36 h. ago Keith Finnegan appointed International Relations Officer at City Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Galway Bay FM broadcaster Keith Finnegan has taken up a new job at Galway City Council. He’s been announced as their International Relations Officer, tasked with establishing and nurturing vital partnerships around the world. Keith retired from Galway Bay FM last year after 34 years of […] The post Keith Finnegan appointed International Relations Officer at City Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago City Council seeking public's ideas on local budget spend of €25K

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council is looking for people’s ideas on how to spend a €25,000 budget fund. Next year, the local authority will deliver a project or initiative which has been proposed by people in the City Central area. This process is called Participatory Budget – and it’s […] The post City Council seeking public's ideas on local budget spend of €25K appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Galway housing estate left in dark because of ‘actions of a few’

Streetlights in a Galway city estate have been disabled for more than a year – because occupants of caravans had illegally accessed the lights to use as a power source. Residents of Fána Glas in Ballybane are facing into a second winter without streetlights and Galway City Council has provided no light at the end […] The post Galway housing estate left in dark because of ‘actions of a few’ appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 d. ago Galway public invited to share feedback on recent trial of Code of Conduct for buskers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM People are being asked to share feedback on the recent trial of a new Buskers Code of Conduct. The code sets out a number of rules, including start and end times, maximum performance times, pedestrian access, crowd management and sound levels. Galway City Council is asking the […] The post Galway public invited to share feedback on recent trial of Code of Conduct for buskers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Land Development Agency lodges plans for 356 homes at Galway Port

The plans, which have been submitted to Galway City Council, also include a new public plaza, a landscaped coastal walking path, communal gardens, play areas, retail units and a creche.

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1 week ago Galway City Council and BIA Innovator Campus to host international tourism workshop and study visit this week.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council and BIA Innovator Campus will welcome international partners to Galway for the Interreg Europe Slowdown project’s 4th Interregional Thematic Workshop and Study Visit this week. The event will explore how slow tourism can drive sustainable local and regional development. Slow tourism fosters deeper, more […] The post Galway City Council and BIA Innovator Campus to host international tourism workshop and study visit this week. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Extra funding provided to ensure that the Galway Warm Home Hub continues until December

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Department of the Environment have confirmed that funding to the tune of €30,000, along with further funding of €30,000 provided by Galway City Council, will enable the continuation of the Galway Warm Home Hub until this December. Under the EU NetZeroCities Pilot Programme, Galway City Council […] The post Extra funding provided to ensure that the Galway Warm Home Hub continues until December appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

2 w. ago Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan

GALWAY City Council has confirmed that it has not yet drawn down the €60 million loan approved earlier this year to fund major capital projects. At this week’s meeting, Cllr Níall McNeilis (Lab) asked for an update on the loan, which is intended to cover a range of investments including the fit out of the […] The post Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity

GALWAY City Council has secured €3.3 million in EU funding to pilot a hydro turbine project on the city’s canals, the first initiative of its kind for a local authority in Ireland. The funding will support the installation of three small-scale hydropower systems to power electric vehicle (EV) charging points and streetlights, with a second […] The post €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Council to consider scrapping city parking machines in favour of app

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council is to consider scrapping city parking machines – and moving entirely to its new parking phone app. A meeting at City Hall last night heard around two-thirds of the machines are now out of order – which is leading to immense public frustration. They […] The post Council to consider scrapping city parking machines in favour of app appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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