8 d. ago Public meeting tonight over potential transfer of three acres of Shantalla Park to HSE

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public meeting is taking place tonight 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 consultation. Galway City […] The post Public meeting tonight over potential transfer of three acres of Shantalla Park to HSE appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Welcome in the Summer Solstice – and help to tackle homelessness

The public is invited to set their collective alarm bright and early for Saturday, June 21 – and join Galway Simon Community at 4.20am for their Summer Solstice Dip at Dawn at Salthill Beach. There you can partake in some rejuvenating yoga, followed by a brisk dip in the sea to raise both awareness and […] The post Welcome in the Summer Solstice – and help to tackle homelessness appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Spirit of volunteerism shines at County Galway Cathaoirleach’s Awards

Volunteers and community groups from across Galway were honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards, which took place at the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry last Friday. The ceremony, hosted by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor Martina Kinane, celebrated the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve life in their communities. […] The post Spirit of volunteerism shines at County Galway Cathaoirleach’s Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Government funding for Inisbofin community development company

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Government funding of 152,000 euro has been announced for Inisbofin community development company as part of the allocations for non-Gaeltacht islands The key areas of the programme include community services, social enterprise, infrastructure development and access to essential public services. It’s part of the ‘Our Living Islands’ […] The post Government funding for Inisbofin community development company appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Gort Community School picks up awards at Green Schools ceremonies in Dublin and Kilkenny

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gort Community School has won a Green-Schools Global Citizenship school of the year. Their Green Schools Committee led creative campaigns under their student-voted motto ‘Let’s not let our Earth’s Battery run Out!’ Highlights included a successful Power Down Hour cutting energy use by 40%, and real-time tracking […] The post Gort Community School picks up awards at Green Schools ceremonies in Dublin and Kilkenny appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Major step foward for GRETB amalgamated further education campus in Wellpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a major step forward for the GRETB amalgamated further education campus in Wellpark The plan is to unite the scattered city facilities of Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board at one location The new campus will be adjacent to and behind Galway Community College in Wellpark […] The post Major step foward for GRETB amalgamated further education campus in Wellpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Step forward for plans for new community centre in Moycullen

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s been a significant step foward in plans for a long-awaited new community centre in Moycullen. A contractor is now being sought to build the sports, social and events centre at Kilrainey Woods. Thanks to a national allocation of €6m last year, the project is now 95 […] The post Step forward for plans for new community centre in Moycullen appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Community groups across Galway invited to join new "Nature Network"

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Community groups across Galway have been invited to come together to plant the ‘seeds of sustainability’ through the launch of a new platform called Nature Network. The platform is designed to connect Galway’s community groups so they can share practical knowledge and inspire climate action. The ‘Nature […] The post Community groups across Galway invited to join new "Nature Network" appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Volunteers and Community Groups are honoured at annual Cathaoirleach Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Volunteers and Community Groups from across County Galway have been honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards that took place yesterday evening in Athenry. The ceremony, hosted by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor Martina Kinane, celebrated the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to […] The post Volunteers and Community Groups are honoured at annual Cathaoirleach Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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