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Lifting of eviction ban will ‘make a bad situation worse’, says charity

Unprecedented numbers of adults and children could become homeless as a result of the Government's plan to lift the eviction ban for rented properties. That...

Bill for Mother and Baby Home survivors redress scheme passes Dáil

A Bill authorising a redress scheme for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes was passed through the Dáil late on Wednesday evening. The Mother and...

Housing Adaptation grant limits should be doubled due to rising costs

The size of housing adaptation grants must be substantially increased due to rising costs in the construction industry a Galway TD has said. Speaking during...

Farrell to bring forward new public ethics legislation

Mairéad Farrell TD will bring forward legislation to reform the public ethics framework in the wake of what her party is calling recent concerns...

Cashing in your pension early

When do you have to retire, and when is the right time to retire for you? The two could possibly be years apart if...

Over 15% of students consider leaving college due to cost of living

Nearly one in six third level students have 'seriously considered' withdrawing from their courses due to financial or employment reasons, the latest National Survey...

Aran Islands RNLI opens new shop on Inis Mór

Aran Islands RNLI has officially opened its new shop and visitor experience on Inis Mór, raising vital funds for the charity that saves lives...

Sustainable development event to take place in city

A Sustainable Development Goals panel discussion will take place next month in Galway city looking at Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The event, hosted...

Housing charity calls for tax relief in Budget 2023

National housing charity Threshold has called on the Government to introduce a tax relief on rents paid by private tenants in Budget 2023 to...

McCambridge family bid farewell after almost a century in iconic store

The McCambridge family have this week bid farewell to their iconic store this week, after almost a century trading in the city centre. McCambridge's has...

Warning as con artists attempt to access homes by posing as charity reps

Several 'serious incidents' have been reported in the West whereby individuals posing as housing charity representatives have attempted to gain access to homes and...

Stronger controls on short-term rentals welcomed by housing charity

National housing charity Threshold has welcomed the Government's decision to curb short-term letting of non-principal private residences in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs).  The plans mean...

€400k townhouse up for grabs in fundraiser raffle

A fundraiser raffle for My Lovely Horse Rescue will give away a townhouse in Dublin this month worth over €400,000, with tickets costing only...

Rental crisis in West at crisis point says charity

National housing charity Threshold has said that yesterday's Daft report shows that the levels of increase in western counties has reached a crisis point. The...

Galway Senator welcomes SUSI grant increases

A Galway Senator has said that changes made to the SUSI grant scheme will result in "significant improvements" for third level students. Applications are now...

New Bishop of Galway calls for “bridges not barriers”

The new Bishop of Galway Michael Duignan said that it was inevitable that there would be a "smaller faithful community" in Ireland, but that...

Major Galway employer produces 100 millionth camera in Tuam

The massive Valeo manufacturing facility in Tuam has hit a major milestone after years of growth, producing its 100 millionth camera. The Tuam factory, which...

Anonymous €1.5 million charity bequest to deliver social housing in Galway

More than 30 new social housing units will be delivered by charities in Galway thanks to a €1.5 million anonymous donation. Threshold and the Peter...

Landlords’ short-term rental greed exacerbating the housing crisis

National housing charity Threshold has criticised the rise in short-term rental properties for holidaymakers in Galway city as the housing crisis continues to wreak...

Government must make work more financially beneficial says Galway TD

The Government has a responsibility to ensure that workers are incentivised to return to the workforce, a Galway TD has said. Galway East TD Seán...

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