Chickens most popular Gorta gift in Galway for 2012

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Gorta recently launched its 2013 Give: with Lifetime Gifts’ Christmas catalogue and has revealed that a flock of chickens was the most popular gift in Galway last year.

Gorta’s chairman Sean Gaule said: “Christmas is traditionally a time of giving and what better gift can you give than the gift of life. These gifts are truly life-changing for many families and communities in our countries of work, which are predominately in east Africa.

Celebrating ten years of quality customer service at Meehan’s Londis in Glenamaddy

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Meehan’s Londis in Glenamaddy will soon celebrate 10 years in business providing the best quality customer service, excellent value across its product range, and a dedication to the local community.

Galway Franciscans and Poor Clares celebrate launch of www.holyname.ie

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

If you’ve ever wondered about the significance of the little blue tiles over the doors of some of the older houses in Galway, then wonder no more as a new website launched by the Franciscans and Poor Clares will help shed some light.

Troika exit must lead to people focused economy

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

During the last General Election, I will never forget calling to a door, where a woman twice my age broke down, not just in tears but in sheer despair. Her entire retirement savings in bank shares were wiped out and she knew she wasn’t far from leaving the workforce.

Plenty to do at Coole this Christmas

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

There is lots to do at Coole Park this month. The park is a wonderful place to take a walk with two waymarked trails to follow. The family trail is less than two kilometres and takes you past the site of the house, into the walled garden and through the woodland. Along the way you can stop to see the small herd of red deer, and try to spot the stag displaying his antlers or look out for signs of red squirrels searching for nuts to eat.

Mandatory blood tests could save council €200,000 a year in horse disposal costs, says Healy Eames

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

A mandatory blood test could be the answer to saving the Galway County Council more than €200,000 per year and the State millions of euro in costs for the disposal of abandoned horses as well as improving the country’s reputation for safe food for export, that is according to Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

GALWAY ADVERTISER DEALS WEBSITE CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Deals.advertiser.ie, Galway's very own deals website, celebrates its first birthday this week with an amazing offer for all who have registered on the site.

Galway Bay salmon farm halted as EU concerned by ‘Fundamental errors’ in scientific data

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

A public enquiry could result from allegations of flawed and suppressed information regarding controversial proposal to construct a massive salmon farm in Galway Bay.

Generosity of spirit must remain the essence of Christmas

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Americans around the world will today celebrate their traditional Thanksgiving - believed to have begun as an autumn harvest festival in the 17th century and a time for people to give thanks for what they have.

Coinciding with the start of the modern-day Christmas season - the fourth Sunday before Christmas being the start of Advent - it would appear to be a natural progression into the season of goodwill - a time to cherish time off work, relax with family and friends, and soak up all the joys that Christmas offers.

Taoiseach’s warm welcome a sign Walsh is back in FG good books

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Brian Walsh’s re-admittance to the Fine Gael parliamentary party and the favour of the Taoiseach took another step forward during the latter’s recent visit to the city.

Galway development is fifty years behind due to outer bypass delay

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Galway county councillors have given their approval for the local authority to take the lead in progressing the Galway City Outer Bypass warning that the lack of such vital infrastructure was putting the city and county back 50 years in development.

Rape Crisis Centre issues public warning about bogus collections

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

The Galway Rape Crisis Centre is urging the public to be more vigilant and wary after reports of a suspicious individual who is carrying out bogus door-to-door collections in housing estates around the city.

Open Knocknacarra Community Centre on more days, urges Burke

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

People in Knocknacarra have waited too long for the new community centre to open for it to be “left idle for any period of time”.

Christmas Park and Ride scheme begins this Saturday

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Bus Éireann is to provide the Park and Ride service, on behalf of the Galway City Council, beginning this Saturday, providing an affordable and convenient transportation alternative during the busy Christmas season.

Build new mental health unit at Merlin Park, urges former forum vice chair

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

A proposal to build a 50 bed mental health unit on an already congested UHG site is senseless when a “perfect location” exists among 150 acres at Merlin Park, a former vice chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum claimed this week.

Cllr Catherine Connolly told the meeting at Merlin Park on Tuesday that someone must call a halt to the overdevelopment of the regional hospital site and “let sense prevail”.

Celebrity soccer match to raise funds for two local charities

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

People are being urged to support a fundraising celebrity soccer game on Friday evening which will benefit two local charities.

Conneely accuses hospital consultants who delay signing insurance claims as ‘disgraceful’

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Hospital consultants who delay signing off private health insurance claims promptly appear to be giving “the two fingers” to the HSE West’s financial controller and the Minister for Health, it was claimed this week.

Unite members at Thermo King to highlight violence against women

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Three hundred Unite trade union members at Thermo King will sport white ribbons today to highlight violence against women and the need for men to take the lead in eliminating it.

SVP launches annual appeal to help tackle increasing poverty

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

The biggest provider of hostels for the homeless, and assistance to those in need, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, is urging Galwegians to support this year’s annual appeal.

GTI celebrates its 75th annivary in maritime style

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

The Galway Technical Institute is celebrating 75 years serving the educational needs of both local learners and, in more recent times, learners from far flung corners of the land.

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