Autocross event for Gort this Sunday

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Galway Motor Club has announced that it is organising round seven of the D&B Doors National Autocross Championship on Sunday July 10. Autocross, car racing on a grass surface, is one of the oldest forms of motorsport in Ireland. The Galway club has revived its annual event and it will take place near Gort. Practice runs on the grass track course will commence at 11.30am with timed runs commencing after midday.

Young Fine Gael summer school comes to Galway

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Young Fine Gael (YFG) will hold one of its major events of the year in The Hotel Meyrick, Galway, this weekend, from Friday July 8 to Sunday, July 10.

Enjoy a day out and help COPE

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

COPE Galway will hold its first midsummer fete by the River Corrib in the grounds of NUI Galway on Sunday July 24 from 1pm-6pm. Entry to this action packed family event is free.

Population growth a boost for Western Rail Corridor

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

West on Track campaigners have welcomed the census figures, describing the growth in population along the route of the Western Rail Corridor a real “boost”.

A spokesman said in a statement issued earlier this week: “The latest Central Statistics Office figures released this week show a very positive rise in population along Phase 2 of the Western Rail Corridor, with a 19.6 per cent rise in Athenry, a 9.8 per cent rise in Tuam and a whopping 25.5 per cent increase in the population of Claremorris town. All of the rail connected towns in County Mayo increased their populations, with Castlebar up 1.7 per cent, Westport up 7.4 per cent, Ballina up 10.3 per cent and Ballyhaunis up 15.8 per cent.

Sale at McDonagh’s in Ballybane

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

To get your summer off to a flying start McDonogh’s in Ballybane is offering a minimum of 10 per cent and up to 30 per cent off all barbecues, barbeque accessories, pots and planters, water features, and garden furniture. It is also offering 10 per cent off all plants, trees and shrubs as well as three for two on all herbs, vegetables, and bedding plants.

Galway athletes shine at Special Olympics

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

As the curtain drew down on the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games on Monday, there was jubilation across Galway with no fewer than 11 medals set to return to the county.

Free events for all ages at Coole

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Coole Park will host a variety of free events during July and August celebrating the cultural and natural heritage of the park.

‘Remembering Aoibhe’ in Renville Park 5K Run

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Connacht Rugby captain John Muldoon is among sporting stars who have already signed up for the Renville Park 5K ‘Remembering Aoibhe’ Run.

Crisis meeting for Galway United

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Problems are mounting at Terryland Park, both on and off the pitch. Fifteen successive league defeats have left the club marooned at the foot of the table and a seemingly constant haemorrhaging of its best players means it is difficult to envisage an imminent resurrection.

Festivals are good for our economic and spiritual health

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Galway's festival season began in earnest this week, and the next couple of months will hopefully prove an economic driver for our local economy.

Community Picnic to hold referendum on EU/IMF bailout

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The first Galway Community Picnic will take place this Saturday at 2pm to coincide with the visit of the IMF, EU and ECB to Ireland. The picnic is open to all and will have an inclusive and family friendly atmosphere with activities and entertainment for adults and children.

Search for missing person continues

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Gardai are continuing their search for a Galway man who has been missing since the weekend.

Private security cost hospitals almost €1.5m in last five years

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

University and Merlin Park hospitals paid almost €1.5 million to private security firms over the past five years for patient security and other security work, it was revealed this week.

Festivals prove a key part of Galway economy

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

July is ‘festival season’ in Galway with the local economy poised to receive a major economic boost from visitors to the Galway Film Fleadh, Galway Arts Festival and Galway Races. However it essential businesses create competitive and attractive prices for the public and take advantage of the new VAT rate if the annual high attendance to be sustained during the current recession.

Sight-seeing turns tragedy for tourists killed in Kinvara crash

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A sight-seeing trip turned into tragedy for two tourists after their motorcycle was in collision with a car on sharp country road bend.

Gardai are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash which claimed the lives of two French tourists on Tuesday. A 77-year-old man and his pillion passenger, a 66-year-old woman, were killed when the motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a car on the N67 between Kinvara and Ballyvaughan at Roo Demesne.

Volvo Race stopover can transform Ireland

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A “global village” will be at heart of next year’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway with business opportunities a new priority for the organisers.

Playground vandals must be caught

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The culprits responsible for ‘wanton’ vandalism of playgrounds in Knocknacarra and other areas of the city must be apprehended so children do not lose out on these vital amenities, says local councillor Donal Lyons who vowed that work will continue to ensure funding for playgrounds will be included in future council budgets.

Seven months jail for vicious attack

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Two women who launched a vicious attack on a family home, hurling abuse and threats, kicking down the front door, and dragging the terrified female occupant out of her house by the hair before punching and kicking her while her children cowered in an upstairs bedroom both received seven month jail sentences this week.

Jail for man who used ex as a ‘punch bag’

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A 32-year-old man who used his ex-girlfriend as a ‘punch bag’ during a drink-fuelled tresspass and assault incident at her home has been sentenced to 10 months in jail with the final five months suspended with strict conditions.

Newly launched job scheme attracts Galway companies

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Thirty-nine Galway-based companies have already expressed an interest in offering internships through the Government’s newly launched national scheme.

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