Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone
Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins, T.D., met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae today (Thursday, 17 April 2025) to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme at Baile Chláir (Claregalway). The initial residents of the three-phase project are set to move into their new homes over the coming weeks. The 17 homes form part of the 61-unit Garraí Na Gaoithe development, marking the first turnkey housing project in County Galway to incorporate affordable housing under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ policy. Minister Cummins said, “It’s fantastic to see these affordable purchase homes being delivered in Claregalway and I was encouraged to hear of Galway County Council’s plans to deliver further schemes in the near future. Ultimately, it’s about housing delivery…
Easter celebration on the double at Bunratty and Craggaunowen
More than 15,000 people are expected to pass through the gates of Craggaunowen and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Outing, QuareClare, and Limerick Pride shortlisted in bid to host EuroPride
The European Pride Organisers Association announced today (Friday, 4 April 2025) that The Outing, QuareClare, and Limerick Pride have been short-listed alongside Manchester Pride in their bid to host EuroPride 2028.
Public’s input sought on new Burren & Cliffs of Moher shuttle bus service
A new hop-on hop-off shuttle bus service linking towns, villages and visitor attractions throughout North and West Clare is the subject of public consultation and engagement sessions taking place in Miltown Malbay and Kilfenora on Monday (April 7, 2025) and Tuesday (April 8, 2025) next.
Galway County Council project transforms derelict Ballinasloe town centre site
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.
North Clare students shake up national awards scheme
Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna has been presented with its very own seismograph, which will enable students to record seismic activity from around the world in real time. Funded by Research Ireland, the seismograph is being provided by the QuakeShake project, a division of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and a joint initiative of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) and Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) aimed at engaging the public in studying earthquakes and seismic activity. The presentation was made during a visit to Mary Immaculate by GSI Director Koen Verbruggen to mark the North Clare’s track record of success in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Mary Immaculate students have won the GSI category of the annual exhibition during three of the last five years, including most recently in January 2025. Mr. Verbruggen was joined by Siobhán Power, Senior GSI Geologist, and Laura…
Council urges public to be part of County Galway’s annual Spring Clean
Galway County Council and An Taisce are bidding to make this April’s National Spring Clean campaign the most successful to date by getting every parish in County Galway involved in the annual initiative.
Nominations sought for scheme that honours County Galway’s community champions
Nominations are being invited for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025, an annual awards scheme that honours individuals and groups who have had a significant impact on the quality of life in communities across County Galway.
Galway County Council announces €320,000 funding for 267 community groups
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.
Liscannor photographer puts Burren Geopark in the frame
A Liscannor-based photographer has been named overall winner of a photography competition hosted by the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN).