Change to USC will help ‘most vulnerable’ says Nolan
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Abolishing the Universal Social Charge for 330,000 of the most vulnerable low-paid workers marks the reversal of a “crude mechanism that hit all workers regardless of low income”.
Read more ...Ireland left with highest VAT rate in Eurozone says Ó Cuív
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Budget 2012 does nothing to tackle the State’s job crisis but everything to ensure we have the highest rate of VAT in the Eurozone according to Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív.
Read more ...All-Ireland Judo success for Athenry students
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Transition year students from Athenry Vocational School enjoyed great success at the recent Judo All-Ireland championships in Dublin.
Read more ...Residents ‘horrified’ at plans for new Tesco hypermarket
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Residents of Highfield Park, Rahoon Road, and Old Seamus Quirke Road, say they are “shocked and dismayed” at the prospect of a three-storey high Tesco hypermarket being constructed in their area.
The residents’ response comes following a recent meeting called by businessman Micheál Ó hUiginn, where he presented draft plans for the proposed Tesco store on his former lumberyard.
Read more ...Kinvara Christmas Market opens this weekend
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
The Kinvara Christmas Farmers’ Market will be held over two weekends this year, with the first event taking place this weekend.
Read more ...Grealish condemns Budget as ‘anti-family’
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
The majority of the cuts and tax increases in Budget 2012 “disproportionately target families and the poorer elements of society”, making it one of the most “anti-family” budgets in living memory.
Read more ...Galway Arts Festival hit Misterman takes New York by storm
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
The runaway hit of this year’s Galway Arts Festival, Misterman, starring Cillian Murphy, opened last Sunday night in New York to standing ovations and rave reviews.
Read more ...Films screenings to mark Human Rights Day
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
This Saturday is International Human Rights Day and to mark the date the Galway Alliance Against War is organising an evening of films in the Nuns Island Theatre.
Read more ...Councillors attempt to block proposed halting site
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Serious questions were raised at Monday’s city council meeting to have land in Ballindooley listed as a heritage site, which some councillors suspected was a means to block a proposed Traveller halting site for the area.
The 1.11 acre site contains a 1950s bungalow, a hay shed, two barns, and a farmer’s cottage that is currently being used as a shed. A famine cottage is also located on the edge of the site.
Read more ...Council seeks legal advice over Occupy camp
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Following the move of Occupy Galway to facilitate the Christmas Market, the Galway City Council now plans to take legal action against the camp.
Read more ...Council seeks a further €3m to fund Seamus Quirke Road
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Overruns on the Seamus Quirke Road upgrade have forced the Galway City Council to apply for an €8 million loan to complete the project.
Initial costings were prepared prior to construction commencing in September 2010 and estimated the cost of the scheme at €10.3 million.
Read more ...Fallers has been selling timeless gifts for well over a century
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
If anyone knows anything about selling Christmas gifts, it is Fallers. They have this year renovated the store at Williamsgate Street, so now not alone has the store got a complete new shop front but the interior has been upgraded. This 132-year-old store has always been known for its vast selection of jewellery, gifts, and watches.
Read more ...Win a g Hotel gift card
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
To celebrate the festive season, Santa and his elves have just launched the five star g Hotel’s new, exclusive gift card selection offering the ultimate presents for this Christmas.
Read more ...It is the season of giving at Capones
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
It is the season for giving and Capones is doing just that as it has gone all out and are offering a complimentary bottle of wine for tables of four, with their four course menu for €20pp.
This offer is available right up till Christmas Eve. So if you are looking for good food, value and plenty of festive cheer then head to Capones for one of these great offers. . There is the Monday Mania which is proving hugely popular, and Thursday Special of two pastas and two glasses of wine for €14.95.
Read more ...Sparkle your way through the party season with Kingfisher Beauty Spa
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Juggling Christmas parties with work, present shopping and tree decorating can leave little time for your beauty regime. But follow these quick-and-easy tips from The Kingfisher Beauty Spa and you are sure to sparkle throughout the whole festive season.
Read more ...Cura is there to give you space to think
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
An unplanned pregnancy at any age or at any stage in life can or may become a difficult and challenging time.
Read more ...Ardilaun Pearl Proposal wedding offer of just €50 per person
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
The Ardilaun Hotel, situated in leafy Taylor’s Hill, with superb gardens, is one of Galway’s well-loved, long-established family run and favourite wedding venues and has a reputation for its luxurious comfort in an intimate setting, gracious style and fine food. The Ardilaun Hotel offers their Pearl Proposal at just €50 per person for an all inclusive wedding package.
The hotel celebrated in style earlier this year with winning the coveted title of “Best Hotel Wedding Venue in Connacht” at the Weddings Online Awards, followed by their most recent “AA Award for Courtesy and Care”. This latest award is a true testament to the hotel and how staff continuously strive to serve all of their guests to the highest standards with great care and attention to detail. The Ardilaun has hosted over 3,000 weddings in almost 50 years and is still going strong, with its policy of just one wedding per day.
Read more ...Maroon and White Party to rock Halo
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
The Maroon and White Xmas Party returns to Halo Nightclub on Sunday December 18 and promises to be a Christmas Party to remember. Buck Taylor will perform on the night as will the amazing Vaudeville Vamps Dance Group and the ever-popular Elastic Band.
Read more ...Chill for charity on Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
The annual Christmas Day Swim in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland project Voices for Galway is taking place again this year. “Voices for Galway” is a local charity dedicated to the provision of speech and language therapy to children with Down Syndrome in the Galway community.
This is the charity’s seventh year to hold the swim – you do not have to be a swimmer to participate, just be willing to get into the sea and get yourself wet on Christmas morning is what it iss all about.
Read more ...Child abuse claims against eighteen priests in Tuam archdiocese, audit reveals
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Allegations of child sexual abuse were made against 18 priests in the Tuam archdiocese from 1975 to 2011, according to the Review of Safeguarding Practice in the archdiocese, just published. Ten of these priests were deceased when the review was undertaken in June 2011.
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