Could Galway return three female TDs

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

By the beginning of March, when the dust has settled on what promises to be a momentous general election, County Galway will have at least one female TD.

Six Nations at the Spanish Arch Bar

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Six Nations has arrived again and for the next six weeks The Spanish Arch on Quay Street are looking forward to the great season.

Public lecture on landlords in Ireland

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Landlord’ is a word with grim associations in Ireland and both the native Irish and British politicians in the 19th century viewed them as a major problem.

Today is deadline for postal vote applications

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Today is deadline for the postal vote. It is open to those whose occupations prevent them from voting at their local polling station on election day or because of a physical illness or disability.

Walk in South Africa for Rehab

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Rehab Group which provides training, support, education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities and special needs is seeking volunteers for a sponsored fundraising walk/trek in South Africa in November.

South Africa’s stunning natural panoramas and vibrant cultures make the country appealing to almost every taste. The Rehab walk offers a challenge which suits all fitness levels

FG ‘Five Point Plan’ will get Ireland working again says Naughton

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Fine Gael’s ‘Five Point Plan’ for Ireland, will get the country “back on track” and “working again” according to the party’s Galway West candidate, councillor Hildegarde Naughton.

Ó Brolcháin vows to run positive campaign despite negative times

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Political pundits may be predicting extinction for the Green Party after the next election, but the Green’s Galway West candidate Niall Ó Brolcháin is determined to be optimistic.

FHE feels her time has come

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Fidelma Healy Eames is glad that she wasn’t elected a TD in 2002.

Twelve hundred patients and families availed of cancer support centre services last year

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Some 1,200 patients and their families availed of the services offered by a city based cancer support centre more than 5,500 times in the past year.

The Cancer Care West facility, which is based at 72 Seamus Quirke Road (opposite Westside Shopping Centre), is open on a drop-in and appointment basis to people with cancer and their families from all over the west.

French rugby legend Raphaël Ibañez is coming to Galway

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

French rugby legend Raphaël Ibañez is coming to Galway next week to take part in the Guinness Area 22 Supporters event in Massimo bar on William Street.

Declan Ganley to launch new book in Charlie Byrne’s

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Declan Ganley, the businessman, political campaigner, and founder of Libertas, will be in Galway this evening to launch a new novel based on themes of emigration.

Ó Clochartaigh calls for education cuts to be reversed

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

All candidates in the General Election must pledge to reverse the cuts to the DEIS Rural Co-ordinators if elected to government.

Connaughton announces plan to allow for turf cutting

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Turf cutting for domestic purposes must be allowed continue for 2011 so more people are not “caught up in a daft decision” where people are prohibited from cutting their own supply of turf.

Galway author’s novel goes online in London paper

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The new novel by Galway based author Rab Swannock Fulton, is to be serialised in The Independent newspaper in Britain.

Calls to local St Vincent de Paul rose by fifty per cent in January

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Galway branch of the Saint de Paul Society has reported an estimated 50 per cent increase in the number of people contacting it for help this January compared with last year.

Schools battle for credit union quiz title

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Local Primary Schools have been invited to participate in the first stage of the nationwide 2011 Credit Union Schools’ Quiz competition organised by the naomh Padraig Credit Union in St Nicholas Parochial School tomorrow Friday February 4 at 2.30pm.

Mental health services in ‘crisis’, claims local councillor

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Mental health services in the west are being stretched to the limit in the wake of swingeing health cuts imposed by the HSE.

Fahey welcomes major funds for workroads across county

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Almost €25 million in funds is to be invested in Galway’s regional and local road network this year.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Galway this weekend

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Chinese New Year begins today and marks the start of The Year Of The Rabbit, a year which is meant to bring good times, good wine, good music, good company, and fun times.

Schedule your next meeting at the g Hotel

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The award winning g Hotel in Galway City offers a range of conference and event facilities that you would only expect from a property with international standards. Overlooking Lough Atalia, this first class hotel is set close to the heart of the city and is convenient for local, national and international delegates alike. The g is ideally located for the business travellers as it is well-served by local transport links. There are frequent rail and coach services from Dublin, Limerick and Cork; Shannon and Knock Airport are both only an hour drive away, while Galway Airport is just a short distance from the hotel. Travel from Dublin is conveniently a two hour drive via the M6 motorway. Secure on-site parking is provided for all guests at the g.

As Ireland’s top destination on the Travel + Leisure 500 Worlds Best Hotels list, the g provides every facility and the latest technology that a conference or meeting planner requires to host an event - including video and phone conferencing, state of the art technology, fully equipped business centre, complimentary internet access and technical expertise as well as comfort, privacy and first class service.

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