Noone says worries over flooding in Claregalway are not being addressed

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Claregalway residents are up in arms over serious flooding concerns that are not being addressed, according to Fianna Fáil election candidate, Malachy Noone.

Oranmore man cycles across Ireland in memory of brother who died from leukaemia

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Oranmore man Niall Bishop will take to the road with 17 friends on Saturday to cycle 213 kilometres across Ireland in one day in a tribute to his late brother David.

Election is missing the ‘youth factor’

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

The upcoming election is missing the “youth factor”, that’s according to the Galway based national youth organisation Spunout.ie which says that many young people may not even vote tomorrow (Friday).

New direct bus routes for Knocknacarra, says Hanley

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

New direct radial bus routes are coming on stream for Knocknacarra, it was announced this week.

Former PD candidate backs Fine Gael Frank Fahy

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Former Progressive Democrat candidate Gary Creaven has urged all his supporters to give Fine Gael Galway City East candidate Frank Fahy their number one vote.

Mr Creaven, who was the last candidate to be eliminated in both of the last two local elections says Mr Fahy is the candidate who most represents the same views and ideas for Galway as he does.

Visitor numbers expected to swell for weekend of Volvo festivities

Thu, May 28, 2009

Galway is preparing itself for an influx of thousands of visitors this Bank Holiday weekend. as theVolvo Ocean Race party continues apace.

Jobs fear at Dunnes Stores

Thu, May 28, 2009

The Galway Advertiser has learned that voluntary redundancies have been sought from Dunnes Stores staff in two city outlets.

Witness appeal following burglaries

Thu, May 28, 2009

Galway gardai are seeking the public’s help following a number of burglaries throughout the city and surrounding areas.

By accident and design, Irish sailors are on top of the world

Thu, May 28, 2009

On Monday the public will have a rare opportunity to hear some of the Volvo Ocean sailors’ life stories.

Man grabbed by throat and punched while in his car

Thu, May 28, 2009

A 24 year old man who grabbed a man by his throat and punched him a number of times through the open window of a car, was before Ballina District Court this week.

Trevor Murphy, Horsevalley, Headford, Galway, pleaded guilty to the section two assault on Jerome O’Dowd (21) in Diamond’s Yard Car Park on November 7 2008.

Call to develop special memorial park in city to abused children

Thu, May 28, 2009

A local city councillor is calling on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers to join forces and donate lands at Taylor’s Hill for a special memorial park for children abused in State run institutions in Galway.

Use Local Elections for a referendum on outer bypass, urges Fahey

Thu, May 28, 2009

Galway voters should make the upcoming local elections a referendum on the city outer bypass, according to Fianna Fáil TD and chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Frank Fahey.

The Galway Ingredient

Thu, May 28, 2009

Take 10 very talented local chefs, add one Euro-toques organisation, mix in a dollop of creativity and generously sprinkle with passion, to create one very tasty and impressive pocket-sized recipe publication entitled The Galway Ingredient.

The Galway Ingredient is crammed full of mouth-watering recipes, each one carefully designed with delicious local produce in mind. Teagasc has kindly sponsored the book, which marks the milestone that is the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway.

Buy a brick for the Poor Clares

Thu, May 28, 2009

As the enormity of recession hits us, and belts begin to tighten, one glimmer of hope remains in the centre of Galway city. Surrounded by the madness of ordinary life it is easy to forget the ray of light that beams from one of the citys oldest establishments. The occupants may be hidden from view, but the building’s grandeur is certainly not.

Concealed pregnancy more common in rural areas

Thu, May 28, 2009

Concealed pregnancies are more common in rural communities than urban areas, according to a recent report.

Fox urges no cutbacks in bus services

Thu, May 28, 2009

The more bus services there are the more the people will use them, but this will not happen if Bus Éireann reduces bus services in the county.

Man who spat at tourist gets jail

Thu, May 28, 2009

A chronic alcoholic with 55 previous convictions was sentenced to a total of 21 months for tresspass, possession of a knife and a broken pint glass, and spitting at an American tourist.

Walsh rubbishes claims he will top poll in Galway City East

Thu, May 28, 2009

There is nothing a politician hates more than being told they are ‘safe’ and will win a seat. As soon as they hear that they fear no one will vote for them.

Ballindereen needs traffic calming measures says Creed

Thu, May 28, 2009

The absence of appropriate traffic control, crossings, or off-road parking at Ballindereen National School is putting the lives of its 130 pupils at risk.

Intergenerational learning programme celebrates ten years

Thu, May 28, 2009

A groundbreaking educational programme which brings teenagers and retired people together in the classroom celebrated 10 years in existence recently.

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