Council to fence off site for Oranmore station

Thu, May 17, 2012

The Galway County Council is to fence off the site for the new Oranmore Railway Station is to commence within the next three weeks.

Become a Galway Street Ambassador

Thu, May 17, 2012

BVolunteers are being sought to become Galway City Street Ambassadors, an initiative which will see volunteers offering visitors tourist information and directions and distribute maps.

Galway man to stand trial for running a brothel

Thu, May 17, 2012

A Brazilian man was returned for trial to Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court on June 19 to stand trial for his part in running a brothel and for possession of a false passport.

Joel Dantas De Souza with an address at Maystone, The Green, Dunmore, Galway, was served with a book of evidence against him in Castlebar District Court on Tuesday. Sgt Regina Curley told the count that on July 4 2011, she arrested and charged De Souza with management of a brothel at Chapel Lane, Claremorris, and with using a false instrument, namely a Portuguese passport on that date.

Galway FF trusts Ó Cuív more than it trusts Martin, says councillor

Thu, May 10, 2012

Galway Fianna Fáil trusts the judgment of controversial Connemara TD Éamon Ó Cuív far more than of party leader Micheál Martin, following the latest confrontation between the two men.

Galway FF trusts Ó Cuív more than it trusts Martin, says councillor

Thu, May 10, 2012

Galway Fianna Fáil trusts the judgment of controversial Connemara TD Éamon Ó Cuív far more than of party leader Micheál Martin, following the latest confrontation between the two men.

Children’s remembrance mass organised by UHG

Thu, May 10, 2012

Parents and families who have lost children are invited to a special Mass of Remembrance on Sunday May 20 next.

This mass will take place in St John the Apostle church in Knocknacarra. Families and parents who have experienced the death of child before birth, shortly after birth or at a later stage are welcome to attend to remember their loved ones.

President Higgins to visit RnaG for fortieth celebrations

Thu, May 10, 2012

President Michael D Higgins is to visit Raidió na Gaeltachta HQ in Connemara tomorrow as part of the station’s 40-year celebrations.

Save on your holiday costs before you leave Ireland by using Bus Eireann

Thu, May 10, 2012

Galway holidaymakers can save money on their holiday costs before they leave the country by taking Bus Éireann’s daily services from Galway to Dublin Airport on its Expressway Route X20 service.

Extra funding for Tuam’s Milltown Sewerage Scheme

Thu, May 10, 2012

Funding is urgently required for five septic tanks in the Milltown Sewerage Scheme in Tuam in order to accommodate houses not included in the original scheme.

Volunteers needed Tidy Towns clean up

Thu, May 10, 2012

Volunteers are needed this Saturday for painting, graffiti removal, litter collection, and weeding in the Old Crane area, Sea Road, Dominick Street, and Munster Avenue.

No vote will cause ‘further austerity’ says Walsh

Thu, May 10, 2012

A No vote to the Fiscal Compact Treaty would lead to greater austerity in Ireland and see the interest rate the State pays on its borrowings increase.

City museum seeks old maritime photos for exhibition

Thu, May 10, 2012

Galwegians who have any old photos relating to maritime pursuits and seafaring are being sought to help put together a new exhibition for the Galway City Museum.

New Greenways network to link castles in Galway city and county

Thu, May 10, 2012

University students, farmers, environmental campaigners, city residents, cycling advocates, heritage groups, local authority officials and politicians are joining forces to develop an ambitious network of ‘Greenways’ that will link up castles on the east side of Galway city with historical mansions and castles in the north and east of the county.

According to Brendan Smith of the recently established Conservation Volunteers Terryland Forest Park and Environs one of the participating groups, it is envisaged that this exciting community-based initiative under the working title of Slí na gCaisleán (‘The Way of the Castles’), supported by both councils in Galway city and county, could give a whole new dimension to local tourism.

Galway hurdler runs himself into the 100m record book at London’s brand new Olympic Stadium

Thu, May 10, 2012

A promising young Claregalway athlete has become the first person to set a 100m record at the Olympic Stadium in London.

Leading milliners to create headpieces for Glamour at the g

Thu, May 10, 2012

Some of Ireland’s leading milliners will create headpieces for the Glamour at the g fashion event next Wednesday May 16 at the g Hotel.

All sides call on Galway public to register to vote

Thu, May 10, 2012

Both sides in the EU Fiscal Treaty debate are calling on the Galway public to make sure they are registered to vote on the EU Fiscal Treaty referendum which will be held on May 31.

The deadline for the general supplementary electoral register is on Monday May 14. Voters can check their details on the register in all local authority offices, post offices, Garda stations, and public libraries.

NUI, Galway pain research unit looking for headache sufferers

Thu, May 10, 2012

The Centre for Pain Research at NUI Galway is currently recruiting people with chronic or recurrent daily headaches to take part in an online pain management programme.

Applications for GMIT culinary courses will close next Friday

Thu, May 10, 2012

Applications for GMIT Hotel School culinary programmes will close on Friday May 18 and those interested in a career in the hospitality industry are advised to apply now.

A Crucial Week in the Life of Druid’s Biggest Project Yet

Thu, May 10, 2012

With just two weeks to go before DruidMurphy kicks off at the Town Hall Theatre, Druid’s general manager, Tim Smith, takes us behind the scenes of the company’s biggest project to date.

Christy for Arts Festival Big Top

Thu, May 10, 2012

Galway Arts Festival and the Róisín Dubh have announced that Christy Moore will perform a rare stand-up gig at the Festival Big Top on Friday July 20. Joining Christy on the night will be high energy, vivacious trad group 4 Men and A Dog. The show is Moore’s only gig in Galway city in 2012 and promises to be a massive music highlight at this year’s festival.

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