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An Taisce objects to Connemara mining exploration licence

An Taisce has lodged an objection with the government against an exploratory mineral licence being granted to the Canadian mining company MOAG Copper Gold...

An Taisce secure Supreme Court order against Galway quarry

The Supreme court has granted An Taisce an order restraining the operation of McTigue Quarry in Galway after finding it to be unauthorised. However the...

Call for accelerated rollout of Safe Routes to School

Increased funding and a greater role for local authorities are needed to increase the rate at which the Safe Routes to School Scheme is...

Letter | “Attitudes towards flood defences are concerning”

Dear Editor, I am consistently concerned by Galway City and County Councils' attitude towards flood defences, as evident in last week's Galway Advertiser article "City's...

Eight Green Flag awards for Galway City & County parks this year

Eight Green Flag awards have been awarded to public parks and other green community spaces in Galway this year. The Green Flag Award, managed by An...

Letter | Current economic system has no solutions for Climate Crisis

Dear Editor, This past week, Ireland has experienced a rare September heatwave; the first of the 21st century. At the time of writing, all 25 weather...

Mixed results for Galway beaches in latest IBAL litter survey

Two Galway beaches were noted for their cleanliness in the latest IBAL litter survey, while Dog's Bay Beach in Connemara has degraded. Three beaches in...

Letter | Galway climate change “opportunities”?

Dear Editor, Galway County Council has released a strategy for tackling climate change impacts, titled “Climate Proofing County Galway”. Within the document, the council makes notes...

An Bord Pleanála green lights €300m Augustine Hill urban quarter

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for the massive new €300 million Augustine Hill urban quarter development led by Gerry Barrett. The large...

Galway tied for Ireland’s cleanest city in latest IBAL litter survey

Galway was one of only two cities in Ireland deemed clean in the latest litter survey from Irish Businesses Against Litter. The latest nationwide survey...

Galway beaches retain all Blue Flag and Green Coast awards for 2023

Eight beaches and lakefronts in Galway have been received Blue Flag awards for 2023, retaining all of the city and county's top spots. In Galway...

Letter | “If the State won’t protect us, we must protect each other”

Dear Editor, On April 11th, the Irish Independent published a story "Irish Government defends moving against Swiss grannies who are fighting for the climate". The article...

Plans approved for new walking trails in Connemara National Park

An Bord Pleanála has approved plans for building a number of new walking trails in Connemara National Park. The Board has granted planning permission to...

An Bord Pleanála rejects appeal against backup gas power plant

An Bord Pleanala has given the green light for the construction of a backup gas power plant at Tynagh, between Loughrea and Portumna. The Board...

Jurys out on hotel rebranding in Galway City

A familiar sight in Galway City will be getting a new moniker under plans for the rebranding of Jurys Inn hotel. The Fattal hotels group...

Climate Action Week launched at University of Galway

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton has launched Ireland’s Climate Action Week at University of Galway today. The event coincided with the University being awarded Green...

Galway City Community Network stands with Traveller Community

Galway City Community Network (GCCN) has published a strong statement of solidarity with the Traveller Community following remarks made by Cllr Michael Crowe on...

Galway retains and expands Green Flag awards this year

Seven parks and community green spaces in Galway City and County have been awarded Green Flag awards this year, including one new addition to...

Report of untreated sewage discharged into Claddagh Basin

Environmental watchdog An Taisce has said that untreated sewage was discharged into the Claddagh Basin this week. The environmental group claims that the the Storm...

Over two tonnes of rubbish collected in Eglinton Canal & Claddagh Basin

Over two tonnes of rubbish were collected during a recent Clean Up of the Eglinton Canal and Claddagh Basin. Galway City Council and Clean coasts...

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