11 h. ago 60 patients with flu being treated today at Galway's public hospitals

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 60 patients with flu are being treated today across Galway University Hospitals and Portiuncula Hospital The HSE says there’s a particularly high number of older people and children attending the Emergency Department with symptoms. Health services in Galway are under significant pressure with the increasing rates of […] The post 60 patients with flu being treated today at Galway's public hospitals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

4 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.

Politics

5 d. ago Public information event over plans for major Cashla power plant

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public information event on the proposed Cashla Peaker Plant is taking place tomorrow evening. Bord Gáis Energy is looking to build an Open Cycle Gas Turbine – which would be one of the largest of its kind in Ireland – on a site around 3 kilometres […] The post Public information event over plans for major Cashla power plant appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

6 d. ago Material changes to county development plan go on public display

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Material changes to the Galway County Development Plan are now on public display. The plan aims to guide sustainable and efficient development across Galway between 2022 and 2028. Changes are needed due to updated national policy on housing, an increased focus on lands zoned Residential Phase 2, […] The post Material changes to county development plan go on public display appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago Several new stops added to busy Dublin city bus route as major revamp confirmed

Several new stops added to busy Dublin city bus route as major revamp confirmed  The Irish Sun

Politics

1 week ago €3bn for Galway infrastructure projects in revised National Development Plan

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Around €3bn in funding for major Galway infrastructure projects has been confirmed under the Government’s updated National Development Plan. The major allocations are to the Galway Ring Road, Galway City Bus Connects Project, and the Western Rail Corridor Athenry to Claremorris, via Tuam. Other projects included are […] The post €3bn for Galway infrastructure projects in revised National Development Plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago Passenger hospitalised after crash between bus and Luas in Dublin city centre

Passenger hospitalised after crash between bus and Luas in Dublin city centre  The Irish Independent

Events

2 w. ago Public invited to shape future of University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The public is being invited to shape the future of University Hospital Galway through a series of drop-in consultations on the development plans They include two new bed blocks with 300 additional inpatient beds; a new Emergency Department, ICU and Surgical block, a new cancer centre, laboratory […] The post Public invited to shape future of University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Frustration grows over lack of action on Kingston Road bus shelter

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Councillors are criticising the NTA over a lack of action on the replacement of a bus shelter on Kingston Road. The shelter was knocked down during storm Eowyn in January and has yet to be replaced. Councillors were recently told by the NTA that the […] The post Frustration grows over lack of action on Kingston Road bus shelter appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Transport

2 w. ago Daily parking rate to double at Dyke Road and Cathedral Parking

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The cost of daily public parking at Dyke Road and Cathedral Parking could be set to double as part of increased spending plans by Galway City Council. It’s as councillors will vote on the 2026 budget next week – and at €165m, it’s an increase of almost […] The post Daily parking rate to double at Dyke Road and Cathedral Parking appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago ATU graduate from Galway presents nutrition project to Oireachtas Members

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM ATU Public Health Nutrition graduate Aoife Gillane from Kilbeacanty has presented her research on nutrition to Oireachtas members Aoife was among 22 undergraduates chosen to present their research to the law-makers in Leinster House as part of the Póstaier san Oireachtais initative It’s led by ATU and […] The post ATU graduate from Galway presents nutrition project to Oireachtas Members appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Local TD says Childrens Hospital dispute shows need for more transparency

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Long-running disputes over the ongoing construction of the National Children’s Hospital clearly show the need for more transparency in public spending. That’s according to Galway East TD Albert Dolan, who says the public have been hearing about the overspend for years, but don’t know how it’s being […] The post Local TD says Childrens Hospital dispute shows need for more transparency appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Just a third of public think new Galway city bus network will benefit them

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just a third of people think an overhauled bus network for Galway City will benefit them. The results of a public survey on the ambitious BusConnect project was presented to City Councillors this week by the National Transport Authority. BusConnects is a complete overhaul of the city […] The post Just a third of public think new Galway city bus network will benefit them appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 w. ago NTA to be grilled at City Hall over public transport projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The National Transport Authority will face questions at City Hall today over various public transport projects across Galway City. They’ll provide updates and timelines to councillors on the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. That’s an umbrella term that covers a wide range of projects in various stages […] The post NTA to be grilled at City Hall over public transport projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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