Last call for nominations for 2012 Mayor’s Awards

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

The Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Hildgarde Naughton is urging the public to get nominating for this year’s Mayor’s Awards and help celebrate the fantastic work of volunteers across the spectrum of community life in the city.

Stressed Mayo woman goes on clothing theft spree, court hears

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Stress led to a Mayo woman entering two department stores and stealing nearly €700 worth clothing in just one day, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Public meeting to oppose septic tank charge

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

A public meeting is being organised by Independent county councillors Thomas Welby regarding the septic tank legislation.

Reunion for Coláiste Einde’s class of 1987

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Former students who left Coláiste Einde in Salthill in 1987 are invited to attend a 25th anniversary reunion in May.

Sexual assault accused sent for trial

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

A 35-year-old-man, who denies four counts of sexual assault, has been sent forward for trial.

HSE West publishes plan to maintain critical services with tight budget

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Critical services will be maintained despite the effects of retirements and budget restraints, that is according to regional director of operations John Hennessy at the launch of the West Area Service Plan for 2012.

Fancy €1,000 just for joining a beef discussion group?

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

A new scheme will see individual beef and suckler farmers who join up and attend a discussion group get a cheque for approximately €1,000 per member from the Department of Agriculture.

Ó Clochartaigh calls on rural communities to unite in oppose austerity policies

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Communities in County Galway must unite and be vocal in their opposition to the Government’s austerity policies which will do nothing but “undermine the social fabric of our rural areas”.

A perfect getaway for everyone at the four-star Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

elebrating its fifth birthday in 2012, Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort in Co Tipperary has become a leading wedding and family break hotel. The resort prides itself on being a key part of the local community.

Michael D to pay first visit as president to NUI Galway

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Fifty years after his enrolment as a mature student Michael D Higgins is to pay a visit, for the first time as President of Ireland, to NUI Galway tomorrow afternoon.

Thousands of cruise passengers to disembark at Galway from May

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The local economy will to benefit from a major boost with the influx of more than 6,000 tourists arriving on cruise liners into Galway Bay during the months to come.

Galway to sign cultural agreement with Stirling

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Galway and the Scottish city of Stirling are on the verge of signing an agreement that is hoped will boost cultural ties between the cities and provide a boost for the arts, tourism, and the local economies.

Would-be college laptop thief gets four months

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

A four month jail sentence was imposed on a Tuam man who tresspassed on a college campus with the purpose of stealing a student’s laptop.

Brazilian carnival for Galway

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Galway will host a Brazilian carnival event tomorrow in the Rowing Club in Woodquay from 8.30pm and everyone is invited.

Brothel accused remanded in custody

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

by Martina Nee

Learn origami at Galway City Museum

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The Galway City Museum will hold classes for children as well as teens and adults on origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, this Saturday.

FC Heaven has made one hell of a signing

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

God never had any respect for the football transfer window. He feels it limits his options and you know how God is when it comes to having his will imposed on us mere mortals. But in assembling a football squad worthy of representing Heaven, he made one hell of a signing this week when he selected one of Galway’s most loved and most talented sportsmen. And like any football signing, his loss has left his family, friends, and supporters bereft.

A lot of fine footballers have been taken from us over the years, even here in Galway, but the sense of shock this week when the news filtered through of the death of Eamon Deacy has left a lot of us reeling. On two fronts, because Eamon was the devoted husband of our colleague Mary O’Connor, and also because he was a true gentleman, and a gentle man for whom nobody had a bad word.

Football icon to be mourned by thousands

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Sporting personalities from Ireland and England will gather in Galway today to bid farewell to one of the city’s best loved legends, Eamon Deacy.

‘He was to Galway what Messi is to Barcelona’

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

“Chick was a couple of years older than me, but in our teenage years we both played football. I played for Bohs and Chick played for West United. My memories are that we always ended up on the losing side and that was because Chick was on the opposite team.

Aston Villa and FAI pay tribute to Eamon ‘Chick’ Deacy

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Eamon Deacy was without question Galway’s greatest soccer player, who played the game at the highest levels both in England with Aston Villa and internationally with the Republic of Ireland.

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