Reduce rates to protect jobs says Grealish

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

A reduction in rates is needed as rates are a “big burden” for all companies and often the cause of viable businesses having to close with the subsequent loss of jobs.

SF proposed one per cent wealth tax

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

There is an alternative, costed, economic proposal that is fairer than those of previous years which the Government would do well to study and take heed of.

Kinvara Christmas Fair

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Kinvara Farmers Market will holding its annual Christmas Fair this Saturday and Sunday and on Saturday December 8 and Sunday 9 in the Kinvara Community Centre.

On both weekends the fair takes place from 11am to 6pm with more than 40 stalls selling a variety of seasonal food and gifts such as woollen hats, scarves, warmers, candles, soaps, moisturisers, Christmas decorations, toys, textiles, pottery, photographs, jewellery, cards, and prints.

Honour among psychos

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

There should be plenty of excitement this coming Monday at the Town Hall Theatre when it hosts a gala screening of Martin McDonagh’s new film Seven Psychopaths in aid of the Solas Galway Picture Palace.

Deadlock in Savita investigation as family demand public inquiry

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The HSE’s handling of the inquiry into the tragic death of the 31-year-old dentist Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway last month has been slammed as “shambolic” by the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum.

Lily-Mae to turn on Galway’s Christmas lights

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The campaign is on to get ‘Tiny Dancer’ the single recorded by a group of musicians and singers to raise funds for Galway girl Lily-Mae Morrison, to the top of the charts for Christmas. The single will be launched at the opening of the Galway Continental Christmas Market tomorrow (Friday) and Lily-Mae, who is suffering from a rare childhood cancer, will turn on the Christmas lights at the event with the help of singers Paddy Casey and Declan O’Rourke, and Anthony Ryan, chairman of the Galway City Business Association.

Casey and O’Rourke are among the musicians who got together to record ‘Tiny Dancer’, a cover of the 1971 Elton John hit, to raise funds for the Sunni Mae Trust, a charity which has been set up to support Lily-Mae and her family through her illness. The single also features Mundy, John Spillane, Mickey Harte, Camille O’Sullivan, Mary Black, trad/world music band Kila, veteran indie band The Pale, and Athenry vocalist/composer Julie Feeney.

Thief who targeted NUI Galway campus gets twenty one months jail

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A 29-year-old Tuam man who continually targeted NUI Galway prowling the campus and committing a number of offences including taking handbags from the church, stealing a car carrying a laptop with sensitive medical information, and selling off the pieces of a medallion and chain worth €5,000 to a cash for goods store, has been jailed for 21 months and disqualified from driving for five years.

Brothers of Charity forced to pay thousands in increments despite looming cuts

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The Brothers of Charity Services in Galway will be forced to pay €380,000 in salary increments to staff next year despite facing devastating funding cuts of more than €2 million.

Kitt demands action on home help crisis

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

crisis” across County Galway is due to “deeply unfair” cuts in home help and support which will only damage “our health services in the long run”.

Three year suspended sentence for pint glass assault

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

An Oughterard man who smashed a pint glass into another man’s face after an argument over a drink mix-up spiralled out of control has been sentence to three years in jail suspended for five years, and ordered to pay €5,000 in compensation.

Crowe opposes naming Mervue Utd grounds after former mayor Bridie O’Flaherty as they are already honouring Jimmy O’Sullivan

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Any attempts to rename the Mervue United grounds after they undergo significant renovations, would dishonour the memory of Jimmy O’Sullivan and his work for soccer in the city.

Boundary committee to split Galway city in two?

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Galway city may to go from three local election wards to two with candidates fighting for a total of 18 Galway City Council seats, instead of the current 15.

Galway Albanians to celebrate Independence Day

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The Galway Albanian community the Irish Friends of Albania group will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Albanian Independence this week.

FF to hold public meeting on the economy

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A public meeting, discussing the direction of the Irish economy and the challenges in securing sustainable economic growth both locally and nationally, takes place next week.

Galway ‘losing thousands of visitors’ with no drop off for tour buses says McNelis

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Galway city is losing out on thousands of visitors each year by not providing a proper drop off and collection depot for tour buses.

New law must protect credit union ethos, says Nolan

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The new regulatory framework for credit unions must protect the movement’s voluntary and inclusive ethos, according to Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan.

Drug driving - a growing danger on Galway roads

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

“Don’t risk it.” That is the message from the Western Region Drugs Task Force to people planning to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol this Christmas.

Lords seek to declare execution of Mammatrasna murder accused a miscarriage of justice

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Two members of the British House of Lords are seeking to have the British authorities declare that the hanging of a County Galwayman 130 years ago a miscarriage of justice.

Park and ride begins next month

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The Galway City Council’s Christmas park and ride service returns for its eighth year on Saturday December 1 at 7am.

Ireland’s first centre for the prevention of heart disease and stroke opened by Taoiseach

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Ireland’s first purpose built centre dedicated to curbing the presence of cardiovascular disease and stroke in Ireland was officially opened by Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, at Croí House on Friday last

The Croí Heart and Stroke Centre at Croí House, located in Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway is powered by a staff of 14 highly qualified full-time employers, eight part-time workers, and a network of community volunteers supporting the initiative.

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