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The proposed route would run from a location close to the existing M6 motorway to a site west of the village of Bearna

Ruling on proposed Galway ring road is postponed

A ruling on the proposed ring road project in Galway has been put back until later in the year.

Connacht • 01 May 19

CEO Patricia Philbin said the opening ceremony a 'work in progress'

Galway 2020 opening ceremony pushed to February

The opening ceremony for Galway's 2020 European Capital of Culture will not be held until next February.

Connacht • 17 Apr 19

Galway County Council will now go ahead and seek planning consent from An Bord Pleanála

Galway bypass proposal years in the making

A proposal for a long-awaited Galway city bypass has been signed off by Cabinet today and will now proceed to the planning stages.

Galway • 13 Nov 18

In its assessment of Galway County Council, TII found 'multiple' planning applications missing reports of pre-planning consultations

Galway County Council ranks lowest for transparency

Galway County Council has been judged to be the worst local authority in the country in terms of transparency, while Galway City Council was judged the best.

Ireland • 16 May 18

Report identifies challenges in identifying remains of some of the young children buried at Tuam

Zappone urges cooperation on future of Tuam site

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said that money will not be the most relevant consideration when a final decision is taken on what will happen at the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam, Co Galway.

Ireland • 12 Dec 17

Councils have the power to either increase or decrease the rate of Local Property Tax by up to 15%

Galway Co Council votes to increase property tax

Home owners in Co Galway are facing a 10% increase in Local Property Tax payments next year after the county council voted in favour of a proposed increase in the charge.

News • 29 Sep 16