Campaí Samhraidh do pháistí i gContae na Gaillimhe

Thu, May 19, 2011

Tá clár na bliana de Champaí Samhraidh Chonradh na Gaeilge i gContae na Gaillimhe, campaí atá á reáchtáil do dhaoine óga, seolta anois. Beidh campaí samhraidh ar siúl ar fud Chontae na Gaillimhe le linn mhí Iúil agus Lúnasa. Tá méadú ollmhór tagtha ar na campaí seo le dornán blianta anuas de bharr na deise a thugann na campaí do pháistí spraoi agus taitneamh a bheith acu agus iad ag freastal ar champa trí Ghaeilge.

Grealish calls on Healy Eames to save Galway Airport

Thu, May 19, 2011

Independent TD Noel Grealish has thrown down a gauntlet to his constituency rival, Fine Gael Sen Fidelma Healy Eames, calling on her to prevent any threat by the Government to close Galway Airport.

Flag day raises almost €5,000 for Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, May 19, 2011

A recent fundraiser for Galway Rape Crisis Centre raised almost €5,000 for the organisation. The money generated by its flag day will help the centre to continue providing counselling and support services to survivors of sexual violence and abuse in the west of Ireland.

Julie Feeney to feature on new album for royal and US presidential visit

Thu, May 19, 2011

Athenry singer and composer Julie Feeney will be featured on a new compilation album of Irish music as part of the State visits by the British queen and US president.

Walsh intervention solves FG Hilde-gate row

Thu, May 19, 2011

The row within Fine Gael over who should become the next mayor was neutered following a weekend intervention by TD Brian Walsh, which has allowed all sides to come away with something.

Fifty Years of US investment celebrated

Thu, May 19, 2011

The President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, Gerard Kilcommins has called on Ireland to “build on its achievements of the past” and continue strong support for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the west and nationwide, at an event to mark the organisation’s 50th Anniversary which took place in Galway last week.

Naughton demands Dominick Street works be completed in four weeks

Thu, May 19, 2011

The road closure on Dominick Street must be reduced from a six week timeframe to just four so that local businesses are not further inconvenienced than at present.

New plans a threat to part time fire fighters and public safety says Walsh

Thu, May 19, 2011

Part time fire fighters must always be in a position to respond quickly to emergencies in cases where full time staff are already out on call, but this ability is currently under threat.

Learn to speak Irish this summer

Thu, May 19, 2011

Conradh na Gaeilge is holding a new series of summer Irish classes to suit beginners, refreshers, and intermediate levels.

Course teachers have several years’ experience facilitating classes to enable participants to develop what they hear, read, and speak in the language. The emphasis is on conversational Irish and words and phrases that are in everyday use.

Get back in the saddle for Bike Week

Thu, May 19, 2011

The Galway Bike Festival 2011, as part of National Bike Week was launched in Eyre Square, Galway last week by Transport Minister Leo Varadkar. Now in its third year, the Galway Bike Festival promotes cycling for everyone, aims to increase the number of cyclists in Galway and supports a dynamic cycling culture in the city and county.

Claddagh pupils look for more schools to play Olympic handball

Thu, May 19, 2011

Fifth class pupils at Claddagh NS are issuing an appeal to find competitors for their Olympic handball team. According to the children, very few schools are involved in this sport which is described as a cross between basketball and soccer, and they are urging new schools to become involved and, if necessary, they are welcome to practice with Claddagh NS in their court.

Tickets go on sale for Druid’s trip to Inis Meáin

Thu, May 19, 2011

Druid Theatre Company will make its first visit to Inis Meáin in more than six years, when it stages, appropriately, Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan on the island.

The Cripple of Inishmaan will be performed on Sunday June 26 at 1.30pm and 8.30pm. Tickets are only available by phone through Druid on 091 - 500233. Tickets are €20/16 and a booking fee of €1 will apply to each ticket. There is no online booking available and a limit of two tickets per person will apply.

Nolan brands IBEC comments as ‘economically illiterate’

Thu, May 19, 2011

The notion that Ireland’s economy will recover by cutting €40 from the wage packets of those earning as little as €346 per week is “immoral” and “economically illiterate”.

This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan, who has condemned IBEC’s claim that the Government’s decision to reverse the cut in the minimum wage will hinder job creation.

NUIG to host abandoned mansions exhibition

Thu, May 19, 2011

NUI Galway’s James Hardiman Library will host renowned photographer Tarquin Blake’s Abandoned Mansions of Ireland exhibition until Friday, June 24.

FG anger at ‘shafting’ of Naughton mayorship could see her win chain

Thu, May 12, 2011

The battle within Fine Gael over who will become the next mayor of Galway city is far from over as party grassroots are set to throw Hildegarde Naughton a lifeline which could see her snatch the chain from Pádraig Conneely at the 11th hour.

FG anger at ‘shafting’ of Naughton mayorship could see her win chain

Thu, May 12, 2011

The battle within Fine Gael over who will become the next mayor of Galway city is far from over as party grassroots are set to throw Hildegarde Naughton a lifeline which could see her snatch the chain from Pádraig Conneely at the 11th hour.

Crunch meetings for harbour and airport as Minister comes to town

Thu, May 12, 2011

Management at Galway Airport and Galway Harbour Company are confident and positive about their chances of garnering the support of new Transport Minister, Leo Varadkar, during his visit to the city tomorrow.

Minister Varadkar, who will be in Galway tomorrow to officially launch National Bike Week, will also be holding crucial meetings, first with the Galway Harbour Company in relation to its Port Development Plan, and then later with Galway Airport which will be seeking to ascertain the new Government’s attitude to funding and continued support.

Garda sergeant sues State over Aran transfer difficulties

Thu, May 12, 2011

A Garda sergeant is suing the Garda Commissioner and the State for more than €32,000 expenses as a result of the difficulties he encountered during his transfer to the Aran Islands.

Man dies in Spiddal road incident

Thu, May 12, 2011

A man died after being struck by a car while walking near his home in Spiddal at the weekend.

Jobs initiative receives mixed welcome

Thu, May 12, 2011

The Government’s job initiative may be a step in the right direction but far more clarity is needed on how its implementation will come about, according to the Galway Chamber of Commerce.

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