Householders face intermittent water outages this morning

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Galway City Council staff are continuing to deal the consequences of the recent freeze and thaw and the disruption which this has caused to the city’s water supply. There are still individual premises experiencing difficulties with supply and there are also issues regarding water levels in the city’s reservoirs as well as large numbers of leaks on services which require repair.

Trial of Cunningham murder accused to begin next week

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The trial of a man charged with the murder of Claregalway man Kieran Cunningham is to begin next week at the Central Criminal Court.

Michaela’s death brings back memories of the Manuela anguish

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

It has been a tragic week for the entire country, a dark start to the New Year, and for once, the concern is not about wealth or deteriorating economic circumstances. Right from the weekend, when the former Galway student was mauled to death by a dog in Malaysia, from when that joyous hen party turned tragic in Kinsale, from when two bodies were found shot in Limerick, an air of gloom has pervaded the entire country.

Grant time delays still putting pressure on cash-strapped students, says Healy Eames

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Substantial time delays in the processing of student grants and other funds are continuing to cause huge difficulties and undue stress for students in Galway and across the country, according to Fine Gael Seanad Education spokesperson, Senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Have your say on Iarnród Eireann schedule changes

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Iarnród Éireann has announced a new process for major rail schedule revisions which will ensure that customers have a say in timetable changes before they are formally adopted.

Proposed Burren-Galway ferry link to cut commuter journey time

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A proposed ferry link between the Burren in Co Clare and Galway city could be in operation by early next year cutting journey times for commuters down to just 30 minutes.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a weekend of events

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The Chinese New Year begins on February 3 and marks the start of The Year Of The Rabbit, a year which is meant to bring good times, good wine, good music, good company, and fun times.

Annual lunch for Shantalla senior citizens

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The Shantalla Residents Association will hold its annual lunch for senior residents at the Clybaun Hotel on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm with a mulled wine reception at 1.30pm. There will be music and dancing from 4pm to 6pm.

‘I hate postal liberalisation’ says Crowe

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

An Post is “a big employer in Galway” but any liberalisation of the postal market could result in many An Post jobs being lost, something Galway and Ireland does not need right now.

President opens new VdeP resource centre

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A new city based resource centre run by the St Vincent de Paul Society, which will cater for young and older people, was officially opened by President Mary McAleese on Tuesday.

St Nicholas’ ‘Service of Healing and Hope’

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will host a ‘Service of Healing and Hope’ to mark the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity here in Ireland.

Comical Ali would ‘be proud’ of council water shortage report says Conneely

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Pádraig Conneely was in no mood to hear City Hall officials claim they did a good job in responding to the water shortages experienced over Christmas, saying their explanations “would do Comical Ali proud”.

Man pulls out in front of forty feet lorry before giving highway salute, court hears

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A Gort man who dangerously swerved in front of a 40 feet articulated lorry at a busy traffic junction before flicking his middle finger at the driver was fined €600 and disqualified from driving for two years at Galway District Court this week.

Reset Ireland to hold Galway public event on reforming the nation

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Reset Ireland, an initiative to facilitate social, political, and economic change through developing an action plan for open government and media reform, is coming to Galway.

Saw Doctors and Smyths raise €10,000 for charity

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The Top Five chart success of The Saw Doctors’ ‘Red Cortina A cappella’, has led to Smyths Toys, which sponsored the charity single, donating €10,000 to the St Vincent de Paul.

Ireland needs an election now says Connaughton jnr

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

There is “a desperate need for a new government”, with a mandate from the people, and not reliant on independents, to implement measures to properly deal with the banking crisis and begin a process of job creation.

This is the view of Fine Gael Galway East candidate, councillor Paul Connaughton, who has challenged the Taoiseach to dissolve the Dáil immediately and hold a general election, “before the awful state of depression gets an even deeper grip on people”.

Grealish calls for election to ‘secure economic growth’

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

It is “well past time” for the Taoiseach to “name the day” for the forthcoming general election as only an election will give the State and its people “peace of mind” politically and economically.

Speculation and uncertainty surrounds FF Galway East convention

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Fianna Fáil has chosen its candidates for Galway West but uncertainty still surrounds what the party is doing about Galway East.

Recognise unsung heroes by nominating them for Galway People of the Year awards

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

People are being urged to recognise “unsung heroes” in the community by nominating them for a prestigious local award.

Permanent lifestyle changes are the key to keeping weight off, says HSE

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

If you are congratulating yourself on keeping your New Year resolution and shedding weight rapidly, be warned.

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