Bunratty marks the beginning of spring with Imbolc Celebration
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park welcomes the arrival of spring with its annual Imbolc Celebration, a vibrant festival honouring Celtic traditions and Saint Brigid, on Sunday, February 2nd from 11.00am to 5.00pm.
Record number of new housing tenants for Galway County Council in 2024
A record 502 keys were issued to tenants of Local Authority, Approved Housing Bodies, Rental Accommodation, and Mortgage to Rent schemes during 2024, according to the Housing Department of Galway County Council.
Christmas carol singing by candlelight at St. Flannan’s College
Irish tenor Dean Power returns to his alma mater of St. Flannan’s College in Ennis next Tuesday 17th December at 7pm to perform Christmas carols in a special candlelit service in the school chapel.
Expansionary Budget approved by Galway County Council
The Elected Members of Galway County Council have approved an expansionary budget for 2025 that will see expenditure in core public services throughout County Galway increase to €193.6m next year, which is a 12%, or €20.5m, increase on 2024 spending.
Briefing outlines scope for boosting social housing delivery in County Galway
1,237 social housing units have been delivered across County Galway since the beginning of 2022, a seminar organised by Galway County Council has heard.
Community Heroes Celebrated: Clare’s local volunteers set to be honoured
International Volunteer Day will be marked in Ennis next Thursday with an event celebrating the remarkable contribution made by individuals who have selflessly dedicated their time and talents to a variety of volunteer roles across County Clare.
Tills Ring As Christmas Bells Toll In Ennis
A series of initiatives aimed at boosting festive shopping trade in Ennis commences this Thursday with the annual switching on of the Christmas lights, a six-week suspension of work on the Ennis Public Realm Enhancement Scheme and the provision of free parking throughout the town.
Ireland’s largest Christmas parade takes place this Thursday
Santa Claus and members of the All-Ireland winning Clare hurling team will be joined over 350 elves, Christmas characters and musicians in Bunratty village this Thursday night at 6.00pm as Ireland’s largest Christmas parade is hosted in the County Clare village.
Galway County Council approves Housing Borrowing Requirements of €66.5 million
The Elected Members of Galway County Council have approved the Local Authority’s housing borrowing requirements.
Green light for €5.4m Active Travel schemes in Athenry and Tuam
Galway County Council has signed contracts with SYSTRA Ltd. for the design of two major new Active Travel schemes in Athenry and Tuam.