42 h. ago Over 300 letters sent to County Council over road safety in Furbo

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 321 letters have been sent to Galway County Council over road safety concerns in Furbo. The issue has been raised for more than two decades, with the area outside the local school hosting several protests in the past year. While the committee group are welcoming recent progress […] The post Over 300 letters sent to County Council over road safety in Furbo appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago N67 Kinvara Active Travel Scheme under review due to significant challenges

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The N67 Kinvara Active Travel Scheme is currently under review, with Galway County Council now reassessing its options. Significant challenges have been identified during the design and environmental assessment phase, including the identification of a priority habitat. The scheme would also require the closure of the N67 […] The post N67 Kinvara Active Travel Scheme under review due to significant challenges appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Galway County Council’s StoryMaps Project wins eGovernment award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council’s StoryMaps Project has won an eGovernment award It has digitised the heritage of communities across Galway into interactive online experiences The project received the Open Data Award, having been shortlisted with the National Cancer Registry of Ireland It involved a collaboration between Galway County […] The post Galway County Council’s StoryMaps Project wins eGovernment award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Conamara schools flock for inclusion on Safe Routes expansion

A TOTAL of 13 schools across Conamara have made applications to be included in the Safe Routes to School [SRTS] Active Travel Programme, local councillors were told at their meeting in County Hall. In a report presented to the meeting by Galway County Council Senior Engineer [Active Travel], Paula Higgins, it showed that two of […] The post Conamara schools flock for inclusion on Safe Routes expansion appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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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.

Society

2 w. ago Galway County Council urged to seize two 'golden' housing opportunities in South Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is being urged to seize two housing opportunities in South Connemara. Gaeltacht housing campaign group BÁNÚ has sent a letter to the local authority in relation to two schemes up for sale in Ros a Mhíl and Anach Mheáin. The County Council is being […] The post Galway County Council urged to seize two 'golden' housing opportunities in South Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago €6.6m for transformation of Tuam Station House into enterprise hub

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than 6.6 million euro has been secured for the transformation of Tuam Station House into an enterprise hub. Galway County Council will now complete a detailed design for the project on Sean Purcell Road, with procurement of a contractor to follow in early summer 2026. The […] The post €6.6m for transformation of Tuam Station House into enterprise hub appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Special County Council meeting underway to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 13 presidential candidate hopefuls have been given permission to make a pitch to Galway County Councillors at a meeting which is just getting underway at County Hall. They are: Abbas Ali O’Shea Matilda Crumlish Aidan Harrington Séana Kerr Diarmuid Mulcahy Obi Joseph Chikelue Gearoid O Dubhthaigh Lucy-Anne […] The post Special County Council meeting underway to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Safe Routes to Schools projects in Inverin and Furbo due to go to planning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s hoped Safe Routes to Schools projects for Inverin and Furbo will go to planning within a month. An update from the Active Travel team from Galway County Council was given at this month’s Connemara District meeting The designs are being finalised, and once submissions from the […] The post Safe Routes to Schools projects in Inverin and Furbo due to go to planning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Sylane Hurling Club gets green light for major community and sporting development

A North Galway hurling club is embarking on a major development on lands adjacent to its grounds following the granting of planning permission by Galway County Council. Chairman of Sylane Hurling Club, Noel Tyrrell, has welcomed the go-ahead and he expressed the hope that the extensive facilities would be utilised by different sporting codes. Sylane […] The post Sylane Hurling Club gets green light for major community and sporting development appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Delays to South Galway Flood Relief Scheme labelled 'frustrating'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Delays to the South Galway Flood Relief Scheme have been labelled ‘frustrating’. Engagement with the National Parks and Wildlife Service began in January, and more information has been requested since reports were sent earlier this summer. Galway County Council says it had hoped the process would have […] The post Delays to South Galway Flood Relief Scheme labelled 'frustrating' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Mini roundabout among options considered for West Bridge Traffic lights in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A mini roundabout is one of the options being considered to potentially replace the traffic lights at the West Bridge in Loughrea. Concern has been raised over traffic flow, with the lights sequence being blamed for traffic delays coming into the town. Galway County Council along with […] The post Mini roundabout among options considered for West Bridge Traffic lights in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago County Council vows to get tougher on dereliction across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has signaled it’s preparing to take a tougher stance on dereliction going forward. The matter was raised at County Hall this week when local Fine Gael Councillor Peter Feeney raised the issue of a long-derelict pub in Athenry. He said it’s been an eyesore […] The post County Council vows to get tougher on dereliction across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Furbo parents say proposed safety measures at the school don't go far enough

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Parents and residents in Furbo say they are frustrated and concerned that the proposed safety measures at the school don’t go far enough Galway County Council has committed to installing raised zebra crossings and signage but the local committee Coiste Sábháilteachta Na Forbacha says pedestrian traffic lights […] The post Furbo parents say proposed safety measures at the school don't go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway City and County Councils to hear presidential pitches next week

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City and County Councils are to hear pitches from aspiring presidential candidates next week. The Presidential election is scheduled for Friday, October 24th, and nominations will close on September 24th. In order to compete in the race, a candidate needs either the backing of four local […] The post Galway City and County Councils to hear presidential pitches next week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Councillor urges quick action over accident blackspot in Corrandulla

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Cllr Andrew Reddington has put forward a motion requesting that Galway County Council apply for a low-cost accident scheme at Bunnahively More in Corrandulla. An application for funding from the Department of Transport was not granted because there was insufficient data to demonstrate the number of accidents […] The post Councillor urges quick action over accident blackspot in Corrandulla appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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