Joe Higgins to address Galway property tax meeting

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins will address a public meeting in Galway on the implantation of and ways to resist the controversial property tax.

Public history lecture on the SS to be held in city next week

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The SS, Nazi Germany’s most feared elite regiment, responsible for some of the most appalling crime against humanity in WWII, will be the subject of a public lecture in Galway next week.

Councillor slams South Park master plan delay

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Delays in the preparation and implementation of a master plan for South Park has been slammed by Independent city councillor Catherine Connolly.

The comment was made at a special meeting of the Galway City Council last Monday where a two year progress report on the Galway City Development Plan 2011-2017 was presented to members. It stated: “The remediation of South Park as part of the master plan is ongoing. Funding to progress a flood risk assessment was sought for 2012 but not received. A further application for funding will be made to the Department of Environment, Community and Local Governement in 2013.”

Support Self Help Africa coffee morning

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

A fundraising coffee morning in aid of Self Help Africa’s work in Kenya will take place on Friday April 26 in the Westside Resource Centre, Westside, from 10am to 12 noon.

Galway Alliance Against War to show new 9/11 documentary

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Explosive Evidence - Experts Speak Out, a controversial new American documentary on the September 11 2001 attacks on New York, is to be screened in Galway.

Council issues legal proceedings against owners of derelict property in Knocknacarra

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Legal proceedings have been initiated against the owners of a property on the Ballymoneen Road in Knocknacarra by the Galway City Council.

Cuts push Galway schools into ‘unmanageable debt’ says Kitt

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Primary schools across County Galway are falling into “unmanageable debt” due to cuts introduced by Education Minister Ruairí Quinn, particularly the scrapping of the minor works grant.

Grave situation as cemetery space is running out, warns city councillor

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The provision of a new cemetery site is a matter of urgency, according to Independent city councillor Declan McDonnell who warned that the new cemetery in Bohermore was already running out of space.

Moycullen actress lands lead role in new Irish film

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Moycullen actress Emma Eliza Regan has been cast in the lead role for a major new Irish film which is to be shot in County Kerry.

Clear results for Irish beef is good news says Connaughton

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Fifty samples of beef tested in Ireland as part of a European survey have proven negative in relation to the presence of equine DNA.

Galway student records album for breast cancer

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Outstanding new talent, 16-year-old Galway city transition year student at Colaiste na Coiribe Laoise Nolan, is currently recording her debut CD entitled In the Pink.

Only a few places left for the summer term at Stagecoach

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Stagecoach Galway has confirmed that there are only a few vacancies left for the summer term commencing this Saturday, April 20 to June 29 at St Mary's College. This part time theatre school trains children aged 4 to 18 in professional dance, drama, and singing classes and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary as the world's largest children's theatre school.

McNelis welcomes measure to tackle underage drinking

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Measures tackling underage drinking, be they legal or social, must be taken seriously and supported according to Labour city councillor Niall McNelis.

Kerry association seeks new members

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The Kerry people’s association in Galway is seeking new members interested in maintaining their home county’s roots and cultural identity.

Galway drama groups carrying the county flags into All-Ireland next week

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Two of Galway's top amateur drama groups will carry the Galway flag when they both perform at the All Ireland Confined Drama Final in Rossmore, West Cork next week.

EU ruling allows way for outer bypass to be built

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Despite a ruling that the Galway City Outer Bypass will damage an area of special conservation, proof that its construction is overwhelmingly in the public interest may see the controversial motorway being built.

Galway Mountain Rescue Team to launch website and present awards this evening

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The Galway Mountain Rescue Team will launch its new website and honour two of its members with Distinguished Service Awards at an event this evening.

Marine Institute singing group strike winning note at Choirfactor Competition

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The Marine Institute Singers were singing on high after emerging victorious in the inaugural Galway Choirfactor Competition which took place in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday April 12. Organised by the Corrib Lions Club as a fundraising initiative for Kilcuan Retreat Centre in Clarinbridge, the event attracted a capacity audience of more than 700 people.

Born Clothing scoops prestigious prize at Best of Galway Awards

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Born Clothing has been awarded the prestigious Best of Galway Fashion Outlet in this year’s awards, fighting off stiff competition from other renowned fashion stores. To celebrate this accolade and to show appreciation to its customers, Born is offering up to 50 per cent off its stock from Thursday, April 18 until Sunday, April 21.

Exquisite selection of diamond jewels at Fallers

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Diamonds are a rare and radiant treasure that stand apart from all other gems. They are embedded in the symbolic parts of our culture and own a hallowed berth in the displays at Fallers.

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