Council has ‘no plans’ to link household charge with third-level grants

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The Galway County Council has “no plans” to ask third-level grant applicants to prove they - or their parents - have paid the household charge.

Gort garda remains in hospital following Limerick assault

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A Gort-based garda who was seriously injured in an incident in Limerick city at the weekend remains in hospital where his condition is described as stable.

Gardaí warn of fundraising fraud in Knocknacarra

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Gardaí have warned householders to beware of bogus charity collectors following incidents of fraudsters collecting money door to door in Knocknacarra.

EU Commissioner to officially open Sea2Sky

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The European Commissioner for research, innovation, and science Máire Geoghegan-Quinn is to preside over the official opening of the Irish segment of European Researchers Night which is part of the Sea2Sky celebration.

EA jobs announcement makes Galway a centre for gaming industry, say TDs

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Global games giant, Electronic Arts, is to create 300 jobs at its European base in Galway, allowing the company to provide a multilingual international customer support and services for its major game titles such as the FIFA and Medal of Honour series.

Cuts can be reversed if householders pay up

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Almost 40 per cent of households in the Galway County Council region have yet to pay the controversial household charge, according to figures released by the local authority this week.

Let motorists use bus lanes on Seamus Quirke Road, says McNelis

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Traffic flow could be helped and commuter times reduced if motorists were allowed use the bus lanes on the Seamus Quirke Road at certain times.

Children’s referendum a ‘defining moment for children in Ireland’

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The referendum on children’s rights marks a potentially “historical and internationally significant step” and a “defining moment for children and young people in Ireland”.

Further remand for six charged with €750,000 cannabis haul

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Four men, a woman, and a teenager, all charged in connection with a major drugs raid at different locations in Galway county at the weekend resulting in the seizure of cannabis plants worth an estimated €750,000, have been further remanded in custody.

Burglars target charity shop

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Gardaí have appealed for information following a break-in at the office and shop of the GSPCA in the early hours of Wednesday.

City fundraiser to raise funds for Zambian nutrition clinic

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A fundraiser being held in the city at the weekend aims to raise money for a nutrition clinic in Zambia, South Africa.

Galway environmental projects receive €38,000 boost

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A number of community projects and initiatives throughout Galway city and county are set to benefit from a funding of €38,000 which was announced this week as part of the Local Agenda 21 Environment Partnership Fund.

Minister for the Environment, Community, and Local Government, Phil Hogan, yesterday announced that projects nationwide are to receive a total of €337,000 from the Department, and €337,500 is to be provided by local authorities, bringing the total funding to €674,500 for 2012.

Burglary accused sent forward for trial

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A 20-year-old man charged in connection with a burglary at a city centre apartment has been sent forward for trial.

Win All Ireland tickets

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Supermac’s is giving Galway hurling fans the opportunity to win a set of two tickets to the replay of the All-Ireland final between Galway and Kilkenny.

Be Galway’s 16th Man

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Galway hurlers return to Croke Park in less than 10 days hoping to quench a 24 year famine and bring the Liam McCarthy west for the winter.

Explore our universe at Leisureland’s travelling exhibition

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A major scientific exhibition exploring the universe has opened at Salthill’s Leisureland Galway and will run until November 2.

Back to school table quiz fundraiser for meningitis victim

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A fun table quiz will take place in the King’s Head on Monday (September 24) at 8pm, the proceeds of which will benefit Galway’s ‘Man on the Bike’ Liam Cullinane.

Man charged with burglary at Ballinasloe Mayor’s home

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A 24-year-old man, charged in connection with last weekend’s burglary at the home of the Mayor of Ballinasloe, was further remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court tomorrow.

Dressed in a blue/grey and stripped tracksuit Niall Lynch of 5 Aonach, Ballinasloe, County Galway, was brought in custody before Galway District Court on Monday charged with trespassing with intent to commit burglary at the home of Carmel Grealy at Brackernagh, Ballinasloe, in the early hours of Saturday, September 15.

Locations for real time passenger information terminals

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The draft locations for the real time passenger information display terminals for Galway city have been announced with various bus stops in Eyre Square and the rest of the city included.

Support the Galway Hospice Coffee morning

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A coffe morning for the Galway Hospice will take place in Fallers Jewellers, in conjunction with Thomas Sabo, today in-store from 10.30am-3.30pm.

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