A petition has been launched to halt the development of a Starbucks drive-thru at Galway Shopping Centre, located just 1.3km from an existing café. Local residents are expressing concerns about the new plans.
Galway City will see an increased presence of up to 13 gardaí deployed daily from 8 am to 4 am across seven dedicated areas as part of a new permanent high-visibility policing plan.
Galway City Council has introduced a new arts strategy, which has been praised as a 'strong strategic framework' for setting priorities in culture and community.
Works are underway at the troubled Parkmore Hill junction in Galway, but businesses and local representatives warn that congestion remains a major concern ahead of Races Week.
A new exhibition at Galway City Museum is sharing the experiences of individuals born in the Tuam Mother and Baby Home, aiming to shed light on their stories.
A distinctive five-bedroom house located along a canal in Galway city has been listed for sale with an asking price of €600,000. The property is considered a landmark residence in the area.
One man was injured in an assault in Kilkenny city, while another sustained serious injuries in a late-night street assault in Galway city. Both incidents involved men being attacked in different Irish cities.
Uisce Éireann has commenced significant water mains upgrade projects in Gorey and Dunboyne, while also responding to a major burst in Galway city. These initiatives aim to replace old pipes prone to leaks and bursts, improving water infrastructure across various locations.
Five buildings in Galway city continue to lie vacant after several major businesses ceased operations, highlighting ongoing challenges in the local commercial landscape.
Rents in Galway city have increased by nearly 20%, with the average cost for a two-bedroom apartment now approaching €2,300. This significant rise highlights the ongoing housing affordability challenges in the region.
Following the approval of the long-awaited Galway City Ring Road, questions arise regarding deadlines, the €1bn budget, and potential home demolitions as the project moves forward.
Galway city is still grappling with significant traffic congestion, primarily due to the high volume of vehicles, particularly cars, on its roads daily, despite numerous past and present plans to alleviate the issue.
Hundreds of residents are backing a campaign for a dedicated bus service from Bearna to Galway city, as commuters report overcrowded buses regularly passing them by, forcing reliance on cars and taxis.
The Galway City Council's parking app has been shortlisted for national awards, despite ongoing concerns regarding its functionality or implementation.
Galway City Council has stated that its efforts to address littering in the Salthill area will continue, indicating ongoing measures to maintain cleanliness.
A new community hub, including a preschool and a sports pitch, is being planned for Galway city as an existing resource centre approaches its capacity.
Following an incident where gardaí were called to a playground, there is a call for a designated space for teenagers in Galway city to address youth gathering issues.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda is intensifying, leading to new cases, an attack on a treatment center, and international concerns such as flight diversions and event postponements. Health officials report hundreds of suspected cases and deaths as the virus spreads to new areas.
Plans for significant upgrades to a school in Galway city have been approved, which will include the addition of a new sports pitch among other improvements.
Planning approval has been granted for the N6 Galway City Ring Road, an 18km project, following years of delays, High Court challenges, and two decades of debate and legal wrangling.
A number of organisations and community groups have marched in Galway city to stand together on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Iarnród Éireann has issued an apology after an Irish language typo was discovered on a sign at Galway city's Ceannt Station, stating that the sign will be corrected promptly.
President Catherine Connolly was awarded the Freedom of Galway City, delivering an acceptance speech in both Irish and English that emphasized international peace and equality.
Galway city centre has fallen 17 places in the latest IBAL survey, while the east side of the city has shown significant improvement thanks to a new Tidy Towns team.
Plans for new homes in Galway city have been approved, despite opposition and concerns raised regarding pedestrians and wildlife. The development will proceed despite these objections.
Early tallies in the Galway West bye-election indicate a tight race, with strong showings from Fine Gael's Seán Kyne, Galway city's mayor Mike Cubbard, and Labour's Helen Ogbu.
Galway City in Ireland is considering a nightly tourist tax that could raise $2.1 million a year, drawing both support and sharp criticism from local leaders.