Loughrea teenager says stammering recovery programme changed his life

Thu, May 27, 2010

Simon Madden is a 14-year-old recovering stammerer who comes from Loughrea. While Simon is now a contented teenager, he admits stammering previously had a negative effect on his everyday life.

‘Slurring nurse’ has suspension extended for another six months

Thu, May 27, 2010

A nurse who was found swaying from side to side and slurring her words with drugs belonging to residents scattered around her is facing an anxious wait over her career this week.

Agreement reached on acquisition of site for Oranmore train station – Fahey

Thu, May 27, 2010

Local Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey has confirmed that agreement has been reached between Galway County Council and Iarnrod Eireann regarding the acquisition of a site for the development of a new train station in Oranmore.

Fahey encourages public to ‘Back the Bypass’ as crossroad approaches

Thu, May 27, 2010

Galway West Fianna Fáil TD and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Transport Committee Frank Fahey TD is encouraging the people of Galway to show their support for the Galway City Outer Bypass as the Supreme Court cases on challenges to the Bypass approach.

Town road surfaces in “shocking condition”

Thu, May 27, 2010

Roads surfaces in three small towns in north Galway are in a “shocking condition” according to local county councillor, Paul Connaughton Jnr.

Senator says Tanaiste must address ‘one in six’ early school leavers

Thu, May 27, 2010

Tanaiste and Minister for Education Mary Coughlan must urgently address the “one size fits all” philosophy that is prominent in Irish schools, says Galway West Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames.

Headford Road Community Centre of “critical urgency”

Thu, May 27, 2010

The much anticipated Headford Road Community Centre is long overdue and has reached a point of “critical urgency”, according to Labour councillor Derek Nolan.

Volunteers needed for Furbo beach clean-up

Thu, May 27, 2010

Galway Senator, Niall O Brolchain, is calling on volunteers to roll up their sleeves and take part in a beach clean-up this Sunday, May 30.

McNelis feels taxi regulator proposals don’t go far enough

Thu, May 27, 2010

Labour Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has said that the proposals in the Taxi Regulator’s new Action Plan for 2010-2011 yet again fail to address the ongoing crisis situation in the taxi sector.

New social housing plan is grossly unfair, says Cllr Keaveney

Thu, May 27, 2010

A Galway county councillor has hit out at Government plans to introduce a Social Housing Leasing Iniative which has been described as “grossly unfair”.

Citylink announces new timetable for Dublin route

Thu, May 27, 2010

Citylink has announced a new improved timetable for its direct non-stop service between Galway and Dublin. The new timetable incorporating earlier departure times of fifteen minutes means passengers can now travel between Galway and Dublin with even more ease and convenience. To help travellers remember that Citylink is now running fifteen minutes earlier, Citylink is offering 15 per cent off fares on its direct Galway to Dublin service until May 31.

Powerboat fans to avail of park and ride service

Thu, May 27, 2010

Huge crowds are expected to descend on Galway city for the upcoming Powerboat Festival and to ease any traffic and parking issues a Park and Ride service will be in operation during the event.

COPE Community Catering receives Q mark

Thu, May 27, 2010

A community catering service which provides 180 meals daily, primarily to older people in the city and parts of the county, has scooped a prestigious quality award.

Galway to receive more than €900,000 for flooding works

Thu, May 27, 2010

Galway County Council is to receive further funding of more than €900,000 which will be used to implement flooding mitigation measures, studies, and to address localised flooding problems.

Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Dr Martin Mansergh TD, announced details last Tuesday of further funding being made available to local authorities. Galway County Council which was faced with the daunting task of tackling numerous repair works following the unprecendented flooding crisis late last year is to receive a welcome funding boost of €922,020.

Tracing the history of Galway GAA down through the years

Thu, May 27, 2010

The first phase of the County Galway GAA Digital Heritage Project, which will be launched this week, will involve presenting the history and heritage of five clubs - Kilconieron, Caltra, Tuam Stars, Annaghdown and An Spidéal as well as the history of handball and general GAA in the county in a digital format and putting it on the internet.

Higgins raises access and back to education crisis with Ombudsman

Thu, May 27, 2010

Labour Party President and Dáil deputy for Galway West, Michael D Higgins, has written to the Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly asking for her intervention in a matter affecting a growing number of persons seeking to enter into third level education having previously been in the workforce.

Clamping proposal is unwelcome says Walsh

Thu, May 27, 2010

Fine Gael councillor Brian Walsh has stated that he is emphatically against, and will not support a return of, wide scale clamping in Galway city.

Stroke awareness campaign aims to reduce deaths from Ireland’s third biggest killer

Thu, May 27, 2010

A local support group is heading up an awareness campaign in Galway aimed at reducing death and disability from stroke, Ireland’s third biggest killer disease.

Sly handbag thief jailed for five months

Thu, May 27, 2010

A Dublin man who slyly wormed his way into the company of a groups of celebrating women and then stole their handbags and making off with more than €500 cash has been given a five month sentence.

Clayton gets high marks from Expedia’s select list

Thu, May 27, 2010

Expedia® travelers have ranked Galway’s Clayton Hotel among the world’s best hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select list. The list formally recognises individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.

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