Witnesses sought following collision
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a collision between two cars on the Headford Road at the weekend.
Read more ...Break-in at Athenry school
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Gardaí have appealed for information following a burglary at an Athenry primary school this week.
Read more ...Fuel price increase is anti-jobs, says Healy Eames
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Fine Gael Galway West Senator amd General Election candidate , Fidelma Healy Eames, has slammed the fuel price increase which came into effect following the annoucement in the Budget on Tuesday.
“In the Budget we see an increase in petrol and diesel prices by four cents and two cents per litre respectively. These increases will cause serious problems for businesses right across this country.
Read more ...Simply Red at The Omniplex
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
SIMPLY RED’S farewell concert takes place in London on Sunday December 19 at 8.30pm, but Galway fans can enjoy it at The Omniplex cinema in Galway.
Read more ...Funding allocated to remove African pond weed in Corrib
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
A grant of €20,000 has been allocated to deal with the African pond weed which is currently threatening the water and wildlife of Lough Corrib.
Read more ...Major funding announced for Galway youth cafés
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Five youth cafes in Galway city and country are to receive major funds ranging from €3,500 to €40,000, according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey.
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Budget contains home ownership incentive for council tenants says Fahey
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Long-term local authority tenants will have the opportunity to buy their home at almost half its market value with new provisions set out in Budget 2011.
The Budget contains a new scheme for 2011 allowing local authority tenants to avail of a discount of up to 45 per cent on the cost of their home.
Read more ...Galway Choral Association sing to support COPE
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Handel’s Hallelujah chorus and Mozart’s Missa Brevis in Bflat are just some of the choral treats that will be heard in Galway city this weekend.
Read more ...Street parade to welcome Christmas to Galway
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Colours Street Theatre Company will hold a White Lantern Carnival Parade through Shop Street next week to ‘welcome’ the arrival of Christmas.
Read more ...Crowe calls for car park audit
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
It is vital that the Dyke Road and Galway Cathedral car parks be upgraded and renovated to attract more business and generate more revenue for the Galway City Council.
Read more ...Traffic lights to remain green for longer on N17 says Grealish
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
The traffic lights at Claregalway are to be left green for a longer period of time for traffic travelling on the N17.
Read more ...Salmon snatching radio programmes now available on CD
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Polaroids On The Salmon Weir, the radio programme on ‘salmon snatching’ which aired on Galway Bay FM in August is now available on CD.
Read more ...Galway Filipino Irish Community Christmas party
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
The Galway Filipino Irish Community will hold its annual Christmas party on Tuesday December 16 at 6.30pm in The Salthill Hotel.
Read more ...‘You haven’t heard the last of me yet’ says McCormack after surprise non-selection
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Despite being unceremoniously dropped from the Fine Gael ticket for the forthcoming General Election, Pádraic McCormack is refusing to concede that this marks the end of his time in politics.
Read more ...Let’s get the gleoiteogs sailing again says Connolly
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Repairing the Claddagh’s traditional gleoiteog boats is not only a way to protect a unique piece of Galway heritage, it is a way to provide training the employment.
This is the view of independent councillor Catherine Connolly, who has welcomed the allocation of €10,000 by the Galway City Council for the refurbishment of the gleoiteoga.
Read more ...Measures to protect farmers announced in Budget 2011 says Kitt
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Agriculture and the agri-food sectors have been successful areas in the otherwise struggling economy, and the Budget contains measures to help consolidate that work during 2011.
Read more ...Liam Lawton to play Oughterard
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
LIAM LAWTON, the acclaimed singer, composer, and performer, will play the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oughterard, on Friday December 17.
Read more ...Galway hosts Ireland’s only Data Hackathon event
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
The only Irish Open Data Hackathon, co-hosted by the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) at NUI Galway and the Galway Community space 091 Labs, led to the creation of useful websites and software applications to improve citizens’ access to public data and services, and knowledge and understanding of the work of governments.
Read more ...The Funky Seomra is coming back to Galway
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
The Funky Seomra, Ireland’s alcohol free nightclub, returns to Galway this Saturday night and will take place in the Commercial Boat Club in Woodquay from 8pm to 12.30am.
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