Druid and NUI Galway announce collaboration

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A major new collaboration that will see NUI, Galway assist Druid’s next major production, and Druid develop workshops and seminars for the university, was launched this week.

Crowe confirms Corrib Park pitches funding secure

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Despite funding for many sports projects around the country being withdrawn, funding for the Westside pitch upgrading, all weather surface, and a playground in Corrib Park is secure.

The Mayor of Galway Michael J Crowe confirmed this week that the funding has not been withdrawn. The news comes following meetings with the Department of the Environment by the Mayor, Councillor Ollie Crowe, and Galway City Council officials.

Cuts in emergency services funding a threat to local communities says McNelis

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Fire and emergency services in Galway will be put at great risk following the €7 billion cut in funding announced in the Budget, according to Labour councillor Neil McNelis.

Mick Lally’s last TV work to feature on TG4

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The late, great, Mick Lally, will be remembered on TG4 next week with the broadcast of Cairdeas, the final television work in which he starred.

GOAL to host Christmas Trad Session in Letterfrack

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A Christmas Traditional Session in aid of GOAL takes place in The Bards Den, Letterfrack, this Sunday from 3pm.

Tea for Croí in the g

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A tea and coffee morning in aid of local heart charity Croí will take place in the g Hotel on Monday.

Galway arts workers Christmas gathering

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A Christmas get together for those who work in the arts in Galway will be held in The Cottage Bar, Salthill, this evening from 8pm.

Connolly hits back at Cameron allegations

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

“Truly extraordinary if not bizarre” is how Independent councillor Catherine Connolly has described Labour councillor Billy Cameron’s recent condemnation of her for voting with the right wing parties in supporting the Galway City Council budget.

City Hall welcomes high numbers using Christmas park and ride service

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Almost 1,500 people have been using the Galway City Council’s park and ride service in the run up to Christmas with the local authority reporting a significant increase in passengers.

Men flee from wooded area fire and evade arrest, court hears

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Two men who ran from a wooded area where a fire had started and tried to evade arrest were further remanded on continuing bail for the preparation of a community service report.

John Kenny (30) with an address at 144 Ballinfoyle Park, Headford Road, and Martin Sherry (43) of no fixed abode appeared at Galway District Court charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and obstruction of a peace officer at Woodquay on May 10, 2010.

Forty five new jobs as Supermac’s hits the one hundred outlet mark

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

45 new jobs for Galway have been created at the newly opened Supermac's restaurant on the Tuam Road. The news is being viewed positively in the Galway area, with both full-time and part-time positions having been filled quickly. Located beside Monaghan Motors at the Tuam Road Roundabout, the restaurant is the 100th Supermac's restaurant to be opened in Ireland. The restaurant also offers a drive thru system, now making meals convenient for motorists throughout the day and night.

Council land bank saved for at least two years

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A controversial decision on whether or not to give away 21 acres of city council-owned land to the Government’s Land Aggregation Scheme has been deferred for two years.

Christmas at the Augi

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The Augustinian Church have announced details of their Christmas ceremonies.

The ceremonies are as follows: Friday, 24th: 12.00 Midnight Mass.

New podiatry clinic opens at Merlin Park

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A new €800,000 podiatry clinic - the only one of its kind in Ireland - which opened recently on the grounds of Merlin Park University Hospital will provide specialised services to people throughout the country.

Maintenance grant cuts will create 90km exclusion zone says McNelis

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Third level students and their families are to be penalised to the tune of thousands of euro every year if they live within 45km of their place of education.

Man to pay compensation for slapping neighbour

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A man who assualted his neighbour out of the blue in a drunken unprovoked attack was ordered to pay €750 in compensation at Galway District Court on Monday.

Council calls for Aung Sang Suu Kyi to be invited to Galway to receive freedom

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi has been invited to officially visit the city and receive the Freewoman of Galway honour, originally given to her in 2005.

Ms Suu Kyi, who was, until recently living under house arrest in Burma, was originally conferred with the honour five years ago, but was unable to receive it due to her incarceration by the Burmese military.

Flair Hair and Beauty Supplies celebrates ten years in Galway

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

“An Aladdin’s cave for the hair and beauty professional,” is how John Donnellan, the managing director of Flair Hair and Beauty Supplies, describes his four stores and the company’s re-launched website www.flair.ie and it is very hard to disagree with that assessment.

Consent to bail granted to men charged with dealing more than €60,000 of cannabis

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Two men charged with possession of more than €60,000 worth of cannabis with intent to sell and supply have been remanded in custody with consent to bail.

Stroke rate could be halved if high blood pressure levels were controlled

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The incidence of stroke in the population could be halved if people’s blood pressure was controlled to the recommended targets, according to a leading local professor.

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