Connacht Tribune / City Tribune - News and information in Galway

The provision of social and affordable housing remains a top priority for Galway County Council – in an effort to add to its current stock of more than 3,200 units with over 90% occupancy.
The local authority’s Chief Executive Liam Conneally said that than 220 new social and affordable homes were delivered last year and he wants to extend this....

Would you pass a theory test despite being a driver with experience? Do you know how valuable antioxidants are in keeping you looking young? And are female scientists given fair representation in our science books?
These are just some of the ideas that have inspired Coláiste Muire Máthair Galway students preparing for this week’s Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin....

Past pupils from Garbally College in Ballinasloe – marking 50 years since their graduation – have raised €1,500 for local charities and institutions on foot of their half-century celebration.
The Leaving Certificate class of 1975 held their 50th reunion in Ballinasloe in October and the surplus from the gathering was recently donated to local charities....

Croí, the Heart & Stroke Charity, in collaboration with University Hospital Galway, is delighted to invite everyone to a free public event dedicated to managing high blood pressure (hypertension).
Taking place on Wednesday, January 14th, at 5:30 pm, at the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, this special evening is open to anyone living with or supporting someone with high blood pressure....