Government is ‘hellbent’ on rescuing ‘failed banking system’, says Michael D

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The economy is in recession and the banking system has failed, but the Government’s only solution is to “revive a model that has failed, rather than to totally reform the system”.

Connaughton expresses fear for loss of rural gardai

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of gardai who have decided to retire from the force. In reply to a Dail question tabled by Deputy Paul Connaughton, the Minister for Justice stated that the retirement numbers were 184 in 2007, 259 in 2008 and a dramatic increase to 351 up to September of this year.

Ask Knocknacarra locals what they want for their community centre, say councillors

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The proposed Knocknacarra Community Centre at Cappagh Park is welcome but more ambition in the plans and consultation with locals is needed according to councillors.

Galway Refugee Support Group launches website

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The Galway Refugee Support Group will hold a coffee morning on Thursday October 1 between 10.30am and 12 noon to mark the launch of its new website www.grsg.ie.

City gets major increase in taxi ranks

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Galway city now has 110 taxi spaces, an increase of 39 spaces, following approval for new bye-laws from councillors this week. Some 43 new temporary taxi spaces have also been introduced.

Cuddy calls for submissions to be made on Cashla power plant application

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Independent Oranmore Councillor Jim Cuddy is advising residents in the Cashla area that further submissions can be made until October 5 on the application for a gas power planet in the area.

Ball will fund volunteer surgery teams trip to Albania

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

A ball which takes place next month in the city will raise funds to finance local surgical teams which travel to Albania to carry out vital surgery.

City to get new bus shelters but former mayors still call for more

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Galway city is about to get 21 new bus shelters but far more are needed and many more still await repairs and renovation and City Hall must address this immediately.

New disability awareness resource

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

A unique training and awareness resource is being launched in Galway this week, featuring positive images of disabled people and those from other excluded groups. Based on the successful In The Picture exhibitions held earlier this year, two training resource collections can now be borrowed from Ballinasloe or Westside libraries. They contain hand-picked children’s picture books which featured in the In The Picture exhibition, together with display posters, story sacks, games, and substantial information packs with background learning materials. Organisers of workshops, training sessions, parenting courses, seminars, and conferences can avail of the material for a fortnight, free of charge. The resource collections are provided by Play4All with support of Galway County Libraries. For more information visit www.galwaylibrary.ie or contact Ballinasloe library on 090 9643464 or Westside library on 091 520616.

Fine Gael in Galway prepares for snap general election

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Fine Gael in Galway is on an election footing and its party HQ is compiling a review of the Galway West constituency.

Renmore panto auditions

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

THE RENMORE Pantomime will stage Mother Goose from December 30 to January 17 and audition start next week.

Renowned accordion player for Galway Culture Night

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Mary Staunton, renowned button accordion player, has confirmed that she will perform at Mise Art Space, from 6pm to 8pm as part of Galway Culture Night, on Friday September 25.

Find five pairs of Peter Doherty tickets around Galway today

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Five pairs of tickets for Peter Doherty’s upcoming Heineken Green Spheres show in the Róisín Dubh on October 15, will be hidden in Galway city today - to win, all you have to do is find them.

XPOSÉ presenter hosts fashion fundraiser

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Celebrity presenter of TV3’s XPOSÉ Karen Koster will be in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Sunday October 4 to host the charity ‘Make A Star 09’ fashion show.

Enjoy family fun day and support Poor Clares’ renovation project

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

People can enjoy a family fun day in the city later this month and help raise vital funds for a major renovation project being spearheaded by the Poor Clare Sisters at their monastery at Nuns’ Island.

Radisson Blu shortlisted for award

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

The Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa has been shortlisted as the Best Four Star Hotel at the 21st Hotel and Catering Review Gold Medal Awards.

New bar and live venue opens in Moycullen

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

The Co-op bar, restaurant, and live venue opens in Moycullen on Friday night and those behind the new venture aim to make it the leading music venue in County Galway.

Galway’s carboot sale at Terryland Park

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

The Galway carboot sale takes place this Saturday at Galway United’s Terryland Park ground, Dyke Road, from 10am to 3pm.

Don’t have sunbathers lying in smelly seaweed says O’Flaherty

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Large crowds of people took advantage of the rare spell of fine weather to visit the beaches and sunbathe only to find the city beaches in a “filthy condition”.

Fundraiser to help send Connemara toddler Mia to China

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

A two-year-old Connemara girl whose fight for survival has defied all odds, and amazed doctors and family alike, is looking for help.

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