The government has launched a €10 million fund to help community and voluntary groups with their energy bills. The scheme has been created due to increased energy costs, which are affecting many organisations. It will open for applications next Monday, November 21, and grants will be paid as early as the end of this year. […] Galway Daily …
The crisis in business and event insurance has struck another popular Galway amenity, with no ice skating coming to the city this Christmas. Galway Skates announced this week that they will be unable to open in Salthill this holiday season, as they’ve not been able to secure insurance. The business was critical of an insurance […] Galway Daily …
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 91 percent of people in Galway are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CSO figures. The highest rate of vaccination in the county can be found across Connemara and Galway City West on 94 percent. While the lowest is Galway City East on 86 percent. Meanwhile, nationwide, new research by […] Galway Bay FM …
Galway Bay FM newsroom – Locals now can express their sympathy for Queen Elizabeth in the newly opened book of condolences at City Hall. Mayor of Galway Clodagh Higgins organised the book after the passing of the monarch last Thursday at Balmoral. It is available for members of the public to sign during City Hall’s […] Galway Bay FM …
There was an increase of 306 people on the Live Register in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in August compared to July. CSO figures show that 18,680 people were on the Live Register in the West region last month compared to 18,374 in July. Nationally, 197,125 people were on the Live Register in August, of whom […] Galway Daily …
Mum Talks has announced that its first Galway meet up will take place on Monday 12 September at the g Hotel in Galway city. Mum Talks supports and empowers women throughout their journey of motherhood with online and in-person meet-ups, events, talks and workshops. The event is designed to help mums from pregnancy, right through […] Galway Daily …
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway schools collected 5 tonnes of litter for their schools last year – through the 2021 Picker Pals programme. 66 different schools across the county took part in the national initiative – which aims to encourage children to contribute to a better environment through fun-based activities. With 75 spaces still […] Galway Bay FM …
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Scaffolding has been erected today at Baily Point in Salthill, as faceworks are due to commence. Mayor of Galway Clodagh Higgins is among those who have been highlighting the declining nature of the external facade of the building, at both a local and national level for years. The Baily Point […] Galway Bay FM …
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for a development of townhouses in Oughterard have been turned down. The plans, led by Keith Palmer, would have seen four units constructed at Carrowmanagh. Refusing permission, planners found the applicant failed to address the impact the site access would have on the public road. They further found the […] Galway Bay FM …
Six students from the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway have launched a podcast series titled ‘My Country is My Prison’. The 5-episode podcast series highlights human rights violations perpetrated against women and children in Ireland’s institutions in the 20th century, using international human rights law as an illustrative framework. The Master in […] Galway Daily …