Lords seek to declare execution of Mammatrasna murder accused a miscarriage of justice

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Two members of the British House of Lords are seeking to have the British authorities declare that the hanging of a County Galwayman 130 years ago a miscarriage of justice.

David Alton, Baron Alton of Liverpool, and Eric Lubbock, the fourth Baron Avebury are seeking a review of the case of Myles Joyce, alleged to have been involved in the Maamtrasna murders, and for the authorities to declare him the victim of a miscarriage of justice and to concede he was falsely convicted and executed.

Park and ride begins next month

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The Galway City Council’s Christmas park and ride service returns for its eighth year on Saturday December 1 at 7am.

Ireland’s first centre for the prevention of heart disease and stroke opened by Taoiseach

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Ireland’s first purpose built centre dedicated to curbing the presence of cardiovascular disease and stroke in Ireland was officially opened by Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, at Croí House on Friday last

Galway-Limerick rail times ‘a disgrace’ says MEP Higgins

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Irish Rail’s announcement that it will reduce journey times between Galway and Dublin by 15/20 minutes is welcome but the Galway-Limerick rail times are still “a disgrace”.

Calls to St Vincent de Paul society up by fifty per cent

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A local charity, which reaches out to the needy, received more than 3,000 calls for help last year, a 50 per cent increase on 2010.

Art auction to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

More than 100 artworks by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary artists, such as John Behan, Joe Boske, and Maria Van Kampen, will go ‘under the hammer’ for charity this weekend.

Radio host gets into bed with The Clayton Hotel to launch the comfiest beds in Ireland

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

During these cold winter months we love nothing more than crawling under a warm, soft duvet and it is a known fact that getting a good night’s sleep can help you lose weight, increase productivity, and has countless health benefits. So what better way to start than on a soft and comfortable mattress in a bed fit for a king?

NUI Galway awarded €6 million for stem cell clinical trials to tackle diabetes

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

NUI Galway has been awarded a major new €6 million European project, designed to address complications associated with diabetes. The research project will examine the ability of stem cells to safely control glucose levels and alleviate the damage caused by six different diabetic complications.

Wedding styles tonight at the Galway Bay Hotel

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Join the wedding team at the Galway Bay Hotel for their Classic Winter Wedding Evening in association with Belladonna Bridal and Brown Thomas tonight Thursday November 22 from 7pm – 9pm. The evening will include a fashion show with Catwalk Model Agency, where guests will get the opportunity to view Belladonna Bridal’s 2013 Collections and liaise with Galway’s top wedding suppliers such as Maddens Florist, Ferrara’s Bakery, Vogue Events, Getaway Cars and many more. Galway Bay Hotel is known as one of the best wedding venues in Ireland and all are welcome to this Winter Wedding Evening tonight.

Agriculture move will save €1 million says Connaughton

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Half of the Department of Agriculture staff currently working in Galway city are moving to new premises in Athenry, a move which a local TD says will save €1 million in rent.

The new facility will be located on the Mellow’s Campus in Athenry. Fine Gael Galway East TD Paul Connaughton said the move makes “economic sense” as the staff can be accommodated “at much less cost to the exchequer” in the new premises.

The Galwegians who fought against Hitler

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Some 42,000 Irishmen fought for the Allies and against the Nazis in WWII - including a number of Galwaymen - and their stories are contained in a new book.

Pay up - Council sends 200 letters seeking payment of household charge

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Some 200 letters have been sent by City Hall to households throughout Galway city, calling on the owners to pay the controversial household charge.

Connemara residents in protest over wind farm

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A group opposing the construction of a wind farm in Connemara plans to protest outside the county buildings next Monday.

Woodford to get new sewerage treatment system

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Six acres of land have been purchased by the Galway County Council for the provision of a new sewerage treatment system at Woodford in the south of the county.

New plan for LGBT support services to be launched

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A three-year plan on how to develop supports and services for Galway city and county’s LGBT community will be launched next week.

Galway hosts 2012 Irish rally awards

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The crowning of this year’s Irish tarmac rally champions will take in Galway on Saturday.

Call for lifesaving legislation to be introduced after UHG death

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

If legislation is not immediately introduced to allow women to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to save their lives more women will die, Galway Pro-Choice group warned this week.

The sad reality of a dream shattered

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

This morning, as you read this, wherever you are in the world, a man is broken, inconsolable, shattered. He is a man around whom a maelstrom of controversy has erupted in the past 48 hours. A man who just a few days ago was unknown to many of us, but who has been thrust into the limelight by a personal tragedy, the horror of which we can only try to imagine.

Many miles away from the country he now calls home, Praveen Halappanavar experiences anger at what has happened, but this is nothing compared to the sadness that he feels for the loss of his beautiful, vivacious wife — a woman who contributed to her community, who was the driving force behind the colourful and joyous Diwali festival and who was the delight of his life.

Seven Psychopaths to help build Solas Picture Palace

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Galwegians will be among the very first to see Seven Psychopaths, the new film from the Oscar winning writer/director Martin McDonagh, when it receives a gala screening in the Town Hall Theatre.

A galaxy of free events awaits at this year’s Galway Science and Technology festival

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The 15th annual Galway Science and Technology Festival commenced on Monday November 12 at the Orbsen Building, NUI Galway. The celebrations, sponsored by Medtronic Galway, coincide with National Science Week.

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