Film Fleadh to screen new Pat Shortt film Life’s a Breeze

Thu, May 30, 2013

The Galway Film Fleadh will mark its 25th anniversary next month when the film festival screens the world premiere of Life’s a Breeze, starring Pat Shortt and Fionnula Flanagan.

Back in the saddle — Get on your bike for the Galway Bike Festival

Thu, May 30, 2013

Smoothies, fancy dress, orienteering, the Wild West, films, bling, castles and even a visit to a shuttle all form part of the broad range of biking activities on offer for Galway Bike Festival, which runs from Saturday June 15 to Sunday June 23.

Cregal Art to celebrate fifty years of business

Thu, May 30, 2013

Cregal Art is celebrating its 50th year in business by holding a free art and craft extravaganza.

Clúid Housing Association calls for independent living to be a first option for older people

Thu, May 30, 2013

In the spirit of Bealtaine, Clúid took the opportunity to promote sheltered housing and independent living as a first option for older people last week, a message which formed part of an awareness raising event about the wealth of activity and services available to older people enabling them to get involved in the local community.

More than 300 locals attended the event which was launched by the Mayor of County Galway, Tom Welby and held in Station House Hotel, Clifden. It was organised by Clúid in partnership with Galway County Council, Safe Home, Forum Connemara and local voluntary and statutory agencies.

Galway Pro-Choice to hold public march this Saturday

Thu, May 30, 2013

Galway Pro-Choice is set to hold a march demanding the repeal of the State’s Constitutional ban on abortion and calling on the Government’s proposed X-Case legislation to “fully respect the rights of women”.

HSE assures mothers-to-be that key safety measures have been implemented at UHG

Thu, May 30, 2013

The HSE West has assured the 3,500 mothers-to-be who attend University Hospital Galway that key safety measures have been implemented following the tragic death of 31-year-old Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar at the hospital following a miscarriage in late October.

Major changes to city electoral wards to be announced next week

Thu, May 23, 2013

Galway city’s three electoral wards are next week due for major revisions ahead of next year’s Local Elections with extra seats for two wards, Galway City East to lose a seat, and Menlo, Castlelawn, and Tirellan to be transferred into Galway City Central.

Don't take away our discretion

Thu, May 23, 2013

In the crazy world that exists after Shattergate and Minggate, we are in danger of losing something very precious. You can take away the house, the job, the fancy cars, our dignity, but please don't take away the one thing we Irish love in great big shovels full — our discretion. What would life be like if we all had to live by the rules? If we had to pay the exact penalty for every misdemeanour we do, if we had to do things exactly as they should be done. If that was to happen, we’d turn into Germans aware that anything we do wrong would be punished exactly as the rule says it should. Or we’d spend our lives making sure others did things the way they should. A regimental regime like that would not be Ireland.

Life sentences handed down to killers of Gort resident

Thu, May 23, 2013

Two men were last evening (Wednesday) found guilty of the murder of a Brazilian man whose body was found in a north Kerry bog.

City assault accused remanded in custody

Thu, May 23, 2013

A man, accused in connection with a serious assault that left another man in hospital, has been refused bail and remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court tomorrow.

Bodane man dies in Knockdoe crash

Thu, May 23, 2013

A 24-year-old man lost his life in an early morning collision on the N17 at Knockdoe on Monday.

Ashford Castle hotel and grounds sold for €20 million

Thu, May 23, 2013

The iconic Ashford Castle hotel and resort in Cong, Co Mayo has been sold this week to a United Kingdom based hotelier group for €20 million after a period of receivership.

Red Carnation Hotels, owner of 14 boutique hotels finalised the purchase for less than half the €50 million price originally paid by former owner and Galway businessman Gerry Barrett in 2008.

Work on Bodkin Roundabout to begin in next few weeks

Thu, May 23, 2013

Work on the Bodkin Roundabout at Galway Shopping Centre, a major part of the N6 Multi Model Corridor Improvement Scheme, is set to begin next month with a completion date of early November.

Threadneedle Road right hand turn to be eliminated to free up junction

Thu, May 23, 2013

Some right hand turns at Threadneedle Road junction, described as dangerous and causing major traffic congestion, could be eliminated altogether as part of on-going upgrade works, councillors were told at a recent meeting.

James Charity to stand as Independent county candidate

Thu, May 23, 2013

James Charity has become the first individual to declare he will be a candidate in the May 2014 Local Elections for the Galway County Council.

Family Fun Day and Novelty Dog Show this weekend

Thu, May 23, 2013

Adults, children and much-loved dogs are invited to a Family Fun Day and Dog Show being held at St Finbars club at Southpark in the Claddagh this Sunday (May 26) from 1pm to 5pm. The fun-filled celebration will help raise money and awareness for the GRCC and local dog charity MADRA.

Dog owners are invited to bring along their cherished pooches and can put them through their paces with a novelty dog show, with many categories for children and their dogs too. There will also be plenty of entertainment for all the two-legged members of the family including a bouncy castle, animal activities, kiddies disco, face painting and traditional games like sac races, egg and spoon races, and a parent’s race.

Sinn Fein to hold public meetings on property tax

Thu, May 23, 2013

Galway Sinn Fein are holding a series of public information meetings accross the city in relation to the property tax. The next of these is being held tonight Thursday May 23 at 8pm in the Galway Resource Centre, Westside.

Make your case to be Ireland’s next manager at Eyre Square event?

Thu, May 23, 2013

Galwegians who think they have the ideas and ability to be the next manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team will have a chance to make a case for themselves in Eyre Square tomorrow.

New system of rates needed to help Galway town centres says Kitt

Thu, May 23, 2013

A new commercial rates system which incentivises new businesses and has an ‘inability to pay’ clause is essential for towns across Galway East like Tuam, Loughrea, and Ballinasloe.

NUI Galway welcomes elite university leaders to city

Thu, May 23, 2013

President Michael D Higgins will address the 2013 Coimbra Group Annual Conference taking place at NUI, Galway this week.

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