War of words over where to locate Crimean cannons

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Disagreements have broken out over finding a new location for the Crimean War cannons which are currently on display in the front grounds of City Hall.

NUI Galway project to help us understand EU policies

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

An NUI Galway project, led by INSIGHT will offer Europeans the opportunity to understand key EU policies and issues. The project, an EU Commission eGovernment project aims to give Europeans a voice in policy creation.

Local Fianna Fail members ‘lukewarm’ over Martin’s deal with former critic Keaveney

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Suspicion and not enthusiasm in local Fianna Fail circles, has greeted the entry into the party of controversial TD Colm Keaveney, who had been seeking the move since early September.

Arch Motors car dealership to close

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

After 50 years trading Arch Motors in Westside is to close the car dealership side of the business with immediate effect due to the difficult trading conditions in recent times.

Emigration, not job creation is behind drop in the live register figures says Burke

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Emigration, not job creation is the cause of the recent drop in the live register figures, and claims of Galway Government TDs to the contrary is nothing but “PR and spin”.

Public lecture on building castles in Connacht

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

The west of Ireland contains most of the country’s mediaeval castles, some built by the Irish, but most were constructed by the Normans.

O’Flaherty demands traffic calming measures for Renmore

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Speeding motorists and ‘rat runners’ in Renmore are a danger to drivers, walkers, and cyclists, and traffic calming measures must be installed to “curb their activities”.

Charities must be regulated says Crowe

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

The Central Remedial Clinic scandal and the fact there is no requirement for charities to publish annual reports or make financial information available is eroding public trust in charities.

Farmers in the west must not be ‘left behind’ on Pillar 2 talks says Connaughton

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Farmers in Galway, struggling with poorer quality land, must have access to “worthwhile” schemes and grants in order to “make a reasonable living in the years ahead”.

This is the view of Fine Gael Galway East TD Paul Connaughton who said it is “vital for farmers” to have “a worthwhile REPS scheme, a reasonable area-based scheme”, and “a realistic suckler cow grant scheme”. He was commenting on the on-going debate about the funding of the Pillar 2 section of the new CAP Reform programme.

Aran island scoops gold for best community at LivCom awards in China

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

The island of Inis Oirr received international recognition this week when it scooped two major awards at the LivCom 2013 ceremony held in Xiamen in China.

Councillors refuse to extinguish fight for South Connemara fire station

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Galway county councillors have refused to give up their fight to ensure that the people of South Connemara receive their fair share and benefit from the basic life-saving service that an additional fire station in an area such as Carraroe could provide.

Housing associations praise city council efforts in bringing about new Knocknacarra homes

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Clúid Housing Association and Túath Housing Association have praised Galway City Council for helping to bring about a complex of 26 new homes in Knocknacarra, which were officially unveiled in Knocknacarra this week.

Nolan urges parents to engage with cyber-bullying expert group

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Cyber-bullying is an on-going issue for many young people across Galway but engagement by parents with a new anti-bullying expert group, will help tackle the scourge.

Sinn Féin to host lecture and music event

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Sinn Féin’s Galway City East candidate Mairéad Farrell will hold a Christmas event tomorrow, featuring a historical talk followed by music.

Castlegar people’s views sought for new area plan

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

People in Castlegar are being asked to contribute to a plan which seeks to reinforce the identity of the area and protect and enhance its character and amenities.

Chickens most popular Gorta gift in Galway for 2012

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Gorta recently launched its 2013 Give: with Lifetime Gifts’ Christmas catalogue and has revealed that a flock of chickens was the most popular gift in Galway last year.

Celebrating ten years of quality customer service at Meehan’s Londis in Glenamaddy

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Meehan’s Londis in Glenamaddy will soon celebrate 10 years in business providing the best quality customer service, excellent value across its product range, and a dedication to the local community.

Galway Franciscans and Poor Clares celebrate launch of www.holyname.ie

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

If you’ve ever wondered about the significance of the little blue tiles over the doors of some of the older houses in Galway, then wonder no more as a new website launched by the Franciscans and Poor Clares will help shed some light.

Next year the Franciscans and Poor Clares are celebrating a Year of the Holy Name of Jesus beginning on Friday, January 3. This came about as a result of a discovery by the Galway Poor Clares that a wave of devotion to promote the holy name of Jesus began after a retreat to their monastery conducted by a Franciscan friar, Fr Francis Donnelly, in January 1914.

Youth Academy gives youngsters a taste of college life

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

NUI Galway is inviting students from fourth, fifth and sixth class to apply for a taste of university life. NUI Galway Youth Academy is now taking applications for its next round of courses beginning in January 2014.

Audio visual sector worth €72m a year to Galway

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

A conference held in the city this week has illustrated that the audio visual sector added €72m to the economy of County Galway alone in 2012, employing over 600 people

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