Still no report on City Hall explosion

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Almost a year on from a freak explosion at City Hall there is still no final report from city officials, or the Health and Safety Authority.

Your walking can help get children talking

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

If you are participating in the 2011 Flora Mini Marathon, you may consider doing it for children with Down Syndrome.

Tenant purchase scheme relaunched

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The tenant purchase scheme for long-standing tenants of the Galway City Council has been relaunched, offering tenants the opportunity to buy their own homes from the council at a reduced rate.

Easter craft workshops for children

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Groundworks Studios will run a series of craft workshops for children starting next week in Groundworks Studios, Lyrr Building 3, Mervue Business Park.

Galway man to take on Mr Personality competition

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The Mr Personality Festival takes place this weekend and one of the many contestants vying for the crown will be Galway city man Tom Kilkelly, who is hoping his “easy-going” nature, as well as his well-honed social skills, will be enough to win.

Rural dwellers may face septic tank charges

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Rural dwellers face septic tank charges on top of water charges if proposals by the new Government are passed into law, warns Independent County Councillor Seán Canney.

“This proposal is anti-rural and is a double tax on rural dwellers. Dwellings in the cities and towns have their effluent piped into the public sewer and there is no inspection required.

Cuban Bay of Pigs veteran to speak in Galway

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Victor Dreke Cruz, who fought alongside Che Guevara in the Congo and is a veteran of the Bay of Pigs, will be speaking in Galway next week.

Dust down your bikes for Croi’s charity cycle

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

This year’s annual Tour de Lough Corrib Charity Cycle in aid of local heart charity Croí will take place on Sunday May 22.

US company with military connections involved in Irish census

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The Galway Alliance Against War has raised its concerns about the role of US company CACI, which provided interrogators for Abu Ghraib, being involved in the Irish census.

Joe Higgins to address public meeting on EU/IMF bailout

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Joe Higgins, the outspoken Socialist Party TD, will be in Galway next week to address a public meeting on the EU/IMF bailout, unemployment, cuts, and the socialist alternative.

Calling all Galway daredevils to take leap

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

All Galway thrill-seekers are encouraged to take part in a charity bungee jump in aid of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI) which will be taking place during a fundraiser on Saturday May 7.

Letterfrack student wins National Skills competition

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

A student from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) Letterfrack has won the Department of Education and Skills’ final of the national skills competition in cabinetmaking. Diarmaid Ó Conghaile from Dun Beag, Na Doireadh, Baile na hAbhann, Co na Gaillimhe, a second year student on the BSc in furniture design and manufacture in the Letterfrack campus, took the top prize at the recent event held in Dublin Institute of Technology. This builds upon similar success in this competition from students from the college in 2007, 2009, and 2010.

Preparations for Tidy Towns get under way

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

With the evenings stretching out and flowers coming into bloom, plans are now being put together in anticipation of the annual Tidy Towns competition. Many clubs around the county are kicking into gear and commencing their preparation for the event.

Gort youngters celebrate new school opening

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Gort youngters were in celebratory mood this week when their school, Gaelscoil na bhFilí, was officially opened.

Public meetings to end to fluoridation of water systems

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Chile, China, Japan and many EU states have stopped the fluoridation of their water systems and now a new group in Ireland is calling for the Government to do the same here.

Extra commuter services for Galway

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Extra train services between Galway and Athenry will come into service next month to serve the county Galway commuter.

An Spidéal students to give Zambian young people a helping hand

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Eighteen transition year students from Cólaiste Chroí Mhúire in An Spidéal along with volunteer leaders, will be going to Zambia to work with the Alan Kerins Project.

The students leave for Zambia this Sunday and spend two weeks in southern African nation. They are the first pilot group to travel to Zambia under the new Leadership Intercultural exchange programme developed by Alan Kerins and Foróige.

Is Crowe sick of politics?

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

What is Michael J Crowe up to now? First there was the ‘I’m sick of trees’ comment, then there was the one man battle against the Galway Alliance Against War, and now he says he is “winding down” from politics - this is despite having three years left of his term as a councillor.

Limited special offer from ESPA at the g

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

ESPA at the g - situated on the upper two floors of the five star g Hotel in Galway city - has just introduced a limited edition special offer.

Customers booking a 55 minutes age-defying lift and firm facial treatment for €95, along with use of the thermal suite facilities and the relaxation room, will receive a complimentary lift and firm intensive serum worth more than €35.