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Galway nursing home fails to comply with infection control regulations

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:35:49 GMT

The inspection of Caiseal Geal Teach Altranais in Castlegar also revealed that cleaning procedures issued to staff actually increased the risk of spreading illness rather than preventing it

Galway City Council to spend €600,000 on bridge plans despite state funding withdrawal

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:23:51 GMT

The local authority is set to spend up to €600,000 on consultants despite the National Transport Authority withdrawing funding for the Clifden Railway Bridge last year

Renmore walkway plans stalled over security fears after knife attack

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:02:41 GMT

The Defence Forces have cited heightened security concerns following an attack on military personnel in August 2024, during which army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy was injured

Taoiseach welcomes 'breakthrough' for 'critical' Galway City Ring Road

Darragh McDonagh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:39:21 GMT

Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday, Mr Martin described the long-awaited road project as “critical infrastructure for Galway”