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City public meeting to discuss Israeli action in Gaza

A public meeting will take place in the city on Friday to discuss the actions of Israel in Gaza. 
It's hosted by People Before Profit, and the meeting is entitled "Stop Israeli Oppression". 
Speakers will include Palestinian human rights activist and legal researcher Ramez Hayek. 
It will take place on Friday at 6.30pm at Áras na nGael, Dominick Street.  
Speaking to Galway Talks, organiser Adrian Curran said our Government should be doing more to condemn Israel. 

Galway Cycling Campaign to hand out free lights in the city

Galway Cycling Campaign will be handing out free lights this evening as part of the Light Up Your Bike initiative.
The campaign will be at Ward's corner shop by the Canal Road Junction from 5:30 to 6:30 this evening.
The  campaign is funded in partnership with Galway City Council.
Reg Turner, Chair of the Galway Cycling Campaign explains why it's so important to have a good bike light:

Restoration of St. Nicholas Collegiate Church could cost up to €20m

The restoration of Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church in the city could cost between 15 and 20 million euro.
That's according to Reverend Linda Peilow, who says recent grant funding of €100 thousand only completed five percent of the works needed.
And she told Galway Talks that those five percent of works uncovered various other issues that will also all have to be dealt with.
The situation is described as an "emergency" and fundraising options for the works on the 700 year old church are being assessed.
Very Reverend Peilow explained why plaster has to stripped from the walls.

Concerned residents to hold public meeting on plans for Portumna Forest Park

A group of concerned residents are to hold a public meeting in the coming weeks, on plans for the future development of Portumna Forest Park. 
It follows a public consultation meeting in the town a fortnight ago, on a new 10 year strategy and masterplan. 
Coillte and Bórd Fáilte say the park has "transformative" potential for far greater tourism and recreational use - but investment is needed. 
But some locals say the deadline for submissions on the masterplan - which is this coming Wednesday - is far too short. 
Speaking to Galway Talks, Maedhbh Gordon says it has to be extended so locals can have a chance to make an input. 

Women in majority of high-ranked jobs in north and west Connemara

Women are in a clear majority in the highest-ranked occupations in west and north Connemara, according to the latest Census.
The statistics show that 55% of those in professional, management, and director positions in four of the main towns and villages are female.

Major housing project launched in city to house adults with intellectual disabilities

A major new housing project to provide housing to adults in Galway with intellectual disabilities has been launched in the city.
It's a collaboration between the Brothers of Charity and Ability West. 
'Living my Life' will work with 32 adults over the next five years, to prepare them for independent living across Galway City and County, with 120 already on a waiting list for the project. 
Josh Byrne and Caoimhe Killeen attended the launch at the Salthill Hotel. 

Athenry Family Reunited with Stolen Dog after two years

Adam Nawrocki speaking to David Nevin in January 2023 about finding their dog two years after being stolen from Athenry.

Renewed call for pedestrian crossing at dangerous location in Oranmore

There's a renewed call for a pedestrian crossing to be created at a dangerous location in Oranmore village. 
At a meeting of Galway County Council, Councillor Martina Kinnane welcomed progress on a new crossing on the Maree Road. 
But she said progress is urgently needed on a crossing point at Lidl on the Old Limerick Road, that's been sought for years.
Earlier this year, a pedestrian in her 80's was killed in a collision at the location. 
Councillor Kinnane said it's vital that every effort is made to get the project over the line. 

Justice Minister says ”every effort” being made to ensure Gardaí have visible presence in Galway

The Justice Minister says "every effort" is being made to ensure Gardaí have a visible presence in Galway. 
Minister Helen McEntee is currently on a two-day trip to Galway, to meet with local organisations and politicians to hear concerns across the county. 
Sarah Slevin asked her if the €10m for Garda overtime in Dublin could be extended to other cities including Galway. 

Call for County Council to ensure footpaths are gritted this winter

There's a demand for Galway County Council to ensure that footpaths in local communities, as well as roads, are gritted this winter. 
The call came from Councillor Alastair McKinstry at a meeting of the local authority, as the winter response was debated. 
He said areas like schools and healthcare facilities need particular focus. 
Green Party Councillor McKinstry says the current priority is just cars - and that has to change.