Lorg Printmakers

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

LORG PRINTMAKERS has moved to new premises at the Ballybane Enterprise Centre.

Youth work activism workshop

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

An event aimed at youth workers, managers, teachers, and those looking to develop their skills in the area of global issues and activism in youth work, will take place in Galway.

Ken Bruen up for major short story award

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Time Of The Green, a short story by Galway crime writer Ken Bruen, has been selected as a finalist in the International Thriller Writers 2009 Best Short Story Of The Year competition.

Galway Dance Centre open auditions and courses

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Galway Dance Centre, is opening auditions for children, teens, adults to take part in the next show. The Galway Dance Centre based in Terryland Retail Park is the best place in town to learn to dance, have fun dancing, get confident and relaxed while dancing, get fit and get into shape with dancing, all this to the music of your choice, Latin, hip-hop, ballet, country, waltz — you are sure to find a course that appeals to you and suits you and your child.

Potential park and ride site investigated by council - Fahey

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A potential site for a park and ride facility to service areas north of the city is currently being investigated by the Galway County Council, according to Galway West Fianna Fail TD and chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee Frank Fahey.

It has been confirmed to Deputy Fahey by the director of services that a site at the N63 junction is being looked at and the county council is in discussions with the landowner.

MEP launches Galway County Community and Voluntary Forum awareness programme

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

MEP Sean O’Neachtain this week launched the 2009 Awareness Programme for Galway County Community and Voluntary Forum (GCCVF) stating that he felt an “immense pride” in acknowledging the success of the work of the Galway Forum.

HSE says Mayor’s A&E ‘hellhole’ allegation is untrue

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

The HSE West has rejected an allegation by City Mayor Padraig Conneely that University Hospital Galway’s A&E department is a “ hellhole”.

Cannon says he made party change in time for locals

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Sen Ciaran Cannon has said he brought forward his decision to join Fine Gael in order to support Cllr Mogie Maher and other local representatives in the run-up to the Local Elections.

HSE and INO urged to resolve ongoing dispute at Portiuncula Hospital

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Concerned councillors urged both sides to get together to try to resolve the ongoing dispute involving five nurse managers at Portiuncula Hospital which has reached “crisis” point.

Ex-taxi driver fined for theft of trailer

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

An ex-taxi driver who stole a trailer from its owner’s driveway in the middle of the night was fined €750 at Galway District Court last Monday.

Councillors condemn decision to centralise medical card processing in Dublin

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Angry councillors lashed out this week at the decision to centralise the processing of medical cards in Dublin and called for its immediate reversal.

Members of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum West, which met this week at Merlin Park Hospital, said removing the service from Galway was an affront to the integrity of the local community welfare officers who previously operated it.

Three big birthdays at Merlin Park next week

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

The Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust will celebrate three very special birthdays at Merlin Park Hospital this weekend.

Man threatens to kill garda when he gets out, court hears

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

A Galway man who threatened to kill a garda when he got out of jail has been remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court tommorrow.

GMIT hotel school to host open evening

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

The Hotel School at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is holding an open evening next Tuesday, March 31, for school leavers and anyone interested in a career in the hospitality, retail, and tourism industry.

Two out of control’ women warned to behave or face jail

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Two women who were “totally out of control” abusing staff and gardai at a city centre pub after being directed to leave the premises have been warned that if they appear in court again they will end up in jail.

‘Roadmap’ is crucial for Galway’s future development says Fahey

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

A ‘roadmap’ outlining what Galway should look like in 2030 is “crucial” if Galway is to become “Europe’s most attractive waterfront city” over the next 20 years, according to Galway West TD Frank Fahey.

Action needs to be taken on vacant houses says Walsh

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

There are 118 vacant houses in Galway city and of these 36 were turned down when offered to people on the housing waiting list while 11 needed ‘major refurbishment’.

The figures come from the Galway City Council’s Housing Progress Report for December 2008 which was due to be discussed at Monday’s city council meeting.

Divided views emerge over new Art House cinema for Galway

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

There has been a positive welcome for the news that final approval has been given to the €4.4 million project to provide an Art House cinema for Galway. However one local election candidate said the move “prioritises film buffs ahead of families and children”.

Student gets Probation Act for theft of newspapers

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

A student who took a stack of newspapers as part of a Rag Week practical joke has been given the benefit of the Probation Act.

Major meeting of EU liberals to take place in Galway

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Former EU president Pat Cox will address next week’s extraordinary group meeting of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, which will be held in Galway.

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