Fahey demands better road signage for M6 Oranmore exit

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Road signage is badly needed on the new M6 motorway to ensure drivers and tourists to the area are aware of the turn-off for Oranmore.

Classrooms to go crash, bang, wallop as youngsters marvel at lessons from Galway Science and Technology festival

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Classrooms all over Galway will be going ‘crash, bang, wallop’ over the next two weeks – as youngsters learn the joys of science as part of the Galway Science and Technology Festival.

Hands-on learning the key to future growth, says Treacy at Science Fest launch

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Uncovering the fun side of science through “hands-on learning” initiatives has now been proven to translate into young people going on to third level science and technology – the graduates who will sustain and enhance future economic growth.

Starbucks opens its first Galway café in NUIG

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Global coffee house Starbucks has opened its first Galway café on campus in NUI Galway, as part of the university’s redesign of its 800-seat restaurant, An Bhialann.

Drama exploring old age takes centre stage this week at Coole

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Coole Park Visitors’ Centre will play host to drama, music, and heritage events this week as part of the Coole Park Winter Programme. All events in the programme are free due to funding received from Galway County Council and the Heritage Council.

Divisions emerging between councillors over new Land Aggregation Scheme

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Divisions are emerging between Galway city councillors over whether or not to hand over 21.5 acres of land to the Government under the new Land Aggregation Scheme.

Frightening tresspasser thought he was being pursued

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

A man who tresspassed in the garden of a house putting the occupants in fear for their safety rang the doorbell several times because he thought he was being pursued, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Winter wonderland at Graune Pet Farm

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

With the magical time of Christmas fast approaching, throughout November and December Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre in Mayo is being transformed into a Winter Wonderland.

Munster star to launch South African brandy for J&C Kenny

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

On the eve of the first autumn rugby International of this year against South Africa, Ireland and Munster rugby star, Alan Quinlan, will officially launch the South African brandy, Klipdrift, onto the Irish market in Busker Brownes bar tomorrow Friday Nov 5 at 6:30pm.

Vat-matured and blended the time-honoured way, to give a smooth, full-bodied taste of genuine Old Cape Brandy; Kilpdrift is familiar to those who have visited South Africa from hearing locals call for a ‘Klippy and Coke’ – the brandy with a cola mixture . The drink is available exclusively in Ireland from Oranmore-based wine and spirit distributors, J & C Kenny.

GMIT all set to host Galway 2040 symposium

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Galway 2040, a major public debate on the future of the city and county, is to take place at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology tomorrow, November 5.

Mayor campaigns to bring jobs to Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Mayor Michael J Crowe has pledged that “job creation and retention is a cornerstone” of his mayoral role and he has been campaigning to boost job creation in the city.

Rethink, Recycle, and Remake network event to help entrepreneurs turn waste into jobs

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

The key to the smart economy could be in your rubbish, according to the organisers behind a ‘Rethink, Recycle, and Remake’ free networking event which aims to stimulate and motivate entrepreneurs to turn waste into jobs.

Galway Stone stocks wide range of stone, paving and brick

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Galway Stone is a family run business in Ardrahan, headed up by Emmet Murphy.

Council must crackdown on illegal smoky coal says Ó Brolcháin

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

A crackdown is needed on the selling, marketing, and use of illegal smoky coal in Galway according to Green senator Niall Ó Brolcháin.

Sen Ó Brolcháin is calling on the Galway City Council to implement the existing legislation and put a stop to the “increasing incidents of ‘back of a lorry’ sales after dark of smoky coal”.

Flood protection works to be carried out in Birchall, Oughterard

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Extensive road works will be carried out at Birchall, Oughterard, on a section of road adjacent to Lough Corrib which experienced severe flooding last year.

Fill the buckets for our mountain rescue team this weekend

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Galway Mountain Rescue Team (GMRT) will be on the streets of Galway City this coming Saturday, November 6, for its annual fundraising bucket collection. Team members will be stationed on Shop Street and at the Briar Hill Shopping Centre throughout the day.

St Mary’s College to host concert for Goal’s Pakistan Flood Appeal

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe, the St Mary’s College Music Resource Centre will host a concert in aid of the GOAL Pakistan Flood Appeal on Tuesday November 16 at 8pm.

Mutton Island lighthouse to shine again as new museum

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

For the first time in 30 years, the Mutton Island lighthouse will shine a light onto Galway Bay, as electricity is installed in the iconic structure.

Falls in Live Register numbers

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

The number of people on the Live Register has fallen for the second consecutive month in a row, with the west showing the second largest decrease, a development which has been welcomed by Minister for Social Protection Eamon Ó Cuív.

Fahey accuses Fine Gael of ‘playing politics’ with Anglo

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Fine Gael’s attempt to “play politics” with the independent Garda and ODCE investigation into Anglo Irish Bank shows it is only interested in “media management” and putting “gestures before justice”.

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