Ó Clochartaigh condemns fellow Galway senators for supporting Social Welfare cuts

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Senators may claim to be “the bulwark against harsh and draconian cuts”, but this week showed they are “unwilling to stand up for workers, the unemployed, children, and the elderly”.

This is the view of Sinn Féin Galway senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, who was the only Galway senator to vote against the Social Welfare Bill, which was passed in Seanad Éireann, this week.

Fianna Fáil to run three in Athenry-Oranmore

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Fianna Fáil Claregalway councillor Malachy Noone will be joined by Martina Kinane and Cathal Moran on the party’s election ticket in the new Athenry-Oranmore ward.

Quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

All suites can be made to order with prices starting at €1,799 for 3+1+1 and styles covering everything from contemporary to traditional.

Car park essential for Kinvara says Higgins

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins has today called on Galway County Council to provide car parking facilities in Kinvara.

Senator Higgins explained that Kinvara’s ongoing parking problems can only be solved with the creation of proper car-parking facilities.

Sinn Féin calls on people to register to vote in 2014 elections

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

To make sure you have your say in next year’s local and European elections, Galwegians must register before Sunday November 24 to be included on the Draft Register for 2014.

Sinn Féin Galway City East candidate Mairéad Farrell is calling on Galwegians to register their vote. The party will be holding a registration drive this Sunday, from 1pm to 4pm, outside the shops at Ballybane.

Grealish concerned over new driving licence requirements

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

New driving licence requirements will make it difficult for Irish people living abroad to renew or replace their licence according to Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish.

Public lecture on the Irish Volunteers

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Paramilitarism was introduced to Ireland when Edward Carson and James Craig formed the UVF in 1912. This act would inspire Irish nationalists to create a similar force year later.

Clarinbridge GAA monster auction to raise funds for club

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Clarinbridge GAA club is holding a monster auction and sale of work to raise much needed funds for the general running of the club.

Guide Dogs collection in Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Irish Guide Dogs and Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital will hold a joint collection in Tesco stores in Galway tomorrow and Saturday.

The funds raised from the collection will be split evenly between the two national charities. Irish Guide Dogs is dedicated to helping people who are blind or vision impaired and families of children with autism to achieve improved mobility and independence. Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital is the pioneer of orthopaedic surgery in Ireland and the biggest dedicated orthopaedic hospital in the country.

A century of quality customer service at Grace’s Londis Plus Loughrea

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Grace’s Londis Plus store has been a long-standing fixture at the centre of Loughrea’s retail industry on Dunkellin Street, providinig an excellent and comprehensive service to the local community for many years.

Cameron refuses to run for SF in local elections

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Sinn Féin’s attempts to get city councillor Billy Cameron to leave Labour and run instead as an SF candidate in Galway City Central have come to nothing.

Labour struggles to find candidates in east ward

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Labour is struggling to find candidates to run in Galway City East for the 2014 Local Elections, although its ticket for the city’s other two wards have largely taken shape.

There is speculation that long serving Labour councillor Tom Costello may retire from politics at the end of the current council term. Until he finally declares his definite intentions, Galway Labour has had to develop contingency plans for its candidate strategy.

FG to choose Connemara candidates

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Fine Gael will hold its 2014 Local Election selection convention for Connemara tomorrow FR at 8.30pm in The Boat Inn, Oughterard.

Lit’n’Deb to debate digital media and literature

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

NUI Galway’s Literary & Debating Society will discuss self publishing and digital distribution as part of its Literary Convention event.

Jes past pupils to get together next week

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

The Jes Past Pupils’ Union is getting ready to launch its new website at a get-together for all past pupils and their partners next weekend.

The get-together, which takes place in the Harbour Hotel on Saturday November 23, will see former Jes pupils from down through the years get together to enjoy a night of entertainment and celebration.

Galwaywoman appointed CFO of NTR plc

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

NTR plc, a leading investor in renewable energy, has announced that Galwaywoman Marie Joyce, from Galway, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and main board director of the Group. She replaces Neil Parkinson, CFO and formerly CEO of two Group subsidiaries, who is leaving NTR having successfully steered it through a financial restructuring culminating in a share redemption of €100m.§

Galway City Youth Café Saturday drop-in

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

The Foróige Galway City Youth Cafe, opposite the coach station, will start free Saturday drop-ins starting this Saturday.

The Galway Lions Club annual Christmas food appeal

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

The Galway Lions Club launches its annual Christmas food appeal on November 14. Members of the Galway Lions Club are encouraging the public of Galway to give generously as they seek to raise funds to support those people in need within the local community.

Born Clothing launches Young Fashions Boutique

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Born Clothing launched its new Young Fashions Boutique downstairs in their Newtownsmith store last Thursday.

GMIT students union condemns sexist student web pages

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Sexist and degrading Facebook pages which encouraged Galway students to comment on the looks, clothes and circumstances of others, have been condemned by the GMIT Students Union.

The SU believes that the pages were specifically targeting GMIT students in an inappropriate manner.

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