Fahy to lead calls to scrap Merlin Woods bus corridor

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Plans to build a bus corridor through Merlin Park Woods look set to be scrapped as councillors move to have the controversial proposal deleted from the Galway City Development Plan.

No country for old men

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

In theory, home is where we all should feel the safest. It should be a refuge for all of us lucky to have a place to call home. It is the place where you can truly be yourself, far away from the pretence of modern life where, as characters in the great play of life, you learn your lines and your role before you walk out each day to act out your part.

Mountjoy-bound but Margaretta D’Arcy vows to keep up fight against US use of Shannon

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Margaretta D’Arcy is due to be transferred to Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison in the coming week, having refused to sign the bond which would grant her release. She remains determined to carry on her protest as long as Shannon Airport continues to be used as a hub for the US military.

Gardai left without contractor to deal with dangerous stray horses

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Galway gardai attending scenes of accidents involving stray horses are currently being left to deal with the potentially dangerous animals without the services of specialised contractors, a meeting of the County Galway Joint Policing Committee was told this week.

Fatal Ardrahan hit and run case still active

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

The investigation into the hit and run incident which led to the tragic death of Gerard Keane is very much active with gardai renewing their appeal for information, Chief Superintendent Tom Curley told members of the County Galway Joint Policing Committee this week.

Gone in 15 minutes — Home heating oil thieves are becoming professional, warns top cop

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Thefts of home heating oil have increased significantly in the last four to six weeks with the culprits becoming so professional that 1,000 litres of oil can be stolen in just 15 minutes.

Advertiser launches the Best of Galway 2014

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Do you feel your company is the best in your business in Galway? Sure you do, but do you feel that there is never an opportunity for your customers to show just how much they appreciate your fare? Maybe you did, but not any more because the Best Of Galway awards are the answer to your prayers.

Fundraiser tonight for city man who contracted meningitis while living abroad

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

A 46-year-old city man undergoing treatment in the United States for a condition he contracted abroad is to benefit from a major fundraiser being held tonight (Thursday) at 8.30pm at Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore.

Walk a ‘Golden Mile’ in Galway this spring

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

An exciting new element, The Golden Mile of Galway Talks and Walks, has been added to the Golden Mile of Galway Project this year, with the announcement of nine events open to the public, free of charge, taking place throughout the county in spring 2014.

Storm waves would have destroyed fish farm and bay, say salmon groups

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Waves such as those which lashed the west coast last week would have destroyed the proposed fish farm in the bay and caused serious ecological damage to the wild salmon gene pool, opponents to the project have claimed this week.

Big demand for city rentals but it is not a bed of roses for landlords

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

There has been a noticeable increase in demand for rental properties in Galway of late, compounded by additional property buyers being held back by restrictive bank lending, increasing employment, and the general increase in population. According to local property letting agents, there has been a ‘surprise spike’ in queries in recent months, and rental properties are being snapped up within days of becoming available. They expect that rising demand for rental properties will continue for the foreseeable future but caution that it can still be a tough business.

Fine Gael to run six candidates in Galway city

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Fine Gael will run six candidates - two across each of Galway city’s three electoral wards - in May’s Local Elections to the Galway City Council.

g suite has become city’s most desirable celebration location

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Overlooking Lough Atalia, the g suite has been created to compliment acclaimed milliner Philip Tracey’s interior design, ensuring it is the most desirable location for upcoming celebrations in Galway.

NUI Galway announces 2014 Alumni Award winners

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

NUI Galway has announced the winners of the 2014 Alumni Awards. The awards will be presented at the 14th annual Alumni Awards gala banquet, taking place on Saturday March 1 in the Bailey Allen wing of Áras na Mac Léinn on the university campus.

Start the New Year with purpose at the Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

The Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre is the perfect place to get fit, get in shape or just relax and unwind after a hectic festive period.

The centre is in business for over 12 years and has gone from strength to strength offering its guests and members fantastic facilities and activities to choose from, more so than ever before.

Avaya gives back to community with skills provision for unemployed

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

In September 2013, Avaya embarked on a new project in conjunction with ITAG (Information Technology Association Galway) Skillnet by launching a 'Job Seekers Support Programme' (JSSP). This programme was aimed solely at unemployed people and to provide them with skills which are in demand by the ICT industry.

Know what you want in your life this year

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

As we head into a new year, it might be a good time to consider what it is you want in your life, or even to consider “why” it might be a good thing to know what you want in your life. The benefit of knowing will allow you to start putting in place necessary steps to move you towards what you do want.

Get along to Tom Sheridan’s for Cairde Grace table quiz

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

A table quiz will take place in Tom Sheridan's pub, Knocknacarra on Thursday next, January 23, in support of eight-year old Grace Kenneally from Tirellan Heights who is battling cancer for the third time.

Grace has been diagnosed with aggressive childhood neuroblastoma and recently successfully had surgery to prevent the cancer spreading to her neck.

Make your ideas count in shaping the Ireland you want, says RA senator

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Everyone is asking will Reform Alliance be a new political party. That may happen in time but that decision has not yet been made.

Efforts to sell Shannon Oaks Hotel are intensifying, says Higgins

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Efforts to sell the Shannon Oaks Hotel in Portumna are now intensifying, according to Senator Lorraine Higgins.

The Galway East senator has been campaigning to have the hotel reopened and has been liaising with the receiver, Grant Thornton, for the past year. Grant Thornton has now confirmed that the hotel will not be rebuilt it will be sold in its present state.

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