12 h. ago Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Free parking for the Christmas period begins tomorrow (Monday) in seven Galway towns. Those included are Athenry, Ballinasloe, Clifden, Cleggan, Gort, Loughrea and Tuam. Galway County Council states that on- and off-street parking will be free from 11:00 AM every day until December 31st. The aim is […] The post Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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42 h. ago Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas

Galway County Council has announced that site works on one of the largest social and affordable housing schemes delivered in east Galway will commence before Christmas. The local authority has signed a €14.95 million contract with C&N Higgins Construction for the construction of 56 homes at Cosmona, Loughrea. The scheme comprises 44 houses and 12 […] The post Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Risk of further delays to sale of former St Brigid's hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The sale of the former St Brigid’s hospital in Ballinalsoe could face further delays. HSE management has said it could be as late as June before it goes to the market. Galway County Council is due to meet with the HSE to discuss title reunification issues for […] The post Risk of further delays to sale of former St Brigid's hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Galway County Council to host webinar on affordable housing schemes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is hosting a free public webinar later today to explain the affordable housing scheme. It follows a survey earlier this year which showed a third of respondents were not familiar with the scheme. The webinar will set out how it works, and outline supports […] The post Galway County Council to host webinar on affordable housing schemes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago The life cycle of a judicial review: how legal and planning challenges have delayed a key Dublin project

Judicial reviews and delays in the planning system have stalled the Dublin drainage scheme for years – a project crucial to future housebuilding

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1 week ago Progress on N59 improvement works between Outside Oughterard

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Progress has been made towards beginning improvement works on the N59 outside Oughterard. In late October, Galway County Council submitted changes to planning conditions to an Coimisiún pleanála to resolve issues with the approvals process. The new plans have gained the support of the National Parks and […] The post Progress on N59 improvement works between Outside Oughterard appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Dozens of people mistakenly told they had got an apartment in Dublin housing scheme

One woman who received the email in error told The Journal it has played with her “life and emotions”.

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2 w. ago Councillor rejects insurance assertion that potholes are an Act of God

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The County Council is being asked to re-examine the process for getting compensation for vehicles damaged by potholes or falling infrastructure. Tuam area Fine Gael Councillor Andrew Reddington says he has tried to help several constituents in their attempts to get recompensed However the council now refers […] The post Councillor rejects insurance assertion that potholes are an Act of God appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Clarinbridge takes one of the top prizes at 2025 Pride of Place Awards

The enormous community endeavour that prevails within the Clarinbridge Tidy Towns Group was recognised on the national stage when the village was named winner of the ‘300 – 1,000 Population’ category at the 2025 IPB Pride of Place Awards on Friday night. Nominated by Galway County Council to represent the county in the all-island competition, […] The post Clarinbridge takes one of the top prizes at 2025 Pride of Place Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Planning to be sought shortly for major redevelopment of Dunmore town

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is expected to lodge a planning application for the major redevelopment of Dunmore town in January. A central focus of the plan is the demolition of derelict buildings at Bridge Street, a widening of the road, and the creation of a new urban park. […] The post Planning to be sought shortly for major redevelopment of Dunmore town appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Planning to be sought shortly for major redevelopment of Dunmore

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is expected to lodge a planning application for the major redevelopment of Dunmore in January. A central focus of the plan is the demolition of derelict buildings at Bridge Street, a widening of the road, and the creation of a new urban park. Works […] The post Planning to be sought shortly for major redevelopment of Dunmore appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Kildare family ‘upset, angry and frightened’ after being locked out of affordable housing scheme for second time

Homes in Barrackfield West development start at €243,477 for a one-bedroom apartment, with three-bedroom homes priced at €365,216

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3 w. ago Family ‘angry and frightened’ after being locked out of affordable housing for second time

Homes in Barrackfield West development start at €243,477 for a one-bedroom apartment, with three-bedroom homes priced at €365,216

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4 w. ago Clarinbridge Triumphs at 2025 Pride of Place Awards in Limerick

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Clarinbridge has been named the winner of the ‘300 – 1,000 Population’ category at the 2025 IPB Pride of Place Awards, held last night at the Strand Hotel in Limerick. Nominated by Galway County Council to represent the county in the all-island competition, the south Galway village […] The post Clarinbridge Triumphs at 2025 Pride of Place Awards in Limerick appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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