Bus Eireann buses from Galway to Electric Picnic this weekend

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Galwegians going to Electric Picnic will be able to avail of Bus Éireann buses which will go directly from the city to Stradbally Hall.

No plans to re-introduce third level fees says McNelis

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

The Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has not warned or signalled that third level fees are on the way back and the Government has no plans to re-introduce such fees.

Work on Clifden sewerage scheme to begin in January

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

After a wait of nearly 15 years it seems that work on a new sewerage scheme for Clifden will finally be a reality with work set to begin early next year.

Ban HGVs and buses from Maunsells Road junction says Keane

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Until a footpath is provided on the “treacherous” stretch at the Taylor’s Hill end of Maunsells Road, all heavy goods vehicles and buses should be banned from the route.

Iarnród Éireann to begin works to reduce Galway to Dublin journey time

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Iarnród Éireann is to begin works on the development of high speed train services in order to cut more than half an hour off the journey time for routes such as Galway to Dublin.

Judge condemns city centre attempted robbery of tourists

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

The actions of a man and a woman who attempted to attempted to rob American tourists, with one courageous tourist being assaulted, have been condemned by a district court judge as it had been terrifying for the visitors and sullies the reputation of Galway as a welcoming city.

Motorists face seven weeks of traffic woes

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Traffic congestion in the Newcastle area is likely to ease somewhat next week with the completion of works on University Road. However works on the Quincentenary Bridge, the main artery across the city and the main bottleneck during this week’s peak time congestion, are due to continue until mid-October.

HSE accused of dragging its heels about appointing twelve theatre nurses at UHG

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A local TD has written to HSE West boss John Hennessy demanding an explanation for the delay in recruiting 12 theatre nurses for University Hospital Galway.

Racing back in Ballybrit this weekend

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Just a month after the immensely successful summer festival, racing returns to Ballybrit this weekend. The autumn meeting kicks off on Saturday with the first race going to post at 2.55pm. The action will commence at Sunday at 2.25pm, with Monday’s evening meeting getting under way at 4.20pm.

There are 21 races over the three days, all racing on Saturday and Sunday will be National Hunt while Monday’s will be on the flat. The feature race on Saturday is The Deacy Gilligan Novice Steeplechase, Sunday features The Guinness Handicap Steeplechase, while Monday sees the running of The Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes Race. There is an impressive total prize fund of €350,000 on offer, which is sure to attract runners from many of Ireland’s top stables, while all races are sponsored by local firms.

Leading Galway academic to speak at national BPW conference

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Professor Pat Dolan, a leading Galway academic, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker in the forthcoming BPW conference which focuses on issues surrounding the family in 2011.

Pet owners put on alert following discovery of decapitated cat

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

The GSPCA is warning pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals following the discovery of a dead cat in Wellpark this week. The animal, which was found in a garden on Sunday morning, had been decapitated.

Galway murder accused granted continuing bail from Dublin court

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A Galway woman accused of murder was granted continuing bail in Dublin District Court this week.

Cameras begin rolling in Galway on set of new comedy film

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

The cameras began rolling in Galway this week for the new comedy the Seven Songs of Amy.

Trail World Championships to see Connemara run broadcast to 100 million homes worldwide

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Several television networks are to broadcast the recent Trail World Championships organised by Run Connemara in a development which has been hailed as a major boost for the event.

Charity boss to push teenager in shopping trolley from Galway to Clifden

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A charity boss who lost his daughter to a genetic skin blistering condition will pull a 16-year-old boy in a specially converted shopping trolley from Clifden to Galway next month.

Savvy students opt for science and computer courses to avail of future job prospects

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Students coming to Galway for their third level education have made course choices which are in line with national trends with CAO points required for entry to courses in science, engineering, agriculture, technology, computer, and courses with languages increasing, while arts and business courses, which were so popular during the boom years, are experiencing a decline.

Two Galway farmers’ markets take on industry good practice standard

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Two Galway farmers’ markets have been awarded the Farmers’ Market Good Practice Standard for 2011 to 2013. The markets, in Moycullen and Roundstone, were among seven around the country which received the standard from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney this week.

Farmers’ markets displaying the Good Practice Standard undertake to hold markets regularly, to stock a substantial proportion, ideally 50 per cent, of local produce from the county or neighbouring counties, to accommodate seasonal and local garden/allotment produce, and to promote compliance with food safety and labelling rules.

Conserving our heritage at Kiltullagh House

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

National Heritage week runs until Sunday with a wide range of events being held across the country. It is the aim of the Heritage Council to protect and enhance the richness, quality and diversity of our national heritage for everyone and this week the Heritage Council works to increase awareness of Ireland’s national heritage and to highlight its importance to public policy and everyday life.

The French connection: Sir Jonah Barrington

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Dipping into the French/ffrench family archives recently, I came across the will of Henry French of Drumharsna, a ruined castle about halfway between Kiltartan and Ballindereeen, on the way to Gort. His father, also Patrick, inherited the Drumharsna estate from his father, whose main estate was nearby Cloghballymore (now a nursing home).

The wife of Patrick French of Drumharsna was Catherine, one of the five daughters of Henry O'Brien, son of the wealthy and powerful Sir Donough O'Brien of Dromoland Castle, Co Clare. The O'Briens were one of the oldest and most important native Irish families in both the county and the country.

Volunteers sought for Great Ethiopian Run

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Operation Transformation star and renowned fundraiser Ronan Scully is undertaking the Great Ethiopian Run this November, and is looking for volunteers to join him. Scully has already signed up close to a dozen participants to run with him on the annual event, a 10km walking and running challenge through the heart of Addis Ababa on November 27.

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