Slash affordable house prices to make them ‘affordable’ says Walsh

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The Galway City Council’s “so called ‘affordable houses’ are massively over-priced” and prices must be cut by “at least 25 per cent” to reflect the reality of the marketplace, according to Fine Gael councillor Brian Walsh.

Health and safety experts must assess Cashla power plant application says Grealish

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The Galway County Council must consult with health and safety experts to assess the potential risk to the public of a 200 megawatt power plant proposed for Cashla, Athenry.

New cinema mooted for Ballinasloe

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Plans are under way to develop a four-screen cinema as part of a new commercial development in Ballinasloe town.

Paddy Delaney has submitted a pre-validation planning application to the Galway County Council seeking permission for the cinema, which would seat approximately 600 people, along with four retail units, two office units, ESB substation, roads, car parking, signage, and associated works at a site in Dunlo townland. The development would also require the demolition of an agricultural shed on the site.

An Taisce walk to school day a major success

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Fifty Galway schools are taking part in a green schools’ travel initiative aimed at encouraging students, teachers and parents to walk, cycle, park ‘n’ stride, car-pool and use public transport instead of using private cars on the school run.

Galway Greens launch Get Ireland Growing campaign at NUIG organic garden

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A campaign to encourage people to grow their own food in their back garden and for the establishment of community organic gardens, allotment schemes, and school gardens, was launched this week.

Grants for local festivals in the city

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Local organisations planning an event or festival in the city in the coming months are being encouraged to find out about the Galway City Council Local Community Festivals Grant Awards Scheme 2009.

Red Arrows will ‘terrorise Galway’s bird population’ says GAAW

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

When the Volvo Ocean Race was launched in Alicante, Spain, there were no flyovers by warplanes, so why should the British air force be invited to Galway?

This is the view of the Galway Alliance Against War which has raised concerns about Let’s Do Galway’s invite to the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows to perform a flyover of Galway to coincide with the race’s stopover in late May.

Oil tanks to come down before Volvo Ocean Race reaches Galway

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Many thought it would not happen before the Volvo Ocean Race. Many believed it would not happen long after the race left Galway, but this week it was confirmed that the massive oil tanks at the docks will be taken down by the end of April.

Speed ramp in Renmore denies hundreds a bus service says Leahy

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Some 400 households in the Lurgan Park-Gleann Rua area of Renmore are being denied a bus service as a speed ramp in Murrough Avenue is preventing buses from getting into the estate.

Information meetings on new city development plan

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The Galway City Council will be reviewing the current Galway City Development Plan and preparing a new development plan for the years 2011 to 2017.

Alcoholic sentenced for theft of Chanel No 5 perfume

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A self-confessed chronic alcoholic with a rather expensive taste for perfume received a three month sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Sinn Féin mountain challenge fundraiser

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Sinn Féin in Galway West will hold a mountain challenge this Saturday in a bid to raise funds for the upcoming Local and European elections.

Doctor warns people with peanut allergies to be vigilant

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

People with peanut allergies are being urged to be extra vigilant when eating out following two recent deaths from food allergy in the UK. One involved a 21-year-old footballer who died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a curry containing peanuts.

Welby brands Moycullen bypass review a ‘waste of public money’

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

“A complete waste of public money” is how Independent Cllr Thomas Welby has described a €300,000 allocation from the National Roads Authority to review the Moycullen bypass.

The review could include proposals for a completely new route for the bypass which has already gone through a rigorous and costly design process, with a figure in excess of €2 million quoted for the initial works.

Susan O’Keeffe to find EU battle a tough task

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

While Labour are poised to make gains in Galway city during the Local Elections, achieving an EU seat in the North West constituency in June’s EU election will prove a much tougher task.

City council to screen Apartment B

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

“Suspicion, fear, paranoia, and you haven’t even left the house yet. Do you think it might be time you changed the channel?”

Thieves target cars in Terryland

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A number of items including laptops, iPods, and clothing were stolen from two cars in Castlelawn Heights over the weekend.

Man jailed for theft of €23,000 from car and dental spa robbery

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A Ballybane man who stole €23,000 from the glove box of a local businessman’s car and attempted to steal the cash box from a city centre dental clinic has been jailed for six months.

Man gets suspended sentence for abuse of taxi driver

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Trusting and respecting your taxi driver is a lesson that was hard learnt by a Ballinrobe man who received a suspended sentence this week for “totally unacceptable” public order offences.

Johnny Belinda wins five drama festivals and soars into All-Ireland

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Galway audiences will have two last opportunities to see the awardwinning Compántas Lir production of the classic play Johnny Belinda when it is performed in the Town Hall Theatre this weekend.

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