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Clifden becomes second library in Galway to roll out My Open Library initiative

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Officials and Elected Members of Galway County Council pictured with Clifden Library staff and members of the local community at the launch of the My Open Library (MOL) initiative at Clifden Library. Credit Sean Lydon. CLIFDEN Library has become the second branch library in County Galway to roll out the My Open Library (MOL) initiative, …

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Tuam to host National Play Day event

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Pictured at the Palace Grounds in Tuam, which will host National Play Day 2025 on July 5th, are Lorraine, Conor, Donnchadh and Diarmuid Treacy. FAMILIES across Galway are invited to take part in a free celebration of play and creativity in Tuam this weekend, as part of National Play Day 2025.

Ballinasloe flood relief scheme to enter planning next year

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*Pictured left to right at Áras an Chontae: Deputy John Connolly, Deputy Mairead Farrell, Minister of State Noel Grealish, Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State Sean Canney TD, Cllr. David Collins (Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway), Brendan McDonagh (Executive Engineer, Galway County Council), Enda Gallagher (Senior Executive Engineer, Galway County Council), …

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Landmark heritage & biodiversity plan launched in Galway

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*Pictured at the launch of the Galway County Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024–2030 at the Marine Institute, Rinville, County Galway, L-R Liam Hanrahan, Director of Economic Development at Galway County Council; Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer with Galway County Council; Cllr. Martina Kinane, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway; Martina Moloney, Chair of The Heritage Council; …

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From townlands to tablets: Galway Heritage gets a digital makeover

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University of Galway students Carlos Grace, Laura Daly, Giada Solito, and Liam Flaherty pictured at the launch of a new digital StoryMap project in Áras an Chontae. Credit Seán Lydon. Six of Galway’s historic civil parishes are stepping into the digital age with the launch of an innovative project that turns local heritage into interactive …

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Work to begin on new phase of Athenry Northern Ring Road

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*Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor Martina Kinane with ( left) Liam Conneally, CEO of Galway County Council, Donal Garry and Connor Daly of Tower Civil Engineering (Standing l-r) Liam Goggins, Executive Engineer Galway County Council, Minister Sean Canney TD and Richard Dowling, Dept of Transport at Áras an Chontae for the contract signing for …

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70% drop in gum litter: taskforce hits Athenry streets to tackle waste

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Marie Cafferkey, Athenry Tidy Towns, the Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Martina Kinane and Jim Reidy, Athenry Tidy Towns became Anti-Litter Ambassadors at the ‘Bin your gum when you’re done!’ campaign launched in Athenry. Credit Ray Ryan A 70% reduction in gum litter has been recorded nationwide since 2007 with proper disposal encouraged …

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Africa Day celebrations planned for Tuam

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Pictured at the launch of Africa Day 2025 in County Galway; Back L to R: Jennie Swannock (Galway County Council Integration Team), Innocent Igoh (Africa United Galway), Islammiyah Saudique-Kadejo (AMDAF – Amdalah Africa Foundation), TJ Hughes (Galway County Council Integration Team), Josephine Adejumon (Tuam Embracing Diversity), Uwa Agho (Tuam Embracing Diversity), Ronan Melia (Fáilte Isteach, …

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