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Questions Galway’s Labour candidates must answer
This election marks the end of an era for Galway Labour. Michael D Higgins is hopefully heading for the greener pastures of the Phoenix Park. What may prove to be a gain for Ireland is certainly a loss for the Labour Party. For many on the Left Michael D represented the party’s “conscience”.
Questions every FF candidate in Galway must answer
And they’re off! The 30th Dáil reached the end of its troubled life on Tuesday and the starting gun was fired on the race for the 31st Dáil. The various candidates will be calling to your door in the coming weeks and you will be bombarded with literature, promises, and pledges.
Manchester-bound flight hit flock of birds causing engine damage
A BMI Baby flight, which departed from Knock Airport in October 2009, struck a flock of lapwings and suffered multiple bird strikes on take-off, according to an air accident investigation.
Government has ‘turned its back on the west’ with PSO funding move
The PSO funding withdrawal for flights to Dublin from Ireland West Airport Knock this week, which will see the service cancelled from July 2011, show the Government has turned its back on the west, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony.
GAAW joins international call for closure of Guantanamo
The Galway Alliance Against War has joined peace and human rights organisations throughout the world in a united call to “Close Guantanamo with Justice”.
‘Significant player’ and partner still held in custody after cocaine heist
The drug trade in Galway and the west received a major blow this week after gardai intercepted a car containing cocaine with a street value of up to €2 million and arrested a Limerick drug dealer described as a “significant player”.
Ireland West Airport Knock plays cupid to ‘Cheeky Girl’
A chance meeting for one half of the celebrity ‘Cheeky Girls’ twins who flew into Ireland West Airport Knock recently has resulted in a new love affair.
Poetry with a Galway accent
TAKING US from the harsh realities of Baile Crua to the cautious serenity of the Spiddal bogs, Rita Ann Higgins’ new book Hurting God - part essay, part rhyme (Salmon) is a short but intense spiritual autobiography.
Shannonwatch peace monitor to speak at GAAW AGM
The Galway Alliance Against War will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday February 3 at 8pm in Richardson’s, Eyre Square.
Galway Council to commemorate Anniversary of KLM crash
Galway City Council is to host a commemoration ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the KLM air crash on August 12.
