6 h. ago County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A vote has passed to buy mayoral chains for each County Galway Municipal District. The total cost is five thousand euro, which Independent Ireland Councillor Declan Kelly has described as a waste of taxpayers money. However, others said the chains would help bring a higher level of […] The post County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is to seek funding from TII to get started on a design for the Galway City Ring Road ahead of its approval. An Bord Pleanála is expected to make a decision on the project by the end of this year, according to Director of […] The post Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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46 h. ago Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council’s newest member Ardrahan farmer Laurie Harney has cited agriculture, health and education as his top priorities as he took his seat on Galway County Council today. Councillor Harney was co-opted onto the Gort/Kinvara seat, left vacant […] The post Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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48 h. ago Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme. The Local Authority has today signed contracts with Studio PKA, Paul Keogh Architects, for the design of the two housing schemes. […] The post Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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54 h. ago Donegal records highest number of vacanct property grant applications

Donegal County Council has the highest number of applications for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, it has been revealed. Some… The post Donegal records highest number of vacanct property grant applications appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 d. ago ‘Bloodied but not bowed’: Connemara’s Misunderstood Heron food truck announces sudden closure

Popular food truck blames shutdown on decision by Galway County Council in statement posted on social media

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5 d. ago Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s fury on social media at the news that a popular eatery at Killary Fjord has seemingly been ordered to close down. In a post, The Misunderstood Heron claims it’s been “shot down” by Galway County Council. Sharing the message, the owners of Misunderstood Heron say after […] The post Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

5 d. ago South Donegal road to be partially closed for resurfacing next week

Donegal County Council will be carrying out resurfacing works on the Ballydevitt to Letterbarra Road (LP1845) at Altadoo next week.… The post South Donegal road to be partially closed for resurfacing next week appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 d. ago Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council awarded Honorary US degree

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council was in the United States this week where she was awarded an Honorary Doctoral… The post Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council awarded Honorary US degree appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Donegal County Council’s Local Election Hub site wins ESRI award

Donegal County Council’s Local Election 2024 Hub website has won a Judges’ Choice award at the recent ESRI Ireland Customer… The post Donegal County Council’s Local Election Hub site wins ESRI award appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago John Magnier granted permission to demolish historic farm buildings despite state's recommendations

Tipperary County Council did not request an architectural survey of the historic farm buildings despite the recommendation of the Department of Housing.

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1 week ago Letterkenny traffic lights could be out for five days – council

Donegal County Council  has confirmed their traffic lights in Letterkenny could be out of action until next Tuesday. The lights… The post Letterkenny traffic lights could be out for five days – council appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Council seeks ‘Expressions of Interest’ for Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2025

Donegal County Council are now seeking Expressions of Interests from community groups in relation to the 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme for… The post Council seeks ‘Expressions of Interest’ for Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2025 appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Clare County Council paid 'higher than market value' for land at Cliffs of Moher, audit reveals

The Council spent €8 million on two separate sites.

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1 week ago Council’s Culture Division publish their Annual Review for 2024

Donegal County Council’s Culture Division team have recently published their 2024 Annual Review which summarises achievements in strengthening cultural engagement… The post Council’s Culture Division publish their Annual Review for 2024 appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Key politicians and council staff absent from Defective Concrete Conference – Ward

Deputy Charles Ward has expressed deep disappointment over the absence of key public representatives and Donegal County Council staff at… The post Key politicians and council staff absent from Defective Concrete Conference – Ward appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A farmer and agricultural contractor from Ardrahan has been selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council. Lawrence, or Laurie Harney, received the unanimous backing of local Fine Gael members at an uncontested convention last night. Mr. Harney is also a former chair of the Fine […] The post Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago ‘People are shocked. This is not the norm in Killybegs’ – Councillor Niamh Kennedy

Killybegs resident and Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Niamh Kennedy has said people are shocked by the sudden death of… The post ‘People are shocked. This is not the norm in Killybegs’ – Councillor Niamh Kennedy appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Stop ‘lampooning’ and ‘lashing out’ at us in public over Dublin Airport passenger cap, Fingal County Council tells DAA

Stop ‘lampooning’ and ‘lashing out’ at us in public over Dublin Airport passenger cap, Fingal County Council tells DAA  The Irish Independent

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