Trio of trainers at free WIN event tomorrow evening

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

WIN continutes in its holistic approach to job seeking with a Trio of Trainers evening at at the boardroom of Galway County & City Enterprise Board, Woodquay, Galway tomorrow Friday.

Connolly demands council tackle Whitehall maintenance problems

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Whitehall residents are having to use plug-in heaters because the heating systems in their properties do not work properly, while there are “serious health and safety risks” with corroded and rusted railings and girders.

Sexual assault accused sent for trial

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

A 30-year-old man has been sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Galway Circuit Criminal Court charged with one count of sexual assault.

Spoilt for choice at Christmas Craft Fair in Lackagh

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Stock up early on those Christmas presents at the Lackagh Craft Fair on Sunday December 1 from 10am - 5pm.

Galway People Before Profit Alliance table quiz

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Galway People before Profit Alliance is holding a fundraising table quiz in Monroe’s bar, Dominick Street, on Thursday November 21 at 8pm.

Ó Clochartaigh condemns fellow Galway senators for supporting Social Welfare cuts

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Senators may claim to be “the bulwark against harsh and draconian cuts”, but this week showed they are “unwilling to stand up for workers, the unemployed, children, and the elderly”.

Fianna Fáil to run three in Athenry-Oranmore

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Fianna Fáil Claregalway councillor Malachy Noone will be joined by Martina Kinane and Cathal Moran on the party’s election ticket in the new Athenry-Oranmore ward.

Quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

All suites can be made to order with prices starting at €1,799 for 3+1+1 and styles covering everything from contemporary to traditional.

Car park essential for Kinvara says Higgins

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins has today called on Galway County Council to provide car parking facilities in Kinvara.

Sinn Féin calls on people to register to vote in 2014 elections

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

To make sure you have your say in next year’s local and European elections, Galwegians must register before Sunday November 24 to be included on the Draft Register for 2014.

Grealish concerned over new driving licence requirements

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

New driving licence requirements will make it difficult for Irish people living abroad to renew or replace their licence according to Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish.

Public lecture on the Irish Volunteers

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Paramilitarism was introduced to Ireland when Edward Carson and James Craig formed the UVF in 1912. This act would inspire Irish nationalists to create a similar force year later.

The Irish Volunteers were formed in 1913 and were centrally involved in the planning and organisation of resistance to British rule in Ireland. It was involved in the 1916 Rising and was the forerunner of both the IRA and the Irish Defence Forces.

Clarinbridge GAA monster auction to raise funds for club

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Clarinbridge GAA club is holding a monster auction and sale of work to raise much needed funds for the general running of the club.

Guide Dogs collection in Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Irish Guide Dogs and Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital will hold a joint collection in Tesco stores in Galway tomorrow and Saturday.

A century of quality customer service at Grace’s Londis Plus Loughrea

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Grace’s Londis Plus store has been a long-standing fixture at the centre of Loughrea’s retail industry on Dunkellin Street, providinig an excellent and comprehensive service to the local community for many years.

Cameron refuses to run for SF in local elections

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Sinn Féin’s attempts to get city councillor Billy Cameron to leave Labour and run instead as an SF candidate in Galway City Central have come to nothing.

Labour struggles to find candidates in east ward

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Labour is struggling to find candidates to run in Galway City East for the 2014 Local Elections, although its ticket for the city’s other two wards have largely taken shape.