Hot water — extremely heated scenes at City Hall during water charges debate

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

A discussion by Galway city councillors on two different motions regarding the opposition of water charges and the dissolution of Irish Water led to some ugly scenes at City Hall this week, with one Fine Gael councillor labelling the Sinn Féin party as ‘hypocrites.’

Four held over city centre robbery

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Four men were being questioned at Galway Garda Station last evening following an armed robbery at a city centre jeweller’s yesterday morning.

Motorists and commuters in Galway city facing a minimum of eight weeks disruption

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Long awaited roadworks at Lough Atalia bridge will cause mayhem for commuters when they begin next month according to one city councillor.

It was confirmed at this week’s local authority meeting that adequate funding is in place for the work, which includes regrading and realigning the road running under the bridge. The improvement measures are taking place due to safety concerns, as the bridge was the location of several collisions in recent years.

Walsh describes as ‘madness’ putting bog cotton before people’s homes

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

“Outlandish” and “unfeasible” is how a Galway TD has described a situation where plans for a new ring road system for the city sees bog cotton take on a higher priority than people’s homes.

Clare Daly and Mick Wallace to address GAAW AGMA

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Leading Independent socialist TD Clare Daly and controversial Wexford TD Mick Wallace will address the Galway Alliance Against War’s annual general meeting.

We should be critical consumers of Fifty Shades of Grey

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Rape is wrong; no question. But consent? Well there are all sorts of shades of grey. Not only do we get told the greyness of consent is realistic we also get sold a notion that it is in fact sexy. So where is the harm?

Galway Food Festival returns in April

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

The fourth annual Galway Food Festival will take place during the Easter Weekend of Thursday April 2 to Monday 6, showcasing the city and county’s unique food produce, traditions, and restaurants.

The Galway Girl hits through the clouds — Community College TY students take to the skies with space projects

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Transition year students at Galway Community College are taking their science practical work to new heights with two space-related projects which will be launched in the coming weeks. A group of TY students at the college plan to send a balloon into space next month to conduct a number of experiments and measurements, while a second group is building a tiny satellite as part of the Europe-wide CANSAT competition.

Partners sought to operate the refurbished Naomh Eanna

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

A campaign continues to transform a former ferry, which plied the route between Galway and the Aran Islands, into a major tourist attraction. However if a financial plan is not established within a number of weeks there is a risk that the Naomh Eanna will have to be consigned to the scrapyard and Galway will lose out on an attraction which could, in time, be worth millions to the local economy.

Galway employers can help reduce youth unemployment says Higgins

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Youth unemployment in Galway can be reduced, but only if employers start to engage with two new schemes aimed at helping young job seekers.

City councillors frustrated over effect of proposed bypass plans

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Galway city councillors were given a chance to voice their opinions on the proposed routes of a new city bypass at this week’s local authority meeting, prompting one councillor to comment that he was sick of hearing about “butterflies, bog cotton, flowers, and trees”.

Once in a lifetime hole in one at Connemara

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Clifden golfer Timothy Hickey is celebrating a hole-in-one during a recent club competition at Connemara Golf Links.

Pat Divilly uses his own experiences to be Console’s youth mental health ambassador

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

National suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console has appointed Galway-based fitness coach Pat Divilly as its youth mental health ambassador.

Has Galway a transportation problem or a planning problem?

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Dear Editor,
I have studied with interest the documentation published as part of the public consultation process for the proposed “N6 Galway City Transport Project”. I note that there are several nods to sustainable transport solutions including public transport, smarter travel initiatives and alternative transport modes but it is hard to escape the conclusion that these are mere padding to the prime objective of constructing a massive new highway infrastructure and that these measures are not being taken seriously by the consortium of government and local authority agencies behind the proposals. (Perhaps it is telling that the name of the project includes the name of the road which we are assured is just one of a range of solutions).

I have studied with interest the documentation published as part of the public consultation process for the proposed “N6 Galway City Transport Project”. I note that there are several nods to sustainable transport solutions including public transport, smarter travel initiatives and alternative transport modes but it is hard to escape the conclusion that these are mere padding to the prime objective of constructing a massive new highway infrastructure and that these measures are not being taken seriously by the consortium of government and local authority agencies behind the proposals. (Perhaps it is telling that the name of the project includes the name of the road which we are assured is just one of a range of solutions).

Road plan threatens life quality for hundreds of residents

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Dear Editor,
The future quality of life for a significant number of residents of Galway on both sides of the River Corrib is suddenly being threatened by the recent publication of the plans for the proposed 6 new N6 routes around or in some cases through Galway.

Crowe unhappy about Westside Library closure

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

The library in Westside will not be closed to the public again, according to Galway City Council CEO Brendan McGrath.

French ambassador pays tribute to Galway’s cultural strength and uniqueness during visit to Advertiser

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

French ambassador to Ireland Jean-Pierre Thébault paid tribute to the cultural strength and uniqueness of Galway during a visit to the Galway Advertiser offices last Thursday.

Public submissions sought on Knocknacarra Community Centre

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Community groups in Knocknacarra have until March 13 to submit proposals on how the Knocknacarra Community Centre should be managed, and a local councillor is appealing to the public to get involved.

GSPCA to hold puppy adoption day this weekend

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

The GSPCA will hold a puppy adoption day this Sunday, with puppies galore looking for permanent homes.

The event will take place at Galway Pet Services dog day care centre on Letteragh Road, Rahoon, this Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm.

Multinationals must be attracted says Walsh after IDA investment announcement

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

If Galway’s inclusion in the IDA’s €150-million property investment programme is to produce any real results, the IDA must immediately start encouraging manufacturing companies to locate here.

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