36 h. ago Keith Finnegan appointed International Relations Officer at City Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Galway Bay FM broadcaster Keith Finnegan has taken up a new job at Galway City Council. He’s been announced as their International Relations Officer, tasked with establishing and nurturing vital partnerships around the world. Keith retired from Galway Bay FM last year after 34 years of […] The post Keith Finnegan appointed International Relations Officer at City Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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44 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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3 d. ago City Council seeking public's ideas on local budget spend of €25K

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council is looking for people’s ideas on how to spend a €25,000 budget fund. Next year, the local authority will deliver a project or initiative which has been proposed by people in the City Central area. This process is called Participatory Budget – and it’s […] The post City Council seeking public's ideas on local budget spend of €25K 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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7 d. ago Galway housing estate left in dark because of ‘actions of a few’

Streetlights in a Galway city estate have been disabled for more than a year – because occupants of caravans had illegally accessed the lights to use as a power source. Residents of Fána Glas in Ballybane are facing into a second winter without streetlights and Galway City Council has provided no light at the end […] The post Galway housing estate left in dark because of ‘actions of a few’ 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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8 d. ago Galway public invited to share feedback on recent trial of Code of Conduct for buskers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM People are being asked to share feedback on the recent trial of a new Buskers Code of Conduct. The code sets out a number of rules, including start and end times, maximum performance times, pedestrian access, crowd management and sound levels. Galway City Council is asking the […] The post Galway public invited to share feedback on recent trial of Code of Conduct for buskers 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 Land Development Agency lodges plans for 356 homes at Galway Port

The plans, which have been submitted to Galway City Council, also include a new public plaza, a landscaped coastal walking path, communal gardens, play areas, retail units and a creche.

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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.

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1 week ago Extra funding provided to ensure that the Galway Warm Home Hub continues until December

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Department of the Environment have confirmed that funding to the tune of €30,000, along with further funding of €30,000 provided by Galway City Council, will enable the continuation of the Galway Warm Home Hub until this December. Under the EU NetZeroCities Pilot Programme, Galway City Council […] The post Extra funding provided to ensure that the Galway Warm Home Hub continues until December appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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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 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 LIVE: Áras hopefuls leave Galway council in the lurch amid flurry of meetings

Galway, Kildare and Dublin City councils are among the local authorities set to hear from presidential hopefuls.

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2 w. ago Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan

GALWAY City Council has confirmed that it has not yet drawn down the €60 million loan approved earlier this year to fund major capital projects. At this week’s meeting, Cllr Níall McNeilis (Lab) asked for an update on the loan, which is intended to cover a range of investments including the fit out of the […] The post Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan 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 €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity

GALWAY City Council has secured €3.3 million in EU funding to pilot a hydro turbine project on the city’s canals, the first initiative of its kind for a local authority in Ireland. The funding will support the installation of three small-scale hydropower systems to power electric vehicle (EV) charging points and streetlights, with a second […] The post €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity 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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