Eyre Square left ‘as naked as Jesus’ over Christmas, claims Conneely

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Eyre Square was left “as naked as Jesus when he was born” over the Christmas, making the area “dull” and lacking in “Christmas atmosphere”.

This is the view of Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely who has criticised City Hall, accusing them of leaving Eyre Square “without any Christmas colour” once the Continental Christmas Market finished on December 18.

Vote to help Athenry model become face of German clothing company

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

A County Galway model is one of the finalists in an international modelling competition.

A wheelchair in Galway

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Saturday December 3 was the UN International Day of Persons with Disability. We marked it in Galway by holding what we called a ‘Speakout,’ at one o’clock outside Brown Thomas’s, where the Christmas shopping crowds were thickest. Ten of us, men and women in wheelchairs, all ages from late twenties to over eighty, spoke in turn about the need to combat our social exclusion in the city, letting the public know the everyday obstacles we face to our mobility and ease of access.

Wanted, men and women to take part in white collar boxing for heart charity

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

A local heart charity is seeking men and women to take part in a white collar boxing fundraiser in the city on the eve of St Patrick’s Day.

Meeting on archaeological excavations in Claregalway

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

A public meeting discussing the most recent archaeological finds in the Claregalway area will take place in the Harbour Hotel, Dock Road, on Monday at 7.30pm.

The lecture, entitled Recent Excavations at Claregalway, will be given by Brian Mac Domhnaill, survey manager for Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd.

Funding of more than €347,000 approved for St Brigit’s Garden and Letterfrack astro turf pitch

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

More than €347,000 in funding has been allocated for the development of an astro turf pitch in Letterfrack and the development of a sustainable garden at St Brigit’s Garden in Rossachill.

Council takes months to turnaround local authority houses, report reveals

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

The average turnaround time for making vacant houses ready for occupation in Galway City is between two to five months, it was revealed yesterday in a national survey of local authority housing stock.

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway gets ready for annual convention

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

62 years after it was established in Galway, Alcoholics Anonymous will hold the 37th Annual Galway West Area Convention in the Galway Bay Hotel, Galway from Friday January 6 to Sunday January 8.

Volvo yachts hoisted onto ships as organisers bid to avoid pirates

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

THE MILLIONS of euro worth of sailing vessels that comprise the competing boats in the Volvo Ocean Race were delicately loaded onto ships in the Indian Ocean yesterday in a bid to prevent violent pirates from learning the route and attacking the valuable vessels as they edge slowly closer to the finishing line in Galway next summer.

Grealish welcomes new agreement to help people with disabilities into the workforce

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

A new agreement between Microsoft and Workability International, which will help more people with disabilities enter the workforce, has been welcomed by Galway West TD Noel Grealish.

The Worldwide Education Alliance Agreement was signed in Brussels this week. The signing was attended by Dep Grealish and will allow Workability International and Microsoft to develop new education opportunities for people with disabilities.

Decision to axe Local Improvement Schemes is a disgrace, says Canney

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

The Government has decided not to continue to fund Local Improvement Schemes states Cllr. Seán Canney.

Council budget must be changed to protect elderly and those on social welfare pensions says McDonnell

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

City Hall’s budget must be altered to protect people on social welfare pensions so they do not lose their waiver, according to Independent city councillor Declan McDonnell.

Three new consultants appointed to Galway hospitals

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

A local TD is calling for a clear plan to be drawn up in the New Year to illustrate how the appointment of three new consultants to University, Merlin Park and Portiuncula Hospitals will work in the various facilities.

Galway East Fine Gael deputy Paul Connaughton says the appointments of Mr Eddie Myers, a consultant colorectal surgeon; Mr Chris Collins, a consultant general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon and David Breen, a consultant respiratory and general physician are very welcome.

Success is proving sweet for NUI Galway researchers

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

Diagnosing cancer, maintaining a healthy gut, and improving baby formula are just some of the challenges which glycoscience researchers at NUI Galway are undertaking.

Massive exposure for Galway as city secures top snooker series

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

The National University of Ireland in Galway will stage snooker's Players Tour Championship Grand Finals for the first time in March.

East Galway school building projects part of €430m education infrastructure plan for 2012

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

East Galway Senator Lorraine Higgins has said the Department of Education’s school building programme for next year reflects the current Government’s determination to prioritise the education of our young people.

Get rambling in Cong with Galway Walking Club

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

The Galway Walking Club has scheduled the first of its walks for the new year, details of which are now available on the website at:

Painting of the Nativity at Galway Cathedral

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

A painting of the Nativity by Adam Pomeroy, is currently on loan to and being exhibited in Galway Cathedral.

30 per cent CAP greening is too much for Ireland, says Higgins

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

Proposals to increase the Green element of the Common Agriculture Policy are complicated, confusing, and not suitable for Ireland. local MEP Jim Higgins said this week.

NUIG lecturer condemns axing of foreign languages in primary schools

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

The decision to abolish teaching foreign languages in primary school is “shows a disregard for the importance of language teaching at a young age and a short-sightedness about the future needs of this country”.

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