Newcastle man charged with city burglaries
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
A 25-year-old man has been charged with alleged burglaries in the city last summer.
Read more ...O’Flaherty welcomes new bollards for Eyre Square
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Permanent bollards are to be installed this week on the west side of Eyre Square, to eliminate illegal parking and rat running in the area.
Read more ...A unique gift to treasure at Teddy Mountain
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
When it comes to gifts for children, and many adults, teddy bears are a perennial favourite. A new Galway company is now offering people the chance to break from the traditional shop-bought teddy bear and create a very personal gift.
Read more ...Win a large teddy bear
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Teddy Mountain is offering Galway Advertiser readers the chance to win a large teddy bear with outfit, adoption certificate, and colour photo.
To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question:
Read more ...Locals’ views must be heeded during M18 road construction
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Construction of the M18 in south Galway could disturb drainage channels which take flood waters to the sea in times of heavy rain, but problems can be avoided if the views of local people and farmers are heeded.
Read more ...Time to undo ‘reckless’ rezonings, says Nolan
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
It is time for councillors to do the right thing and undo the “reckless, negligent and thoughtless re-zonings” they voted for in the Galway City Development Plan.
Read more ...Mervue man charged with car theft and dangerous driving
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
A Mervue man charged with alleged car theft and six counts of dangerous driving was granted bail at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Fun and games for all as Carlton Hotel opens state of the art fitness facility
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The Carlton Hotel on the Dublin Road will launch their new state-of-the-art fitness facility, Active Fitness and Leisure, this weekend with a weekend of health, fun and fitness.
Read more ...Growing your own veg is good for the mind, says gardening complex owner
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The psychological benefits of growing your own vegetables to feed your family, far outweigh the initial financial outlay to buy the seed, according to Ger McGaugh, of McGaughs Gardening Complex.
Read more ...Culture and the arts central to Ireland’s economic recovery, says Healy Eames
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Ireland is selling itself short by not capitalising on its creative thinkers. So says Fine Gael Galway West senator Fidelma Healy Eames.
Read more ...Salthill brothel keeper sentenced to five years
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
A brothel keeper who rented apartments in Galway, Dublin, Cork, and Limerick, and operated 61 websites advertising prostitution has been given a five-year sentence.
Read more ...Discussions to take place on art house cinema
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The issues involved which have caused a delay in proceeding with the art house cinema for Galway are due for discussion between all interested parties soon.
Read more ...NUIG announce 2011 Alumni winners
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Colm Murray, the popular RTÉ sports presenter will be among the winners of the 2011 NUI, Galway Alumni Awards, which will be presented in March.
Read more ...Fun-filled after school activities in Rahoon
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The Rahoon Youth Project will begin its new programme of after-school activities for secondary school students shortly with most events taking place at Rahoon Family Centre in Droim Chaoin.
Read more ...The Skeff listed as an official party venue for Australia Day
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
‘Australia Day on January 26’ sees The Skeff annually transform into Galway’s only authentic Australian bar.
Read more ...Clare man gets two months for causing havoc at A&E
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
A Clare man who has clocked up 72 previous convictions mainly for public order offences will now be serving an extra two months in jail for being abusive and causing havoc at the busy A&E department at University Hospital Galway.
Read more ...Celebrate the Korean New Year in Galway
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The Korean New Year will be celebrated in Galway from Tuesday February 1 to Thursday 3 with a feast of Korean food and music at the Wa Café on 13 New Dock Street.
Read more ...New report will undermine third level education, says SU
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The recently launched National Strategy for Higher Education will “undermine the Irish education system” and make third level available to those who can afford it, says a spokesperson for NUI Galway Students’ Union.
Read more ...The Village Nursing Care Centre shortlisted for Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The Village Nursing Care Centre near Craughwell has been shortlisted for an award for its outstanding efforts to change the course of tomorrow for patients in Ireland. The Village Nursing Care Centre was one of the 15 inspirational and important shortlisted projects from the healthcare sector in the inaugural Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards.
Read more ...Éamon Ó Cuív to speak at NUIG
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The Minister for Social Protection Éamon Ó Cuív will address the next meeting of NUI, Galway’s Political Discussion Society on Monday January 24.
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