City council traffic wardens hand out an average of forty parking fines per day

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway City Council collected more than half a million euro in revenue from parking fines last year. Figures released by the local authority show that 14,683 parking tickets were issued by traffic wardens around the city in 2014. That equates to an average of just over 40 tickets per day.

Pro-gay marriage supporters to say why they are voting Yes

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Yes campaigners in the marriage equality referendum will speak on why they are voting Yes, as well as taking questions from the public, at an event being held this evening.

Photobook to encapsulate Galway life over the past hundred years

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

An innovative project which is the brainchild of three Galway photographers is set to form part of the Easter Rising centenary celebrations in 2016. The 100 TO ONE Project will photograph one person with a Galway connection born in every year from 1916 to the present day.

Drive over to Dublin for less than a euro

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A super fuel-efficient car which is 20 times more economical than typical road cars was launched at NUI Galway this week. It has been designed and road-tested by NUI Galway engineering students. At the event, Connacht Rugby star Eoin McKeon officially unveiled the Geec and it was driven in public for the first time.

Public views to be sought on planned multi-million euro Salthill-Silverstrand coastal walkway

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A €7 million coastal walkway between Salthill and Silverstrand will take a step closer to becoming a reality when a public consultation process is announced in the coming weeks.

Connaughton demands ‘fairness’ from banks for variable rate mortgage holders

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Huge differences in mortgage rates, and the “lack of fairness for bank customers” on variable rates, is placing “financial and emotional stress” on families across east Galway.

New venture to offer daily crossings from Galway Port to the Burren

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A Kinvara-based entrepreneur has fulfilled his lifelong dream to offer an exciting new way to travel between Galway city and the Burren,

Talented youngsters create new exhibition ‘You Booze You Looze’

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A new exhibition from a group of talented young Galwegians is currently on display in the Galway City Library.

The exhibition on alcohol awareness is the fruition of six months work by the teenagers aged from 13 to 18 years from the CAPE Art Group, in association with Youth Work Ireland Galway.

US Ambassador to be guest speaker at Chamber lunch

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

US Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley will be the guest speaker at the Galway Chamber Spring Business Lunch on Monday next April 27 in Hotel Meyrick, Eyre Square, Galway at 12.30 pm.

Connaughton demands confusion over land eligibility be addressed

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Confusion over land eligibility ahead of the closing date for the first year of the Basic Payment Scheme is a problem which “must be addressed immediately”.

Jes Gathering to bring past and present together

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Current and former parents, staff, and pupils of Coláiste Iognáid will come together for a night of fun and entertainment at the inaugural Jes Gathering early next month.

M&S to sell Sheridan’s products across Britain

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Sheridan’s Cheesemonger’s Brown Bread Crackers have been included in the M&S range of branded artisan products in more than 400 M&S stores in Britain and Ireland.

Galway Shopping and Dining Guide 2015 to be launched next Wednesday

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The 2015 Galway Shopping andthis morning Dining Guide, supported by Galway City Business Association and Failte Ireland, will be officially unveiled at a networking breakfast in AIB Lynch’s Castle, Shop Street at 8am on Wednesday April 29. All are invited to attend to support the initiative, with a light breakfast being served.

Food fair for coeliacs

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A food fair and afternoon tea to support coeliacs will be held in Galway on Sunday.

Minister in denial on GLAS applications says O Cuiv

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Éamon Ó Cuív TD has accused Minster Simon Coveney of hiding behind his ministerial desk and refusing to be up-front on completed applications for the new GLAS scheme.

Special occasion department opens at Gorta-Self Help Africa shop

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Gorta-Self Help Africa has just launched a new special occasion department at its retail outlet on William Street West in the city.

How we breathe affects so many aspects of our everyday health, says local expert as World Asthma Day approaches

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A Galway based bestselling author claims that the secret to weight loss, fitness, and wellness lies in the most basic and most overlooked function of our bodies - how we breathe.

‘At Your Service’ star for BPW Summer Lunch in aid of Childline Galway

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Francis Brennan, well known hotelier, author and star of "At Your Service" TV programme on RTÉ will speak at this year’s BPW Galway Summer Lunch.

Cura Galway to hold an information evening in Carraroe

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Cura Galway will host an information evening in Bia Blasta Cafe, Carraroe, next Tuesday April 28 from 6.30pm-8.30pm.

The event is an opportunity to raise awareness about the services being offered by Cura. People in the local community are being encouraged to go along and to find out more about the work being carried out by the organisation

Do the Giro D’Galway 2015 and live like a cycling pro

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The 2015 Bradley Renault Giro D’Galway charity cycle tour was launched this week in the new Bradley Renault showrooms on the Tuam Rd in Galway. It is the second year of this epic two day, four stage, 360km charity cycle tour of county Galway and is taking place on Saturday and Sunday October 17-18 2015.

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