Market creates festive atmosphere

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

At this very moment, the view outside my window is positively Lilliputian. Many men and women are hammering away creating an experience that will be enjoyed by many over the next month. But what is far more important is that the vision that is taking shape is one that will be the boon this city and county needs in the run up to the most important time of the year for local businesses.

NI Attorney General’s comments deeply unhelpful and fly in face of accepted conflict resolution, says Galway academic

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

A Galway academic has condemned as “deeply unhelpful” the call by Northern Ireland Attorney General that no further prosecutions take place for crimes committed during the Troubles.

Purcell Construction chosen for €3.4 million Ballinfoile Community Centre

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Plans for the €3.4 million Ballinfoile Community Centre have taken a major step forward this week as the Galway City Council has confirmed that a preferred bidder has been selected for the construction of this much needed facility.

Nolan calls on councils to oversee rental market

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Galway’s two local authorities and the Government “must do more to effectively oversee the private rental market”, that is according to Labour TD for Galway West, Derek Nolan, who is supporting Housing Minister Jan O’Sullivan’s plans to introduce a tenant deposit protection scheme.

Works to start on Maree Road next week

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

The long-awaited road works on the Maree Road, Oranmore, which will cost more than €250,000, will start next week.

NUIG school of humanities to host public famine talks

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

NUI Galway’s School of Humanities is hosting two public events this weekend on the topic of famine, and on the Great Irish Famine in particular.

Philippines Disaster Fund raises €3,023 at local craft and trade fair

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Visiters to the local craft and trade fair held at the Black Box last weekend made a contribution of €3,025 to the Philippines Disaster Fund.

The donation fund was organised by City Mayor Pádraig Conneely and the trade fair was co-ordinated by the City and County Enterprise Board.

Former aide to Martin Luther King to speak in Galway

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Rev Harcourt Klinefelter, a former aide to Martin Luther King during the civil rights struggle in the USA, will be speaking in Galway tomorrow.

Ó Conchúir calls for council to extend prom to Bearna Pier

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

A renewed effort should be made to finally realise the long held ambition to extend the Salthill Promenade towards Bearna in the west and towards Renmore in the east.

Get the savings now with Joyces Supermarkets Deals card

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Pat Joyce believes that when shops offer bargains, shoppers should not have to wait six months to get the benefit. When asked at a conference last year why his store did not give customers loyalty cards, he replied by saying that while other stores offer you money back six months down the line, customers in his stores were getting the benefit of the savings straight away.

Men are unaware of the impact of domestic abuse on women

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Almost half of the men who took part in a recent national survey say they are unaware of the impact of domestic violence on women.

New faces on FF local election city ticket

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Three first time candidates - Nicola Deasy, Alan Cheevers, and David Burke - will join Fianna Fáil’s three sitting city councillors on the party ticket for the 2014 Local Elections.

Glam Girl’s Night Out For Lily Mae

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Large crowds are expected in the Claregalway Hotel next Thursday Nov 28 for a Glam Girl’s Night Out For Lily Mae with all proceeds going towards the Sunni Mae Trust.

Government must stop banks from ‘hammering’ variable rate customers says Crowe

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Variable rate customers across Galway are being “hammered” due to the Government’s failure to stop banks from increasing the interest rates.

See quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

All suites can be made to order with prices starting at €1,799 for 3+1+1 and styles covering everything from contemporary to traditional.

Shantalla residents win All-Island Pride of Place award

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

One of the top prizes at last weekend’s IPB All-Island Pride of Place Awards went to Shantalla Residents Association who were given particular recognition for their trojan work on the Gathering Project, bringing people from home and abroad together for the re-enactment of the Monster Rallies addressed by Daniel O’Connell.

At the annual award ceremony, which took place last Saturday at The Venue, Derry, the Shantalla Residents Association received the top award in category three of the Cities Competition, which is a single issue category for Tourism Diaspora Initiative. It wasn’t the only Galway group to receive recognition as the Ballybane Community Sports and Men’s Shed Project received the runner-up prize in category one of the Cities Competition for communities with a population of less than 1,000 people, and Oranmore was also named as a Livecom nominee.

From IKEA to the past — Folk Fiction exhibition comes to the city museum

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

The touring exhibition Folk Fiction - Translations in Material Cultures, by Galway visual artist Gareth Kennedy has come to Galway City Museum after previously being exhibited at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Kerry County Museum and the National Craft Gallery.

Higgins demands cap on moneylenders

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

A cap on the interest that can be charged by moneylenders in Ireland must be introduced by the Central Bank in order to stop them “preying on the poor”.

Charlie Byrne’s to launch 2014 calendar

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

One of Ireland’s leading cartoonists Tom Mathews will launch the Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop 2014 calendar, in the bookshop tomorrow at 6pm.

The calendar will feature photos of the bookshop over the years in its various locations. The shop originally began as a market stall in Munster Avenue in 1989, before moving to Dominick Street, and later to Middle Street, before moving to its current location in the Cornstore Mall. The calendar also celebrates the bookshop’s upcoming 25th anniversary.

Mayor’s Awards show that voluntary spirit is alive and well in county

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

More than 250 people from community and voluntary groups from all around County Galway were honoured at the County Mayors Awards Ceremony on Tuesday in the Claregalway Hotel. The awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity around County Galway. Eleven Awards were up for grabs after a public call for nominations was made back in October.

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