Freedom of Connemara for French singing legend
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
It is one of France’s most famous songs, has been included on many collections of top Gallic hits, sold millions of copies in the early 1980s and now it is to lead to the Freedom of Connemara for its singer.
Read more ...Turn Galway green for Connacht
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Connacht Rugby is calling on all rugby fans and businesses to turn the province green in support of its first home Heineken Cup fixture against European giants Toulouse next week.
Read more ...Man disqualified for ‘motorway speeds’ on city bridge
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
A district court judge hearing the case of a Roscommon man who drove at “motorway speeds” along a busy city bridge, a stretch of road which was the scene of previous fatalities, has warned that speeding will not be tolerated.
Read more ...Man charged with fourteen counts of rape to face Central Criminal Court trial
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
A city man charged with 14 counts of rape at two locations in the city more than 25 years ago has been sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court.
Read more ...Almost €350,000 yet to be claimed by Galway Lotto players
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Anyone who purchased a lotto ticket recently would be well advised to have a look in a handbag or trouser pocket as two winning slips sold in the city remain unclaimed.
Read more ...Salthill boy celebrates 11th birthday on 11/11/11
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
A Galway city boy has been waiting with excitement to celebrate his 11th birthday for years.
Read more ...NUIG launches ‘Socs in the city’ fashion extravaganza
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The NUIG ‘Socs and the city fashion show’ will be held in the Radisson Blu Hotel on November 17. The venue’s Aran ballroom promises to be a picture of beauty with NUIG students strutting their stuff displaying the latest trends from a number of Galway shops.
This year’s theme is edgy rock and the event is organised by the Rotaract society in NUIG. Rotaract is an international organisation, with thousands of members who collaborate on a regular basis. The society’s motto is ‘Service Above Self,’ an objective it obtains through service projects, event organisation and its members addressing the communities’ physical and social needs.
Read more ...Bring back bottle banks to The Claddagh, says Connolly
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
If recycling is to continue in The Claddagh then the Galway City Council must install new bottle banks in the area, according to Independent councillor Catherine Connolly.
Read more ...Limerick couple plead guilty to half million euro drug dealing offences
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
A Limerick couple have pleaded guilty to drug dealing offences connected to the seizure of cocaine worth more €500,000 in two Galway locations late last year.
Read more ...The Italian job — the secret behind the success of Basilico
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The Italians know something. It is not something that is finger-put-on-able, nor is it easy to define. It’s got to do with lifestyle and most people who've visited the country on holidays find themselves agreeing; Italians do lifestyle, they just do it better. For example, Italian men indulge heartily in both food and fashion without losing an ounce of their macho credibility (Italian football anyone?).
Read more ...One hundred willing volunteers wanted for Galway science festival
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Volunteers are being sought for the 14th annual Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition.
Read more ...Grealish calls for re-opening of Irish Embassy in the Vatican
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Despite the “problems within the Catholic Church in Ireland”, it is still “very disappointing” that the Government has chosen to close the Irish Embassy in the Vatican City.
Read more ...Kitt condemns overall downgrading of court services in East Galway
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Removing court sittings from Athenry and the overall downgrading of court services in East Galway is “disturbing” and “makes absolutely no sense”.
Read more ...GMIT and USI call on Government to honour promises on third level fees
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
GMIT Students’ Union and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have placed a full page advertisement in a number of national and regional newspapers branding Government TDs, including Galway’s Derek Nolan, Brian Walsh, Sean Kyne, Paul Connaughton Jnr, Ciaran Cannon and Colm Keaveney, as ’liars’. The advertisements were designed to ensure the Government honours its pre-election promises on third level fees.
Read more ...Corrib Rangers test new pitch and floodlights
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Corrib Rangers FC’s first training sessions on the new 3G pitch at Corrib Park took place under floodlights on Monday evening.
Read more ...Mervue man accused of drug dealing sent forward for trial
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
A 37-year-old Mervue man charged with drug dealing has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...Action needed to force banks to pass on rate cuts - Healy Eames
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Legislative action to force banks to pass on ECB rate cuts is essential, otherwise Galway families will face a New Year of devastating mortgage and personal debts.
Read more ...Galway will host unique Castle Triathlon series event
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Galway has been selected to host one of the unique Castle Triathlon series that takes place in England, France and Ireland.
Lough Cutra Castle in Gort will be the venue for the Irish race next year, joining illustrious venues Cholmondeley Castle, Castle Howard, Chateau de Chantilly and Hever Castle in the five-race series.
Read more ...Hospital medical board would be better off getting their consultant buddies to free up millions owed
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has called on the medical board of Galway University Hospitals (GUH) to address the issue of consultants who are costing the hospitals millions of euro by failing to sign off private health insurance claims promptly.
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