11 h. ago 700 TYs to attend Garda road safety event in Salthill this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over 700 Galway Transition Year students are set to attend a road safety event in Salthill later this morning. An Garda Síochána Galway Roads Policing Unit have organised the event, alongside the City and County Councils. It will begin with a mock road traffic accident involving multiple […] The post 700 TYs to attend Garda road safety event in Salthill this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Galway County Council announces development of additional 44 affordable homes

Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry, after the Local Authority this week signed contracts with Studio PKA (Paul Keogh Architects) for the design of the two housing schemes. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme and include 28 homes at Raheen and […] The post Galway County Council announces development of additional 44 affordable homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Here are the derelict houses and buildings that Ireland's county councils asked to CPO in April

Four councils asked to acquire six properties in April.

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19 h. ago Here are the derelict buildings that county councils applied to An Bórd Pleanála to CPO in April

Four councils asked to acquire six properties in April.

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5 d. ago Louth County Council confirm source of strong odour on Dublin Road

Louth County Council confirm source of strong odour on Dublin Road  Louth Live Dundalk Democrat

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5 d. ago More power sought for councillors after 100% Redress Party walk

Donegal Deputy Charles Ward has said that county councillors should have more power at local level. On Monday, four members… The post More power sought for councillors after 100% Redress Party walk-out appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A campaign to introduce one hour free parking in towns across County Galway is pushing ahead. Councillor Declan Geraghty first made the call for Ballinasloe, and says businesses are suffering as a result of car parking charges. A recent meeting at County Hall heard that a statutory […] The post Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Galway local authorities to receive extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s local authorities are to receive an extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements. It’s in addition to the €100,000 announced earlier this week to allow for the hiring of two more staff members. The national funding of 3 million euro is to enable county and city councils […] The post Galway local authorities to receive extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago ‘Taste the Atlantic’ at Ireland’s longest running slow food festival

‘Taste the Atlantic’ at Ireland’s longest running slow food festival  Clare County Council

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6 d. ago County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A vote has passed to buy mayoral chains for each County Galway Municipal District. The total cost is five thousand euro, which Independent Ireland Councillor Declan Kelly has described as a waste of taxpayers money. However, others said the chains would help bring a higher level of […] The post County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Galway's local authorities open to selling Galway Airport site

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s local authorities are open to selling the former Galway Airport site which they jointly purchased over 10 years ago The City and County Councils are now inviting proposals for the economic development of the extensive Carnmore site It fronts onto three roads and includes two existing […] The post Galway's local authorities open to selling Galway Airport site appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is to seek funding from TII to get started on a design for the Galway City Ring Road ahead of its approval. An Bord Pleanála is expected to make a decision on the project by the end of this year, according to Director of […] The post Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council’s newest member Ardrahan farmer Laurie Harney has cited agriculture, health and education as his top priorities as he took his seat on Galway County Council today. Councillor Harney was co-opted onto the Gort/Kinvara seat, left vacant […] The post Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme. The Local Authority has today signed contracts with Studio PKA, Paul Keogh Architects, for the design of the two housing schemes. […] The post Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Donegal records highest number of vacanct property grant applications

Donegal County Council has the highest number of applications for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, it has been revealed. Some… The post Donegal records highest number of vacanct property grant applications appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago ‘Bloodied but not bowed’: Connemara’s Misunderstood Heron food truck announces sudden closure

Popular food truck blames shutdown on decision by Galway County Council in statement posted on social media

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1 week ago Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s fury on social media at the news that a popular eatery at Killary Fjord has seemingly been ordered to close down. In a post, The Misunderstood Heron claims it’s been “shot down” by Galway County Council. Sharing the message, the owners of Misunderstood Heron say after […] The post Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago South Donegal road to be partially closed for resurfacing next week

Donegal County Council will be carrying out resurfacing works on the Ballydevitt to Letterbarra Road (LP1845) at Altadoo next week.… The post South Donegal road to be partially closed for resurfacing next week appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council awarded Honorary US degree

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council was in the United States this week where she was awarded an Honorary Doctoral… The post Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council awarded Honorary US degree appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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