35 m. ago Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City Councillors have united against plans to increase social housing rents for the first time in six years. Under proposals from council management, rents would increase by half of one percent each year over the next six years. But a key sticking point is the blanket removal […] The post Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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66 m. ago Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for a full audit of traffic lights sequences across the city. Councillor Alan Cheevers says he’s concerned about long delays at key junctions. He believes some poorly sequenced lights are causing unnecessary congestion and frustration for all motorists. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says this […] The post Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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95 m. ago Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A demonstration has taken place outside City Hall this afternoon over the potential transfer of three acres of Shantalla Park to the HSE for a permanent helipad. The Shantalla Residents Association says this would amount to giving away half of the community’s only green space without any […] The post Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Four Galway academics sign open letter urging Government to suspend trade with Israel

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway academics have signed an open letter urging the government to suspend trade with Israel Declan Coogan and Su-Ming Khoo from University of Galway and Marie Finnegan and Brian O’Boyle of ATU are among 160 signatories from 11 universities and key policy sectors The letter says […] The post Four Galway academics sign open letter urging Government to suspend trade with Israel appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Galway city public event to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public event will take place in the city tomorrow to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s organised by the Galway City Early Years Group and will focus on the vital role of early relationships in shaping a child’s wellbeing. It’s open to all, particularly expecting […] The post Galway city public event to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Call for more public accountability for Council CEO and management

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Senior management and the CEO at Galway County Council should face more public accountability. That’s according to former councillor and now Senator PJ Murphy, who’s raised the issue in the Seanad. He said far too often, it’s councillors who get the blame for decisions that they had […] The post Call for more public accountability for Council CEO and management appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Additional funding for flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Additional funding has been approved for minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin. The Office of Public Works has announced the approval of Galway County Council’s application for funding. €90,000 has been approved for consultancy costs for the completion of a detailed design stage study, […] The post Additional funding for flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago ‘This is like living the dream’: Communities turn builders to beat the housing crisis in Barcelona

Can Ireland learn lessons from how other European countries are building social housing?

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20 h. ago Man who sold ‘extraordinarily rare’ Seamus Heaney books has stolen property charge dismissed

Alan Ladak (70) said he bought the books, valued at €2,000, for €40 each at bric-a-brac stall in Galway city centre

Culture

23 h. ago Concern over suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance works

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance or utility works. City Councillor Alan Cheevers believes local authorities should take more responsibility for the quality of work from contractors. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says it’s motorists or local residents who are paying […] The post Concern over suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance works appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than one point three million euro has been awarded to Galway city and county for social housing. The Department of Housing grants will address the housing needs of older people, people with a disability along with helping tackling overcrowding. The funding will allow local authorities to […] The post €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Donegal County Council granted €1.1 million for social housing disability upgrades

Donegal County Council has received €1.1 million in funding for upgrade works on its social housing stock to accomodate people… The post Donegal County Council granted €1.1 million for social housing disability upgrades appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

26 h. ago Creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients taking place across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A series of creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients are taking place across the county this month. The Mending HeArts programme provides a space for participants to express themselves, reconnect with their connectivity and support emotional wellbeing. Workshops will take place in Ballinasloe Library tomorrow, […] The post Creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients taking place across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths

The streets of Galway aren’t as sticky as they used to be — thanks to the Gum Litter Taskforce, whose work has seen a 70 per cent reduction in chewing gum stuck to the path. But the battle goes on — and last week the GLT took to the streets of Athenry as part of […] The post Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

42 h. ago Removing 2% rent cap a cruel decision by a government captured by vulture funds

Removing 2% rent cap a cruel decision by a government captured by vulture funds  Social Democrats

Politics

45 h. ago Tuam to host last of eight Teagasc Organic Crop Walks tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The farm of Padraic Dunleavy in Tuam will host the last of eight Teagasc organic Crop Walks tomorrow evening. Led by the Teagasc Organic Advisory team, A nationwide series began in County Cork on Monday, 19th of May and visited farms in Cork, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Offaly, Carlow, […] The post Tuam to host last of eight Teagasc Organic Crop Walks tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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45 h. ago Efforts underway to restore damaged Alcock and Brown and Marconi Sites in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Efforts are underway to restore the historic Alcock and Brown and Marconi site between Clifden and Ballyconneely damaged by Storm Eowyn. The Connemara Chamber of Commerce is now spearheading an effort to get money from the State for the repair work. The walkways, information boards and shelter […] The post Efforts underway to restore damaged Alcock and Brown and Marconi Sites in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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45 h. ago Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leader of the Independent Team of Ministers and Minister for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports and Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the ongoing review of planning permission exemptions, describing it as an important opportunity to unlock more flexible and practical housing solutions. […] The post Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago More than 70 properties owned by the OPW are lying vacant around the country

A set of vacant Coastguard cottages in Cork are due to be turned into social housing.

Politics

51 h. ago Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED

Appropriately qualified staff are not available to patients presenting with mental health difficulties at the Emergency Department in UHG. Cllr Eileen Mannion (FG) raised concern at a Regional Health Forum West that despite claims that all patients must be triaged in the Emergency Department, it was not a suitable environment for those requiring treatment for […] The post Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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