Cuddy calls for council to cut hedges and grass

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

The Galway County Council must immediately put a plan in place for hedge and grass cutting across the county, a local politician has demanded.

VEC to be patron of new Claregalway secondary school

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

County Galway Vocational Education Committee has been confirmed as the patron of a new second-level school in Claregalway, a move which has been broadly welcomed by public representatives and parents, who see this as vital to protecting the future of education in the area.

DERI researcher looks into Wikipedia’s brainpower

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

A study of the decision making processes which fuel changes to Wikipedia content is currently underway at the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) in NUI Galway.

With almost four million articles, the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia is written collaboratively by largely anonymous Internet volunteers, and is the sixth most visited site on the web today. DERI-based PhD researcher Jodi Schneider is investigating the decision factors and arguments used in the often complex debates around article deletion.

Bonanza as Galway Arts Festival set to reach record numbers

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

With many shows sold out this year’s attendance at the Galway Arts Festival is well on its way to reaching record numbers proving that not even the recession can keep lovers of the arts away from an event which has gained national and international recognition.

Thieves target Oranmore tyre centre

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Garda are seeking information in relation to a burglary at a tyre centre in Oranmore at the weekend where a large consignment of tyres, a tyre changer, wheel balancer, and wheel alignment equipment were stolen.

Anti-household tax campaign group hits out at Government guilt-trip

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

The Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes group has blasted the Government and local authorities in Galway for what it describes as attempt to “guilt” people into paying the controversial household charge.

Olympic opening ceremony with animals and country scenes may have Ballinasloe inspiration

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

This year’s Olympic Games opening ceremony may have an East Galway inspiration because it is being organised by film director Danny Boyle whose mother hails from Balliansloe.

Stimulus roads programme to give Galway a 5,000-job boost

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Galway is to gain about 5,000 jobs in the construction and related services sector over the next three years as a result of the initiatives announced on Tuesday as part of the Government Stimulus.

With work expected to commence on the M17 Gort to Tuam motorway inside the next eight months, it is calculated that at least 2,500 workers will be deployed on the three-year-project and that an additional 500 posts will be created servicing what will be the county’s largest construction project.

Galway to be showcased worldwide in IRONMAN 70.3 event

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

After successfully playing host last year, Galway is to welcome for a second time the IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland event which will attract a worldwide audience to showcase everything that the city and county has to offer.

Fined senator to meet Iarnrod Eireann about improving policies

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

A Fine Gael senator who was fined for boarding a train without a ticket is to meet Iarnrod Eireann officials next week with a view to “improving policy and practice”.

Galway Arts Festival is ‘a holiday in your head’ — Crumlish

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

The grey skies and drizzle that greeted the opening of 35th Galway Arts Festival did nothing to dampen the good spirits of those who attended the Radisson Hotel on Monday evening to mark the occasion.

Connolly demands council and Let’s Do It Galway repair damaged South Park

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Despite the positive afterglow left by the Volvo Ocean Race, South Park’s use as the Global Village site has seen its surface “left in a condition that will preclude its use for some time”.

Army numbers to increase at Renmore Barracks

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Army numbers at Renmore Barracks are set to increase by almost 180 personnel following the announcement of the reorganisation of the Defence Forces.

Tuam man appointed to top Olympic job

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Another Galwegian will be heading to the Olympic Games in two weeks. Athenry's Paul Hession and Loughrea's Olive Loughnane will be competing on the track, and a third local, Tuam’s Pierce O'Callaghan, has been appointed as an international technical official for athletics.

Hats off to Loughrea millinery sensation

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

People can view the creations of an award winning County Galway milliner, who has worked with internationally acclaimed Philip Treacy, at his pop-up shop at Brown Thomas.

Paul McGrath to play at Eamonn Deacy testimonial

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Paul McGrath, one of the great figures of Irish football, is coming to Galway next month to take part in the Eamon ‘Chick’ Deacy testimonial game in Terry Land Park.

Man sentenced to nine months for mobile phone scam

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

A man who took part in a scam by accepting delivery of mobile phones bought with stolen credit card details had been using a false name and identification to get work in a Galway city centre shop after sneaking into the country from Belfast, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Include Galway schools in new stimulus package says Grealish

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Galway schools needing rebuilding and refurbishment should be included in the €2 billion stimulus package announced by the Government this week.

Outer bypass inclusion in stimulus package ‘most significant’ says Walsh

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

The Galway City Outer Bypass’ inclusion in the Government’s €2 billion economic stimulus is “the single most significant step in its progression since the idea was first conceived”.

This is the view of Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh, who said “we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel”, regarding the long delayed project.

Galway politicians throw weight behind Solas Picture Palace

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Following the launch of a campaign by the Advertiser last week, political momentum to secure funds for the Solas Picture Palace on Lower Merchants Road is gaining pace, with Galway TDs and senators meeting Environment Minister Phil Hogan yesterday.

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