Lift embargo on Galway City Outer Bypass spending Walsh tells Minister

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

An embargo on spending in relation to the Galway City Outer Bypass must be lifted as it is vital to start preparing for a Plan B ahead of awaited Supreme Court ruling.

Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages rally to descend on Taoiseach’s office in Castlebar

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

The Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages has vowed to keep putting the pressure on Government to halt any plans for a Galway Bay Salmon Fish Farm with campaign members to descend on the constituency office of An Taoiseach Enda Kenny in Castlebar this Saturday.

New stats on alcohol abuse should ‘scare the hell out of any parent’ says McNelis

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

New figures on alcohol abuse by young people should “scare the hell out of any parent” as they reveal the “serious damage” to health underage drinking is causing.

Landowner objection to stop Connemara Greenway in its tracks, warns councillors

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

The Connemara Greenway Project, a scheme estimated to cost €9.2 million and involves 52 kilometres of walking and cycling route from Clifden to Oughterard, could be stopped in its tracks if a disgruntled landower makes good on his vow to go all the way to oppose it.

County councillors reaffirm their commitment to Galway City Outer Bypass

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Galway county councillors voted unanimously this week to reaffirm the council’s determination to ensure that the Galway City Outer Bypass is progressed under the IROPI (Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest) process which is believed will result in a positive outcome.

Mayor demands action on Ballyloughane’s ‘obnoxious stench’

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

The “obnoxious stench” emanating from the large amounts of seaweed strewn around Ballyloughane Beach needs to be cleared away immediately.

‘Clean up after your dogs’ demands McNelis

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Only one fine has been issued this year for dog fouling, a persistent problem which plagues Salthill prom, children’s playgrounds, and city parks, and a much tougher stance needs to be taken on this issue.

This is the view of Labour city councillor Niall McNelis who is calling on the Galway City Council to allocate more resources to tackle dog fouling of public areas through more random policing by community wardens and extra signage.

Memorial stone unveiled to mark fiftieth anniversary of Achill’s Eva O’Flaherty

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

More than 50 hardy souls gathered in Donaghpatrick graveyard in Caherlistrane last week (April 17) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Achill’s Eva O’Flaherty, born just across the fields from her final resting place in Lisdonagh House in 1874.

GMIT announces appointment of new marketing officer

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

GMIT has this week announced the appointment of Karen Smyth as marketing officer for the institute, with responsibility for promoting GMIT in Ireland and overseas, and managing all marketing activities.

Jigsaw Galway recruiting young people for youth advisory panel

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Jigsaw Galway is currently looking for young people in Galway city and county to join its youth advisory panel (YAP) for the next year.

News Briefs

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

New Galway-Dublin Airport service

Galway Girl competition hots up

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Over the past six weeks Karma Club Galway has been running a competition to find Galway Girl 2013! Every Saturday night a girl was selected in the club to take part in the competition. Two semi finalists were selected from on-line applicants who were put forward to take part in the competition by friends and family.

Galway faces further Garda cuts warns Ó Cuív

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Community Garda resources across County Galway are at risk of further cuts after Justice Minister Alan Shatter backed away from a promise to re-open Garda recruitment this year.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association to hold annual interfaith conference this weekend

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Ireland will hold its seventh annual Interfaith Peace Conference this Sunday in Clayton Hotel.

Public meeting on controversial Galway Bay fish farm

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

A public meeting on the proposed Galway Bay Salmon Fish Farm, featuring speakers from both sides of the argument, takes place this evening at 8pm in the Westwood Hotel.

Oranmore Railway Station to open in July

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Oranmore Railway Station will open to passengers in July, Iarnród Éireann has confirmed, in a move that will be welcomed by commuters, business, and tourism.

St Anthony’s and Claddagh Credit Union giving away €100,000

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

St Anthony’s and Claddagh Credit Union – with offices at Mainguard St. and Westside Shopping Centre in the city, and in Oughterard – is marking its 50th anniversary with a €100,000 giveaway, with 50 guaranteed winners on the night.

The big draw will take place in The Ardilaun Hotel on May 23, with two Ford Focus cars are top prizes – each worth €25,000, and another €50,000 in cash prizes ranging from €15,000 to €500.

Councillors vow to protect valuable Western Rail Corridor infrastructure

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

The Tuam to Athenry section of the Western Rail Corridor is still very much a viable option and is a valuable piece of infrastructure for the west of the country that should be protected, that is according to county councillors who voted this week to remove it from the Galway County Walking and Cycling Strategy which had proposed it as a possible walking and cycling greenway.

News Briefs

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Water metering surveys to begin in the county next week

Non-denominational school option open to Knocknacarra parents says Nolan

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

An alternative to the existing Catholic ethos schools is now available to parents in Knocknacarra following invitations for the patronage of a new primary school in the city.

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