Half a million euro in funding has been approved for new two mobile library vehicles for Galway. Minister for Community Development Heather Humphreys has confirmed the funding as part of a €25m investment in public library services. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Galway County Council will receive just under €500,000 to go toward the cost […]
University of Galway to reduce repeat exam fee by a third
University of Galway is reducing the fee for repeat examinations by a third. The joint proposal was as a result of collaboration between the University’s Students’ Union and Dean of Students Professor Ciara Meehan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The cost of resitting examinations will now be €195 – down from €295 – and it […]
New poetry collection is Elaine’s most personal
Arts Week with Judy Murphy “This is the most personal book I have ever written and the hardest to write,” says poet and novelist Elaine Feeney about her new poetry collection, All the Good Things You Deserve. Being launched this week at the Cúirt festival of Literature, it’s a gripping collection, with the first section […]