Cameron calls on council to support new community employment schemes
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
City Hall has a “golden opportunity” to create employment and see work carried out that will benefit communities across the city if it supports plans for new community employment schemes.
A proposal is currently before the Galway City Council to introduce two such schemes in the west and the east of the city in conjunction with the council’s Parks Section.
Read more ...Students must be aware of rights and responsibilities when renting says tenancies board
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Students coming to university in Galway must be sure of their rights and responsibilities before signing a rental agreement or verbally agreeing to rent properties.
Read more ...Men wanted for local sexual health study
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
A local research centre is seeking men over 18 years to take part in a sexual health study.
Read more ...Grealish calls on Gormley to scrap ‘ludicrous’ motor tax plans
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
“Absolute madness” is how Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish has characterised plans for a new €900 motor tax for people who use their work vehicles for social and domestic use.
Read more ...Students urged to apply for maintenance grants
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The NUI, Galway Students’ Union is urging students to apply for maintenance grants “as soon as possible”.
New measures were introduced this year to alleviate the problems with delays and bureaucracy, including an online application process, and the advance payment of grants to awarding authorities. Despite this, the Students’ Union is urging all students to submit their applications immediately.
Read more ...COPE Galway launches ‘Coole Runnings’
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
COPE Galway has launched their ‘Coole Runnings 5k Trail Run’, which will take place at Coole Park on September 18 at 10am.
Read more ...Special train to see minors tackle Rebels in Croker on Sunday
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Iarnród Éireann has announced train services for the Galway v Cork minor tootball semi final on Sunday next at Croke Park.
Read more ...Ban clamping on private lands demands McNelis
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Government must follow the example of Britain and introduce legislation which bans clampers from operating on private lands.
Read more ...Live the Sex and the City lifestyle with the Claregalway Hotel
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Are you and your gang just like Carrie and the SATC girls?
Read more ...New bus times needed for Headford area pupils, says Healy Eames
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Bus Éireann must find a way to accommodate incoming first-year students to The Presentation Convent second-level school in Headford by providing a later bus.
Read more ...Cougars looking for new cheerleaders
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Finding a healthy hobby that will be fun and interesting long-term is very difficult especially for young girls these days. Galway City Cougars Cheerleading has made it very easy to enjoy a fun sport that will definitely keep their interest as well as keeping them fit and healthy for years to come.
Read more ...Grealish is fooling nobody with his threats to leave us, says FF
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Local Independent TD Noel Grealish came in for blistering criticism this week from a number of politicians who accused him of engaging in “political opportunism” over his threat to withdraw his support for the Government if further cuts to frontline health services in the west go ahead.
Read more ...McDonnell calls for people to report illegal dumping
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Independent Councillor for Galway City East Declan McDonnell has called on members of the public to report sightings of illegal dumping as it will be acted upon by the local authority and the Gardai.
Read more ...Twenty-first Galway Pride Festival to begin today
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Mayor of Galway Michael Crowe will launch the 21st consecutive celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Pride today (Thursday). The festival will run from today until Sunday with celebrations from sporting events to art exhibitions, and the annual Pride festival, taking place around the city.
Read more ...Annual Portumna Forest Picnic launched
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
The 2010 Portumna Forest Picnic will take place on Sunday September 12. The event, which is aimed at families, with the emphasis on locally produced food, was launched at the weekend. The event is being held to mark National Organic Week and is coordinated by the Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers’ Association, the Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association, and Slowfood.
Read more ...County council sets sights on illegal M6 billboards
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
While many businesses in the city centre are still reeling from the quick removal of sandwich boards and other signs, illegal billboards on the M6 Galway to Dublin motorway are now being targeted.
Read more ...Celebrate Heritage Week at Coole
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
A number of free events will take place at Coole Park next week as part of National Heritage Week.
An afternoon of family nature activities will take place this Saturday August 21, from 2.30pm to 4pm, offering families the chance to explore the woods and learn about biodiversity.
Read more ...Politicians urged to use their influence to protect Portiuncula services
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
A union boss has issued a stern warning to local politicians - “Use your seat to protect services at Portiuncula Hospital or lose it”.
Read more ...Mutton Island lighthouse should be heritage attraction
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Mutton Island lighthouse is a unique facility which should be open year round as a heritage attraction, that’s the view of Labour councillor Derek Nolan who has put the proposal on the agenda for next month’s City Development Plan meeting.
Read more ...Galway woman organises fundraising drive for Pakistan
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Collection days will take place at shopping centres across Galway in the coming weeks to raise funds for those afflicted by flooding in Pakistan.
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