Arrival of rates bill on doorstep is nail in coffin for many businesses, says Chamber CEO

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The arrival of an unrealistically high rates bill on the doorstep has the potential to crush a struggling business and put jobs at risk, says Galway Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Coyle, who is calling for Galway’s local authorities to relieve the severe burden placed on businesses.

Local politicians call for major changes to water systems in city and county

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Repairing broken water pipes is not enough to solve water problems in Galway or anywhere else in the State, what is needed is a complete and total upgrade of the water system throughout the republic.

Anthony Ryan’s Holy Communion fashion show takes place next week

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Anthony Ryan’s annual fashion show devoted exclusively to Holy Communion wear will take place at the Shop Street store on Wednesday January 12 at 7.30pm.

Parents and their children who are making their First Holy Communion this year are invited to come along to view the event.

Connemara cottage at centre of US Senator corruption complaint

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

A Connemara cottage has found itself caught up in the middle of a political storm in the US with an outgoing senator being accused of accepting a “sweetheart real estate deal” in exchange for helping a businessman friend get a presidential pardon for tax and securities crimes.

EU Commission to meet Galway delegation over city outer bypass

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The controversial Galway City Outer Bypass will be the subject of a high level meeting in Brussels next week involving the European Commission.

Christmas sees spate of burglaries in Galway

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Gardaí are investigating several burglaries which have occurred in Galway over the holiday period, including a break-in at an Athenry business on Christmas Day.

Grealish accuses Bank of Ireland of insensitivity over new charges

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The Bank of Ireland’s decision to introduce a hike in charges to its current account holders from the end of February is an “insensitive and insulting proposal”.

McNelis condemns ‘ill-thought out’ new regulations for taxis

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

“An ill-thought out measure” that will only create hardship for taxi drivers and lead to unemployment, is how a Labour councillor has described a new regulation for the taxi industry.

New imaging catheter for weight loss surgery to be launched in March

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Crospon, the Galway-based medical device developer, has got clearance from the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to market a new imaging catheter for the measurement of sleeves created during bariatric [weight loss] surgery.

Gardaí probe Eyre Square assault

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following an assault in Eyre Square on New Year’s Eve.

Witnesses sought to Westside robbery

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Gardaí have appealed for information following an incident in which a man was robbed on New Year’s Eve.

Time to learn to play that guitar

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Have you made a musical New Year’s Resolution? Have you promised yourself to finally learn how to play that guitar? Don’t worry, help is at hand! Guitar Made Easy is the fast, fun and easy way to learn to play guitar, and classes are coming to a venue near you soon.

Funding secured for Westside Age Inclusion services

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

A three-year package of funding for Westside Age Inclusion has been announced that will allow the services provided in the area to continue.

The funding will see the continuation of the laundry service, home help, house maintenance and maintain our office at Unit 13, Westside Enterprise Centre. The project employs seven people.

Fianna Fáil to choose Galway West candidates tonight

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Despite being at their lowest poll figures ever and facing the possibility of a long term in Opposition, Fianna Fáil in Galway West seem likely to still run three candidates in the General Election.

Housing department merger plan is backward and undemocratic, says Cllr Nolan

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Any move to merge city and county housing departments and set up regional housing authorities would be a backward step that would be an erosion of democracy and impact greatly on the lives of the 4,000 people left on the waiting list, that is according to Labour’s councillor Derek Nolan.

Cluain Árd residents upset and outraged at ‘Neighbours from Hell’ branding

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Upset and outraged residents in the Cluain Árd estate in Ballybrit have demanded a public apology from a Galway West TD for a statement which they believe has branded them all as “neighbours from hell”.

Mum who lost daughter to meningitis honoured by Vodafone

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

A Galway mum who lost her daughter to meningitis has been chosen by Vodafone for its ‘World of Difference’ programme – paying for her to volunteer for her chosen charity, the Meningitis Trust, for three months.

President to open Tuam Cancer Care purpose-built support centre next week

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

President Mary McAleese will officially open the long-awaited new Tuam Cancer Care support and information centre in the town next week.

The new centre, located in Cricket Court on the Dunmore Road, is managed by healthcare professionals experienced in cancer support, counselling, and complementary therapies, and staffed by a team of professionally trained support volunteers.

Public lecture on Galway’s piers and harbours

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Many areas in County Galway had poor or no roads until well into the 20th century. For coastal areas this meant that trade and travel was mostly done by sea.

Fahey brands PRTB a ‘useless, toothless organisation’

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The Private Residential Tenancies Board is a “useless, toothless organisation” that is “failing to play its part” in tackling dangerous anti-social behaviour in Galway city.

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