Aran Island ferry company in High Court battle over crippling harbour fees
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
An Aran Islands ferry company is in the midst of a High Court battle against the Department of the Marine which has been criticised for increasing charges for use of Rossaveal harbour by eightfold, resulting in crippling bills.
Read more ...Eamon Gilmore to visit Galway city tomorrow
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The leader of The Labour Party Eamon Gilmore will visit Galway tomorrow to support the General Election campaigns of the party’s three candidates in the county.
Read more ...Fahey vows to continue meetings despite protests and walkouts
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Frank Fahey meeting on the economy may have begun with protests and ended in a walkout, but the Fianna Fáil TD is determined to continue his public meetings on the main political issues in the run up to the General Election.
Read more ...Nurses under ‘enormous’ pressure due to recruitment ban
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
A number of nurses at University Hospital Galway, under severe pressure from staff and bed shortages, have written to management disclaiming responsibility in the event of anything going wrong on their watch, a local nursing union representative revealed this week.
Read more ...Disability rights campaigner to run in General Election
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
A long time campaigner for better rights for people with disabilities is to run as an independent candidate in the Galway West constituency in the General Election.
Read more ...Róisín Dubh wins IMRO Connacht Live Music Venue award
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
The Róisín Dubh has again won the IMRO Connacht Live Music Venue of the Year Award, beating off competition from the five other counties in the province.
Read more ...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.
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