Council urged to invest in Oranmore community

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway County Council needs to invest in the community of Oranmore by providing more amenities and facilities for both the elderly and youth, according to Independent election candidate Roderick O’Driscoll.

Bearna/Na Forbacha residents petition council for footpaths, lighting, and road safety signs

Thu, May 22, 2014

A petition signed by more than 500 Bearna and Na Forbacha residents has been handed into Galway County Council’s senior roads engineer requesting that adequate footpaths, street lights, and road safety signage be provided in the area.

Walk together for life on Saturday

Thu, May 22, 2014

A Walk of Life will take place in Galway on Saturday organised by Níall and Mary McDonagh who are trying to create awareness by remembering the loved ones people have lost while also portraying a positive message of life.

“The walk and mass is open to everyone, but those who are feeling isolated, depressed, struggling with life, or are affected by suicide, please do come along,” says Niall McDonagh. “We want to walk, talk, help, share and listen so we can take steps together to a brighter future.”

Improved expressway service to Dublin Airport

Thu, May 22, 2014

The improved Bus Éireann expressway route 20/X20 that travels from Galway to Dublin Airport, and connects to Dublin city, has been launched.

World record breakers at The Warehouse Gym

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Warehouse Gym has helped many young aspiring athletes grow and develop since its opening on the Old Monivea Road 15 months ago.

Ramps to stop speeding in Renmore Park and Lurgan Park

Thu, May 22, 2014

Speedsters in the Lurgan Park and Renmore Park area will experience a bumpy ride after two new ramps have been installed this week, following representations from Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty.

Cllr O’Flaherty says one ramp has been installed on the Lurgan Park road, while another has been put in place on Renmore Park road, beside the entrance to the former Molloys shop.

Don’t skip Dip in the Nip for cancer

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Dip in the Nip is the world’s first skinny dip for charity and comes to Galway Bay on Sunday June 1 in aid of Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity.

Ambulance crisis leaves mother waiting for 45 minutes after daughter’s seizure

Thu, May 22, 2014

Fianna Fail candidate for the Tuam area, Nora Fahy, has highlighted the growing crisis in the ambulance service in the region after a young east Galway mother was left waiting up to 45 minutes for an ambulance when her daughter had a seizure.

Voters urged to support anti-fish farm candidates

Thu, May 22, 2014

Candidates who have publicly opposed or raised concerns about the controversial salmon fish farm proposed for Galway Bay should be supported by voters tomorrow.

Kinane welcomes ‘Bridge that Gap’ initiative

Thu, May 22, 2014

‘Bridge that Gap’ is a new community based jobs initiative being promoted by local election candidate Martina Kinane in the Oranmore/Clarinbridge area. The idea is that locally based talent will be matched with the personnel requirements of prospective employers based in both the local and wider Galway area.

Garvey promises to stand up for small business

Thu, May 22, 2014

Ronan Garvey, independent candidate in Connemara, promises to stand up to the ‘assault’ on small business, if elected.

The combination of “arbitrarily set, unfair and unsustainable commercial rates, mind-numbing red tape and bureaucracy” is making life impossible for small businesses, which, he says, are the key to employment and economic growth in the region.

Ros a Mhíl Harbour development vital for Connemara, says Lee

Thu, May 22, 2014

Completing the Ros a Mhíl Harbour development is vital to the future of Connemara’s fishing industry and the employment prospects for people in the region.

Thomas blasts Government for property tax fiasco

Thu, May 22, 2014

The local property tax has been branded a fiasco by Conamara electoral area candidate, Noel Thomas. He says the promised expenditure on local services from money raised by the tax has still not manifested itself.

Elderly should vote against Government, urges FF’s Moran

Thu, May 22, 2014

Elderly Galwegians have an opportunity to send a clear message to the Government for its broken promises, according to Fianna Fáil local election candidate for Athenry-Oranmore Cathal Moran.

Charity ball for Pieta House at Halo

Thu, May 22, 2014

Halo Nightclub has teamed up with Sinead Deane, a nursing intern at University Hospital Galway, to organise a charity ball tomorrow evening for Pieta House - the suicide and self harm crisis centre.

Halo will host the evening which features live music from the Amazing Apples, DJs, street performances, a drinks reception and plenty of chances to win a number of great prizes on the night.

Joint initiative for Meals on Wheels launched in Galway

Thu, May 22, 2014

Monday May 19 sees the launch of an initiative between Galway University Hospital and COPE Galway Meals on Wheels which aims to raise awareness of under-nutrition in older patients and increase awareness of the benefits of Meals on Wheels in Galway and Mayo.

Biodiversity gathering in Rinville Park

Thu, May 22, 2014

A celebratory gathering to promote Biodiversity Day will take place in Galway on Sunday May 25 from 2pm to 5pm.

Croí launches campaign of major risk factor for stroke

Thu, May 22, 2014

The heart and stroke charity Croí is launching a campaign to raise public awareness of atrial fibrillation, a condition which is known to be one of the main causes of stroke, but which can be detected by means of a simple pulse check. Once diagnosed, more often than not, atrial fibrillation can be treated thus preventing a stroke or heart failure.

Ashford goes pink

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Co Mayo, will play host to a special ladies’ lunch on Friday June 13 when the National Breast Cancer Research Institute will hold its annual Pink Afternoon in aid of the charity.

Two Galway entrepreneurs head up new Irish weight loss and fitness challenge

Thu, May 22, 2014

Ireland will soon be home to one of the biggest and fastest growing weight loss challenges in the world. The BodybyVi 90 day challenge is now in pre-launch in Ireland, with the official launch on June 15.

Two Galway entrepreneurs, David Keane and Fiona Linnane, are part of the team heading up this launch in Ireland. Keane and Linnane help small business owners and individuals who are frustrated with this recession-plagued economy, to build a successful side business promoting the challenge, while at the same time, playing their part to end the worldwide epidemic of obesity. They are independent promoters of the challenge phenomenon and have created and founded Promoters.ie - the hub for potential promoters looking to make a difference and a living promoting the challenge.

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