Eamon Gilmore to visit Galway city tomorrow

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The leader of The Labour Party Eamon Gilmore will visit Galway tomorrow to support the General Election campaigns of the party’s three candidates in the county.

Fahey vows to continue meetings despite protests and walkouts

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Frank Fahey meeting on the economy may have begun with protests and ended in a walkout, but the Fianna Fáil TD is determined to continue his public meetings on the main political issues in the run up to the General Election.

Nurses under ‘enormous’ pressure due to recruitment ban

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A number of nurses at University Hospital Galway, under severe pressure from staff and bed shortages, have written to management disclaiming responsibility in the event of anything going wrong on their watch, a local nursing union representative revealed this week.

Disability rights campaigner to run in General Election

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A long time campaigner for better rights for people with disabilities is to run as an independent candidate in the Galway West constituency in the General Election.

Róisín Dubh wins IMRO Connacht Live Music Venue award

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The Róisín Dubh has again won the IMRO Connacht Live Music Venue of the Year Award, beating off competition from the five other counties in the province.

Newcastle man charged with city burglaries

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A 25-year-old man has been charged with alleged burglaries in the city last summer.

O’Flaherty welcomes new bollards for Eyre Square

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Permanent bollards are to be installed this week on the west side of Eyre Square, to eliminate illegal parking and rat running in the area.

The news has been welcomed by Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty who has been campaigning to have the bollards installed.

A unique gift to treasure at Teddy Mountain

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

When it comes to gifts for children, and many adults, teddy bears are a perennial favourite. A new Galway company is now offering people the chance to break from the traditional shop-bought teddy bear and create a very personal gift.

Win a large teddy bear

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Teddy Mountain is offering Galway Advertiser readers the chance to win a large teddy bear with outfit, adoption certificate, and colour photo.

Locals’ views must be heeded during M18 road construction

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Construction of the M18 in south Galway could disturb drainage channels which take flood waters to the sea in times of heavy rain, but problems can be avoided if the views of local people and farmers are heeded.

Time to undo ‘reckless’ rezonings, says Nolan

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

It is time for councillors to do the right thing and undo the “reckless, negligent and thoughtless re-zonings” they voted for in the Galway City Development Plan.

Mervue man charged with car theft and dangerous driving

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A Mervue man charged with alleged car theft and six counts of dangerous driving was granted bail at Galway District Court this week.

Fun and games for all as Carlton Hotel opens state of the art fitness facility

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The Carlton Hotel on the Dublin Road will launch their new state-of-the-art fitness facility, Active Fitness and Leisure, this weekend with a weekend of health, fun and fitness.

Growing your own veg is good for the mind, says gardening complex owner

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The psychological benefits of growing your own vegetables to feed your family, far outweigh the initial financial outlay to buy the seed, according to Ger McGaugh, of McGaughs Gardening Complex.

Culture and the arts central to Ireland’s economic recovery, says Healy Eames

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Ireland is selling itself short by not capitalising on its creative thinkers. So says Fine Gael Galway West senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Salthill brothel keeper sentenced to five years

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A brothel keeper who rented apartments in Galway, Dublin, Cork, and Limerick, and operated 61 websites advertising prostitution has been given a five-year sentence.

Discussions to take place on art house cinema

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The issues involved which have caused a delay in proceeding with the art house cinema for Galway are due for discussion between all interested parties soon.

NUIG announce 2011 Alumni winners

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Colm Murray, the popular RTÉ sports presenter will be among the winners of the 2011 NUI, Galway Alumni Awards, which will be presented in March.

Fun-filled after school activities in Rahoon

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The Rahoon Youth Project will begin its new programme of after-school activities for secondary school students shortly with most events taking place at Rahoon Family Centre in Droim Chaoin.

The Skeff listed as an official party venue for Australia Day

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

‘Australia Day on January 26’ sees The Skeff annually transform into Galway’s only authentic Australian bar.

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