Housing boost for Loughrea and Tuam
Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver more than 65 new homes on local authority-owned sites in Loughrea and Tuam.
Self-Catering Industry Needs Grandfather Rule – ISCF
The Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF), the representative body for more than 6,500 self-catering properties in Ireland, has welcomed the decision by the Elected Members of Clare County Council to request the Government to pause the proposed roll-out of the Short-Term Tourist Lettings (STTL) Register.
Galway landowners offered ‘hassle-free’ support to create more space for nature on their land
A funding scheme to support landowners and community groups across Galway in undertaking nature-positive measures on their lands will open to applications from this Friday, March 15th.
Work to begin on €4.8m housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe
Galway County Council today (Monday, 11 March 2024) signed contracts for the construction of two new housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe.
The Ledge 4D Experience opens at the Cliffs of Moher
A €320,000 upgrade to the virtual reality cliffside experience at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare has been completed.
Bunratty Goes Green For St. Patrick’s Day
Bunratty Castle will be lit up in green throughout the St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend as part of a comprehensive programme of entertainment kickstarting the 2024 tourist season at the popular County Clare visitor attraction.
Leonard Cleary approved as new Galway City Council chief executive
The Elected Members of Galway City Council today (Monday, 4 March 2024) approved the appointment of Leonard Cleary as Chief Executive of Galway City Council.
Craggaunowen set for €1m makeover
The popular East Clare visitor attraction of Craggaunowen is set to undergo a significant upgrade during 2024.
200-space car park for Ennis Town Centre
Clare County Council and Clare GAA are partnering to deliver a 200-space car park at the Cloister in Ennis town centre.
Online pre-planning enquiry system launched in County Galway
Galway County Council this evening (Tuesday, February 20, 2024) became just the second local authority in the country to launch an online pre-planning enquiry system.