Tributes paid to Seán Ó Neachtain as he bows out of EU race

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Barely two weeks after he was nominated to stand as Fianna Fáil’s North West candidate for the European elections, MEP Seán Ó Neachtain made the surprise announcement on Monday that he would not run again.

Mr Ó Neachtain said his decision was taken on health grounds and his decision has prompted tributes from both colleagues and opponents.

Gaf health advice cafe launches new website

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A new website specifically geared at young people in Galway was launched yesterday (Wednesday) by the HSE’s Gaf Health Advice Café.

Capturing Mervue residents in paint and words

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The faces, lives, and stories of people in Mervue’s Loughnane Terrace, St James Road, and Quinn Place, have been captured in paint and the printed word in Mervue Portraits, a new exhibition commissioned by the Galway City Council.

City Hall chasing one million in development levies

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The Galway City Council is chasing €1.2 million worth of development levies it is owed. Five cases are also due to come before the District Court over the recovery of monies.

Remember children at special Mass of Remembrance this summer

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee at University Hospital Galway is inviting parents and families who have experienced the death of a child before birth, shortly afterwards or at a later stage to remember their loved ones at a special Mass of Remembrance which will take place in June.

Noone to meet Bus Éireann over Loughgeorge and Claregalway transport concerns

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Bus shelters for Loughgeorge and Claregalway could be provided if a meeting between Fianna Fáil Oranmore candidate Malachy Noone and Bus Éireann proves successful.

Where has Small Crane scheme money gone? asks Mayor

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The Mayor of Galway Pádraig Conneely has slated City Hall for withdrawing the €3.5 million fund allocated for the Small Crane Enhancement Scheme.

Rehab to hold suicide prevention fundraiser

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A Rehab fundraising event will take place next week to raise funds for suicide prevention awareness.

Family fun at Days Hotel Leisure Club

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend, then check out the Family Open Day at Days Hotel Leisure Club on Sunday April 26 between 2.00pm and 5.00pm.

Nolan proposes new code of conduct needed to tame councillors

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

An official code of conduct for city councillors, the breaching of which would leave them open to a new public complaints procedure, is needed if there is to be openness and accountability in City Hall.

Nolan to launch his Local Election campaign

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Labour’s Galway City East candidate Derek Nolan will officially launch his Local Election campaign for the Galway City Council in the Menlo Park Hotel tomorrow at 8.30pm.

Pay deposit for your wedding at Clayton Wedding Fair and get honeymoon travel voucher

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

This weekend is a big one for brides and grooms as the Clayton Hotel in Ballybrit stages its first wedding Fair.

AA All Ireland convention to be held in Galway

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous will hold its 52nd All Ireland convention at the Salthill Hotel, from tomorrow (Friday) to Sunday.

Leviathan goes on despite no McWilliams

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Due to unavoidable changes in commitments to filming a major new TV series, economist David McWilliams will not be able to host the Leviathan show on Sunday at 7pm in the Meyrick Hotel as part of Cúirt.

Cancer Support Services Centre holds open days

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Cancer Care West will hold public open days at its new Cancer Support Services Centre at 72 Seamus Quirke Road, Galway today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) from 9am to 5pm. The events will allow the public to visit the centre and view the amenities on offer.

The best in beauty — Elysium, Moycullen

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Elysium Day Spa & Laser Clinic, Moycullen has just been awarded the prestigious IBPA Award for overall 'Best Salon in Ireland and Northern Ireland 2009'. This highly esteemed accolade is awarded to dedicated and experienced beauty professionals whose goal and focus is to drive improvements in the Irish beauty industry.

Collaborative law - keeping families out of courtrooms

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Collaborative law, a non-confrontational means of solving family law problems without the threat of the courtroom, is to be officially launched next Tuesday, April 28, at the Radisson SAS Hotel at 5.30pm.

Learn French and more in the city museum

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The Galway City Museum is organising a host of history, language, and folklore courses for spring and autumn - the first of which will be a French language course for adults and pre-teens.