Republic of Football Embassy Tour comes to Galway

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Ford’s ‘Republic of Football’ campaign is all about bringing the Irish football fans closer to the Ireland team and its players. This Saturday June 9, the Ford Republic of Football Embassy Tour will make its way to Motorpark on the Headford Road, Galway. Motorpark invite the people of Galway to declare their support for the Irish team and become a citizen of the Republic of Football in the embassy while you will also have the opportunity to win many prizes and great giveaways.

Your perfect day with the Art of Blooming

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

It is often the little touches that transform a wedding from the ordinary to the extraordinary, and guests often swoon over wonderful floral arrangements. But for the bride and groom, who have barely a moment to think in the run-up to a wedding, flowers can be just another item on the list to tick off. In the capable hands of Daniela Guder at the Art of Blooming in Moycullen, flowers are one less thing to worry about.

Of course, there is more to the Art of Blooming than weddings. If you are looking for floral arrangements for any special occasion, or simply just a beautiful gift for someone you care about, Daniela has the right flowers for you.

Crunch time for Grealish and Healy Eames as constituencies may creep over borders

Thu, May 31, 2012

Within the next fortnight, Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames and Independent TD Noel Grealish, will learn whether they will remain representatives for Galway West or find themselves fighting for seats in Galway East at the next General Election.

The Irish Electoral Boundary Commission is currently conducting a review of the State’s 43 constituencies and it will issue its report and recommended changes to the Government on Monday June 18.

Search for missing man continues

Thu, May 31, 2012

The search for missing man David Gilligan is continuing, over a week after the Roscommon native was last seen.

Shock as two Galway men are killed in separate accidents

Thu, May 31, 2012

Two Galway men have been killed in separate accidents in the past week.

We'll have snow, ha? — the noise will soon be over

Thu, May 31, 2012

It is perhaps quite apt that Druid is performing a selection of Tom Murphy plays these weeks in Galway. Murphy fans will remember the character of Pete Mullins in A Crucial Week In the Life Of A Grocer's Assistant, who opened all of his utterances and his conversations with "we'll have snow, ha?" Mullins, based on a real character in Murphy's hometown of Tuam said this, not because he genuinely believed that the white stuff was imminent, but because he wanted to contribute to the discourse of the day, to get a spake in, no matter how ridiculous what he was saying. It was his 'in" into a conversation. It was his way of contributing to the noise. In one way, if Peteen Mullins were alive today, he'd be stuck into the discourse of the referendum. He’d want to contribute to the noise, not to add anything to the conversation, but just to make the sound, to be heard.

Galway brothel raided in major Garda crackdown on prostitution

Thu, May 31, 2012

Rape Crisis Network Ireland has warned against complacency as crimes such as organised prostitution, human trafficking, brothel-keeping, and other related sexual violence against women are happening in communities, both rural and urban, throughout the country.

Free Chinese language classes in Oranmore from next week

Thu, May 31, 2012

If you are interested in learning Chinese or are curious to see if the language is something of interest to you, then why not take advantage of the upcoming free taster classes?

Ban horse and carts on Ballyloughane Beach demands O’Flaherty

Thu, May 31, 2012

Bollards must be installed immediately on the sloped cobbled area of Ballyloughane beach to stop horses with carts coming onto the sand.

HSE being ‘clogged’ up with rehired retired staff

Thu, May 31, 2012

The HSE’s decision to spend €11.5 million on rehiring almost 700 of its retired staff has been slammed by a west of Ireland MEP.

Stigma prevents young people from seeking testing for sexually transmitted infections

Thu, May 31, 2012

The stigma associated with sexually transmitted infections (STI) is the main barrier preventing young people from seeking tests for the conditions, according to new research.

This stigma was greatest among women, especially those from rural and urban working class areas, who feared that requesting a STI test would “publicly expose” them to their families and peers.

Men need to be more proactive with their health, says county footballer Damien Burke

Thu, May 31, 2012

It is Tuesday afternoon and the sun is shining brightly at Pearse Stadium.

Delcath jobs ‘first of many’ says Nolan

Thu, May 31, 2012

The recent announcement of 30 jobs at Delcath Systems is the first stage of a much larger plan for Galway according to local Labour TD Derek Nolan.

Burglar who targeted isolated home is jailed

Thu, May 31, 2012

A district court judge described as “outrageous” the explanation given by a prolific burglar who claimed his motivation behind breaking into isolated houses, and taking up to €4,000 worth of property, was that he was “short of cash”.

Handing down a 23-month sentence Judge Mary Fahy rubbished the excuse given by Christopher Morrison pointing out that instead of getting a job the defendant preferred to make cash the easy way by committing crime.

GAAW condemns Air Corp patrols over bogland

Thu, May 31, 2012

Air Corp patrols to prevent turf cutting in bogland in north east Galway have been condemned as “a crazy situation” by the Galway Alliance Against War.

The history of Eyre Square at city museum

Thu, May 31, 2012

The Galway City Museum will commemorate the 300th anniversary of Eyre Square this Saturday with a public lecture on the city’s main civic space.

Local businesses hit €1m mark with BNI

Thu, May 31, 2012

A local BNI group has generated more than €1m in revenue in the last two years.

Orthopaedic services restored to normality at Merlin

Thu, May 31, 2012

One of two operating theatres and up to to 13 beds at Merlin Park Hospital’s orthopaedic department would have closed if additional nursing staff had not been appointed to the facility on the east side of the city, it was claimed this week.

Author Sebastian Barry among those to receive honorary degrees from NUI Galway

Thu, May 31, 2012

Top Irish author Sebastian Barry will receive an honorary degree from NUI Galway next month, the university has announced.

Further remand for €3,000 drug dealing accused

Thu, May 31, 2012

A 26-year-old Rahoon woman who charged with dealing drugs worth nearly €3,000 has been further remanded on continuing bail to July 4 next.

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