Worst of flooding may be over but county council remains on alert

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Water levels have dropped in east Galway and some roads were re-opened following the weekends torrential rainfall, but possible further heavy rainfall is expected and the Galway County Council remains on alert to meet any crisis which may arise.

Red Cross may be needed in east Galway if heavy rains continue warns Connaughton

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

If the unprecedented heavy rains continue over the weekend, then the flooding and devastation in east Galway will become worse, far worse than it is now, and may lead to a request for the Red Cross to go into Ballinasloe and the surrounding areas.

Man who refused to pay for ‘romantic night’ at B&B found with fake money

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

A romantic night at a city centre B&B took a turn for the worse when the Romeo refused to pay for a room and was then found to be in possession of counterfeit money.

Farid Fawzi who, at 24-years-old has racked up 79 previous convictions, appeared before Galway District Court last Monday where he pleaded guilty to making off without paying for services, valued at €35, at Copper Beech Guest House, College Road, and to having in his possession three counterfeit €50 notes. A charge for obstruction of Garda Derek Mullen was struck out.

OPW to study Menlo after area endures severe flooding

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

A detailed study of the Menlo area is being carried out by the Office of Public Works so action can be taken to prevent the kinds of flooding the area has experienced from happening in the future.

Campaign to raise awareness of femicide in Ireland

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

A campaign to honour the 159 women who have been murdered in Ireland since 1996 and raise awareness of the killing of females was launched in NUI, Galway this week.

Man who threatened to cut gardai’s throats given chance

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

An English man who urinated on an unmarked patrol car, threatened to cut the throats of garda officers and then attempted to bite one of them, was given a chance in court this week to pay €350 to charity.

Women’s charity calendar goes on sale

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The City of Galway VEC Women’s Community Education Calendar was launched on Monday in the Galway City Museum by the award winning poet Rita Ann Higgins.

HSE warns of health risks from the rising floodwaters

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

People in south and east Galway whose houses have been flooded are being advised by the HSE West to take simple precautions to prevent illness before re-occupying their homes.

EU funding sought for flood relief in Galway

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The heavy rainfall which has blighted east and south Galway, Clare, and Cork has inflicted damage that could cost between €500 million and €972 million, leading to EU funds being urgently sought.

What to do before, during, and after flooding

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

While much of east Galway is suffering from the effects of last week’s flooding, the danger is by no means over yet as the heavy rains are set to continue and there are concerns over high tides and rising river levels.

As a result Irish Water Safety, which is based on The Long Walk in Galway city has issued a statement advising the public to take the following action due to the heavy flood conditions.

Galway Film Centre ID Projects 2009 screenings

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The Galway Film Centre will launch the ID Projects 2009 films will a series of screenings in the Town Hall Theatre.

Meet author of beauty book at Eason’s

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Fans of award winning beauty blog Beaut.ie will be heading to Eason’s bookshop on Sunday at 2.30pm to meet author and blogger Aisling McDermott.

Hundreds turn out for Pres book launch

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Four hundred past pupils braved the floods in East Galway last weekend to attend the launch of the remarkable 600-page full-colour book marking the centenary of the Presentation Sisters’ arrival in Athenry, and their educational contribution to the town and the wider area.

Route 66 re-opens this weekend

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Change is coming to Route 66 at Keanes Bar and Restaurant, Oranmore this weekend. Renovations began at Route 66 recently with the emphasis on a whole new experience in entertainment, with Kudos arriving in the village this Saturday, November 28.

Firefighters could have alleviated hardship for flooding victims, says Healy Eames

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Local Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames has questioned why the Galway Fire Service, the only local emergency organisation “equipped to suck up and remove water”, was not fully engaged to deal with the recent flooding in east and south Galway.

Website building in Cloughanover

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Campbells of Cloughanover will host a website building workshop on December 5 and 6, from 10pm to 6pm. The workshop is a cost-effective way of building a simple website, and learning how to maintain it. The course will take place over two days combined with advance preparation by phone and email.

The stories of Galway’s soldiers revealed in new exhibition

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The Irish have played a major role in the British army from the late 1700s up to Independence and even beyond, fighting in the Napoleonic Wars, the Afghan War, the Crimean War, the South African Wars, World War I, and World War II.

Gort charity lends helping hand in flood crisis

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

As rising water levels threatens areas in Gort a local charity shop has opened its doors to the tide of people who have found themselves in need of extra clothing, furniture, and other essentials as a result of the floods.

Galway to host its first Aon Chathair Aon Leabhar celebration

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Great novels set in Galway will be celebrated in the city at Aon Chathair Aon Leabhar (One City One Book), a new event which takes place this Saturday in the Galway Arts Centre at 2pm.

Water charges’ hike will ‘strangle’ business — McNelis

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

While the commercial rates are likely to be frozen in this year’s Galway City Council budget, a planned hike in water charges will be “another noose around the necks” of struggling businesses in Galway.

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