54 h. ago City social housing tenants facing first rent hikes in six years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Social housing tenants in the city are facing hefty rent hikes – and the matter will likely dominate a council meeting on Monday. Galway City Council has defended the proposal, pointing out there’s been no increases since 2019. It says in recent years, rents collected are not […] The post City social housing tenants facing first rent hikes in six years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago Seanad hears funding plea for reopening of Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Seanad has heard an exasperated plea for funding that’s urgently needed to reopen Dungauire Castle in Kinvara. Senator PJ Murphy says this is the third tourism season the castle has been closed. It follows a recent meeting of Galway County Council which heard there’s confusion and […] The post Seanad hears funding plea for reopening of Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 d. ago Tough questions expected at meeting over €8m drop in value of new City Council HQ

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Tough questions are expected to be asked over the €8m drop in the value of the City Council’s new home at Crown Square. Despite the €36m purchase being made in 2022, there’s still a long way to go before staff actually make the move. Valuations now show […] The post Tough questions expected at meeting over €8m drop in value of new City Council HQ appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago Failure to deliver affordable housing across Galway dominates council meeting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The failure to build any affordable housing across Galway over the past decade has dominated a council meeting. But a special meeting of all 39 county councillors held in Oranmore-Maree heard it’s not due to lack of will on behalf of the local authority. Instead, the finger […] The post Failure to deliver affordable housing across Galway dominates council meeting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

1 week ago Council meeting adjourns as mark of respect to Swilly tragedy teenagers

Elected members of Donegal County Council took a brief adjournment this morning as a mark of respect to two teenagers… The post Council meeting adjourns as mark of respect to Swilly tragedy teenagers appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

2 w. ago Support for Swilly tragedy fund reminds heartbroken families they are not alone

An online fundraiser for the families of two teenagers who died in the Lough Swilly tragedy has now raised over… The post Support for Swilly tragedy fund reminds heartbroken families they are not alone appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Science

3 w. ago Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth

Schoolchildren formed a guard of honour outside St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana ahead of the service for Emmanuel Familola (16).

Events

3 w. ago Harris cites US 'fundamental misunderstanding' of pharma industry as EU holds tariff talks

The meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council today is being held 37 days into the 90-day pause on tariff measures proposed by Donald Trump against the EU.

Economics