Local democracy? It’s just a myth

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

“The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use - of how to get men of power to live for the public rather than off the public - Robert F Kennedy

The world in union takes centre stage

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Turning away from Galway’s on-going traffic chaos to the world of sport, rugby union has taken centre stage this week with the World Cup kicking off in New Zealand - 20 nations, having prepared for four years, will compete over six weeks to claim the highest prize in the sport.

It is 24 years since New Zealand co-hosted the inaugural event with Australia. For the Kiwis, so passionate - some may say obsessed - about the game, it has been a long wait. The realisation is that the World Cup - even if, God forbid, the ultimate prize returns to its big brother across the Tasman - will bring other much needed benefits to a country still paying heavily for the natural disaster that wreaked havoc both physically and psychologically on one of its most beautiful cities.

Gardaí probe thefts around Galway

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Gardaí are investigating a number of thefts which occurred in the city in the last week.

Woman dragged into bushes in early morning assault

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Gardaí have launched a hunt for a man who assaulted a woman and dragged her into bushes at Dun Na Coiribe last week.

Hardy runners take on Thonabrucky Challenge

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Despite the onset of a hurricane, the inaugural Thonabrucky Challenge took place on Sunday with nearly 200 hardy runners and walkers taking on the 6km fun run in aid of the CF UHG Hospital fund and Rathun an Chaislean Nua Hurling Club.

City remains divided over plans to scrap roundabouts

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Galway motorists are in for a “long-suffering winter and New Year” of traffic delays, disruptions, and congestion “hundreds of time worse” than what they experience now, when work starts on replacing seven of the city’s roundabouts with signalised junctions.

This is the view of Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely who is warning of “chaos” once the works start. However city manager Joe O’Neill has come out in defence of the planned works, saying City Hall “would not be undertaking this if we didn’t think we would have a better outcome at the end of the day”.

Man accused of stealing nearly €40,000 sent forward for trial

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

A 45-year-old Rahoon man charged in connection with the theft of nearly €40,000 in cash, stealing from one man’s house five times over the course of seven months, has been sent forward for trial.

Pressure mounts on HSE to explain plans for St Francis’ closure

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

There has been increased pressure placed on the Health Services Executive this week to fully explain the reasoning behind its decision to close a city nursing home, a decision which has attracted wide-spread criticism and prompted objectors to launch a campaign which has so far received more than 10,000 signatures.

No more social housing for Galway

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

The city’s housing list is now effectively defunct following an endorsement by Galway City Councillors to accept new social housing regulations.

Roadworks continue

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

A number of roadworks around the city will be continuing for the next few weeks, while parts of Gaol Road at the Galway Cathedral will be closed for periods of time next month.

Oranmore man uses internet tips to start cannabis growing

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

An Oranmore man who gleaned information from the internet on how to grow cannabis plants admitted his “stupidity” and “naivity” at Galway District Court this week before being ordered to carry out community service.

Three hundred queue for allotments in Shantalla

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

A plot of land at the rear of the Shantalla Community Centre is to become a community allotment site for gardening and vegetable growing enthusiasts.

Galwayman spearheads Irish business summit

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Two hundred experts and Irish business people from home and abroad are joining forces in Galway to learn about some of the most current and critical contributing factors to business growth.

Spearheaded by Shantalla man John Keogh, who now lives in Toronto in Canada, the inaugural Irish Executive Summit takes place today at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway.

Connacht Clan boosted by Buskers

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

The newly-established Connacht Rugby supporters club was given a boost ahead of the first home match of the season with Busker Brownes announcing its sponsorship.

Roads to close to traffic for half-marathon

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

The Galway City Council is proposing to close a number of roads to traffic to facilitate the Galway Bay Half-Marathon and 10K Race.

World Cup special for Ability West

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

A special World Cup rugby event in aid of Ability West takes place on Saturday in Monroe’s.

The world of science on show in Salthill

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Showcasing science on a grand scale, the Irish event, Sea2Sky, takes place in Salthill, Galway on September 23.

Pillo Hotel & Spa appoints new sales and marketing manager

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

The four star Pillo Hotel & Spa on the Headford Road has appointed Aoibhinn McGee as its new sales and marketing manager.

Cystic fibrosis supporters bare all for charity calendar

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

A cheeky charity calendar featuring cystic fibrosis supporters who bravely bare all in support of the fundraising initiative was launched this week in Tuam.

Through the glass darkly

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

One of the oldest books I possess, bought at Kenny’s Bookshop many years ago, is a 1772 edition of The Book of Common Prayer, described by one historian as “the official doctrinal standard of the Church of England and most other churches in the worldwide Anglican Communion”.

My copy of this famous book is pocket-sized and its title page reads – The Book of Common Prayer/and/ Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church/According to the Use of the/ Church of Ireland/Together with the Psalms/of/David/Pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches.

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