Declan Ganley to launch new book in Charlie Byrne’s

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Declan Ganley, the businessman, political campaigner, and founder of Libertas, will be in Galway this evening to launch a new novel based on themes of emigration.

Ó Clochartaigh calls for education cuts to be reversed

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

All candidates in the General Election must pledge to reverse the cuts to the DEIS Rural Co-ordinators if elected to government.

Connaughton announces plan to allow for turf cutting

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Turf cutting for domestic purposes must be allowed continue for 2011 so more people are not “caught up in a daft decision” where people are prohibited from cutting their own supply of turf.

Galway author’s novel goes online in London paper

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The new novel by Galway based author Rab Swannock Fulton, is to be serialised in The Independent newspaper in Britain.

Calls to local St Vincent de Paul rose by fifty per cent in January

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Galway branch of the Saint de Paul Society has reported an estimated 50 per cent increase in the number of people contacting it for help this January compared with last year.

Schools battle for credit union quiz title

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Local Primary Schools have been invited to participate in the first stage of the nationwide 2011 Credit Union Schools’ Quiz competition organised by the naomh Padraig Credit Union in St Nicholas Parochial School tomorrow Friday February 4 at 2.30pm.

Mental health services in ‘crisis’, claims local councillor

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Mental health services in the west are being stretched to the limit in the wake of swingeing health cuts imposed by the HSE.

Fahey welcomes major funds for workroads across county

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Almost €25 million in funds is to be invested in Galway’s regional and local road network this year.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Galway this weekend

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Chinese New Year begins today and marks the start of The Year Of The Rabbit, a year which is meant to bring good times, good wine, good music, good company, and fun times.

Schedule your next meeting at the g Hotel

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The award winning g Hotel in Galway City offers a range of conference and event facilities that you would only expect from a property with international standards. Overlooking Lough Atalia, this first class hotel is set close to the heart of the city and is convenient for local, national and international delegates alike. The g is ideally located for the business travellers as it is well-served by local transport links. There are frequent rail and coach services from Dublin, Limerick and Cork; Shannon and Knock Airport are both only an hour drive away, while Galway Airport is just a short distance from the hotel. Travel from Dublin is conveniently a two hour drive via the M6 motorway. Secure on-site parking is provided for all guests at the g.

As Ireland’s top destination on the Travel + Leisure 500 Worlds Best Hotels list, the g provides every facility and the latest technology that a conference or meeting planner requires to host an event - including video and phone conferencing, state of the art technology, fully equipped business centre, complimentary internet access and technical expertise as well as comfort, privacy and first class service.

Ros na Rún characters celebrate ‘engagement’ at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Ros na Rún characters Róise (Linda Breathnach) and Johnny (Marcus Seoighe) set tongues wagging in Galway with their public proposal at Hotel Meyrick, Eyre Square. However, the surprise engagement isn’t a new storyline for the stunning pair- it’s all part of the fun for the hotel’s mock wedding which will be hosted at the elegant four-star hotel on Saturday February 5.

Further remand for men charged with gang drug dealing offences

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Two men charged with allegedly dealing drugs with the intention of enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation have been further remanded on continuing bail for the service of a book of evidence.

Inspector Mick Coppinger told the Galway District Court on Monday that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed trial by indictment in the case against the two accused men.

Nolan to launch election campaign tomorrow

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Labour’s Galway West candidate, councillor Derek Nolan, will formally kick off his general election campaign tomorrow at 8pm in the Menlo Park Hotel.

Why no money for city ‘death trap’ road ask Maunsells Road residents

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Maunsells Road residents are “angry and frustrated” that of the €75 million in funds announced for roads in County Galway, nothing has been allocated for a dangerous junction in Taylor’s Hill.

Drunk ex-army motorcyclist gets six year road ban and three month sentence

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

A drunk ex-army motorcyclist, caught driving while disqualified and nearly three times the legal limit, has received a road ban of six years and a three month jail sentence.

Student nurses threaten strike action over ‘slave’ wages

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Student nurses are threatening to strike next month over plans to introduce “savage” pay cuts which they say will amount to them working for “slave” wages.

Boxed in — are ye settled in yet?

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

In our wisdom (not!) last August we packed up everything from our home in Galway to make this move. I mean everything. There were even logs in the log basket. Much remained unopened, predominantly books. Boxes and boxes of them and at that I have given scores of them to local charity shops.

But there are many, however, I cannot part with. Today, I again found myself with tape and boxes, shifting and lifting and moving. The removal truck now makes its way from Oxfordshire to Galway with our surplus to requirements. No room at the inn. The double bed where the children were conceived is gone back too. The Small Man relegated to a single bed. I should have got them to take the Christmas tree as well (still in the back garden).

Night for Manuela organisers awarded Volunteers of The Year

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Night for Manuela Organising Committee won the Galway City Credit Union’s Volunteers of the Year at the eighth Annual Mayor’s Awards for Galway City.

Canney condemns ‘obscene amounts of money’ paid to retiring TDs

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Retiring politicians will reap a massive €10 million in golden handshake payments, a level of taxpayers money that is “absolutely shocking”.

Facts and Escapism

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Bertie Ahern’s interview on his final day in Dáil Eireann typifies the man. He was gratuitously offensive to a member of the public with legitimate complaints when he sarcastically stated that some people would do anything to get on TV. The fact that she might have a point about his having more than a little responsibility for the current economic crises completely escaped him.

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