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Final approval for apartment blocks on Monivea Road
1+ week, 5+ day ago (177+ words) Final approval has been given for apartment blocks on the Monivea Road in the city. City planners approved plans last year for a three story block opposite the eir buildings, on a site known as the glasshouse commercial site. The…...
Over 500 new homes commenced in Galway city and county this year
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (112+ words) Just over 500 new homes commenced in Galway city and county since the start of the year. 133 of those are in the city - with the first four months of this year close to 2025's end of year total. Meanwhile, 373 new homes…...
Sinn Fein leader to address city event this afternoon
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (23+ words) The event in Westside, entitled 'Make Galway Affordable' will focus on housing costs, energy bills, childcare pressures and growing financial strain facing fami. .....
Plans approved for signifiant housing development in Renmore
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (117+ words) Plans have been approved for a significant housing development in Renmore. Graphite Fusion plans to build more than 80 apartments and townhouses across 12 blocks at a site in Murrough, fronting onto Gleann Rua Road. They'll vary in height from one to…...
Appeal lodged against significant housing project in Oranmore
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (155+ words) An appeal's been lodged against the approval of a significant housing project in Oranmore. Last month, county planners approved more than 200 new homes on a site off the Coast Road. But An Taisce has now appealed that decision to An…...
Resident appeal over apartment block in Knocknacarra
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (105+ words) Local residents in Knocknacarra have taken an appeal against the approval of an apartment block in Knocknacarra - including a councillor who is rejecting claims of NIMBYISM. The 40 home development at Clybaun Road and Western Distributor Road was given the green…...
City information event on affordable housing
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (242+ words) It takes place at the Radisson RED at Crown Square on Wednesday March 25th from 4pm until 8pm. City information event on affordable housing Galway City Council is hosting a public information event on affordable housing next week. It's billed as a "drop…...
Approval for over 200 new homes in Oranmore
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (133+ words) Permission has been granted for a mix of duplexes and homes built on a site at Coast Road. - Approval for over 200 new homes in Oranmore Permission has been granted for more than 200 new homes in Oranmore. The project, led by…...
Third attempt for new apartment blocks in Newcastle
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) The Saturday Sports Show A fresh plan to build new apartment blocks at Newcastle Road has been lodged with city planners. Shawder Ltd will be hoping it's a case of third time lucky in its plans to demolish 99 Upper Newcastle…...
Green light for expansion of House Hotel in city
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (144+ words) The green light's been given for a considerable expansion of the House Hotel at Spanish Parade in the city. The Choice Hotel Group plans to refurbish a vacant residential house beside the boutique hotel entrance to provide an extra 20 bedrooms....