Forty per cent rise in ‘drop-in’ callers to city domestic violence refuge

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The number of women who “dropped in” to a city based domestic violence service without a prior appointment seeking information and support, was up by almost 40 per cent last year, according to new figures, released this week.

Suspended sentence for ex-chef who failed to pay restaurant bills

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

An ex-chef with an appetite bigger than his pocket and 200 previous convictions was given a eight month suspended sentence for failing to pay for meals in Galway city restaurants as well as failing to appear in court.

Cubbard demands action on Westside issues

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Blocked gullies have subjected Gaelcarrig Park households to water rising to front doors levels and locals calling that part of the estate ‘The Lake’.

Galway schools take a stand against homophobia

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Galway secondary schools and youth organisations will join thousands of young people from across Ireland in taking a stand against homophobic bullying.

The Stand Up! Awareness Week against Homophobic & Transphobic Bullying runs from Monday March 10 to Friday 14.

Public meeting on proposed docks redevelopment

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The public have until 5.30pm on Tuesday to make submissions, in writing, to An Bord Pleanála on the proposed major redevelopment of Galway Harbour.

City to hold first Polish Business Expo this Sunday

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The first Polish Business Expo to take place in Galway will be held in Kelly’s Bar, Bridge Street this Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm.

Phil Kennedy withdraws from local election race

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Phil Kennedy, who had declared her intention to stand as an Independent candidate in the local elections, is to withdraw from the race upon medical advice.

Almost eighty houses lie vacant - Connolly

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Seventy-eight houses lying vacant in Galway city is an “unacceptably high figure” when some families have been waiting 11 on the housing waiting list.

This is the view of Independent Galway City West councillor Catherine Connolly, who added that the situation was “nothing short of scandalous”, considering that 3,610 households remain waiting for local authority accommodation.

Flannery demands answers on Knocknacarra Community Centre opening and staffing

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Until a management structure for the Knocknacarra Community Centre is put in place to deal with opening times and staffing, the public will not “able to enjoy this facility”.

Almost eighty houses lie vacant - Connolly

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Seventy-eight houses lying vacant in Galway city is an “unacceptably high figure” when some families have been waiting 11 on the housing waiting list.

Galway to host first National Student Radio Conference this week

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

RTÉ broadcast journalist and NUI Galway graduate Gavin Jennings will be one of the main speakers at the National Student Radio Conference.

No Government plan to shut post offices says Kyne

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

There is no Government plan or desire to shut post offices throughout County Galway, but there are still “significant challenges facing An Post”.

Seeking the stories of the unemployed

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Galway City Partnership and the local Tus Initiative are seeking to collect the stories and experiences of the long-term unemployed in the city.

Management CPC Course can help save €15,000 through Diesel Rebate Scheme

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Galway transport training company, Burke CPC has advised local companies with their own truck fleets to consider completing the Management CPC course. This will enable these businesses to avail of the recently introduced Diesel Rebate Scheme in Budget 2013 which provides refunds to companies who have used diesel with qualifying vehicles in the course of their business.

Cameron condemns McDonagh’s call to revive Rag Week

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Calls to reinstate Rag Week by Supermac’s founder Pat McDonagh, show a “lack research as to the health and social consequences” of the controversial event.

Burke calls for speeding measures for Ballymoneen Road

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Speeding motorists on the Ballymoneen Road are posing a serious danger to pedestrians coming from the Ashleigh Grove and Monalee Manor estate entrances.

Delay in refurbishing Corrandulla health centre concerning locals

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The HSE’s delay in providing funding to refurbish a health centre in Co Galway is causing major concern to locals.

Public talk on Roger Casement and the Irish language

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Sir Roger Casement was famous for his humanitarianism and his patriotism, but less well known, was his interest in the Irish language.

Delay in refurbishing Corrandulla health centre concerning locals

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The HSE’s delay in providing funding to refurbish a health centre in Co Galway is causing major concern to locals.

Loughrea community attempt to break three world records to fundraise for Special Olympics

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The community in Loughrea, Co Galway will come together on May 1 and 2 to try to break three Guinness World Records to raise funds to send athletes and coaches from the HSE Loughrea Training Centre to the Special Olympics Ireland Games in June.

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