Galway’s youngest writers to be honoured at awards ceremony

Thu, May 30, 2013

More than 450 children who have written, illustrated and bound their own individual books, will attend the 13th annual Write a Book Awards in the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway on June 3.

NUIG to host major conference on 1916

Thu, May 30, 2013

Film-maker Neil Jordan, author Pat McCabe, Druid’s Garry Hynes, and renowned BBC journalist Peter Taylor, will discuss the legacy of the 1916 Rising at a major conference in NUI Galway.

Reorganisation of public hospitals will result in better patient outcomes, says hospital chief

Thu, May 30, 2013

The HSE West stressed this week that the reorganisation of public hospitals into hospital groups will result in greater efficiency, accountability and improved outcomes for patients. The groups come as a transition to independent hospital trusts.

Loss of Lynch’s Castle for tourist season a ‘disappointment’ says McNelisLoss of Lynch’s Castle for tourist season a ‘disappointment’ says McNelis

Thu, May 30, 2013

Lynch’s Castle, a major tourist attraction and sight seeing must in the city has been rendered invisible to tourists, a matter which has been called “disappointing” by a local councillor.

Operation Slow Down this weekend

Thu, May 30, 2013

From 7am on Friday May 31 to 7am on Saturday June 1, An Garda Síochána, along with other stakeholders, will run Operation Slow Down. The objectives of the operation are to raise awareness of the dangers of inappropriate and excessive speed, reduce the number of speed related collisions, and therefore save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.

Lord Mayor highlights the West’s strong influence on Dublin

Thu, May 30, 2013

The west continues to have a strong influence on Dublin, according its Lord Mayor and Spiddal native Naoise Ó Muirí who addressed councillors at this month’s county council meeting, which was held in Oughterard on Monday.

Film Fleadh to screen new Pat Shortt film Life’s a Breeze

Thu, May 30, 2013

The Galway Film Fleadh will mark its 25th anniversary next month when the film festival screens the world premiere of Life’s a Breeze, starring Pat Shortt and Fionnula Flanagan.

Back in the saddle — Get on your bike for the Galway Bike Festival

Thu, May 30, 2013

Smoothies, fancy dress, orienteering, the Wild West, films, bling, castles and even a visit to a shuttle all form part of the broad range of biking activities on offer for Galway Bike Festival, which runs from Saturday June 15 to Sunday June 23.

Cregal Art to celebrate fifty years of business

Thu, May 30, 2013

Cregal Art is celebrating its 50th year in business by holding a free art and craft extravaganza.

Clúid Housing Association calls for independent living to be a first option for older people

Thu, May 30, 2013

In the spirit of Bealtaine, Clúid took the opportunity to promote sheltered housing and independent living as a first option for older people last week, a message which formed part of an awareness raising event about the wealth of activity and services available to older people enabling them to get involved in the local community.

More than 300 locals attended the event which was launched by the Mayor of County Galway, Tom Welby and held in Station House Hotel, Clifden. It was organised by Clúid in partnership with Galway County Council, Safe Home, Forum Connemara and local voluntary and statutory agencies.

Galway Pro-Choice to hold public march this Saturday

Thu, May 30, 2013

Galway Pro-Choice is set to hold a march demanding the repeal of the State’s Constitutional ban on abortion and calling on the Government’s proposed X-Case legislation to “fully respect the rights of women”.

HSE assures mothers-to-be that key safety measures have been implemented at UHG

Thu, May 30, 2013

The HSE West has assured the 3,500 mothers-to-be who attend University Hospital Galway that key safety measures have been implemented following the tragic death of 31-year-old Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar at the hospital following a miscarriage in late October.

Major changes to city electoral wards to be announced next week

Thu, May 23, 2013

Galway city’s three electoral wards are next week due for major revisions ahead of next year’s Local Elections with extra seats for two wards, Galway City East to lose a seat, and Menlo, Castlelawn, and Tirellan to be transferred into Galway City Central.

Don't take away our discretion

Thu, May 23, 2013

In the crazy world that exists after Shattergate and Minggate, we are in danger of losing something very precious. You can take away the house, the job, the fancy cars, our dignity, but please don't take away the one thing we Irish love in great big shovels full — our discretion. What would life be like if we all had to live by the rules? If we had to pay the exact penalty for every misdemeanour we do, if we had to do things exactly as they should be done. If that was to happen, we’d turn into Germans aware that anything we do wrong would be punished exactly as the rule says it should. Or we’d spend our lives making sure others did things the way they should. A regimental regime like that would not be Ireland.

Life sentences handed down to killers of Gort resident

Thu, May 23, 2013

Two men were last evening (Wednesday) found guilty of the murder of a Brazilian man whose body was found in a north Kerry bog.

City assault accused remanded in custody

Thu, May 23, 2013

A man, accused in connection with a serious assault that left another man in hospital, has been refused bail and remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court tomorrow.

Bodane man dies in Knockdoe crash

Thu, May 23, 2013

A 24-year-old man lost his life in an early morning collision on the N17 at Knockdoe on Monday.

Ashford Castle hotel and grounds sold for €20 million

Thu, May 23, 2013

The iconic Ashford Castle hotel and resort in Cong, Co Mayo has been sold this week to a United Kingdom based hotelier group for €20 million after a period of receivership.

Red Carnation Hotels, owner of 14 boutique hotels finalised the purchase for less than half the €50 million price originally paid by former owner and Galway businessman Gerry Barrett in 2008.

Work on Bodkin Roundabout to begin in next few weeks

Thu, May 23, 2013

Work on the Bodkin Roundabout at Galway Shopping Centre, a major part of the N6 Multi Model Corridor Improvement Scheme, is set to begin next month with a completion date of early November.

Threadneedle Road right hand turn to be eliminated to free up junction

Thu, May 23, 2013

Some right hand turns at Threadneedle Road junction, described as dangerous and causing major traffic congestion, could be eliminated altogether as part of on-going upgrade works, councillors were told at a recent meeting.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.