4 d. ago Galway's newest Councillor Michael Regan says revitalising small towns and villages is one of his main priorities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A familiar face has returned to Galway County Council, as former councillor Michael Regan has taken his seat. He was co-opted onto the county council this afternoon, taking Shane Curley’s vacant spot in the Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area, after he was elected to the Seanad. Michael Regan – […] The post Galway's newest Councillor Michael Regan says revitalising small towns and villages is one of his main priorities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Push to rename Western Distributor Road as active travel plans moving forward

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city councillor is pushing for the Western Distributor Road in Knocknacarra to be renamed. It’s as active travel plans for the road are almost at planning stage, including new cycle lanes and new pedestrian crossings. At a meeting this week, Councillor Alan Curran said it’s an […] The post Push to rename Western Distributor Road as active travel plans moving forward appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Loughrea Councillor requests urgent audit of disability access at HSE facilities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Loughrea area councillor Declan Kelly has asked the HSE to carry out an urgent audit of the accessibility of its faciltiies across the country. The call was prompted by the recent installation of an automatic door at a relatively new Primary Care Centre in Loughrea. The Independent […] The post Loughrea Councillor requests urgent audit of disability access at HSE facilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Local Councillor says DEIS status will bring top level resources for Clonfert College

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local Councillor says DEIS status for the new secondary school in Ballinasloe will bring top level resources Clonfert College is a merger of both the all-boys school, Garbally College and the all-girls school Ardscoil Mhuire. DEIS, the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme is a […] The post Local Councillor says DEIS status will bring top level resources for Clonfert College appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Councillor James Charity explains decision to join Fine Gael after 10 years as an independent

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Councillor James Charity has explained his decision to join Fine Gael after more than 10 years as an independent. The Corrandulla-based Councillor had announced his resignation in late 2023 ahead of the 2024 local elections. But he did a u-turn after no appropriate replacement could be found […] The post Councillor James Charity explains decision to join Fine Gael after 10 years as an independent appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Councillor proposes Pálás building is demolished and replaced with housing

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City councillor Alan Cheevers is proposing that the Pálás Cinema building be demolished and replaced with an affordable apartment scheme. The arthouse cinema closed last Thursday, citing considerable financial losses – however another protest to save it is taking place next Monday at City Hall. A commercial […] The post Councillor proposes Pálás building is demolished and replaced with housing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Councillor says Western Regional Homeless Action Plan lacks key details

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local councillor claims the Western Regional Homeless Action Plan is lacking key details. The plan sets out key objectives on how to meet the needs of people in the region over the next two years. County Councillors have been presented with the plan, and adopted it […] The post Councillor says Western Regional Homeless Action Plan lacks key details appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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