McDonnell calls for immediate action on derelict property

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The repair or demolition of a derelict house on the Ballybanebeg/Old Galway Road must be insisted upon by the Galway City Council legal team at a court sitting next week.

Shortage of Garda patrol cars at ‘crisis level’, warns Lyons as crime rates increase

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The shortage of Garda patrol cars available in the Galway West Garda Division is now at “crisis level” and immediate action is needed to ensure a more visible Garda presence to combat the worrying increase in crime levels in housing estates in the west of the city.

The Oyster Grill Restaurant is ‘all shuck up’

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The Oyster Grill Restaurant is “all shuck up” Following an extensive refurbishment, the lower ground level of the four-star Hotel Meyrick has been completely transformed to host The Oyster Grill Restaurant.

Movie shot in Galway to get May cinema release

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Songs For Amy, the independent Irish film which was shot around the Kinvara area, with a soundtrack featuring Galway musicians Ultan Conlon and Jim McKee, will open in selected IMC Cinemas on May 2.

New laws to curb drinking alcohol in public to come before city council

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Consuming alcohol in public parks or on beaches could see fines of €100 being imposed on drinkers, with failure to pay resulting in hefty increases of €1,500 and conviction before the District Court.

Have the best parties at The Stock Exchange Bar

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Are you thinking of throwing a party? Whether you are planning a birthday, fundraiser, engagement party or team-building night, the team at The Stock Exchange Bar are there to ensure you have the best night possible. The Four Floor Late Bar, located at 34 Shop Street, is a new addition to the bustling streets of Galway city.

Celebrate your child’s special day at the Connemara Coast Hotel

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Your child’s Communion day is a wonderful family celebration and an occasion for you and your family to celebrate. The Connemara Coast Hotel located just 10 mins from the city centre, set on the shores of Galway Bay is the perfect setting for you and your family to celebrate your childs’ special day.

Galway to Heuston Sunday rail service is now alcohol free

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Following persistent complaints from customers about regular instances of anti-social behaviour connected to excessive alcohol consumption on board the 1pm Sunday service from Galway to Heuston, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail has made the decision to make it an officially alcohol-free service.

More procedures cancelled by patients than by hospitals, regional health forum told

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

More day case procedures were deferred at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) last year by patients than by the hospitals, it was revealed this week.

Financial Times declares Galway ‘Europe’s micro city of the year’

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

A Financial Times magazine has named Galway Europe’s Micro City of the Year, a title City Hall believes will strengthen the bid to become European Capital of Culture 2020.

NUIG students to vote on boycott of Israel

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

NUIG students are set to vote on whether or not the Student’s Union should endorse an economic, academic and cultural boycott of Israel over it’s treatment of the Palestinians.

The vote takes place on campus next Thursday, along with a referendum asking students to back track a Pro-Choice stance on abortion.

South Galway has been abandoned, says evacuated councillor

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

South Galway has been abandoned and the incompetence of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is denying homeowners and farmers their constitutional rights, that is according to a county councillor who is yet to return to her Ardrahan home since being evacuated during recent flooding.

Shannon security costs rise as Margaretta D’Arcy spends seventh week in gaol

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

As Margaretta D’Arcy enters her seventh week in gaol, Department of Justice figures show security costs at Shannon Airport have hit €2 million due to the presence of the US military hub.

Volunteers needed for university cancer-fatigue survey

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The School of Psychology at NUI Galway is currently inviting adults who have completed their treatment for cancer at least six months ago, for a series of focus groups on the experience of cancer-related fatigue in cancer survivors.

The group discussions will offer participants the opportunity to share their experiences with, and thoughts about cancer-related fatigue, in a casual environment and with complete confidentiality. Persistent views and personal experiences are extremely valuable and their input will greatly help the researcher in the development of an intervention for individuals who suffer with fatigue after their treatment has ended. They may also benefit from discussing their fatigue with others who also experience persistent fatigue.

NUIG students come second in national charity event Jailbreak

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

A number of students from NUI Galway have travelled all around the world without any money as part of the largest national student charity event, Jailbreak 2014, to raise money for Amnesty International and St Vincent de Paul.

GSPCA appeals for information after cat loses a leg in illegal trap

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The GSPCA has appealed to the public to report illegal traps following the discovery this week of a domestic cat which was seriously injured by a trap.

Call to ‘name and shame’ tardy hospital consultants fails

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

A call to “name and shame” local hospital consultants who are costing the HSE West millions of euros by failing to sign off on private health insurance claims has been rejected by the health authority.

Choose our councillors carefully — and reap the benefits in a decade

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Over the next few months, a considerable amount of public money will be spent on making some very practical changes to our council chambers. In County Hall, the price of a house is being set aside to make room for the nine extra councillors who will take their seats there for the first meeting in June. Across the city in City Hall, the councillors will be asked to shed a few pounds and a few euro to make room for the slightly more respectable additional number of three councillors who will be elected to the new council.

Municipal gallery and major concert venue are key for city’s challenge for Capital of Culture

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The creation of a municipal art gallery and a large scale venue for major concerts and events is vital if Galway is to put in a serious challenge for the title of European Capital of Culture.

The city’s 2005 bid was unsuccessful due to the absence of such facilities, but city manager Brendan McGrath said it is City Hall’s “intention to remedy the lack of a municipal gallery” while the issue of a large scale venue “can be dealt with in a variety of ways”.

Four-hour Garda operation at Salthill rooftop brought to ‘safe conclusion’

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A major garda operation was brought to a “safe conclusion” when negotiators successfully brought a man down from a Salthill apartment rooftop following a stand-off lasting just over four hours on Tuesday night.

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