Chamber condemns ‘token’ one per cent reduction in rates
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
A “token” gesture that will cost the city many jobs, is how the Galway Chamber of Commerce has characterised this week’s decision to reduce the commercial rates by one per cent.
Read more ...Tuam re-Joyces at store opening
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
With a ready smile and a handshake for, well, practically everyone Pat Joyce has already become a familiar face at the Tuam Shopping Centre where the new Joyce’s supermarket opened recently offering customers more choice for their shopping needs with some of the best deals in town.
Read more ...ACC Bank claims Galwaymen sought to defraud by transfering properties to wives
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
ACC Bank has claimed two Co Galway men who consented earlier this year to €3.2 million judgment orders in favour of the bank against them over unpaid property and development loans have sought to defraud the bank by transferring their interest in properties to their wives.
The bank claims the properties were transferred by Martin Fox and Gareth Duffy last June after it had initiated proceedings against them.
Read more ...Anglo Avenger arrested after cherry picker protest
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
A determined Galway-based developer, self-styled as the ‘Anglo Avenger’, struck again by parking a cherry picker, emblazoned with protest slogans, at the gates of the Dáil Eireann on the morning before the Budget announcement.
Read more ...Witnesses sought following collision
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a collision between two cars on the Headford Road at the weekend.
Read more ...Break-in at Athenry school
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Gardaí have appealed for information following a burglary at an Athenry primary school this week.
Read more ...Fuel price increase is anti-jobs, says Healy Eames
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Fine Gael Galway West Senator amd General Election candidate , Fidelma Healy Eames, has slammed the fuel price increase which came into effect following the annoucement in the Budget on Tuesday.
“In the Budget we see an increase in petrol and diesel prices by four cents and two cents per litre respectively. These increases will cause serious problems for businesses right across this country.
Read more ...Simply Red at The Omniplex
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
SIMPLY RED’S farewell concert takes place in London on Sunday December 19 at 8.30pm, but Galway fans can enjoy it at The Omniplex cinema in Galway.
Read more ...Funding allocated to remove African pond weed in Corrib
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
A grant of €20,000 has been allocated to deal with the African pond weed which is currently threatening the water and wildlife of Lough Corrib.
Read more ...Major funding announced for Galway youth cafés
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Five youth cafes in Galway city and country are to receive major funds ranging from €3,500 to €40,000, according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey.
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Budget contains home ownership incentive for council tenants says Fahey
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Long-term local authority tenants will have the opportunity to buy their home at almost half its market value with new provisions set out in Budget 2011.
The Budget contains a new scheme for 2011 allowing local authority tenants to avail of a discount of up to 45 per cent on the cost of their home.
Read more ...Galway Choral Association sing to support COPE
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Handel’s Hallelujah chorus and Mozart’s Missa Brevis in Bflat are just some of the choral treats that will be heard in Galway city this weekend.
Read more ...Street parade to welcome Christmas to Galway
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Colours Street Theatre Company will hold a White Lantern Carnival Parade through Shop Street next week to ‘welcome’ the arrival of Christmas.
Read more ...Crowe calls for car park audit
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
It is vital that the Dyke Road and Galway Cathedral car parks be upgraded and renovated to attract more business and generate more revenue for the Galway City Council.
Read more ...Traffic lights to remain green for longer on N17 says Grealish
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
The traffic lights at Claregalway are to be left green for a longer period of time for traffic travelling on the N17.
Read more ...Salmon snatching radio programmes now available on CD
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Polaroids On The Salmon Weir, the radio programme on ‘salmon snatching’ which aired on Galway Bay FM in August is now available on CD.
Read more ...Galway Filipino Irish Community Christmas party
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
The Galway Filipino Irish Community will hold its annual Christmas party on Tuesday December 16 at 6.30pm in The Salthill Hotel.
Read more ...‘You haven’t heard the last of me yet’ says McCormack after surprise non-selection
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Despite being unceremoniously dropped from the Fine Gael ticket for the forthcoming General Election, Pádraic McCormack is refusing to concede that this marks the end of his time in politics.
Read more ...Let’s get the gleoiteogs sailing again says Connolly
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Repairing the Claddagh’s traditional gleoiteog boats is not only a way to protect a unique piece of Galway heritage, it is a way to provide training the employment.
This is the view of independent councillor Catherine Connolly, who has welcomed the allocation of €10,000 by the Galway City Council for the refurbishment of the gleoiteoga.
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