40,000 hurling fans flock eastwards for mouthwatering final replay

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

More than 42,000 Galway hurling fans are expected to travel eastwards this weekend for the All-Ireland hurling final replay in a bid to witness the ending of a quarter century of disappointment.

Funding for city cycleways at risk

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The development of a walking and cycling strategy for Galway city was stunted yet again at Monday evening’s meeting of the Galway City Council.

Connacht Born to be successful after casual clothing partnership is announced

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

BORN Clothing has been selected as casual clothing sponsor to the Connacht Rugby squad for the 2012/13 season.

Carbon re-launches Fridays and Sundays

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

CARBON IS adding two new clubnights to its roster, as well as two new resident DJs.

Carbon on Arthur’s Day

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

ARTHUR’S DAY at Carbon features a line-up of some of the best up and coming DJs, as well as old stalwarts taking over the DJ booth from 8.30pm.

Five-exit junction needed for Kirwan roundabout says McDonnell

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A five-exit junction must be a key feature of any plan to replace the Kirwan roundabout on the Headford Road with a signalised junction, according to Independent city councillor Declan McDonnell.

Picture Palace to open next winter

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

At a recent meeting with Solas Galway Picture Palace Teo, city councillors were told that building works are now “in full swing” at the Merchants Road site and scheduled for completion next year.

Lengthy excavation on the granite lined basement of the new building has now been completed, and installation of the basement walls is due to start next week.

Galway honours its finest at People of the Year Awards

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

More than 400 people gathered in the Galway Bay Hotel last weekend for the presentation of the annual Rehab Galway People of the Year Awards. The attendance included Mayor of Galway Cllr Terry O’Flaherty and County Mayor Tom Welby, as well as Minister of State Ciaran Cannon and other public representatives.

Imbalanced times at Kingston lights driving motorists around the bend

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Numerous complaints have been expressed regarding the unequal time allocated to the different routes passing through the traffic lights at Kingston which affect routes connecting Barna road to the university hospital, Taylor's Hill, the Salthill Promenade, and the Dominican Convent.

Claregalway Castle to host archaeological seminar

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A one day archaeological seminar, looking at sites of importance in the Claregalway area, takes place in Claregalway Castle this Saturday.

Attempted robbery accused sent for trial

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A 21-year-old Ballybane man accused of attempted robbery has been sent forward for trial to next month’s sittings of the Galway Circuit Criminal Court.

Teacher charged with bounced cheque deception

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A part-time teacher has pleaded guilty to paying for goods with bounced cheques on three different occasions.

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Thu, Sep 27, 2012

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Galway goals or a win will net you massive savings at Tom Dempsey Flooring

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A Galway win or a scoring spree in Sunday’s match will net you massive savings at Tom Dempsey Flooring.

Road safety works to take place near Claregalway National School

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Works to improve road safety close to a national school on the N18 in Claregalway will be carried out by the end of the year, according to local Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh.

Sample the hurling final fever with a family fun day at at the Oyster Festival Marquee

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

As festival fever builds ahead of the 58th Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, join Galway’s biggest supporter party at the festival marquee on Sunday for the final day of the 2012 celebrations and to cheer-on the highly anticipated All-Ireland Senior Hurling replay between The Tribesmen and the Cats.

Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

If you are looking for a pet, check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required.

Let The Hut give you a trendy colour change this winter

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Hut hairdressing salon is renowned for its modern, progressive, and nnovative hairdressing trends.

Through the glass darkly

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

So wrote Henry Adams in his study of the 12th century European Renaissance, Mont-Saint Michel and Chartres, of the great Romanesque church and monastery perched on a high rock off the coast of Normandy. Like so many churches set on high places throughout the Christian world, it was dedicated to the archangel Michael, who makes his most memorable appearance in Revelation:

“Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world.”