The shouting game plays out at city council

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

It is rare the Mayor of Galway Cllr Padraig Conneely finds himself out-muscled in the vocal department at Galway City Council meetings, but that’s what happened on Monday evening.

Westside’s vacant houses are a magnet for underage drinking

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Too many houses in Westside are left empty and boarded up and have become “a central point for anti-social behaviour and dumping” according to Independent Galway City Central candidate Mike Cubbard.

Change to busy city roundabout gets the

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The Ffrench roundabout at Moneenageisha will be replaced with a signal controlled junction. Work is due to start on the project shortly and should be completed before the Volvo Ocean Race in late May.

Swedish midfielder flies in for Paddy’s Day Celtic clash

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Celtic fans in Galway have something to get excited about this week as some of the biggest names in the club’s history have been announced for the St Patrick’s Day squad coming to Terryland Park next month.

GTI launches travel information kit

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway Technical Institute has launched a new survival kit for students who are planning a work or study visit to a foreign country.

Moving – Make it Simple will guide students through the research process, resulting in the production of a customised support tool unique to their experience. The kit has been developed in conjunction with European Partners over the past 18 months and has been funded by the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme.

GMIT graduates raise €34,000 for Croi

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Members of the GMIT Business Studies Graduates Association led by Mary A Cunningham raised €34,000 for local heart charity, Croi, this year.

Teenage father gets detention after setting fire to Garda car

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

A teenage father of two who set fire to a patrol car while he was handcuffed inside, attempted to bite a garda, and assaulted a shop manager, was sentenced to a total of 18 months’ detention.

Sail away – no experience required

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Ten Galway teenagers will have the opportunity to win a sail training weekend in May.

Become a nurse and find a husband at Knock

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway men and women are among the top groups who found love at Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau.

Lose the weight or gain a beard

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Cappataggle residents may well become the slimmest in the county if a novel fundraising idea takes off.

Counselling service allocated €97,000

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

A city adult counselling service has been allocated funding of €97,200.

‘Bureaucratic bullying’ puts pearl mussels before children’s safety

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Western Galway is recognised universally as an area of great beauty, but some of the policies of the National Parks and Wildlife Service are little more than “bureaucratic bullying”.

Galway holidays for Chernobyl children secured

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Children from Belarus will continue to spend summer holidays in Galway following an agreement between the governments of both countries after several months of negotiations.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, said the uncertainty that was hanging over future visits by the children had caused great distress both in Belarus, which suffered the worse effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and to host families throughout County Galway.

Ryan’s fashion show celebrates centenary in business

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

People can learn more about the hottest looks on the catwalk for spring when Anthony Ryan’s annual fashion show takes place at The Ardilaun on Monday March 9 at 8.30pm.

NUIG hosts Cheltenham Preview for African aid

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The flagship of British steeplechase horse racing, the Cheltenham Festival, is just around the corner, and Galway followers can enjoy some hot tips at this year’s NUIG Cheltenham Preview on Sunday March 1.

Ken Bruen’s Cross nominated for award

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway crime author Ken Bruen is up for yet another award as his novel Cross has been nominated in the 2009 Audies competition.

Fourth Oughterard Youth Arts Festival

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The fourth Oughterard Youth Arts Festival takes place tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday with exhibitions, workshops, performances, and the launch of a new music video.

Amnesty and Oxfam to give Galway its ‘just desserts’

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Just Desserts, the annual dessert making competition to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, takes place in the Galway City Museum on Thursday March 5 at 4pm.