An Taisce has lodged an objection with the government against an exploratory mineral licence being granted to the Canadian mining company MOAG Copper Gold...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 has given the green light for the massive new €300 million Augustine Hill urban quarter development led by Gerry Barrett.
The large...
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...
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...
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...
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 (GCCN) has published a strong statement of solidarity with the Traveller Community following remarks made by Cllr Michael Crowe on...
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...