County's first affordable homes in 10 years to be offered in ...
Sep 26, 2024 · The first affordable homes in County Galway in 10 years will be offered in Claregalway next month. The first phase of the Garraí na Gaoithe estate at Lakeview Road will have 17 homes. The last time an affordable home was offered in County Galway was 2013. And that seems a particularly long time ago given the ever deepening housing crisis.
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Galway City Councillor slams outgoing government on failure to deliver affordable homes for the people of the city.
Financial support being made available to Galway households …
Nov 13, 2023 · Financial support is being made available for householders affected by flooding in County Galway. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed the income-tested Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be offered to those who suffered damage in the wake of Storm Debi. Minister Humphreys says the scheme will be extended to other ...
The Community Matters Series - GalwayBayFM
Aug 23, 2024 · The Community Matters Series on Galway Bay FM is a vital platform for fostering community engagement and highlighting the diverse array of activities, events, and issues within communities around Galway City and County. The Galway Talks team broadcasts every two weeks from locations at the heartbeat of each community, creating a dynamic and ...
New tenants in Galway paying €300 more than existing tenants
Feb 8, 2024 · That's compared to 1,357 euro paid by those in existing tenancies - a difference of 17.7 percent. Overall, average rents for new tenancies grew by 11 percent year-on-year, while it was 5.2 percent for existing tenancies.
New community arts festival launched in East Galway City
Oct 3, 2024 · A new community arts festival has been launched on the east side of Galway City. Eastside Arts Festival will take place in Ballybane and Doughiska and is funded through Galway City Council's Creative Ireland Programme. It aims to celebrate diversity and community spirit, and is guided by the themes 'Home', 'Colours', 'Listening' and 'Movement ...
Call for defibrillators to be installed in all community pitches in ...
Nov 2, 2023 · GBFM News. City Councillor Niall McNelis has called for the installment of defibrillators across all community pitches in Galway. This comes following a new report showing that almost one-third of heart attack victims who received defibrillation from members of the public last year survived. Cllr McNelis has also advocated for a database to ...
Over €16m for Galway sports clubs through record allocation of ...
Sep 25, 2024 · Over 16 million euro has been allocated to sports clubs across Galway in a record national allocation of funding. It's part of a 250 million euro investment through the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme and Community Sport Facilities Fund. Some of the big winners include Leisureland, Pearse Stadium, and Kinvara Hockey Club, among others ...
Galway motorists urged to take care due to flash flooding in city …
Jul 14, 2023 · Galway City Council is currently working on the issue, and the area is passable again at the moment. Business owners are worried about their premises, especially with high tide due at 4 o' clock
Mairead Farrell to seek re-election as only Sinn Fein candidate in ...
2 days ago · Mairead Farrell is to seek reelection as the only Sinn Fein candidate in Galway West in the upcoming general election. The sitting TD was selected by local party members at a convention chaired by former Sinn Fein MEP Chris Mac Manus. Deputy Farrell was first elected to Galway City Council in 2014, but failed to retain her seat in the 2019 ...