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.

City Hall investigates allegations of improper allocation of houses

Thu, May 15, 2014

An internal investigation is taking place in City Hall over allegations that a Galway City Council official improperly allocated a house to a fellow council staff member.

The revelation that the investigation is taking place has shocked councillors and is set to become a lightning rod of controversy when the new council meets in June - the first meeting after next week’s Local Elections.

Flannery demands regeneration plan for Salthill

Thu, May 15, 2014

A complete regeneration plan for Salthill, including tax designation status for developing specific landmark buildings, is key to turning the area into “a world class European destination”.

Cllr O’Flaherty supports calls for new school building in Renmore

Thu, May 15, 2014

Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty has given her support to the staff and board of management of Scoil Chaithríona in Renmore who require a new school building urgently.

Irish Water to invest €37.5 million in Galway

Thu, May 15, 2014

More than €37.5 million will be invested in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the county as part of the Irish Water Proposed Capital Investment Plan 2014-2016.

The Irish Water investment plan, the details of which were announced earlier this week, will see a total of €1.7 billion being pumped into some 380 projects throughout the country. In Galway, a total of €6,194,034 will be invested in eight water supply schemes across the county with construction expected to continue on the Costello Regional Water Supply Network in south Connemara, and to commence for the Galway City Water Supply Scheme at Terryland and for the Loughrea Regional Water Supply Scheme. The planning procress will be progressed for a number of other water supply schemes at locations such as Clifden and Ballinasloe.

Call for Galway to remain pro-business

Thu, May 15, 2014

As the primary source of local government funding, the business community’s priorities must become the drivers to ensure that Galway remains a pro-business environment where enterprise flourishes, that is according to president of Galway Chamber Frank Greene.

Mr Greene made the comments when speaking at the recent Galway Chamber summer reception at the Galway Business School in Salthill, an event which was attended by more than 130 people including the Mayor of Galway and An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. Mr Greene said that councillors, when elected, are integral to most of the significant decisions made affecting business life in the city and county and that there is a need for everyone in Galway to collaborate closely to unlock the region’s economic potential.

Ros a Mhíl Harbour development vital for Connemara says Lee

Thu, May 15, 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.

Celebrate your birthday in a charitable way

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway’s Declan McEntee decided to do something for charity to mark the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Stop targeting the elderly with cuts

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Government must stop targeting the elderly with cuts which are causing fear and anxiety amongst older people in the community, according to Independent councillor for Galway City East, Declan McDonnell.

“All of the cuts and taxes which have been introduced in the last number of years have affected all walks of life, but they are a particular burden on the elderly. In the last number of weeks on the canvass trail, the level of fear amongst older people in the community is huge.

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