Rural Life
Galway County Council has launched a strategy for preserving and enhancing the county's natural and cultural heritage over the next six years.
A county councillor in Co. Galway is calling on the government to revise legislation dealing with maintenance and removal of roadside trees.
The cathaoirleach of Galway County Council has called for "critical" reforms to rural planning policy to support new homes on family farms.
Dairy
Mountbellew Agricultural College has received planning permission from Galway County Council for a new dairy facility at its campus.
A Galway county councillor has warned government ministers of the danger that ash trees with ash dieback are posing on Irish roadsides.
Mountbellew Agricultural College will hold a special event this month to mark major historical milestones in local agricultural history.
Forestry
Coillte has been refused permission to fell 343ha of conifer plantation for peatland restoration and the establishment of native woodland.
Environment
Galway County Council has launched what it calls an "ambitious" five-year Climate Action Plan, a requirement under the national plan.
Sheep
Following attacks on sheep by dogs in Co. Galway, dog wardens have been conducting door to door enquiries as a result.
The dog warden service of Galway County Council is to carry out door-to-door enquiries following a spate of dog attacks on sheep.
Allum says there have been countless farm animals, home furniture and general rubbish dumped in the countryside that lies in east Co. Galway.
It is "beyond belief" to Galway County Council that in a modern society, it is still battling with the issue of illegal animal dumping.
Adrian Kelly of the ICSA has said that Minister Ross is reneging on his commitment to a comprehensive consultation process on cycling routes.
