New campaign group Reserve the Rent Caps to hold rally

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

A newly formed campaign group, aimed at drawing attention to the devestating impact that new rent thresholds are having on families and individuals in Galway who are dependent on rent supplement, is to hold a rally tonight at the Harbour Hotel.

The mandate for the Reverse the Rent Caps group is to create awareness and garner support from all those affected by this change to the rent threshold which was introduced in Budget 2012 and lobby the Government to reverse this unfair austerity measure. As part of its campaign a rally is being held tonight at 8pm.

Galway students put pen to paper in State examinations

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

It is that time of year again as more than 6,200 Galway students but pen to paper during a series of examinations taking place over the next two weeks.

Wild West revival to raise funds for local cancer charity

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

People are being invited to celebrate the wild west later this month and help raise vital funds for a local cancer charity.

Largest Chinese state broadcaster to make programmes on Galway tourism

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

China’s largest state-run TV broadcaster, Xinhua, is to visit Galway next week to make programmes on tourism here, with a second programme in the pipeline focusing on trade and investment, that is according to Fine Gael Senator for Galway West, Fidelma Healy Eames.

Senator Healy Eames yesterday confirmed that Xinhua is to come to Galway and that the visit has come about as a result of the activity of the China-Ireland relations committee, of which Senator Healy Eames is chairperson.

Air ambulance service flies first patient to UHG

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

A woman injured in a farm accident in Co Roscommon was the first person to be treated by the emergency air ambulance service which began operations on Monday.

Ó Cuív accuses Environment Minister of council housing ‘anti-rural bias’

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

A Galway TD has accused the Environment minister, Phil Hogan, and his department of displaying an “anti-rural bias” by refusing to provide sufficient council housing in rural areas, therefore forcing people to leave the area.

Citylink announces express coach service between Galway and Cork

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Galway-based Irish Citylink, one of Ireland's largest independent coach operators,has announced the creation of the first ever express coach service between Cork and Galway.

The new route, due to launch on 18 June, will provide the fastest travelling times between the cities and will feature early morning and late evening services. The Express route will operate six times daily and also will serve Limerick City and Cork Airport.

All points west — Galway on the map for Welsh town

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

The town of Aberystwyth in Wales has chosen Galway as one of 12 points around the globe to be included on a new compass on its promenade.

International investors will now see Ireland as a safe and secure bet, says Geoghegan-Quinn

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

The Irish people have sent a strong statement of support for the building of a more stable Eurozone, that is according to the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Máire Geoghegan-Quinn.

Through the glass darkly

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Back in 1997, when the Internet was beginning to change our lives in ways we never could have guessed, the media-savvy John Paul II decided this new invention needed a patron saint. For the honour, he chose Saint Isidore of Seville (560-636), a Doctor of the Church, and the last of those formidable scholars who salvaged what they could of the culture of the dying Roman Empire.

Wildlife walk at Roundstone bog this Saturday

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

The Galway branch of the Irish WIldlife Trust will host a wildlife walk at Roundstone Bog in Connemara this Saturday, June 9.

The walk will be led by local conservation officer Ger O'Donnell, who will talk about the flora, fauna and natural history of the local Roundstone blanket bog.

Joyce’s guitar to be played as NUI Galway holds pre-Bloomsday recital

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

NUI Galway alumni and friends will celebrate the connection between James Joyce and Galway city with a pre-Bloomsday recital in Newman House, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin on Thursday next 14 June at 7.30pm. The recital is part of a series of Bloomsweek recitals featuring Ireland’s leading classical guitarist, John Feeley, accompanied by NUI Galway graduate and James Joyce enthusiast, Professor Fran O’Rourke of UCD, who will also be providing background information on Joyce.

Hartmanns of Galway opens new Rolex showroom

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Hartmanns of Galway, the west’s premier jeweller this week unveiled their new Rolex show room. This is the first showroom the renowned Swiss watchmaker has undertaken in the west of Ireland.

COPE Galway needs you — charity appeals for volunteers for summer fun events

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

COPE Galway yesterday made an appeal for volunteers to help at their upcoming summer fundraising events.

“We have a number of great fundraising events coming up and we need volunteers to make the events a success. All the planned events are fun activities and we have taken great care to make sure they are a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants and our volunteers” says Fintan Maher of COPE Galway. “If you can offer any help at all we would greatly appreciate it – we have a variety of roles for volunteers and admin support, stewards on the day of events, assistance with registering participants etc.”

Man charged with cultivating €280,000 of cannabis plants

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

A man charged in connection with the seizure of cannabis plants worth some €280,000 at a house near Tuam is due before Harristown District Court tomorrow.

Charity art exhibition to take place at Galway Courthouse

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

A charity art exhibition in aid of local heart and stroke charity Croí is set to take place in Galway Courthouse from June 14 to 16.

Pedal power — Bike Fest begins Saturday June 16

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Children's races in Southpark, Terryland Cycle Picnic, a Fat Tyre Night in Moycullen, Merlin Woods Cycle, Bike Maintenance, Cycling Research Showcase and free bike rental are just some of the numerous events and initiatives planned for Galway Bike Festival, which takes place from Saturday June 16 to Sunday June 24. The festival programme, which was officially launched by Mayor Hildegarde Naughton on Tuesday aims to attract and encourage cyclists, particularly new cyclists of all age groups to discover the enjoyment and benefits of cycling.

West Ireland Cycling to offer free cycle hire for bike week

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Despite the recession, West Ireland Cycling has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the leading bicycle tour companies in the west of Ireland.

As last year, WIC will be hiring bicycles for Bike Week, from June 16 to 24, from its stands located at the Spanish Arch in Galway.

Galway Bay Cycling Club arranges series of events

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

As part of ‘Bike Week’, Galway Bay Cycling Club have planned a series of events to suit cyclists of all abilities on June 16 and 17

Efforts to make ‘Community Summer Picnic’ a new city tradition

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Organisers of a 'Summer Picnic and Cycle in the Park' taking place on Sunday June 17 are hoping that the event will become an important element in Galway city’s social calendar.

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