Wear your SHADES and support Irish Guide Dogs, urges Roy Keane

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Irish Guide Dogs’ most famous patron Roy Keane is looking for volunteers in Galway city and county area to help out with Irish Guide Dogs national SHADES campaign taking place from Monday April 28 to Friday May 2. Volunteers are required for street collections throughout the week and for a Tesco collection day on Thursday May 1.

Bag a Bargain to aid the Alan Kerins African Projects

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Bag a Bargain, a special charity event to aid The Alan Kerins African Projects, takes place on Sunday.

The event, which features clothes, shoes, bags and accessories for sale at bargain prices, will raise funds for the non-profit Alan Kerins charity which benefits the poorest of the poor in Zambia.

GMIT wins three national student achievement awards

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

GMIT Students’ Union took home a record three awards at last Thursday's National Student Achievement Awards in Dublin Castle, which was attended by President Michael D Higgins and hosted by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI).

McDonnell lashes Health Minister for putting fear into the elderly

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Independent city councillor Declan McDonnell has lashed the Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, for targeting the elderly for medical card reviews.

Residents must run Ballinfoile centre, says Cllr Fahy

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Residents and local clubs must have an input into the running of the €3.4 million Ballinfoile Community Neighbourhood Centre, according to local city councillor Frank Fahy.

Call for realignment of Ballymoe roadway to remove dangerous bend

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Tuam area local election candidate Nora Fahy has called for council funds to be diverted to a busy stretch of road in Knockogonnell, Ballymoe, in a bid to remedy a dangerous bend on the roadway.

Start the lights in Salthill before there is an accident, pleads Cllr Murphy

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Pedestrian traffic lights at two locations in Salthill, which have been out of action since the storm, need to be repaired before there is a serious accident, warned Fine Gael city councillor Michelle Murphy who has also taken steps to help improve the safety of a pedestrian crossing at Clybaun Road.

Lack of traffic calming measures poses ‘serious threat to life’

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

There is a “serious threat to life” caused by the complete lack of adequate traffic calming and safety measures in the immediate vicinity of schools on Threadneedle Road, according to Galway City West and Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons.

LGBT community demand gay resource centre for Galway

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Galway’s status as the only city in Ireland not to have a resource centre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, could be coming to an end.

Public meeting on Lough Atalia roadworks

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

A public meeting will be held today on the proposed lowering of the road under Lough Atalia railway bridge.

Lyons rejects calls for Leisureland board to be dismissed

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The fallout from the announcement that Leisureland swimming pool is set to remain closed until at least the end of this year continues, with demands that the current Leisureland board be dismissed.

After twenty-eight years, Chernobyl remains a ‘ticking time bomb’

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

We, all of us, have a problem with keeping things in mind, with remembering what it is important to remember, while allowing other things that might have seemed important at the time to fade. We can, perhaps, be forgiven for such lapses of recollection. We are, after all, bombarded 24/7 with an unprecedented flood of information, from every corner of the globe.

Renmore convent development fails to receive blessing from residents

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Plans for a new two-storey Sisters of Mercy convent in Renmore have failed to receive the blessing of local residents who have lodged an objection against the proposed development with An Bord Pleanála.

The application by the Sisters of Mercy - Western Province is proposing to demolish an existing detached bungalow at Cnoc Mhuire, Ballyloughane Road, Renmore, to erect a new two storey convent which will consist of six one bedroom apartments and two visitors’ bedrooms. The application was granted planning permission by Galway City Council, however Renmore Residents Association has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála which is due to make a decision on the matter on August 5 next.

No Claregalway Relief Road - what is Noel Grealish to do?

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Back in 2008, an article gracing the pages of this newspaper appraised scepticism surrounding the ability of Galway West TD Noel Grealish to “land the big road” as promised prior to the General Election of the previous year.

Kick Assphalt Run early bird discount ending soon

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The 15 per cent early bird discount for the Galway Simon Community Kick Assphalt Run is coming to an end on April 30.

Lydons continue to provide expert flooring service after 20 years

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

LydonsCarpetand Flooring Centre in Moycullen hasrecently acquired the agency for Pergo, which claims to be world’s first manufacturer of laminates.

The Pergo range is extensive, with some products carrying a 30 year guarantee, which is another reason for Lydons to celebrate as they start their 21st year in business.

N2 Style Catering provides everything from finger food to wedding service

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

N2 Style Catering is an event catering company in operation since 1998, which is based in Upper Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway.

Galway’s party hot spot at The Stock Exchange Bar

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The Stock Exchange Bar, a four-floor venue at 34 Shop Street, is the ideal place to hold a party of any size.

A night to remember at the five-star Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Glenlo Abbey Hotel was the chosen setting for a gourmet dinner for the visiting wine exporter of the famous Antinori wine family.

New cocktail bar at Halo

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Halo Nightclub is launching its new cocktail bar and menu tomorrow with 10 new and exciting cocktails from which to choose.

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