Local family’s life a misery because of moth infestation
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
A local family whose lives have been made a misery by an infestation of moths are warning other households to be on the lookout for what they term these destructive pests.
Read more ...‘I’m not an idiot,’ says Crowe who is still sick of ‘some trees’
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Outspoken Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael J Crowe has come out fighting in support of his view that some trees are causing difficulties for residents in the city and defended himself against charges that he is the reincarnation of Oliver Cromwell or an idiot.
Read more ...Telling tales of gluttony, fantasy and profanity at NUIG
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Dirty jokes, ribaldry, irreverence, bad behaviour, wine, women, and song were all in a day’s work for a mediaeval bard and the stories he would write and tell.
Read more ...Tuam losing water and Galway could face shortages in five years — Forfás
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Three quarters of the treated water in Tuam’s public supplies is being lost before it reaches the taps, according to a report published by Forfás this week.
Read more ...GMIT requests extra parking space
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
GMIT has made a planning application this week to add an extra 31 new parking spaces to the college. The application was made to the Galway City Council and the decision is to be made by October 23, 2008.
Read more ...Hanley loses favour as FF opt for young guns after poll?
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
A private poll carried out by Fianna Fáil shows the party is in with a chance of taking two seats in Galway City West in the next local elections.
Read more ...Get involved in a major art project in Fana Burca
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Fana Burca residents interested in becoming involved in film, photography, and web based projects in their area are invited to a public talk with artist Michael Fortune tomorrow.
Read more ...Ashford protest as locals gather outside castle walls
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
A number of Cong residents will organise a demonstration outside Ashford Castle at 5pm on Saturday in protest at what they allege is the obstruction of access to the castle grounds and amenities in the wake of the recent change of ownership of the property.
Read more ...Get off your ass and help an ass
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
The west’s only donkey sanctuary is seeking walkers to take part in a fundraising mountain challenge later this month.
Read more ...No bills and no bother for GMIT students with 3
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
As students arrive at GMIT this year they will be greeted with a new and innovative broadband service. Gort-based Storm Movies and Phones and leading mobile broadband provider 3 will be showcasing 3Pay broadband between September 8 and 11 and September 15 to 18 at the college and offering aftercare support to all students who avail of the offer.
Read more ...Top county heritage award scooped by Galway East Tourism
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Galway East Tourism scooped the top prize at the Galway County Heritage Awards, held in Claregalway last week.
Read more ...Be careful — Galway lifesavers are taking a rare night off
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
People of Galway are being advised to keep safe on October 3, because all the lifesavers are taking the night off!
Read more ...Labour says no to any return to domestic water charges
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Galway Labour has reacted angrily to Green Minister for Natural Resources Eamon Ryan raising the possibility of the reintroduction of domestic water charges.
Read more ...New project seeks to preserve and promote Galway’s maritime heritage
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
The last six boats of the Claddagh fleet are to be restored to working order in time for the Volvo Ocean Boat Race, as part of a new project which seeks to preserve and promote Galway’s maritime heritage.
Read more ...Tynagh Energy selects company to run massive power plant
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Tynagh Energy Ltd has announced that GE Energy will operate and maintain the 400- megawatt Tynagh Power Plant and ensure that it complies with the highest environmental standards.
Read more ...New pro-EU group to be launched in Galway
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
In the aftermath of the No vote to Lisbon many people are asking what the EU stands for, how democratic and engaged with its citizens is it, and what is Ireland’s future within the union?
Read more ...Charities join forces for unique fundraising event
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Two Galway based charities, the Galway branch of Cystic Fibrosis and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre, have joined forces to organise a unique fundraising evening in the city on October 31.
Read more ...A Galway Mass for the late Seamus Brennan on Saturday
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
A ‘Galway Mass’ will be held for the late Seamus Brennan, in St Patrick Church, Forster Street Galway this Saturday at 1pm.
Read more ...Clarenbridge oyster event in the tent for Chernobyl
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
This year, the Clarinbridge Oyster Festival will host the Friday night opening in association with Claren Home of Hope, Chernobyl, and Colga soccer club. As always, it promises to be a great night, held in the Festival Marquee at Paddy Burke's and music will be provided by the local Oyster Boys and big band Boogie Nights.
Read more ...Ó Brolcháin appointed as a peace commissioner
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Green Party Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin has been appointed by the Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan as a Peace Commissioner.
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