Annual lunch for Shantalla senior citizens

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The Shantalla Residents Association will hold its annual lunch for senior residents at the Clybaun Hotel on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm with a mulled wine reception at 1.30pm. There will be music and dancing from 4pm to 6pm.

‘I hate postal liberalisation’ says Crowe

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

An Post is “a big employer in Galway” but any liberalisation of the postal market could result in many An Post jobs being lost, something Galway and Ireland does not need right now.

President opens new VdeP resource centre

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A new city based resource centre run by the St Vincent de Paul Society, which will cater for young and older people, was officially opened by President Mary McAleese on Tuesday.

St Nicholas’ ‘Service of Healing and Hope’

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will host a ‘Service of Healing and Hope’ to mark the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity here in Ireland.

Comical Ali would ‘be proud’ of council water shortage report says Conneely

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Pádraig Conneely was in no mood to hear City Hall officials claim they did a good job in responding to the water shortages experienced over Christmas, saying their explanations “would do Comical Ali proud”.

Man pulls out in front of forty feet lorry before giving highway salute, court hears

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A Gort man who dangerously swerved in front of a 40 feet articulated lorry at a busy traffic junction before flicking his middle finger at the driver was fined €600 and disqualified from driving for two years at Galway District Court this week.

Reset Ireland to hold Galway public event on reforming the nation

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Reset Ireland, an initiative to facilitate social, political, and economic change through developing an action plan for open government and media reform, is coming to Galway.

Reset Ireland will hold a two day event, this Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 4pm, at the 091Labs, Exchange House, Fairgreen, near the Radisson Blu hotel.

Saw Doctors and Smyths raise €10,000 for charity

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The Top Five chart success of The Saw Doctors’ ‘Red Cortina A cappella’, has led to Smyths Toys, which sponsored the charity single, donating €10,000 to the St Vincent de Paul.

Ireland needs an election now says Connaughton jnr

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

There is “a desperate need for a new government”, with a mandate from the people, and not reliant on independents, to implement measures to properly deal with the banking crisis and begin a process of job creation.

Grealish calls for election to ‘secure economic growth’

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

It is “well past time” for the Taoiseach to “name the day” for the forthcoming general election as only an election will give the State and its people “peace of mind” politically and economically.

Speculation and uncertainty surrounds FF Galway East convention

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Fianna Fáil has chosen its candidates for Galway West but uncertainty still surrounds what the party is doing about Galway East.

Recognise unsung heroes by nominating them for Galway People of the Year awards

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

People are being urged to recognise “unsung heroes” in the community by nominating them for a prestigious local award.

Permanent lifestyle changes are the key to keeping weight off, says HSE

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

If you are congratulating yourself on keeping your New Year resolution and shedding weight rapidly, be warned.

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Thu, Jan 13, 2011

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Cláraigh anois do Sheachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Tá Conradh na Gaeilge ag ullmhú clár na Gaillimhe de Sheachtain na Gaeilge faoi láthair. Beidh Seachtain na Gaeilge 2011 ar siúl ón 5 – 17 Márta agus beidh na céadta imeacht ar siúl le linn na tréimhse sin agus na mílte duine ag glacadh páirte sna himeachtaí.

Filí Bhéal Átha na mBuillí

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Tá sé in am arís ag filí na hÉireann agus na hAlban dul i mbun a gcuid saothar a sheoladh ag ceann de chomórtais mhóra na hEorpa. Cé gur i mbaile beag i gContae Ros Comáin atá an comórtas lonnaithe, bíonn filí an domhain mhóir istigh ar Chomórtas Idirnáisiúnta Filíochta Bhéal Átha na mBuillí.

Concerns raised over plans for new convent in Taylor’s Hill

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Concerns have been raised over a planning application for a new convent in the Taylor’s Hill area, with issues such as traffic, height, and water treatment being cited.

MEP calls for investigation into Galway’s ‘petrol price rip off’

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

MEP for Ireland North West, Jim Higgins, is calling for an investigation to be carried out into the “petrol price rip-off faced by Galway city motorists”.

Only one bus stop for Bothar Uí Eithir/Forster Street bus lane

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

There will only be one recessed bus stop on the new Bothar Uí Eithir/Forster Street bus lane, following talks between City Hall and two bus companies.

Addict given last chance to avoid jail and get treatment

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A 31-year-old Galway man, with chronic difficulties with substance addiction and mental health issues, has been given his last chance to escape jail and complete a treatment course.

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