McDonnell lashes Health Minister for putting fear into the elderly

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Independent city councillor Declan McDonnell has lashed the Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, for targeting the elderly for medical card reviews.

Residents must run Ballinfoile centre, says Cllr Fahy

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Residents and local clubs must have an input into the running of the €3.4 million Ballinfoile Community Neighbourhood Centre, according to local city councillor Frank Fahy.

Speaking ahead of a public meeting held in the Menlo Park Hotel last night, Cllr Fahy said the community must have a say and that he would oppose any attempt by the Galway City Council to employ a private for profit company to manage a public facility paid for by the taxpayers’ money.

Call for realignment of Ballymoe roadway to remove dangerous bend

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Tuam area local election candidate Nora Fahy has called for council funds to be diverted to a busy stretch of road in Knockogonnell, Ballymoe, in a bid to remedy a dangerous bend on the roadway.

Start the lights in Salthill before there is an accident, pleads Cllr Murphy

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Pedestrian traffic lights at two locations in Salthill, which have been out of action since the storm, need to be repaired before there is a serious accident, warned Fine Gael city councillor Michelle Murphy who has also taken steps to help improve the safety of a pedestrian crossing at Clybaun Road.

Lack of traffic calming measures poses ‘serious threat to life’

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

There is a “serious threat to life” caused by the complete lack of adequate traffic calming and safety measures in the immediate vicinity of schools on Threadneedle Road, according to Galway City West and Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons.

LGBT community demand gay resource centre for Galway

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Galway’s status as the only city in Ireland not to have a resource centre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, could be coming to an end.

Public meeting on Lough Atalia roadworks

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

A public meeting will be held today on the proposed lowering of the road under Lough Atalia railway bridge.

Lyons rejects calls for Leisureland board to be dismissed

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The fallout from the announcement that Leisureland swimming pool is set to remain closed until at least the end of this year continues, with demands that the current Leisureland board be dismissed.

Renmore convent development fails to receive blessing from residents

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Plans for a new two-storey Sisters of Mercy convent in Renmore have failed to receive the blessing of local residents who have lodged an objection against the proposed development with An Bord Pleanála.

The application by the Sisters of Mercy - Western Province is proposing to demolish an existing detached bungalow at Cnoc Mhuire, Ballyloughane Road, Renmore, to erect a new two storey convent which will consist of six one bedroom apartments and two visitors’ bedrooms. The application was granted planning permission by Galway City Council, however Renmore Residents Association has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála which is due to make a decision on the matter on August 5 next.

Kick Assphalt Run early bird discount ending soon

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The 15 per cent early bird discount for the Galway Simon Community Kick Assphalt Run is coming to an end on April 30.

Lydons continue to provide expert flooring service after 20 years

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

LydonsCarpetand Flooring Centre in Moycullen hasrecently acquired the agency for Pergo, which claims to be world’s first manufacturer of laminates.

N2 Style Catering provides everything from finger food to wedding service

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

N2 Style Catering is an event catering company in operation since 1998, which is based in Upper Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway.

Galway’s party hot spot at The Stock Exchange Bar

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The Stock Exchange Bar, a four-floor venue at 34 Shop Street, is the ideal place to hold a party of any size.

A night to remember at the five-star Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Glenlo Abbey Hotel was the chosen setting for a gourmet dinner for the visiting wine exporter of the famous Antinori wine family.

New cocktail bar at Halo

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Halo Nightclub is launching its new cocktail bar and menu tomorrow with 10 new and exciting cocktails from which to choose.

Closing Aran Island air service could lead to island depopulation

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The PSO for the air services amounts to an annual subvention of €1,880,913 to run the flights as well as the three aerodromes on the Aran Islands and the Connemara Regional Airport in Indreabhán. Aer Arann Islands currently employs 38 full-time and two part-time staff, to run these services.

Galway mourns the tragic loss of two local men

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The funeral takes place today of Patrick O’Connor, the man who was tragically killed in a fire in his home in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Food glorious food - Galway Food Festival begins today

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Galway Food Festival, the annual event celebrating the city as a good food destination, highlighting food provenance, sustainability, and healthy eating, opens today and runs throughout the Easter Weekend.

Supermac’s head buys Loughrea Hotel & Spa

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Galway businessman Pat McDonagh has purchased the Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

Three decade wait is over for €3.4 million Ballinfoile Community Centre

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

After three decades of campaigning and a “litany of false promises” local community groups and activists have welcomed the long-awaited signing of the €3.4 million contract for the Ballinfoile Community Neighbourhood Centre which took place at City Hall yesterday.

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