3 h. 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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51 h. 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.

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4 d. 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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1 week ago Prospect of Convention Centre on City Hall Site floated by Deputy Mayor

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for a state-of-the-art convention centre to be developed on the current site of Galway City Council on College Road. In the very near future, the local authority will be moving to a new building at Crown Square in Mervue. But there’s very little certainty […] The post Prospect of Convention Centre on City Hall Site floated by Deputy Mayor appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway City Council announce appointment of new Urban and Community Development Officers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council have announced the appointment of three new Urban and Community Development Officers to give targeted support to community and voluntary groups in the City. These roles will support the growth and empowerment of local communities, working closely with residents, community groups and other stakeholders […] The post Galway City Council announce appointment of new Urban and Community Development Officers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway city council launches responsible dog ownership campaign

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway city council has launched a responsible dog ownership campaign It’s aimed at reminding dog owners of their role in keeping public spaces clean and safe for everyone. The ‘Love Your Dog, Love Your City’ campaign has also visited schools with MADRA to teach children about microchipping, […] The post Galway city council launches responsible dog ownership campaign appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Works on Doughiska Skate Park worth almost half a million euro begin today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Doughiska Park Refurbishment works worth €400,000 are beginning today. Galway City Council has signed a contract with Browne Brothers Site Services Ltd for the project. The state-of-the-art skate park will include a variety of features, catering to both beginners and more experienced skaters and bikers. The works […] The post Works on Doughiska Skate Park worth almost half a million euro begin today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway City Council parking meters fiasco ‘scaring visitors away’

Visitors are avoiding the city as a result of stress and confusion around on-street parking and at the City Council carparks. A woman from South Galway told the City Tribune this week that she was left angered and stressed by a trip to the city for a hospital appointment. The woman, who described herself as […] The post Galway City Council parking meters fiasco ‘scaring visitors away’ appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway marks US deepening ties with Milwaukee during Irish Fest

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A high-level Galway delegation has attended a special meeting of Milwaukee City Council in Wisconsin, USA. It marked more than two decades of civic, cultural, and economic links between the two cities. The event, convened at Milwaukee City Hall during the city’s Irish Fest celebrations, brought together […] The post Galway marks US deepening ties with Milwaukee during Irish Fest appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway markes US deepening ties with Milwaukee during Irish Fest

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A high-level Galway delegation has attended a special meeting of Milwaukee City Council in Wisconsin, USA. It marked more than two decades of civic, cultural, and economic links between the two cities. The event, convened at Milwaukee City Hall during the city’s Irish Fest celebrations, brought together […] The post Galway markes US deepening ties with Milwaukee during Irish Fest appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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