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3 days ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
A regular forum – now cancelled – which used to provide a platform for questions and answers between the Gardaí, local politicians and members of the community has been dismissed by one veteran Councillor as ineffective in helping to tackle local crime. The County Galway Joint Policing Committee ceased operations in 2024 ahead of its replacement with a community-based group which will also involve members of the Garda being present as their meetings.
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5 days ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
Motorists are taking their lives in their hands, trying to edge their way onto main roads because the growth of greenery along the verges is restricting their sightlines. That’s according to local Cllr Declan Geraghty as the blame was laid at the doorsteps of both Galway County Council and the National Roads Authority for not cutting back hedges to maintain clear sightlines.
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6 days ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
A rural Galway community is planning a number of celebrations to mark the retirement of their beloved parish priest of 32 years who is stepping down from ministry after a rewarding career. Fr Michael Finneran, who is parish priest in Clontuskert, near Ballinasloe, is looking forward to his retirement, although there is no doubt that due to declining clergy numbers, his services will be called upon – a call he says he is always willing to accept.
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1 week ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
An urgent call has been made for improved safety measures at an East Galway primary school where pupils have to cross a busy national road to access playing facilities. Ballaghlea National School, just two miles from Ballygar, is located on the main N63 Claregalway to Roscommon road, which is heavily trafficked on a daily basis.
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1 week ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
Almost 70 local authority houses across Galway have been boarded up for more than a year with little effort to have them brought back into use and allocated to families on the housing waiting lists. Of the 162 unoccupied local authority houses in the city and county, more than 40% of them have been vacant for more than 12 months.
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1 week ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
Increasing student numbers has resulted in Portumna Community School embarking on a major extension, with planning permission is now being sought for the development. The school, which takes in post-primary students from across South East Galway and North Tipperary, has an attendance of around 475 along with 50 teaching staff.
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1 week ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
Many people find golf courses to be tranquil places. The open spaces, lush greenery and the quiet sounds of nature can create a sense of calm and relaxation for those who enjoy the sport. But this was not the case at Loughrea Golf Club back in March of last year when two members grappled with each other over the behaviour of one of them, who was said to be practice putting with a number of balls on the course.
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2 weeks ago | 
irishtimes.com | Declan Tierney
The case against former Galway East TD Colm Keaveney who has been accused of drug driving and having no insurance has been adjourned for the 11th time. His defence solicitor informed the court there were medical issues that needed to be addressed. Mr Keaveney, a former Labour and Fianna Fáil TD, was present in Tuam Court on Tuesday when his solicitor Gearóid Geraghty informed Judge James Faughnan there would now be a plea to all matters.
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3 weeks ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
Members and coaches past and present turned out in good numbers as the acclaimed Tuam Swimming Club celebrated 75 years in existence with a well-attended function in the town. Since its foundation in 1950, the club has competed successfully at Connacht, national and international levels as well as providing coaching to the local community on a continuous basis. The club were due to celebrate their 70th anniversary five years ago but the onset of Covid at the time prevented this from happening.
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3 weeks ago | 
connachttribune.ie | Declan Tierney
The Government has been asked to speed up the process that would see the former Gort Convent transformed into a remote working, cultural and community hub. The convent building, located at Bridge Street in the centre of the town, dates back to the late 1700s when it was built for residential purposes before it was occupied by the Sisters of Mercy in the mid-1800s.
