Two Galway entrepreneurs head up new Irish weight loss and fitness challenge

Thu, May 22, 2014

Ireland will soon be home to one of the biggest and fastest growing weight loss challenges in the world. The BodybyVi 90 day challenge is now in pre-launch in Ireland, with the official launch on June 15.

Two Galway entrepreneurs, David Keane and Fiona Linnane, are part of the team heading up this launch in Ireland. Keane and Linnane help small business owners and individuals who are frustrated with this recession-plagued economy, to build a successful side business promoting the challenge, while at the same time, playing their part to end the worldwide epidemic of obesity. They are independent promoters of the challenge phenomenon and have created and founded Promoters.ie - the hub for potential promoters looking to make a difference and a living promoting the challenge.

Galway candidates not at the Euro races

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway’s two EU candidates are set to be no more than also-rans and spectators at a race which will be dominated by Ulster, north-Connacht, and Leinster politicians.

Galway city - voters to dole out punishment and rewards

Thu, May 22, 2014

Independents, female candidates, and Fianna Fáil stand poised as the main winners when the votes for the 2014 Local Elections in Galway city are counted this weekend; but Labour is fearful it could be reduced to just two councillors in City Hall.

FF and Independents to catch up on FG in the county?

Thu, May 22, 2014

Fine Gael looks set to continue its current dominance of Galway County Council, but Fianna Fáil and Independents are set to have a solid election and may even narrow the gap with the governing party.

Who will win and lose at tomorrow’s polls?

Thu, May 22, 2014

All of the declarations have been finalised for tomorrow’s ‘Galway County Council Local Summer Festival’ which will see 74 runners and riders go to post for what promises to be a day of high excitement for owners and trainers alike.

City Hall investigates allegations of improper allocation of houses

Thu, May 15, 2014

An internal investigation is taking place in City Hall over allegations that a Galway City Council official improperly allocated a house to a fellow council staff member.

The revelation that the investigation is taking place has shocked councillors and is set to become a lightning rod of controversy when the new council meets in June - the first meeting after next week’s Local Elections.

Flannery demands regeneration plan for Salthill

Thu, May 15, 2014

A complete regeneration plan for Salthill, including tax designation status for developing specific landmark buildings, is key to turning the area into “a world class European destination”.

Cllr O’Flaherty supports calls for new school building in Renmore

Thu, May 15, 2014

Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty has given her support to the staff and board of management of Scoil Chaithríona in Renmore who require a new school building urgently.

Irish Water to invest €37.5 million in Galway

Thu, May 15, 2014

More than €37.5 million will be invested in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the county as part of the Irish Water Proposed Capital Investment Plan 2014-2016.

Call for Galway to remain pro-business

Thu, May 15, 2014

As the primary source of local government funding, the business community’s priorities must become the drivers to ensure that Galway remains a pro-business environment where enterprise flourishes, that is according to president of Galway Chamber Frank Greene.

Ros a Mhíl Harbour development vital for Connemara says Lee

Thu, May 15, 2014

Completing the Ros a Mhíl Harbour development is vital to the future of Connemara’s fishing industry and the employment prospects for people in the region.

Celebrate your birthday in a charitable way

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway’s Declan McEntee decided to do something for charity to mark the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Stop targeting the elderly with cuts

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Government must stop targeting the elderly with cuts which are causing fear and anxiety amongst older people in the community, according to Independent councillor for Galway City East, Declan McDonnell.

Conneely threatens no confidence vote over Lesiureland

Thu, May 15, 2014

An ultimatum has been given to the Lesiureland management that it either re-open the facility in October or face a vote of no confidence.

Mayfly 10k challenge to raise awareness of mental health

Thu, May 15, 2014

The third annual Mayfly 10k challenge will take place in Oughterard on Saturday May 24 at 1.30pm.

Mounting fears over future of Portiuncula’s maternity service

Thu, May 15, 2014

Speculation is mounting that maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe may be under threat as part of a new rationalisation plan being considered by the HSE West.

Fahy to champion flooding solutions

Thu, May 15, 2014

Independent county councillor Michael Fahy, a native of Ardrahan, is urging a permanent solution be found to flooding in County Galway.

Merlin woods must be a priority, says Rabbitte

Thu, May 15, 2014

The local Fine Gael candidate for Galway City East, John Rabbitte, who has lived in Merlin Park for more than 20 years, is determined to make effective changes to Merlin Woods in order to preserve its beauty for the people of Galway.

McDonagh demands traffic calming measures for Shantalla

Thu, May 15, 2014

The volume and speed of traffic on Shantalla Road means the area is “an accident waiting to happen”, according to Labour candidate John McDonagh.

City’s storm drains in ‘appalling condition’ says Ó Conchúir

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway city’s storm drains are in “appalling condition” and suffering from neglect, with the D’Alton Place area of Salthill the “worst example”.

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