Boundary committee to split Galway city in two?

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Galway city may to go from three local election wards to two with candidates fighting for a total of 18 Galway City Council seats, instead of the current 15.

Galway Albanians to celebrate Independence Day

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The Galway Albanian community the Irish Friends of Albania group will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Albanian Independence this week.

FF to hold public meeting on the economy

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A public meeting, discussing the direction of the Irish economy and the challenges in securing sustainable economic growth both locally and nationally, takes place next week.

Galway ‘losing thousands of visitors’ with no drop off for tour buses says McNelis

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Galway city is losing out on thousands of visitors each year by not providing a proper drop off and collection depot for tour buses.

New law must protect credit union ethos, says Nolan

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The new regulatory framework for credit unions must protect the movement’s voluntary and inclusive ethos, according to Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan.

Drug driving - a growing danger on Galway roads

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

“Don’t risk it.” That is the message from the Western Region Drugs Task Force to people planning to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol this Christmas.

Lords seek to declare execution of Mammatrasna murder accused a miscarriage of justice

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Two members of the British House of Lords are seeking to have the British authorities declare that the hanging of a County Galwayman 130 years ago a miscarriage of justice.

David Alton, Baron Alton of Liverpool, and Eric Lubbock, the fourth Baron Avebury are seeking a review of the case of Myles Joyce, alleged to have been involved in the Maamtrasna murders, and for the authorities to declare him the victim of a miscarriage of justice and to concede he was falsely convicted and executed.

Park and ride begins next month

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The Galway City Council’s Christmas park and ride service returns for its eighth year on Saturday December 1 at 7am.

Ireland’s first centre for the prevention of heart disease and stroke opened by Taoiseach

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Ireland’s first purpose built centre dedicated to curbing the presence of cardiovascular disease and stroke in Ireland was officially opened by Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, at Croí House on Friday last

Galway-Limerick rail times ‘a disgrace’ says MEP Higgins

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Irish Rail’s announcement that it will reduce journey times between Galway and Dublin by 15/20 minutes is welcome but the Galway-Limerick rail times are still “a disgrace”.

Calls to St Vincent de Paul society up by fifty per cent

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A local charity, which reaches out to the needy, received more than 3,000 calls for help last year, a 50 per cent increase on 2010.

Art auction to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

More than 100 artworks by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary artists, such as John Behan, Joe Boske, and Maria Van Kampen, will go ‘under the hammer’ for charity this weekend.

Radio host gets into bed with The Clayton Hotel to launch the comfiest beds in Ireland

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

During these cold winter months we love nothing more than crawling under a warm, soft duvet and it is a known fact that getting a good night’s sleep can help you lose weight, increase productivity, and has countless health benefits. So what better way to start than on a soft and comfortable mattress in a bed fit for a king?

NUI Galway awarded €6 million for stem cell clinical trials to tackle diabetes

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

NUI Galway has been awarded a major new €6 million European project, designed to address complications associated with diabetes. The research project will examine the ability of stem cells to safely control glucose levels and alleviate the damage caused by six different diabetic complications.

Wedding styles tonight at the Galway Bay Hotel

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Join the wedding team at the Galway Bay Hotel for their Classic Winter Wedding Evening in association with Belladonna Bridal and Brown Thomas tonight Thursday November 22 from 7pm – 9pm. The evening will include a fashion show with Catwalk Model Agency, where guests will get the opportunity to view Belladonna Bridal’s 2013 Collections and liaise with Galway’s top wedding suppliers such as Maddens Florist, Ferrara’s Bakery, Vogue Events, Getaway Cars and many more. Galway Bay Hotel is known as one of the best wedding venues in Ireland and all are welcome to this Winter Wedding Evening tonight.

Agriculture move will save €1 million says Connaughton

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Half of the Department of Agriculture staff currently working in Galway city are moving to new premises in Athenry, a move which a local TD says will save €1 million in rent.

The new facility will be located on the Mellow’s Campus in Athenry. Fine Gael Galway East TD Paul Connaughton said the move makes “economic sense” as the staff can be accommodated “at much less cost to the exchequer” in the new premises.

The Galwegians who fought against Hitler

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Some 42,000 Irishmen fought for the Allies and against the Nazis in WWII - including a number of Galwaymen - and their stories are contained in a new book.

Pay up - Council sends 200 letters seeking payment of household charge

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Some 200 letters have been sent by City Hall to households throughout Galway city, calling on the owners to pay the controversial household charge.

Connemara residents in protest over wind farm

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A group opposing the construction of a wind farm in Connemara plans to protest outside the county buildings next Monday.

Woodford to get new sewerage treatment system

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Six acres of land have been purchased by the Galway County Council for the provision of a new sewerage treatment system at Woodford in the south of the county.

E-paper

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