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Graveyards must improve accessibility after “distressing situation”

Councillor Andrew Reddington has urged Galway County Council to conduct an audit on the accessibility to graveyards for people with disabilities. The councillor spoke about...

Bounce Back Recycling profiled on RTÉ Nationwide

Galway social enterprise Bounce Back Recycling will feature on RTE1’s primetime show, Nationwide this week. Bounce Back Recycling was set up by the Galway Traveller...

Multiple sheep killed in string of animal attacks

Galway County Council has reported several serious sheep attacks in the Tuam area in recent weeks, with multiple animals killed. There have been a total...

Planning refused again for over 100 houses and apartments in Oranmore

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a residential development of more than 100 houses and apartments in Oranmore. Corestone 16 Ltd was refused...

Green light for Headford housing development

Galway County Council has granted planning permission for a housing development in Headford, while the developer is challenging the financial contribution required. The council approved...

Planning refused for Tuam residential development

Galway County Council has refused planning permission for a residential development of 11 houses and apartments in Tuam. A planning application was made to demolish...

Lease approved for modular homes for Ukrainian refugees in Ballinasloe

Galway County Council has approved a lease for the construction of modular homes for Ukrainian refugees in Ballinasloe. The elected members of the county council...

Gardaí attending collapsed wall in Loughrea amid heavy winds

Gardaí are attending the scene of a collapsed wall in Loughrea amid gale force winds in Galway this morning. County Councillor Shane Curley shared images...

Traffic delays expected from emergency N84 roadworks

Traffic on the N84 will be disrupted by emergency roadworks taking place on Thursday. Galway County Council is carrying out emergency surface repair roadworks on...

Plans submitted for Claregalway housing development

Planning permission is being sought for a residential development of 14 houses and apartments in Claregalway. An application has been made to the county council...

Planning refused for supermarket and housing estate in Athenry

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a mixed development of homes, shops, and a supermarket in Athenry. Ghost Zapper Ltd, part of the...

100m of road closed in Leitir Mealláin today due to damage

A section of a road in Leitir Mealláin in Connemara is closed today as engineers assess damage to the road embankment. Damage on the road...

Planning sought for expansion of Tesco supermarket in Oranmore

Plans for been submitted to Galway County Council for the expansion of Tesco supermarket in Oranmore. Tesco currently operates a supermarket at Unit 1, An...

Claregalway hosts Decade of Commemorations closing event

Stories of Galway’s central role in the voluntary period from 1913 to 1923 make up part of the legacy of the County’s Decade of...

Taoiseach opens the N59 Moycullen Bypass

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this morning officially opened the new N59 Mpycullen Bypass which reduces journey times between Galway City and Connemara. The project has been delivered over...

Free parking in Galway towns for Christmas shopping period

Free parking is available in towns across Galway this holiday season to encourage footfall during the Christmas shopping period. Galway County Council is offering parking...

Cllr James Charity announces he won’t be contesting next local election

Galway County Councillor James Charity has confirmed that he does not intend to stand in next year's local elections, and will be retiring as...

Galway islands project wins National Age Friendly Award

A community-based initiative hosted on Galway’s offshore communities has been named a winner at the National Age Friendly Awards 2023. The National Age Friendly Awards...

Plans in the works for new Dog Park near Oranmore

In a promising bit of news for pet owners, planning permission is being sought for a new Dog Park near Oranmore. The application is for...

Green light for new Clifden housing estate

Galway County Council has given the green light for a housing development of 30 houses, apartments and duplex units in Clifden. Roonith Properties has been...

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