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Work to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South

Work is set to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South. 
At present, the bollards run from the Dublin Road down towards the Spar Shop. 
But they'll now be extended as far as the railway line near the Coast Road. 
Councillor Alan Cheevers says improved safety is important, but residents have some concerns the bollards will make it harder to get in and out of their homes. 
He also says it's vital that some provision is made for school buses. 

Salthill to host coastal counties Snámh don Phalaistín tomorrow

A group of people from the Irish-language community are set to dive into the Salthill Sea all together tomorrow morning
The group of 50 people are travelling around the country this weekend swimming in the sea in all 17 coastal counties in support of Palestine
'Snámh don Phalaistín' is a two-day challenge organised by Conradh na Gaeilge and aims to raise money for ACLAÍ Palestine
Conradh na Gaeilge's Director of Development Aodhán Ó Deá says everyone is welcome

Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest

Galway Rural Development have announced that they will be providing a LEADER grant of almost €130,000 in support of the European Sheep Shearing and Wool-handling Championships at Mountbellew on the June bank holiday weekend.
The funding to the Mountbellew Social Development Co-op Society will focus on targeted efforts to promote and deliver the event, taking place from May 30th to June 1st, thereby attracting a broad audience to Mountbellew and its surrounding areas.
Building on the foundations of the 2024 All-Ireland Festival, it is hoped that this will increase attendance and create a significant draw for the region which will leave a positive economic and cultural impact.
Speaking to Galway Bay FM News, CEO Steve Dolan said they are delighted to support the event.

Independent Ireland TD says Government hasn't "a bulls clue" on water infrastructure for home building

The Government seemingly doesn't have "a bulls clue" when it comes to the importance and cost of water infrastructure to support home building.
That's according to local TD Michael Fitzmaurice, who says 85% of the towns in Ireland don't have the capacity for new homes.
Speaking to Taoiseach Micheal Martin in the Dáil, he was highly critical of the €10bn budget allocated to Uisce Eireann for the period 2025 - 2029.

Glenamaddy Players have qualified for the All-Ireland confined amateur drama being held in Claremorris

Glenamaddy Players have qualified for the All-Ireland confined amateur drama being held in Claremorris
They won their place after winning the highly competitive Glenamaddy Festival with their performance of Class, a play by Iseult Golden and David Horan
The group also scooped a host of awards when the winners were announced last night.
They won Best Sound, Best Set, Best Actor Confined with Patrick Flynn and Best Actress Confined with Tina Ward
Coman Keaveney also won the Best Director Confined and he spoke to our reporter John Mulligan in Glenamaddy immediately afterward:

Glenamaddy Players qualify for All Ireland confined amateur drama

Glenamaddy Players have qualified for the All-Ireland confined amateur drama being held in Claremorris
They won their place after winning the highly competitive Glenamaddy Festival with their performance of Class, a play by Iseult Golden and David Horan
The group also scooped a host of awards when the winners were announced last night.
They won Best Sound, Best Set, Best Actor Confined with Patrick Flynn and Best Actress Confined with Tina Ward
Coman Keaveney also won the Best Director Confined and he spoke to our reporter John Mulligan in Glenamaddy immediately afterward:

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Minister of State Urges Eligible Households to Avail of Free Solar Panel Grant

Minister of State Seán Canney is calling on households with medically vulnerable individuals to explore the SEAI Medically Vulnerable Solar PV System grant.
The grant is a fully funded initiative designed to assist those dependent on electrically powered medical equipment and provides free solar panels to qualifying homes, reducing electricity costs and ensuring greater energy security for those most in need.
Speaking to Galway Bay FM News, Minister Canney added that several electricity providers are involved in the scheme.

Local MEP says EU must strike the correct balance on new animal transport rules

A local MEP says it's critically important the EU strikes the right balance on new animal transport rules.
It's as proposed new EU regulations on live transport are under consideration.
Addressing the European Parliament's Agriculture and Transport Committees, MEP Barry Cowen welcomed some aspects of the proposals.
But the Midlands North West Fianna Fail MEP said there are also some areas of concern.