Croatian president highlights similarities between Galway and her native Rijeka during State visit

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

The links between Galway city and her home city of Rijeka were highlighted in ceremonies in the city yesterday (Wednesday) as Galway welcomed Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, the President of Croatia.

McDonnell calls on private operators to run bus service in east side of city

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

As the bus strike drags into its second week, a Galway city councillor is calling on private bus operators to look into providing transport services for the east side of the city.

Independent city councillor, and former Mayor, Declan McDonnell is in the process of contacting private companies to see if services can be provided for the Ballybane, Mervue, Renmore, Castlepark, and Doughiska areas. This follows representations from elderly constituents asking for this “opportunity be investigated”.

Council to unveil plans to deal with city’s chronic traffic congestion

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Plans to resolve Galway city’s mounting traffic problems will be presented to city councillors and Galway West TDs and Senators next week, with one TD saying funding for any of the forthcoming solutions will “not be a problem”.

Voters get what they deserve

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

For the first time in Insider’s memory, most of his non-political friends are uncertain of who they will vote for in the next General Election. Of course, some are certain who they will not vote for, but a clear majority are undecided and Insider has never seen such disillusionment.

Facebook development director to address CIPD Ireland Western Region event

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

CIPD Ireland Western Region is to hold an event on the topic of “how Facebook is tackling inclusion and diversity” on Thursday April 27 at 5.30pm in the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway.

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Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Tool thieves target Transits
Thieves who raided two Ford Transit vans in the city last week made away with two separate hauls of power tools.

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Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Gort burglars said they were from County Council
Two men who convinced a Gort man that they were from the County Council, stole money from his house after he let them in.

Public lecture on the Eyres of Eyreville

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

The Eyre family of Eyreville, County Galway, will be the subject of the public lecture from the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society in the Harbour Hotel on Monday April 10 at 8pm.

City gets techie with return of AtlanTec Festival

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Back for a second year the AtlanTec Festival 2017 is a series of live events across the city, showcasing and celebrating the best of technology the city has to offer whilst providing networking, social, learning and business opportunities.

Gradam finalists to be announced next week

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Mayor Noel Larkin, will announce the finalists of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2017 at 11.30 am, next Tuesday, April 11 at a press event which will take place in the Eyre Square Centre, Galway. Last month, Gaillimh le Gaeilge, which has been running the Gradam for the past 15 years in association with the Galway Advertiser, unveiled the 18 businesses in Galway city that have put themselves forward for this year’s award.

Three Government departments working on solution to Parkmore traffic congestion crisis, says Naughton

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Three government departments are collaborating to devise a radical package of measures to address the traffic-congestion crisis at Parkmore on foot of a meeting between Minister Simon Coveney and Galway TD Hildegarde Naughton last month.

West bears own brunt of respossession crisis, says Charity

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Cllr James Charity has said that while RTE’s broadcast on Ireland’s property crisis predominantly focused on difficulties in the Dublin market, repossession cases also continue to be a significant feature of court lists throughout the west.

Cúirt table quiz

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

THE CÚIRT International Festival of Literature holds its first Cúirt Table Quiz this evening at 8pm in the Galway Arms Inn, Dominick Street.

Childcare conference for Athenry this weekend

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Speakers from the psychological services and representatives of SIPTU will address a conference on childcare in Athenry this weekend, organised by Galway East TD and Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs, Anne Rabbitte.

Public meeting on rising car insurance costs

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

A public meeting on the rising cost of car insurance, organised by People Before Profit Galway, will be held at 8pm this evening in the Western Hotel on Prospect Hill.

Ireland has high car insurance premiums. Insurance companies claim the price hikes are caused by the rising costs of claims following car accidents. However, Garda figures show there has been a drop in accidents, with the costs of collisions having dropped by 44 per cent between 2007 and 2012.

Ziggurat and Atelier to meet residents once Westwood Hotel transaction is complete

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Following the news this week that residents in the Bushy Park/Newcastle area are concerned about the sale of the Westwood House Hotel and have held several meetings about the matter, the potential new owners have said that they will very shortly complete the purchase of the Westwood Hotel in Newcastle, Galway, after which they will meet with the residents to allay any concerns.

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Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Mountbellew car damage being investigated
Gardai at Mountbellew are investigating the criminal damage caused to a car in the village last week.

Gardai at Mountbellew are investigating the criminal damage caused to a car in the village last week.

Breaking Bread to create a legacy of community inclusion through food

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Galway Food Festival’s four-day extravaganza of events during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend will culminate with the spectacular outdoor community feast, Breaking Bread on Easter Monday, 17 April from 2pm to 5pm at Fishmarket Square, Spanish Arch, Galway.

Agreement in principle on Railway Field purchase

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

An agreement in principle has been reached between Westmeath County Council and CIE concerning the purchase of the Railway Field.

Inglot to open Athlone store in the coming weeks

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre was buzzing last weekend amid news that Inglot are set to open their 15th Irish store in Athlone Towncentre in the coming weeks.

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