Hardy runners take on Thonabrucky Challenge
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Despite the onset of a hurricane, the inaugural Thonabrucky Challenge took place on Sunday with nearly 200 hardy runners and walkers taking on the 6km fun run in aid of the CF UHG Hospital fund and Rathun an Chaislean Nua Hurling Club.
Read more ...City remains divided over plans to scrap roundabouts
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Galway motorists are in for a “long-suffering winter and New Year” of traffic delays, disruptions, and congestion “hundreds of time worse” than what they experience now, when work starts on replacing seven of the city’s roundabouts with signalised junctions.
This is the view of Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely who is warning of “chaos” once the works start. However city manager Joe O’Neill has come out in defence of the planned works, saying City Hall “would not be undertaking this if we didn’t think we would have a better outcome at the end of the day”.
Read more ...Man accused of stealing nearly €40,000 sent forward for trial
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
A 45-year-old Rahoon man charged in connection with the theft of nearly €40,000 in cash, stealing from one man’s house five times over the course of seven months, has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...Pressure mounts on HSE to explain plans for St Francis’ closure
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
There has been increased pressure placed on the Health Services Executive this week to fully explain the reasoning behind its decision to close a city nursing home, a decision which has attracted wide-spread criticism and prompted objectors to launch a campaign which has so far received more than 10,000 signatures.
Read more ...No more social housing for Galway
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
The city’s housing list is now effectively defunct following an endorsement by Galway City Councillors to accept new social housing regulations.
Read more ...Roadworks continue
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
A number of roadworks around the city will be continuing for the next few weeks, while parts of Gaol Road at the Galway Cathedral will be closed for periods of time next month.
Read more ...Oranmore man uses internet tips to start cannabis growing
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
An Oranmore man who gleaned information from the internet on how to grow cannabis plants admitted his “stupidity” and “naivity” at Galway District Court this week before being ordered to carry out community service.
Read more ...Three hundred queue for allotments in Shantalla
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
A plot of land at the rear of the Shantalla Community Centre is to become a community allotment site for gardening and vegetable growing enthusiasts.
Read more ...Galwayman spearheads Irish business summit
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Two hundred experts and Irish business people from home and abroad are joining forces in Galway to learn about some of the most current and critical contributing factors to business growth.
Spearheaded by Shantalla man John Keogh, who now lives in Toronto in Canada, the inaugural Irish Executive Summit takes place today at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway.
Read more ...Connacht Clan boosted by Buskers
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
The newly-established Connacht Rugby supporters club was given a boost ahead of the first home match of the season with Busker Brownes announcing its sponsorship.
Read more ...Roads to close to traffic for half-marathon
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
The Galway City Council is proposing to close a number of roads to traffic to facilitate the Galway Bay Half-Marathon and 10K Race.
Read more ...World Cup special for Ability West
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
A special World Cup rugby event in aid of Ability West takes place on Saturday in Monroe’s.
Read more ...The world of science on show in Salthill
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Showcasing science on a grand scale, the Irish event, Sea2Sky, takes place in Salthill, Galway on September 23.
Read more ...Pillo Hotel & Spa appoints new sales and marketing manager
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
The four star Pillo Hotel & Spa on the Headford Road has appointed Aoibhinn McGee as its new sales and marketing manager.
Read more ...Cystic fibrosis supporters bare all for charity calendar
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
A cheeky charity calendar featuring cystic fibrosis supporters who bravely bare all in support of the fundraising initiative was launched this week in Tuam.
Read more ...Through the glass darkly
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
One of the oldest books I possess, bought at Kenny’s Bookshop many years ago, is a 1772 edition of The Book of Common Prayer, described by one historian as “the official doctrinal standard of the Church of England and most other churches in the worldwide Anglican Communion”.
My copy of this famous book is pocket-sized and its title page reads – The Book of Common Prayer/and/ Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church/According to the Use of the/ Church of Ireland/Together with the Psalms/of/David/Pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches.
Read more ...Man charged with gang drug dealing sent for trial
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
A man arrested as part of ‘Operation Foolscap’ and charged with dealing drugs with the intention of enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation has been sent forward for trial at the Galway Circuit Criminal Court sittings commencing next month.
Read more ...Charity trad session for Trocaire
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
A charity traditional Irish music session will be held on Thursday September 22 at 9.30pm in The Western Hotel, Prospect Hill.
Read more ...Men’s health is no laughing matter
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Men can not afford to be embarrassed when it comes to issues in relation to their health, according to Professor Frank Sullivan, consultant radiation oncologist at University College Hospital Galway.
Read more ...Anarchist group forms in Galway
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
The anarchist group, the Workers Solidarity Movement, has formed a Galway branch, marking the first official presence of the group in the city.
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