Councillors urged to show respect to the chair and get business done

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

While an amendment to a standing order to punish unruly councillors financially has been abandoned, as it was found to be legally unsound, many councillors agreed that a committment must be taken to ensure that business is done efficiently in a way that showed dignity and respect to the chair.

Staff from a private security firm were manning the doors as Monday night’s council meeting took place. An amendment to a standing order asked for this increased security and demand for identification to continue, however many councillors expressed concerns condemning it as undemocratic and draconian. Despite these concerns the amendment was later passed.

Galway inventor aims to clean up your recycling with Brustibin

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Methods for dispensing rubbish is set to be enhanced by the introduction of the Brustibin, designed by Galwayman Michael Prendergast. This new device, currently being manufactured in Longford, aims to revolutionise how rubbish is removed from residential and commercial units in a practical, efficient, and cost effective way.

Patient doctor conquers the ‘jaws’ of the Hawaiian waters

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Galway based doctor Katie McAnena has recently made history by becoming the world’s first woman to wind surf the Hawaiian wave “Jaws.”

City Bin Co expansion continues with twelve new jobs in Galway IT hub

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The City Bin Co, Galway’s primary waste disposal service, has announced that it is creating twelve new jobs in its IT department at its Oranmore headquarters.

In the past five months, 38 new recruits have been added to its Dublin and Galway offices. And this expansion is set to continue with a further 12 specialist roles currently being created in the IT department of the Galway branch.

More than one thousand DAS payments still outstanding in Galway

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

More than 1,000 farmers in Galway, who applied to the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, have not received any payment, a situation a local TD has called “disgraceful”.

Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív said that figures he has received through a series of parliamentary questions show 1,097 Galway farmers have not received the money they are owed.

Galway Bay Hotel receives gold standard accolade at Best Companies Awards

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Hodson Bay Hotel Group has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed companies in this prestigious Deloitte Awards Programme for the fourth year in a row, recognised at a gala awards dinner in Dublin recently. Former Taoiseach, Chairman of IFSC Ireland and EU Ambassador to the EUR, John Bruton, was special guest speaker at the event.

Labour councillors welcome water charges announcement

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The refusal to introduce water charges next year is not only a “very positive development” but an “acknowledgement of the concerns that people around the country have”.

South Galway to get boost from launch of Gregory and Yeats trail website

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The promotion of a trail which incorporates many of the historical sites across South Galway could yield a large dividend for tourism in the region, according to its organisers who will launch the trail’s website next week.

Shantalla family names publication to get mayoral launch tonight

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

A publication recording the names of all the families who have resided in Shantalla over the past 70 years will be launched tonight (Thursday) in the city.

The book which has been compiled by the Shantalla Family History Society documents the various family names that were prevalent in Shantalla from 1943 to the present day.

Red Cross man wins Volunteer of The Year award

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Dominick Burke, a long-serving organiser with the Galway Red Cross, was this week made the Galway City Credit Union’s Volunteer of the Year at the city’s 10th Annual Mayor's Awards.

Clonbur woman’s slow boat to America in her battle against cancer

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Eight years ago in May 2005, I was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. At the time I was diagnosed, I wasn't to know having undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and beating the cancer, that I would be left with very severe and long-term side effects from the treatment. The last eight years have been an ongoing battle with many hospitalizations and suffering. I didn't think the discovery of my illness would someday lead me from a small town in Ireland to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. But here I am.

Latte and culture as Maurice Walsh exhibition launches at Renzo Gallery Cafe

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Why not enjoy a leisurely latte and a slice of culture at Renzo Gallery Cafe, 32 Eyre Street? Galway artist, Maurice Walsh is showing his second solo exhibition of paintings at the cafe until May 26. Photographer Jane Talbot officially opened the event at a wine reception on Saturday last April 6.

Calling youth singers and choirs for Street Angels

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Street Angels is a music competition for groups, choirs, and solo singers to perform music and song suitable for a church service and is open to secondary students in Galway.

The competition will be a public concert in the Augustinian Church. The winning groups will be selected by an independent jury of musicians. The concert is planned for April 19 at 8pm, but this has to be fully finalised.

Gardai vow to find those who started massive gorse fires that ravaged bogland

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

Gardai in Salthill and county Galway have confirmed that a hunt is under way to find whoever lit the gorse fires that ravaged bogland near Barna and Oranmore on Monday and Tuesday.

Legal advice sinks motion on ‘unruly councillors’

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

Attempts to silence or punish councillors guilty of disrupting meetings and causing them to be abandoned has been dealt a “severe blow”, following legal advice.

Rose selection time again as Galway hopefuls dream of Tralee and nights in the Dome

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

The 2013 Galway Rose selection takes place this Saturday April 6 at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe when one lucky entrant will be chosen to represent the city and county with the same grace and courtesy as Anna De Paor has done for the past twelve months.

Savita’s husband to seek further answers as HSE report is found lacking

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

An HSE report, which found a medical team lacked full understanding of Ireland’s abortion laws placing an overemphasis on the unviable foetus and an underemphasis on the deteriorating health of the mother, has been criticised by Savita Halappanvar’s husband for failing to fully explain why his wife died at University Hospital Galway last October.

Galway Food Fest is here to stay as it gets presidential seal of approval

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

Galway’s Food Festival has in just its second outing copperfastened its place as one of the city’s most successful festivals, attracting tens of thousands to the city over the bank holiday weekend.

Government designation endorses development plan for Galway harbour

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The Galway Harbour’s designation as a “port of regional significance” will be vital to paving the way for its major redevelopment into a hub for tourism and cruise liners.

200 events announced for Galway’s Gathering

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The City of the Tribes continues to live up to its reputation as the cultural heart of Ireland with more than 200 events announced as part of The Galway Gatherings 2013.

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