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Landmark heritage & biodiversity plan launched in Galway

*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

By Páraic McMahon

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

By Páraic McMahon

*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

By Páraic McMahon

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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44 new affordable homes to be delivered in Athenry

By Páraic McMahon

PLANS to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry have been announced by Galway County Council.

Olympian effort by Ballinasloe Marathon Kids

By Páraic McMahon

IRISH Olympian David Gillick marked the finale of the Ballinasloe Marathon Kids by joining 250 primary school children from the East Galway town in the final leg of their journey.

New project transforms derelict Ballinasloe town centre site

By Páraic McMahon

An artist’s impression of the Dunlo Hill development in Ballinasloe. Credit OBFA Architects. A LANDMARK building in Ballinasloe is set to be transformed to include a new community facility as part of a 16-unit residential housing development in the centre of the East Galway town.

Collection of over 2,500 tonnes of litter the target for spring clean in Galway

By Páraic McMahon

APRIL’s National Spring Clean can be the most successful to date in Galway according to targets from the local authority.

New Ennistymon car park will have more than 42 spaces & could open this summer

By Páraic McMahon

*Monastery Lane in Ennistymon. ENNISTYMON’s new car park will have more than 42 parking spaces according to hopeful officials in Clare County Council.

€320k funding for 267 local community groups & events in Galway

By Páraic McMahon

*Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway. Photo Galway County Council IN A significant boost to the economic, community and cultural development of County Galway, 267 local community groups and events are set to receive combined grant funding of €321,750.

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