Public meeting to oppose septic tank charge
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
A public meeting is being organised by Independent county councillors Thomas Welby regarding the septic tank legislation.
Read more ...Reunion for Coláiste Einde’s class of 1987
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
Former students who left Coláiste Einde in Salthill in 1987 are invited to attend a 25th anniversary reunion in May.
Read more ...Sexual assault accused sent for trial
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
A 35-year-old-man, who denies four counts of sexual assault, has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...HSE West publishes plan to maintain critical services with tight budget
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
Critical services will be maintained despite the effects of retirements and budget restraints, that is according to regional director of operations John Hennessy at the launch of the West Area Service Plan for 2012.
Read more ...Fancy €1,000 just for joining a beef discussion group?
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
A new scheme will see individual beef and suckler farmers who join up and attend a discussion group get a cheque for approximately €1,000 per member from the Department of Agriculture.
Read more ...Ó Clochartaigh calls on rural communities to unite in oppose austerity policies
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
Communities in County Galway must unite and be vocal in their opposition to the Government’s austerity policies which will do nothing but “undermine the social fabric of our rural areas”.
Read more ...A perfect getaway for everyone at the four-star Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
elebrating its fifth birthday in 2012, Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort in Co Tipperary has become a leading wedding and family break hotel. The resort prides itself on being a key part of the local community.
Read more ...Michael D to pay first visit as president to NUI Galway
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
Fifty years after his enrolment as a mature student Michael D Higgins is to pay a visit, for the first time as President of Ireland, to NUI Galway tomorrow afternoon.
Read more ...Thousands of cruise passengers to disembark at Galway from May
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
The local economy will to benefit from a major boost with the influx of more than 6,000 tourists arriving on cruise liners into Galway Bay during the months to come.
Read more ...Galway to sign cultural agreement with Stirling
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Galway and the Scottish city of Stirling are on the verge of signing an agreement that is hoped will boost cultural ties between the cities and provide a boost for the arts, tourism, and the local economies.
Read more ...Would-be college laptop thief gets four months
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
A four month jail sentence was imposed on a Tuam man who tresspassed on a college campus with the purpose of stealing a student’s laptop.
Read more ...Brazilian carnival for Galway
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Galway will host a Brazilian carnival event tomorrow in the Rowing Club in Woodquay from 8.30pm and everyone is invited.
Read more ...Learn origami at Galway City Museum
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
The Galway City Museum will hold classes for children as well as teens and adults on origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, this Saturday.
Read more ...Football icon to be mourned by thousands
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Sporting personalities from Ireland and England will gather in Galway today to bid farewell to one of the city’s best loved legends, Eamon Deacy.
Read more ...‘He was to Galway what Messi is to Barcelona’
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
“Chick was a couple of years older than me, but in our teenage years we both played football. I played for Bohs and Chick played for West United. My memories are that we always ended up on the losing side and that was because Chick was on the opposite team.
Read more ...Aston Villa and FAI pay tribute to Eamon ‘Chick’ Deacy
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Eamon Deacy was without question Galway’s greatest soccer player, who played the game at the highest levels both in England with Aston Villa and internationally with the Republic of Ireland.
Read more ...A humble hero
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Danny, who runs Midlands Memorabila, embarked on a labour of love last summer to track down all of Aston Villa’s 1982 First Division title winning favourites to sign souvenirs.
Read more ...‘It’s the Town Hall that keeps me going’ says Mike Diskin as he battles cancer
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Next week sees the opening of John Patrick Shanley’s prize-winning play Doubt: a Parable at the Town Hall, a highpoint of the venue’s current season.
Read more ...The Saw Doctors play biggest ever US tour
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
The Saw Doctors are about to undertake their biggest tour of the USA and Canada to date, taking in 29 shows across 27 cities throughout February, March, and April.
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