What the butler knows — Savoy head butler to tell all at Meyrick evening

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

With television series such as Downton Abbey and Mr Selfridge highlighting the role of butlers in the service industry, the question begs, What secrets does a hotel butler keep? In keeping with its tradition for quality service, the Hotel Meyrick will host an evening with Head Butler from the Savoy Hotel London, Sean Davoren on Friday, March 28 to coincide with the launch of its newly refurbished ground floor facilities.

Students concerned by anti-gay marriage posters

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

A poster equating gay marriage with incest and paedophilia has appeared on campus at NUI Galway, causing outrage among many students, leading to angry confrontations on campus last evening.

Gardai were called after students protested about the use of the posters, leading to a standoff with members of the Christian Union.

Galway City Council must reinstate road safety as a matter of priority, says Cllr McDonnell

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

A city councillor has blasted the Galway City Council for the lack of action taken on a request made last November to reinstate road safety signs around the city.

Passing of a woman who let in the light

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

Sitting there in the darkness, sobbing, waiting for a dawn to arrive knowing that it might bring some reprieve from the misery, thousands of abuse victims in this country must have wondered if there ever would come a time when what was being done to them would be classed as wrong, illegal, depraved.

Forty per cent rise in ‘drop-in’ callers to city domestic violence refuge

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The number of women who “dropped in” to a city based domestic violence service without a prior appointment seeking information and support, was up by almost 40 per cent last year, according to new figures, released this week.

Suspended sentence for ex-chef who failed to pay restaurant bills

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

An ex-chef with an appetite bigger than his pocket and 200 previous convictions was given a eight month suspended sentence for failing to pay for meals in Galway city restaurants as well as failing to appear in court.

Cubbard demands action on Westside issues

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Blocked gullies have subjected Gaelcarrig Park households to water rising to front doors levels and locals calling that part of the estate ‘The Lake’.

Galway schools take a stand against homophobia

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Galway secondary schools and youth organisations will join thousands of young people from across Ireland in taking a stand against homophobic bullying.

The Stand Up! Awareness Week against Homophobic & Transphobic Bullying runs from Monday March 10 to Friday 14.

Public meeting on proposed docks redevelopment

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The public have until 5.30pm on Tuesday to make submissions, in writing, to An Bord Pleanála on the proposed major redevelopment of Galway Harbour.

City to hold first Polish Business Expo this Sunday

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The first Polish Business Expo to take place in Galway will be held in Kelly’s Bar, Bridge Street this Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm.

Phil Kennedy withdraws from local election race

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Phil Kennedy, who had declared her intention to stand as an Independent candidate in the local elections, is to withdraw from the race upon medical advice.

Almost eighty houses lie vacant - Connolly

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Seventy-eight houses lying vacant in Galway city is an “unacceptably high figure” when some families have been waiting 11 on the housing waiting list.

This is the view of Independent Galway City West councillor Catherine Connolly, who added that the situation was “nothing short of scandalous”, considering that 3,610 households remain waiting for local authority accommodation.

Flannery demands answers on Knocknacarra Community Centre opening and staffing

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Until a management structure for the Knocknacarra Community Centre is put in place to deal with opening times and staffing, the public will not “able to enjoy this facility”.

Almost eighty houses lie vacant - Connolly

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Seventy-eight houses lying vacant in Galway city is an “unacceptably high figure” when some families have been waiting 11 on the housing waiting list.

Galway to host first National Student Radio Conference this week

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

RTÉ broadcast journalist and NUI Galway graduate Gavin Jennings will be one of the main speakers at the National Student Radio Conference.

No Government plan to shut post offices says Kyne

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

There is no Government plan or desire to shut post offices throughout County Galway, but there are still “significant challenges facing An Post”.

Seeking the stories of the unemployed

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Galway City Partnership and the local Tus Initiative are seeking to collect the stories and experiences of the long-term unemployed in the city.

Management CPC Course can help save €15,000 through Diesel Rebate Scheme

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Galway transport training company, Burke CPC has advised local companies with their own truck fleets to consider completing the Management CPC course. This will enable these businesses to avail of the recently introduced Diesel Rebate Scheme in Budget 2013 which provides refunds to companies who have used diesel with qualifying vehicles in the course of their business.

Cameron condemns McDonagh’s call to revive Rag Week

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Calls to reinstate Rag Week by Supermac’s founder Pat McDonagh, show a “lack research as to the health and social consequences” of the controversial event.

Burke calls for speeding measures for Ballymoneen Road

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Speeding motorists on the Ballymoneen Road are posing a serious danger to pedestrians coming from the Ashleigh Grove and Monalee Manor estate entrances.

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