Fianna Fáil to choose city election candidates next week

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

their names forward to run for Fianna Fáil in the 2014 Local Elections, but there will be competition for places as the party will only run six candidates next year.

James Kilbane gala concert in Corofin Church

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Christian and country gospel singer James Kilbane will feature in an enchanting Christmas concert in St Colman’s Church in Corofin on Sunday December 8 at 8pm.

Angling experts fly in to Galway for international fair

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A host of the greatest fly tyers, fly casters, and angling celebrities throughout the world will once again gather in Salthill this weekend to take part in the fourth Irish Fly Fair and International Angling show.

The show, which takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday and Sunday, will feature the largest host of fly tyers and game angling stands under one roof in Ireland.

Double win for local Galway city stores in National Daybreak Competition

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Arthur and Bernadette McGuire’s Daybreak in Raven Terrace and Jason Henchy’s Daybreak in Eyre Square were both proud winners at the 2013 Daybreak Store of the Year awards, which were held in Druids Glen Resort, in Co Wicklow.

Airport site should be made into major sports stadium for the west says Carroll

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A 25,000 seater stadium for use by rugby, soccer, and the GAA, along with a sports centre of excellence, should be the aim of any future plans for the Galway Airport site in Carnmore.

Healy-Eames to battle FG attempts to throw her out of the party

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Efforts are under way to expel controversial senator Fidelma Healy-Eames from Fine Gael and force her to hand over her membership card — however the Galwegian could become a symbol for tensions within the party over the current leadership.

Body found in search for missing man

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

A car understood to belong to James Ryan, who has been missing since October 22, was found burned out close to Monivea on Tuesday. Gardaí were this week working to identify a body found in the vehicle.

Widespread searches and appeals were launched last week appealing for information on the whereabouts of Mr Ryan (39), who had been living close to Monivea, and his car, a gold Nissan Almera, which he had been seen driving on the day he disappeared.

Comers are on board as Galway FC gets ready to apply for licence for next season

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Galway FC has confirmed that it will make a licence application to compete in the 2014 Airtricity League of Ireland season.

Fine Gael poised to gain seats in city in local election

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

A mixture of familiar faces, dynasties, and at least one new name characterise the make up of Fine Gael’s 2014 Local Election ticket for Galway city.

Road safety measures to be implemented in Renmore — Crowe

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

The chairman of Galway City Council’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Michael Crowe, announced this week that a number of areas in Renmore will have traffic calming measures installed in the coming weeks.

Croi prevention centre leads the way in Europe

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

The Croí Heart & Stroke Centre at Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway which was officially opened by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD in November last year, has been lauded as a European leader in Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention by one of Europe’s leading heart experts, Prof David Wood.

Farm inspectors are driving farmers to depths of despair, says Higgins

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

As inspection penalties against farmers continue to rise, it is clear that AGRI inspectors need to be pulled back into line, MEP Jim Higgins said this week.

In the last four years penalties against farmers rose by a whopping 500 per cent, the total penalties rose to €4.7 million in 2012, up from just €780,000 in 2009, he revealed.

Anti-Austerity Alliance to hold public meeting

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

The Anti-Austerity Alliance, which is running two candidates in Galway city in next year’s local elections, is to hold a public meeting entitled Building The Alternative.

Memorial cards to be scanned at family history event

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Memorial cards will be scanned into history at a special two-day event hosted by the Western Family History Association in the Lackagh Parish Centre on Saturday November 2 and Sunday November 3.

Choose a new timepiece at Fallers

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Fallers Jewellers on Williamsgate Street have a timepiece to suit every style and occasion, whether you are looking for a brand new watch or are hoping to add to your current collection.

Galway model features on cover of Gay Community News

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Ivan Fahy has become the first young Galway person to feature on the cover of Gay Community News. Mr Fahy also discusses his androgynous modelling career in this month’s edition of the flagship magazine for Ireland’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Free parking comes into force on Monday

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Two hour, free, on street parking, in Galway city centre between the hours of 10am and 12 noon, come into force on Monday and will run for a three week period.

Former IRA hunger striker to speak in Galway

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Tommy McKearney, who took part in the first IRA H Block hunger strike in 1980, spending 53 days on the fast for political status, will address a public meeting in Galway.

Mr McKearney will address the Peadar O’Donnell Socialist Republican Forum on Wednesday November 6 at 8pm in Richardsons, Eyre Square.