Local anti-war activist jailed

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Local writer and prominent anti-war campaigner Margaretta D’Arcy has been jailed for trespassing at Shannon Airport after refusing to enter into a bond to refrain from protesting at the facility.

The stroke and wink are still alive

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

I remember years ago covering Western Health Board meetings in far flung corners of the province where the matron of the hosting hospital would provide fine fillets of salmon and local sean nos singers to entertain the councillor-filled Board so that they wouldn’t starve on the return leg of their expenses-paid journeys.

Dail to hear Galway pleas for assistance next week after coastline gets battered

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

The storm may have passed but the work has only just begun for both Galway city and county councils which now face the daunting task of assessing the full extent of the damage. A report is due to be sent by both local authorities to central Government next week seeking emergency funding which is vital if the necessary repairs are to be carried out.

We underestimate the possibilities of our friend, the sea

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

For most of the time, it just sits there, the pretty backdrop to the postcard that is our city and county, calm and rocking, its gentle waves lovingly lapping at our coast like a friendly puppy. And because it has been such an acquiescent friend, we have tended to disregard all of its possibilities, the good and the bad.

This week we have seen the enormous, ferocious, animalistic power of the sea.

Galway city left licking wounds following superstorm

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

A popular Salthill walkway completely disappeared, car parks submerged in water, and businesses left counting the cost of the damage as the sea demonstrated its power during last week’s storm.

McNelis warns against criminal gang targeting city smartphones

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Smartphones are a major target for thiefs and the public must take care and be vigilant according to Labour city councillor Niall McNelis.

More than 12,000 mobile phones were stolen in Ireland in the first 10 months of last year. It is understood that a criminal gang has been targeting Galway but that arrests have been made in recent weeks when a large number of phones were found. The Gardaí are running a special operation targeting smartphone thieves, called Operation Aughrim.

Work continues to restore power to Leisureland

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Staff at Leisureland in Salthill which had been flooded with sea water during last week’s storm have been working tirelessly on the clean up operation with the power set to be restored in the next few days.

Mother’s pride as Mayor Marty is sworn in

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

With his mother Mary looking on and his late father John present in spirit, Connemara pride went through the roof on Monday when Marty Walsh was sworn in as the first new mayor of Boston in over two decades.

City’s youth could benefit from Midnight Soccer says Cubbard

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Midnight Soccer could prove a valuable way of combating anti-social behaviour among sections of Galway’s youth and give teens a safe alternative to drugs and under-age drinking.

Sinn Féin to run two in Ballinasloe

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Sinn Féin may run two candidates, county councillor Dermot Connolly and town councillor Michael Breathnach, in the Ballinasloe ward for May’s Local Election.

SF will hold its election selection convention for the Ballinasloe Local Election Area in Gullane’s Hotel tomorrow at 8pm. The meeting will be chaired by Sen Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

Mandy beats the floods to host wedding fair

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Due to the extreme weather conditions experienced across the west of Ireland last weekend, the organisers of the Dream Weddings Exhibition had to take unprecedented steps to save the day.

Former president and Cope CEO to address Network Galway's Open Evening

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Network Galway’s open evening will take place on Monday next January 13 at 6.30pm at The Harbour Hotel Galway on Merchants Road Lower, Galway.

Network Galway is delighted that long term member, former president of Network Galway and former president of the Galway Chamber of Commerce, Carmel Brennan will be speaking on the night. Jacquie Horan, CEO of COPE Galway, Network Galway’s chosen charity for this year will also be there to talk about the work they do and especially their new project, the creation of a purpose-built women’s refuge on the site of the former Magdalen Laundry at 47 Forster Street.

Moycullen community development course

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Galwegians interested in community development, rural regeneration, or green business, should check out a new course to be held in Moycullen.

Army chaplain should pay more heed to the pope says GAAW

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

The Irish Army chaplain should pay closer heed to the message of Pope Francis rather than criticising President Higgins for his lack of reference to Christianity in a recent speech.

Troid ar son chearta teanga

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Is i Halla na Saoirse a thionólfar an cruinniú poiblí atá á eagrú ag Conradh na Gaeilge i mBaile Átha Cliath Dé Sathairn seo chugainn, 11 Eanáir, chun troid in aghaidh na hionsaithe atá á dhéanamh ag an Rialtas ar chearta na Gaeilge. Cuirfear tús leis an gcruinniú ag 12.00 meán lae.

Ranganna Gaeilge an Earraigh

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Cuirfear tús leis an gcéad shraith ranganna Gaeilge eile in Áras na nGael ar oíche Luain 27 Eanáir. Is féidir clárú ar líne ag www.arasnangael.ie.

Cúnamh don bhéal triail

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Tá cúrsa nua curtha le chéile ag Conradh na Gaeilge do mhic léinn atá ag déanamh scrúdú na hArdteistiméireachta agus atá ag iarraidh cur lena gcumas labhartha Gaeilge. Ar ndóigh tá tábhacht bhreise leis an scrúdú seo anois os rud é go bhfuil 40% de na marcanna iomlán sa scrúdú ag dul don scrúdú béal.

Walsh takes another step closer to FG re- admittance

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

The increasing rapprochement between An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and ‘rebel’ Galway West TD Brian Walsh took another step forward this week with Walsh set to apply for re-admittance to the parliamentary party.

Mulholland not to stand in local elections

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

John Mulholland, the former Galway city councillor and mayor, will not be contesting the Local Elections in May.

Mr Mulholland had been expected to throw his hat into the electoral ring, and stand in the now six seat Galway City West ward. He dramatically lost his seat in the 2009 locals to Hildegarde Naughton who has since been appointed to Seanad Éireann.