Druid presents festive public reading on Saturday
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
This Saturday Druid will present a free public reading of the play The Chooky Brae, by the acclaimed Scottish writer DC Jackson in the Druid Lane Theatre at 12 noon.
Read more ...Construction jobs at risk from home energy grants cut - Ó Cuív
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Cuts of up to 64 per cent in Budget 2012 for home insulation grants will devastate a specialised sector within the construction industry, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
Read more ...NAMA moves to halt sale of Rockefeller Center condo by Glenamaddy developer
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
The travails of Glenamaddy-native property developer Ray Grehan continue this week with the news that NAMA has moved to halt the sale of a New York apartment beside the Rockefeller Center, owned by Mr Grehan and his wife, which could fetch almost $1m if sold.
Read more ...Donncha O’Connell appointed to new Legal Aid Board
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
NUI Galway law lecturer Donncha O’Connell has been appointed by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter to the State’s new Legal Aid Board.
Mr O’Connell was the Dean of Law at NUIG from 2005 - 2008 and he continues to teach European human rights and constitutional law in the School of Law.
Read more ...Six acres of scrubland for Anglo, High Court rules
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
ANGLO IRISH Bank secured an order for possession this week at the High Court for six acres of scrubland in Co Galway used to secure loans totalling more than €2.1 million.
Read more ...Fayre play to ye — St Nicholas’ says ‘Thank you’
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
More than €14,000 was raised at the recent Christmas Fayre for St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, which will go towards the upkeep of the historic building.
Read more ...Book on how Spiddal woman dealt with her only child’s death to give hope and comfort to the bereaved
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
A book of poems and photographs which reflect how a Co Galway mother dealt with the death of her only child is on sale nationwide.
Read more ...Enjoy carols in Athenry
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Athenry will be able to enjoy a feast of Christmas carols at a special concert which takes place this Sunday at 3pm in the Church of the Assumption, Athenry.
Entitled A Union of Voices; Community Carols for Christmas, the concert will see nine local choirs take part; Athenry Folk Choir, Cór Gael Scoil Ríada, Cór Gairm Scoil Mhuire, Cór Scoil Chroí Naofa, Athenry Music School Young Voices, Presentation College Choir, Athenry Gospel Group Choir, Lisheenkyle NS Choir, and Athenry Music School Adult Choir.
Read more ...Take a break in The Quiet Space
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
The Quiet Space, a new area for Galwegians to relax, rest, and take a break from the world and their noisy mind, is open at the Spirit Centre in Nuns Island.
Read more ...Bábógbaby set to make his TV debut next year
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Locally conceived bilingual BB Bear has just been signed up for a TV animation series and will make his debut soemtime next summer.
Read more ...Ice Factor —the coolest festive attraction in Galway this Christmas
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Ice Factor has been drawing great crowds to the Carlton Hotel since its opening on a fortnight ago — and with the Christmas holidays drawing closer the activities are set to step up a pace at the 600-square metre indoor ice rink.
Read more ...Kinvara Bay to get long-awaited clean up as €5.2 million treatment plant given go-ahead
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
A new treatment plant costing in the region of €5.2 million could see the end of the wanton pollution of Kinvara Bay which has over many years been subjected to the discharge of more than 60,000 gallons of raw sewage into its watery depths every day.
Read more ...Gort students perform at Amnesty International Human Rights Day
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Students from Gort Community School recently performed at the Amnesty International Human Rights Day celebration to remember the creation, 63 years ago, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Read more ...Chamber warns of job losses following no decrease in commercial rates
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Budget 2012 was not good for jobs and neither is Monday’s decision by the Galway City Council against any decrease in the commercial rates according to the Galway Chamber of Commerce.
Read more ...Calum Best to launch new fragrance in Galway tomorrow
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Calum Best, son of the legendary footballer George Best, will launch his new fragrance, Best, in The Live Lounge of the Radisson Blu Hotel tomorrow from 9pm.
Read more ...Salthill man jailed after threatening to kill 97-year-old woman and abusing garda
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
A man has been sentenced to nine years for assaulting and threatening to kill a 97-year-old woman in her home.
Read more ...How will Budget 2012 really affect Irish politics?
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
While the new FG/Labour coalition has had several big ‘set piece occasions’ since coming to power – the renegotiation of the EU/IMF agreement and the jobs initiative during the summer for example – last week’s Budget was always going to be a watershed moment.
Read more ...City car parking costs to be slashed in January
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Despite cuts across the board in the Galway City Council’s budget for 2012, councillors have decided to give local businesses and shoppers a lift in the New Year.
A 20 per cent cut will see long stay parking in the city reduced from €5 to €4, affecting the Dyke Road, Cathedral, and College Road car parks.
Read more ...McDonnell hails council budget as ‘progressive’
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
The changes enforced by councillors to the Galway City Council budget will bring about improvements and benefits for citizens, tourists, and businesses across the city.
Read more ...Community groups saved from budget cuts
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
An austere budget for 2012 proposed by Galway City Council officials was adjusted by city councillors on Monday night to a total of €400,000.
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