The Galway Simon Community has been granted approval for a new housing project for older people with mobility issues. Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of a derelict building at 111 Upper Newcastle, and the construction of a new apartment building in its place. The building will contain ten one-bedroom apartments specifically designed […] Galway Daily …
Galway County Council is teaming up with local retailers in Oughterard for a road safety campaign heading into the winter nights. For this ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ campaign the county council is distributing free high visibility vests from four stores in Oughterard. The free vests, meant to ensure that cyclists are pedestrians are visible to […] Galway Daily …
Covid-19 has created difficulties for many of the community groups that fill our calender and country with year round events. In recent decades, summer has been host to LGBT+ Pride parades and festivals in Galway throughout the country. It has filled the streets of Dublin, brought colour and visibility to rural towns, and been a […] …
Plans have been submitted to Galway County Council for the construction of a 62 hectare solar farm just outside of Tuam. The planning application, which is currently at the pre-validation stage, seeks a ten year permission for development on the site. The proposed solar farm would be on land in the townlands of Cloontoa, Rinkippeen, […] …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and therefore time to transform Darkness in Light! Pieta House has postponed this year’s Darkness into Light walks. Without the funds raised by this…
The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. Let’s flood the digital landscape with action — Join the global conversations this Wednesday 22nd of April! An expanding population and…
Types of Bats in Ireland Nine species of bat have been confirmed resident in Ireland: Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) Soprano Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) Nathusius’ Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii) Leisler’s Bat (Nyctalus…
Bats in Ireland are Everywhere The most widespread species of bat can be found in most surveyed 10 km grid squares across Ireland. It is occasionally absent from coastal areas…
What is the 65 Roses Challenge? This Friday, April 10th, is 65 Roses Day. All public collections have been cancelled due to COVID-19. 65 Roses Day was targeted to raise…
Are you at home with children? Would you rather they do something else than just look at the TV or tablet? Does your child struggle to entertain themselves? Have a…