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Briefing outlines scope for boosting social housing delivery in County Galway

More than 1,237 social housing units have been delivered across County Galway since the beginning of 2022, a seminar organised by Galway County Council has heard. During a breakfast briefing hosted by Galway County Council, it was revealed that 72% of the Local Authority’s targets for the period 2022-2026 have been delivered to date. The […] Galway Daily …


Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes to visit Galway city and Loughrea next week

The Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes who had visions of the Virgin Mary, will visit Galway city and Loughrea next week. Born in 1844, she claimed to see the Mother of God 18 times as a teenager – she died from TB in 1879 and was cannonised almost 60 years later. The relics are […]
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Galway lifeboat stations mark the RNLI 200 year anniversary

The crews from the Aran Islands, Clifden and Galway lifeboat stations joined over two hundred other lifeboat stations to mark ‘One Moment One Crew’ at 18:24 on Thursday 1 August. Throughout this bicentenary year, the RNLI and volunteers throughout Ireland and the UK have been running events and activities to remember the charity’s important history […] Galway Daily …


Call for independent board to chart future of St. Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe

St. Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe has fallen into a “significant state of dilapidation” and an independent board is needed to guide its future. That’s according to local Councilor Alan Harney, who’s made the suggestion at a meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum West. The HSE previously indicated in April that it’s reviewing a full […]
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Missing Galway man located safe and wellf

A Galway man reported missing since last week has been found safe and well this weekend. Gardaí made a public appeal on Friday evening to help locate 20-year-old Stevns Py. He had been reported missing from the Galway area since Saturday, June 29. Gardaí have confirmed today that the young man has now been located […] Galway Daily …



Department of Public Health, HSE West and North West, appeal to the public amid a rise in COVID-19 infections

The Department of Public Health, HSE West and North West has released a statement encouraging the public to be aware of an increase of COVID-19 infections in the community. A new COVID-19 variant (JN.1) is circulating in Ireland and has resulted in an increase in outbreaks in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare settings putting […]
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Two Headford-based projects recognised at .ie Digital Town Awards 2024

Two projects in Headford have been recognised at the .ie Digital Town Awards 2024. Headford Lace Trail received the runner-up award in the Digital Tourism Category for its immersive outdoor heritage experience. Meanwhile, Headford Online was chosen as the runner-up for Digital Newcomer for creating a centralised hub for diverse content in Headford. Chairperson of […]
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Corrandulla based food business selected for €20,000 advertising package

A Corrandulla based food business has been selected for a €20,000 advertising package. Green Earth Organics has been selected by FBD Insurance to participate in an advertising package worth €140,000 for seven Irish SMEs nationwide. The selected businesses will be featured on Ireland’s largest Out of Home billboard in Dublin City Centre, enhancing exposure and […]
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Three quarters of a million euro for Dunmore, Maree and Gort for regeneration projects

Three quarters of a million euro has been announced for three Galway projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Funding is being allocated to Dunmore, Maree and Gort for regeneration projects, with each receiving €250,000. In Dunmore, the money will go towards works to renovate and improve the accessibility of Dunmore Community Centre, in […]
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