Tuam breeder hoping for further Cheltenham success

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

A 70-year-old GP from Tuam will notice his own heart rate rise significantly at around 3.30pm next Tuesday afternoon. Dr John Waldron has a very special connection to the Champion Hurdle antepost favourite Faugheen, as he bred the seven-year-old gelding.

Galway’s first Steiner National School to open in Knocknacarra in September

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

An information evening will take place in Galway this month in advance of the opening of the city’s first Steiner national school later this year.

Minister Jan O’Sullivan confirmed recently that the Department of Education and Skills will open a Steiner National School in Knocknacarra, under the patronage of Lifeways Ireland, in September.

Naughton welcomes massive investment in festivals and events along Wild Atlantic Way

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

After €564,000 was this week approved by Fáilte Ireland for regional festivals and events, Senator Hildegarde Naughton, Galway – South Mayo constituency has said that she is pleased that a considerable portion of the investment in tourism has been allocated to counties along the Wild Atlantic Way.

This news comes after nearly €2.3 million was already allocated for larger festivals this year and will prove a welcome boost to local economies in Galway and Mayo.

Plan to ‘scupper’ N6 ring road to come before city council

Wed, Mar 04, 2015

City councillors will vote on a proposal to vary the Galway City Development Plan next week that could “scupper plans” for the controversial N6 ring road going through Ballybrit Racecourse. However the proposal also reveals deep divisions within Galway Fine Gael over the issue.

Motor tax funds used to prop up Irish Water as roads fill with snow and ice

Tue, Mar 03, 2015

Motor tax paid by Galway drivers is being used to prop up Irish Water at a time when many roads in the county have become impassable due to the recent snowfall and ice, Galway East Fianna Fáil TD Colm Keaveney, has alleged.

Cubbard demands immediate eviction notices for those who keep horses on estates

Tue, Mar 03, 2015

The neglect and possible death of a horse on a Ballybane housing estate has led Independent city councillor Mike Cubbard to demand immediate eviction notices for anyone who keepinf such animals on Galway City Council property.

Angry scenes as councillors plan Monday meeting on road proposal

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

The public disquiet over the proposed construction of the Galway City N6 Transport project shows no sign of abating with county councillors arranging an emergency meeting next Monday to debate the heated issue.

Councillors extremely frustrated at ‘regressive’ rates system

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

A debate on commercial rates at this week’s meeting of Galway County Council led one exasperated councillor to remark that there would not be a rural pub left in Galway in a few years time if the system was not changed. The method of collecting rates was labelled as ‘outdated and antiquated’ where the amounts paid were in no way related to business income.

New traffic lights for Ballybane Road

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Work has begun on the installation of new traffic lights on the Ballybane Road, but the Galway City Council has been criticised for not installing a safe crossing sooner.

Force of nature heading up the French community in Galway

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

If you had told Catherine Gagneux when she arrived in Galway 20 years ago that she would now be working as an honorary consul to the French Ambassador in Ireland, she would have laughed heartily at the idea. Because, similar to the majority, Ms Gagneux knew nothing about diplomatic relations and did not have any family ties to anybody working in this field. And that is why her story is all the more remarkable.

Councillors welcome Apple announcement

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Monday’s meeting of Galway County Council meeting began on an extremely positive note with councillors clamouring to be associated with Apple’s announcement that it was constructing a new data centre in Athenry. Special mention was given to local area councillor Peter Feeney who was singled out by a number of representatives for doing trojan work to attract industry to the locality.

What we know about Apple’s plans for the Athenry data centre

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

The new €850 million Apple data centre announced for Athenry this week will be one of the most advanced of its kind developed by the company to date.

Educate Together primary school to open in Tuam in September

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

A new multidenominational co-educational primary school will open in Tuam in September.

Remembering babies who have died

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

A service of remembrance for babies who died around the time of birth will take place on Sunday at 3pm at the Church of the Holy Family, Mervue.

Eight gold medals for GMIT students at Catex 2015

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Students in GMIT’s College of Tourism & Arts have once again swept the awards board at Catex 2015, one of the biggest national culinary competitions and networking events in the Irish food service industry.

Two Galway rivers show less than good compliance in new water standard survey

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Waters in Clarinbridgge and Kilcolgan rivers were one of three in the west that have displayed less than good compliance with water quality standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week published three Integrated Water Quality Assessments for 2013 which showed that 60 per cent of rivers and lakes in Ireland achieved a high standard of compliance with the phosphorus Environmental Quality Standards, which are a key chemical indicator of water quality.

Public talk tonight on writing about the environment

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Author and lecturer Paddy Woodworth is to give a guest talk titled Writing Restoration: A Global Journey to the Cutting Edge of Conservation Science and Practice at NUI Galway tonight.

Tips aplenty at annual Cheltenham preview night

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Galway is gearing up for the Cheltenham Festival with its annual preview night in aid of charity.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2015 nominees announced

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Gaillimh le Gaeilge, the organisers of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, in association with the Galway Advertiser and with support from the IrishTimes and the Galway Chamber has announcde this year’s nominees for Gradam 2015.

Glitzy Pearl Gala Ball to celebrate 30 years of Croi

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Croi, the heart and stroke charity will celebrate 30 years of service and leadership in the fight against heart disease and stroke in the west of Ireland on Friday March 27 with a Gala Pearl Ball in the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway.

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