Fianna Fáil confirms candidates for Connemara

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Fianna Fáil has confirmed that it will run five candidates in the seven seat Connemara ward in June’s Local Elections.

Fun on the streets as well as the sea for the Volvo

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Street theatre, music concerts, art exhibitions, and food tasting will be taking place in Galway when the Volvo Ocean Race hits the city from May 23 to June 6.

Combat speeding through community speed watch says McNelis

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Community speed watch is helping combat speeding in residential areas in Britain and Galway should lead the way by introducing such a scheme in Ireland.

Suspended sentence for theft of purse containing €1,000

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

A man who received a four month suspended sentence this week stole a purse containing €1,000 from an unsuspecting shopper because he was under “financial pressure” after job troubles, the Galway District Court heard this week.

The first Galway Showcase takes place next week

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The first Galway Showcase will take place from Thursday April 16 to Saturday 18 throughout the city and Salthill when Galway’s arts, food, hospitality, and retail institutions host a series of events and displays.

Cutting Oireachtas members’ pay was correct, says Grealish

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Cutting the ministerial pensions and payments to Oireachtas committees in the Budget sends out a clear signal that the Government is “committed to getting” Ireland’s finances “back on track”.

Daithi the host as plans for Clarenbridge Oyster Festival steam ahead

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The 2009 Clarenbridge Oyster Festival will take place on September 11-13 this year and plans for the event are going full steam ahead.

Man fined €400 for A&E disturbance

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Causing disturbances in hospitals where staff are under pressure and members of the public are waiting hours for treatment cannot be tolerated, warned Judge Mary Fahy before fining a man €400 for public order offences committed at UHG.

Anthony Ward (35) with an address at 57 Walter Macken Place, Mervue, was brought before Galway District Court last Monday for threatening and abusive behaviour at UHG on March 29, 2009.

Make sure you have your say on polling day

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Friday June 5 is polling day for the Local and European elections and polling stations throughout Galway city and county will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Dr E revelations raise questions about UCH’s review procedures says Walsh

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Revelations this week that two patients were subjected to delayed diagnosis and another to an unnecessary procedure at University Hospital Galway because of errors in the work of Dr E are “worrying” and reveal “a persistent problem”.

Budget — Your guide to the changes

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Personal Tax Matters
The income tax measures outlined below are effective from May 1 2009.

Constance Cassidy to address BPW summer lunch

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Constance Cassidy SC is to be the guest speaker at the BPW summer lunch to be held next month at The Ardilaun.

Don’t let GAAW stop the Red Arrows, says Crowe

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

An air display by the Red Arrows for the Volvo Ocean Race is not a glorification of war or a championing of the British Army, it is entrainment and a spectacle for Galwegians to enjoy.

Ultimate Tradesman Challenge is coming to Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge - a search to find the best trade professional in Ireland and Britain - takes place in Caulfield Industrial, Tuam Road, on Friday April 24 at 9am.

Ultimate Tradesman Challenge is coming to Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge - a search to find the best trade professional in Ireland and Britain - takes place in Caulfield Industrial, Tuam Road, on Friday April 24 at 9am.

YouTube reveals city’s problem with blocked drains

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

All the world can now see Galway’s problem with blocked drains after one resident of the Sean Mulvoy Road posted footage on YouTube following a rain shower last Friday.

Sewerage is threatening Clifden’s tourism industry says Healy Eames

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Clifden should be the subject of a special study on Government neglect, particularly the neglect of key infrastructural investment, which is threatening the town’s tourist industry.

Sinn Féin 1916 events

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Galway Sinn Féin will hold a number of ceremonies across Galway city and county to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising.

Grealish wants a ‘toxic bank’ to clear the nation’s debts

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Setting up a ‘toxic bank’, would clear bad debts and allow “much needed capital to begin to flow into the economy” according to Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish.

McDonnell calls for poles to be removed on Ballybaanmore Road

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The Galway City Council and the ESB must work together to remove the electricity poles on the Ballybaanmore Road so that road works in the area can be completed.

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