Vincent Browne brings the debate to Galway East

Wed, Jun 10, 2015

The People’s Debate with Vincent Browne will be in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, on Monday June 15, with Fianna Fáil TDs Michael Kitt and Colm Keaveney and Fine Gael TDs Paul Connaughton and Ciaran Cannon taking part.

Farmers being encouraged to wrap their silage bales in pink this summer

Wed, Jun 10, 2015

This week's spell of sunshine has led to a flurry of farmers cutting grass in anticipation of making bales of silage and hay. People may have noticed fields around Galway featuring a new bright colour in the form of a more feminine pink wrap on the round bales. If so, commend the farmer for supporting a clever new initiative called 'Wrap it Pink'.

Irish Water leaves 'unsightly mess' behind in estates says Grealish

Tue, Jun 09, 2015

Irish Water has been criticised by a Galway TD for leaving “an unsightly mess”, including barriers blocking driveways, in areas where the controversial company has been installing water meters.

Win an Exclusive Makeover for Ladies Day at the Galway Races

Tue, Jun 09, 2015

This year, Ladies’ Day at the Galway Races is getting a makeover as new sponsors Kilkenny, proud promoters of Irish design for over 51 years, come on board for the coveted Best Dressed Lady Competition!

Irish Water under pressure to change date of works for Oranmore

Mon, Jun 08, 2015

Irish Water is coming under pressure to change the dates of the water services upgrade and mains rehabilitation works it is due to start this month in Oranmore, following stinging criticism of the controversial company by Oranmore business people and Independent Sen Fidelma Healy-Eames.

Travel Guide

Mon, Jun 08, 2015

Lake Garda - The largest of the Italian lakes, Lake Garda enjoys a sheltered position and a warm, balmy climate - a seductive combination for a relaxing holiday.

Survey reveals shocking number of assaults on NUIG students

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

A survey investigating the sexual health and attitudes of students at NUI Galway has revealed that a quarter of female participants reported attempted or completed forced sexual assault.

Minister for Transport confirms Claregalway Bypass will 'not be advanced'

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Funding for the Claregalway Bypass, officially known as the Claregalway Inner Relief Road, will not be provided by the Fine Gael/Labour Government, and the project as originally mooted will not proceed.

Rent controls 'urgently needed' in city says Nolan

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Rent controls are "urgently needed" in Galway" to deal with the shortage in the housing supply that is causing "worry and stress" for families across the city and is impacting on both the private and social housing sectors.

Suspended sentence for Tuam man on heroin charges

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

A Tuam man who gardaí found buying heroin in a Dublin flat to sell to his friends in Galway has received a suspended jail sentence.

Gardaí accepted that David Doherty was “in the wrong place at the wrong time” and he was simply in the flat to buy the €905 worth of heroin.

‘Delinquency of the highest order’ - vandals continuously breaking window at the Augustinian church

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

A priest is appealing to mindless vandals, who are continuously breaking a valuable window at a city centre church, to consider the impact of their actions. There has been 20 separate incidents recorded at the Augustinian Church over the past 18 months.

HSE raised concerns that thousands of Tuam babies may have been trafficked to the US

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

The HSE raised concerns in 2012 that up to 1,000 babies may have been illegally adopted to the United States, in “a scandal that dwarfs other, more recent issues with the church and state,” according to a report in the Irish Examiner.

Get to #itwbnBlogSchool and be blogging by the end of the day

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

So you want to get blogging  and you want to have your own blog running by the end of the day. Then the Into The West Blogger Network (ITWBN) blogschool is for you.

Charity feels Claregalway Bypass will ‘not be advanced’ under this Government

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Funding for the Claregalway Bypass, officially known as the Claregalway Inner Relief Road, will not be provided by the Fine Gael/Labour Government, and the project as originally mooted will not proceed.

The Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe has indicated that any future consideration of a relief road for Claregalway would have to take account of progress on the M17/18 project and its potential impact on traffic levels in the town and its surrounding area.

Plans being put in motion for Easter Rising centenary

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

A community engagement workshop to discuss plans for the Easter Rising centenary celebrations will take place at the Galway City Museum this Thursday evening (June 4). A steering committee has been appointed by Galway City Council to oversee the celebrations in the city next year. This committee will engage with local communities and arts organisations to devise a programme to commemorate the Rising.

Going to great lengths for gorgeous hair

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Taking hair to a whole new level of gorgeous and glamorous, the expert extensionists at Ritz Hair are the ultimate choice for high quality human hair extensions in Galway. 

Connemara journalist named radio broadcaster of the year

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta journalist Máirín Ní Ghadhra was named radio broadcaster of the year at the Oireachtas Media Awards in Galway last Friday. The great and the good of the Irish language media attended the awards in the RadissoN Blu Hotel, with Aengus Mac Grianna from RTÉ News hosting the event. 

Charity calls for live online streaming of Galway County Council meetings

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Renua Councillor James Charity has labelled last week’s scenes at the monthly meeting of Galway County Council “utterly disgraceful,” and has called for live online streaming of all future meetings so that the public can view proceedings for themselves.

Local man bequeaths money for Oughterard concert

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

A special concert will take place in Oughterard as a result of a request in a local man’s will.

JJ Rhatigan & Company chosen to deliver 14 Primary Care Centres

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

As part of the Prime-Balfour Beatty Consortium, JJ Rhatigan & Company has been awarded the contract to construct 14 Primary Care Centres nationwide, ranging in size from 1,500m² to 5,000 m² gross floor area.

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