CFOA’s Galway conference to explore future fire service innovations
The Irish Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) has announced it will host its annual Conference and Fire Technology Exhibition at the Salthill Hotel in Galway on 7-8 May.
Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes in Athenry
Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry, County Galway.
Craggaunowen Under Siege This Bank Holiday Weekend
Craggaunowen will echo to the sound of clashing steel this May Bank Holiday Weekend (Saturday, 3 May, and Sunday, 4 May) as fearsome Norse warriors take over the historic County Clare site, transforming it into a bustling Viking village.
New €60,000 Fund Supports Climate Action on Oileáin Árann
Galway County Council has announced details of a new funding scheme for organisations, businesses and communities of Oileáin Árann (The Aran Islands) that are interested in developing projects and initiatives focusing on addressing climate change.
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…