Picture Palace to open next winter

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

At a recent meeting with Solas Galway Picture Palace Teo, city councillors were told that building works are now “in full swing” at the Merchants Road site and scheduled for completion next year.

Lengthy excavation on the granite lined basement of the new building has now been completed, and installation of the basement walls is due to start next week.

Galway honours its finest at People of the Year Awards

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

More than 400 people gathered in the Galway Bay Hotel last weekend for the presentation of the annual Rehab Galway People of the Year Awards. The attendance included Mayor of Galway Cllr Terry O’Flaherty and County Mayor Tom Welby, as well as Minister of State Ciaran Cannon and other public representatives.

Imbalanced times at Kingston lights driving motorists around the bend

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Numerous complaints have been expressed regarding the unequal time allocated to the different routes passing through the traffic lights at Kingston which affect routes connecting Barna road to the university hospital, Taylor's Hill, the Salthill Promenade, and the Dominican Convent.

Claregalway Castle to host archaeological seminar

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A one day archaeological seminar, looking at sites of importance in the Claregalway area, takes place in Claregalway Castle this Saturday.

Attempted robbery accused sent for trial

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A 21-year-old Ballybane man accused of attempted robbery has been sent forward for trial to next month’s sittings of the Galway Circuit Criminal Court.

Teacher charged with bounced cheque deception

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A part-time teacher has pleaded guilty to paying for goods with bounced cheques on three different occasions.

TecSupport — the reliable partner for your IT needs

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

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Galway goals or a win will net you massive savings at Tom Dempsey Flooring

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A Galway win or a scoring spree in Sunday’s match will net you massive savings at Tom Dempsey Flooring.

Road safety works to take place near Claregalway National School

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Works to improve road safety close to a national school on the N18 in Claregalway will be carried out by the end of the year, according to local Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh.

Sample the hurling final fever with a family fun day at at the Oyster Festival Marquee

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

As festival fever builds ahead of the 58th Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, join Galway’s biggest supporter party at the festival marquee on Sunday for the final day of the 2012 celebrations and to cheer-on the highly anticipated All-Ireland Senior Hurling replay between The Tribesmen and the Cats.

Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

If you are looking for a pet, check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required.

Let The Hut give you a trendy colour change this winter

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Hut hairdressing salon is renowned for its modern, progressive, and nnovative hairdressing trends.

Through the glass darkly

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

So wrote Henry Adams in his study of the 12th century European Renaissance, Mont-Saint Michel and Chartres, of the great Romanesque church and monastery perched on a high rock off the coast of Normandy. Like so many churches set on high places throughout the Christian world, it was dedicated to the archangel Michael, who makes his most memorable appearance in Revelation:

“Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world.”

Julian Gough shortlisted for BBC short story award

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Author, poet, singer, and playwright Julian Gough has been nominated for the BBC International Short Story Award for his story The iHole.

A day of dance for Lily Mae

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Ireland’s dance community will join forces in Dublin this Sunday for the Day of Dance for Lily Mae, a major fundraising event for a seriously ill Claregalway girl.

Drugs haul accused urged to come clean over identification

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A woman and juvenile charged in connection with a major drugs raid that took place nearly two weeks ago have been strongly urged to show proof of identification and further remanded in custody.

Transfer of lands to save council millions

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A number of sites purchased by the Galway City Council are to be transferred to the land aggregation scheme in a bid to save more than €25 million in loan repayments.

The milky way — Galway hopes to set simultaneous breastfeeding record on Saturday

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Nursing mothers in Galway are invited to take part in a breastfeeding challenge at the weekend in a bid to set a world record.

President Higgins urges young people to share their vision for Ireland’s future

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

President of Ireland Micheal D Higgins will address up to 100 young people from Galway and the surrounding areas at NUI Galway on Saturday.

Crowe hits out at lack of gardaí on the streets despite increased Garda focus on night-time policing

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Gardaí have confirmed this week that a new rostering system introduced earlier this month has allowed the Garda Síochána to target resources, meaning that more gardaí are on the streets at peak times. However Cllr Michael Crowe has this week hit out at the apparent lack of gardaí on the city’s streets at night.

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