Free events for all ages at Coole

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Coole Park will host a variety of free events during July and August celebrating the cultural and natural heritage of the park.

‘Remembering Aoibhe’ in Renville Park 5K Run

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Connacht Rugby captain John Muldoon is among sporting stars who have already signed up for the Renville Park 5K ‘Remembering Aoibhe’ Run.

Crisis meeting for Galway United

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Problems are mounting at Terryland Park, both on and off the pitch. Fifteen successive league defeats have left the club marooned at the foot of the table and a seemingly constant haemorrhaging of its best players means it is difficult to envisage an imminent resurrection.

Private security cost hospitals almost €1.5m in last five years

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

University and Merlin Park hospitals paid almost €1.5 million to private security firms over the past five years for patient security and other security work, it was revealed this week.

Festivals prove a key part of Galway economy

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

July is ‘festival season’ in Galway with the local economy poised to receive a major economic boost from visitors to the Galway Film Fleadh, Galway Arts Festival and Galway Races. However it essential businesses create competitive and attractive prices for the public and take advantage of the new VAT rate if the annual high attendance to be sustained during the current recession.

Sight-seeing turns tragedy for tourists killed in Kinvara crash

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A sight-seeing trip turned into tragedy for two tourists after their motorcycle was in collision with a car on sharp country road bend.

Volvo Race stopover can transform Ireland

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A “global village” will be at heart of next year’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway with business opportunities a new priority for the organisers.

Playground vandals must be caught

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The culprits responsible for ‘wanton’ vandalism of playgrounds in Knocknacarra and other areas of the city must be apprehended so children do not lose out on these vital amenities, says local councillor Donal Lyons who vowed that work will continue to ensure funding for playgrounds will be included in future council budgets.

Cllr Lyons was speaking after residents in Knocknacarra were left disappointed when McGrath’s Field playground lost out on a €7,500 prize fund for a major upgrade in the Brennan’s Bread Make Over Competition.

Seven months jail for vicious attack

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Two women who launched a vicious attack on a family home, hurling abuse and threats, kicking down the front door, and dragging the terrified female occupant out of her house by the hair before punching and kicking her while her children cowered in an upstairs bedroom both received seven month jail sentences this week.

Jail for man who used ex as a ‘punch bag’

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A 32-year-old man who used his ex-girlfriend as a ‘punch bag’ during a drink-fuelled tresspass and assault incident at her home has been sentenced to 10 months in jail with the final five months suspended with strict conditions.

Newly launched job scheme attracts Galway companies

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Thirty-nine Galway-based companies have already expressed an interest in offering internships through the Government’s newly launched national scheme.

Community Picnic to hold referendum on EU/IMF bailout

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The first Galway Community Picnic will take place this Saturday at 2pm to coincide with the visit of the IMF, EU and ECB to Ireland. The picnic is open to all and will have an inclusive and family friendly atmosphere with activities and entertainment for adults and children.

Search for missing person continues

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Gardai are continuing their search for a Galway man who has been missing since the weekend.

Clock starts ticking as countdown begins to lucrative VOR spectacular

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Tomorrow evening heralds the official countdown to the return of one of the greatest success stories in Galway’s history as a 365-day countdown clock is activated in the city. Next year, the Volvo Ocean Race will visit the city for the second time, with the final leg of the event scheduled to enter Galway Bay on July 3.

NUI Galway-led climate change research predicts cleaner air but a warmer Europe by 2030

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

New research initiated by teams at NUI Galway and the University of Helsinki has revealed that the true rate of global warming caused by greenhouse gases has been masked by the cooling effects of tiny airborne particles. According to the research these atmospheric aerosols — also known as particulate matter — form reflective haze and cloud layers which lead to an aerosol cooling effect. However new technologies and stricter environmental controls will see that effect reduced in the years ahead.

Save St Francis’ Home petition campaign gathers momentum as it aims for 10,000

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

The organiser of a petition calling for St Francis public nursing home in the city to be kept open as a residential facility aims to collect 10,000 signatures within the next month.

UHG and Portiuncula to come under increasing pressure if Roscommon A&E department closes

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Two of Galway’s public hospitals will come under increasing pressure if a proposal to close Roscommon County Hospital’s A&E department in a fortnight’s time goes ahead, a local trade union official warned this week.

Gardaí appeal for information on burglaries and thefts

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Gardaí have appealed for information following a number of recent burglaries and robberies around Galway.

Have you been bullied?

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

A new televison series is to highlight bullying among young people, and is seeking those who have experience of bullying in an attempt to help them share and relinquish their anxieties. The three part series is due to be broadcast in March 2012 and renowned clinical psychologist David Coleman wants to offer his expertise and therapeutic support to a number of young people who have been affected by bullying, either as a victim or as a bully.

Joyces Supermarkets have this week said they are delighted to help promote the brand of Connemara Hill Lamb in all their stores and that they look forward to working with farmers to ensure the further

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Joyces Supermarkets have this week said they are delighted to help promote the brand of Connemara Hill Lamb in all their stores and that they look forward to working with farmers to ensure the furtherance of the brand.

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