Nolan demands Government pursue ‘people focused’ economy

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

A “people focused economy”, no longer is in thrall to “the old, corrupt model” of “speculation, elitism and golden circles” must form the core of future economic thinking in the State.

This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan who said the Republic’s upcoming troika exit must be used “to shape a new Ireland”.

Victory for Galway rock band at international music competition

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Athenry roots-rock trio The Deans have won the Rock Category of the US based Unsigned Only Music Competition 2013 for their song ‘Lonely Like Me’.

Revamped Mountbellew Show takes place on Saturday

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

The newly re-vamped Mountbellew Agricultural Show will be held in the Agricultural College grounds Mountbellew this Saturday.

The show, now in its 109th year, will have a number of new features, at the centre of which will be the A Taste of the West food and craft hall.

Jeremy Irons to address NUIG Lit and Deb society

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Tonight at 7pm, the Literary and Debating Society will launch a year of events with a visit from actor Jeremy Irons, who will discuss the responsibility of the privileged to be involved in public discourse and to help shape society.

Save euros and lose pounds during European Mobility Week

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Workers, students and parents dropping children to school can save money and get fitter by cycling, walking, carpooling or taking the bus, instead of travelling by car, particularly if they live 4km or under from their work, college or school.

Omid Djalili, Sean Lock, and Russell Howard to play Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Sean Lock, Russell Howard, Omid Djalili, and The Faulty Towers Dining Experience are all coming to Galway for the October Bank Holiday weekend as part of the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival.

The festival runs from Tuesday October 22 to Monday October 28, promising seven days of hilarity and laughs from more than 50 comedians performing at various venues across the city.

Healy-Eames calls for awareness training for agricultural inspectors

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

By Kernan Andrews
Agricultural inspectors need to be given awareness training so they can “handle situations more sensitively” and spot farmers “at risk” of mental health issues.

New bus shelters for across the city

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Planning approval has been granted for five new bus shelters across Galway city this week, and calls have also been made to erect a new bus shelter in Corrib Park.

Cameron welcomes resurfacing at Newcastle Park

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Resurfacing works, road markings, and pay and display spaces have been installed from the entrance at Newcastle Avenue right through to the Newcastle Lower entrance.

Ó Cuív to hold daily CAP clinics at ploughing fest

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Daily clinics for farmers on the new Common Agricultural Policy and other related issues will be held at the National Ploughing Championships.

Monroe’s Live launch free Monroe’s App

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Monroe’s Live has become the first live music venue in the West of Ireland to launch its own mobile app.

Man converts attic into cannabis grow house to pay off debts

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Under increasing pressure to pay back debts a 31-year-old man converted an attic into a grow house where 26 cannabis plants valued at over €10,000 was discovered, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Grace’s brave battle highlighted by Light It Up Gold

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. We, a group of parents of St. John’s Ward, Crumlin Hospital, the only paediatric oncology ward in the country, have set up a campaign, Light It Up Gold, to raise awareness, for the 200 children diagnosed in Ireland each year, by lighting up buildings around the country gold and raising much needed funds to finish renovating St John’s Ward.

Series of WEEE e-waste collections in Galway

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, will hold a series of WEEE collection events throughout Galway county.

Aras Badminton Club to resume next week

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Aras Badminton Club will resume on Tuesday September 17 at Aras Bothar na Tra, Dr Mannix Road, and continues every Tuesday night from 8.30pm to 10.30pm.

Ignite seeks work by artists with disabilities

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Ignite, the new platform to facilitate the creation of ambitious new work by professional artists with disabilities is seeking submissions.

Charity concert to raise funds for Galway and Africa

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

A gala charity concert entitled Voices of Hope takes place next week to raise funds for young people in Galway and communities in Africa.

Councillor nails rumours about closure of Mervue health centre

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

There is no truth in speculation that Mervue Health Centre is to close or that its staff are to be relocated to the primary care centre in Doughiska.

Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty confirmed this week that the rumours, which caused widespread concern among local residents, especially older people, were inaccurate.

Quiz night for Jes mock trial team

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

A quiz night to raise funds for the Jes mock trial team will be held in the Westwood Hotel on Wednesday September 19.

Cara Pharmacy to open in former HMV premises

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Cara Pharmacy is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of their Galway store, ideally located in the heart of the city, in the premises formerly occupied by HMV.

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