42 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.

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42 h. ago Dublin City Council to spend almost €6m on four new public toilets

Two of the proposed units will be on the north side of the city, and two on the south side.

Economics

44 h. ago Dublin City Council to invest €6 million in new public toilets after St Stephen's Green reversal

Dublin City Council to invest €6 million in new public toilets after St Stephen's Green reversal  Dublin Live

Economics

3 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.

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4 d. ago More than 100 families in Dublin at risk of homelessness as tenant

Dublin City Council says no more properties will be purchased through the scheme until 2026

Events

4 d. ago Controversial new home for City Council plummets €8m in value

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The controversial new home for Galway City Council has plummeted in value. The latest valuations revealed to councillors today show it was worth €36m in early 2022 – but now it’s only valued at €28 or 29 million. This latest valuation will likely only add fuel to […] The post Controversial new home for City Council plummets €8m in value appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 d. ago Castlederg native Ruairi McHugh elected Mayor of Derry and Strabane

Sinn Fein Councillor Ruairi McHugh has been elected as Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council for the 2025-26… The post Castlederg native Ruairi McHugh elected Mayor of Derry and Strabane appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Vape shops selling Dubai chocolate and Prime energy drinks branded ‘a new low’

Irish Heart Foundation says ‘pairing’ vapes with sought-after sweets risks normalising vaping for children

Politics

6 d. ago Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin attracts 28,000 participants

Cork City Council announces runner died during marathon event on Sunday

Politics

9 d. ago New operator officially sought for former Pálás Cinema building

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new operator is officially being sought for the former Pálás Cinema building in the city. The cinema closed earlier this year after the private operator said it was making unsustainable losses despite minimal rent. The building is owned by Galway City Council, which committed millions in […] The post New operator officially sought for former Pálás Cinema building appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago New company to take over Dublin City clothes banks after last one reached 'maximum capacity'

According to eTenders, the contract is worth €1 million and will be valid for four years.

Politics

1 week ago County Councillors voice opposition to sale of Galway Airport

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A number of county councillors have voiced their opposition to the planned sale of Galway Airport. The 118 acre site is jointly owned by the City and County Council, who purchased it for the bargain price of just €1.1m in 2013. Now, it’s estimated to be worth […] The post County Councillors voice opposition to sale of Galway Airport 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 Dublin City Council Approves Spring Grants to Beautify Neighborhoods

Dublin City Council Approves Spring Grants to Beautify Neighborhoods  Hoodline

Politics

2 w. ago Galway based tourism companies attend event in Milan promoting direct flights from Italy to Knock

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway based tourism companies are attending a tourism event in Milan promoting direct flights from Italy to Ireland West Airport Knock Fourteen Irish tourism companies including Connemara and the Islands, Galway City Council, Galway City Museum, Galway Convention Bureau, Galway County Council and Kylemore Abbey & Victorian […] The post Galway based tourism companies attend event in Milan promoting direct flights from Italy to Knock appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Landowner wins legal challenge to have residential status restored to Coolough lands

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A landowner has won a legal challenge to have residential status restored to 10.5 hectares of land in Coolough in the city The judicial review was brought by the landowner when the Minister for Local Government directed the City Council to change the residential zoning to unzoned […] The post Landowner wins legal challenge to have residential status restored to Coolough lands appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Dublin curbs vape shops | City council approves ordinance to prevent new vape stores from opening

Dublin curbs vape shops | City council approves ordinance to prevent new vape stores from opening  13WMAZ

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2 w. ago Dublin city council approves ordinance to prevent new vape stores from opening | Here's why

Dublin city council approves ordinance to prevent new vape stores from opening | Here's why  13WMAZ

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2 w. ago Dublin curbs vape shops | City council approves new ordinance to stop new vape stores from opening

Dublin curbs vape shops | City council approves new ordinance to stop new vape stores from opening  13WMAZ

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2 w. ago Removal of illegal north Dublin landfill begins at cost of €6m after years of dumping

Dublin City Council to remove 40,000 tonnes of waste from illegal landfill over next four months

Economics