GAA put ‘profits above principle’ with Sky deal says Crowe

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The GAA’s decision to give Sky exclusive coverage of 14 All-Ireland games is nothing more than “putting profits ahead of principle”, one that will not benefit Galway GAA fans.

Fianna Fáil Galway City Central councillor Ollie Crowe has slammed the GAA’s deal with Sky, saying if Galway footballers win their first championship encounter with London, the Connacht semi-final against Sligo will be among those games exclusively available on Sky. As such, many Galway GAA followers will not be able to see the game live.

City candidate Deacy demands ‘proper regulation’ of Cash for Gold shops

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Regulating Cash for Gold outlets is vital given such shops ask no questions as to where clients source goods from, or require any certification before purchasing such goods.

Top Galway restaurants selected for prestigious all-Ireland award

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Kai Café and Restaurant has added yet another accolade to its already impressive collection after taking home the prize of best restaurant in County Galway, and its head chef Jessica Murphy named best chef in Galway at the Connaught Regional Final of the Santa Rita/LIFE Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards, which took place in Hotel Westport in Mayo this week.

More than 250 restaurant owners and staff celebrated their hard work and achievements at the awards, which saw many well-known restaurateurs of Connaught turn out to see if they had won one of the prestigious awards.

Festival fun

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The launch of the programme for the third Galway Food Festival was held on Monday in one of my favourite Galway hang out spots, the lovely House Hotel. The late lamented Gerry Gavin had launched the first festival programme and the delightful Máirín Uí Chomáin the second. This year Ronan Byrne (aka The Friendly Farmer) did the honours beautifully. In a break with convention, they had not sought out a food celebrity, but in keeping with the theme of the festival, 'Food Traditions', a man of the land was called for. JP McMahon, festival chairperson, and Heather Flaherty also spoke at the launch.

Landscaping works on city’s new junctions to begin, says Crowe

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The four new traffic junctions in the city, some of which have been left “almost in a wild state”, will undergo significant landscaping works from next week with the view to bringing them up to standard and attractive for visitors by end of May.

Volunteers sought for Knocknacarra spring clean

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The Knocknacarra spring clean takes place on Sunday April 13 at 1pm and volunteers are needed to help.

New playground floodlights helps curb anti-social behaviour

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

New floodlighting installed at the playground in Coilte and Sruthan Mhuirlinne, near Merlin Castle, had a positive reception by local residents as it has done much to curb anti-social behaviour. However, Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty has warned that it is imperative to maintain frequent Garda patrols.

Community alert system for Mervue residents

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Mervue residents are being encouraged to take part in a community alert system, in order to help combat crime and improve security in the area.

Candidates must state their position on austerity policies says Holohan

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Election candidates cannot dismiss issues such as water taxes, property taxes, and the proposed universal medical charge as national, governmental issues, as they affect the day to day lives of ordinary people.

This is the view of Anti Austerity Alliance Galway City West candidate Tommy Holohan, who said all candidates should state their position on “the onslaught of imposed charges being placed on the people of Galway”.

Third female candidate for FG in Connemara

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Three of Fine Gael’s four Connemara candidates in May’s Local Elections will be women, with Mary McHugh being the latest addition to the ticket.

Brigit’s Garden open day to mark decade of fun

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Brigit’s Garden in Roscahill will open its 10th birthday season celebrations by holding an open day this Sunday from 12 noon to 5.30pm.

Calls for CCTV cameras for Salthill and Knocknacarra

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

CCTV cameras should be installed in “trouble spots” in Salthill and Knocknacarra as a way of both tackling and discouraging anti-social behaviour.

Renmore residents urged to be vigilant following break-ins

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Renmore householders need to be vigilant for themselves and their neighbours, following a spate of break-ins in the area.

Free WEEE recycling events in Portumna, Loughrea and Mountbellew

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, is holding three free recycling events in Galway this Saturday, April 5. The collection events, in association with Galway County Council, will take place from 10am – 4pm at the following locations: Mart Yart, Portumna; Supervalu Loughrea; and the Regional Co-Operative Mart, Ballygar Road, Mountbellew.

O’Flaherty labels dirty dog owners a ‘disgrace’

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Dog owners who allow their pets to foul in public areas and do not clean the mess left behind are “a disgrace” with “no regard” for anyone else.

Celebrate Communion or confirmation in style at the Radisson Blu

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Host your Communion or confirmation gathering at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway and celebrate with all the family in style.

Discounts this April with Standún in aid of Galway Simon Community

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

This April Standún Spiddal have teamed up with the Galway Simon Community to help raise awareness and funding for homeless people in Galway. For the month of April, they are encouragingpeopletodonateany unwanted or unused clothes. Standún are kicking things off by hosting a coffee morning on Saturday April 5 between 11am and 2pm in aid of the Galway Simon Community at their store, located in the heart of Connemara and just 12 miles from Galway City.

All walks of life at Cope fashion show

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

COPE Charity Shop on Augustine Street will come to life on April 9 with a unique fashion show with the theme "All Walks Of Life." Cope staff and volunteers will model and put on view a range of clothing and accessories from the shop.

The biggest wrestling roadshow in Europe comes to Galway City

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The biggest and the best in European Wrestling returns to Galway City with the finest family friendly wrestling action in Europe on Saturday, April 19 at The Black Box at 7.30pm.

Galway-based security service Nightguard offers 24-hour monitoring

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Are you happy with your security? Are you happy with your alarm being monitored in Dublin, Cork, or elsewhere?

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