Election candidates told ‘no footpath, no vote’ unless Maunsells junction is fixed

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

“No footpath, no vote” is the message locals will be sending to election candidates unless measures are taken to make the very dangerous Maunsells Road/Taylor’s Hill junction safe for pedestrians and cyclists.

Residents in the Maunsells Road/Taylor’s Hill area are calling on the Galway City Council and local politicians to honour commitments, going back to 2008, to provide a footpath at the junction.

Mulholland odds show Labour will challenge for Galway East seat

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Fine Gael will keep its two seats, Fianna Fáil will lose one, and the Independents will take a seat, but do not rule out Labour causing an upset.

David Norris to push Áras campaign in Michael D’s backyard

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

David Norris kicks off th west of Ireland leg of his presidential campaign when he gives a talk in NUI,Galway — the former workplace of his Áras rival Michael D Higgins next Monday night.

‘I’m big in France, don’t worry about me’ says Monsieur Conneely

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Pádraig Conneely does not appear to be worried that staff in City Hall are under instruction not to deal with him, especially now he is featuring in French newspapers.

Cllr Conneely was interviewed by the French newspaper Le Télégramme in December, as part of a major feature on how the recession and the economic crisis are impacting on the State. In a short interview he gave his views on how he feels the Government cutbacks have impacted on local authorities and Galway city.

The wise and witty Monsignor Knox

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

I remember years ago when I would make my regular trawl of the seemingly endless shelves of Kenny’s Bookshop on Abbeygate Street, I would encounter any number of titles by Monsignor Ronald Knox (1888-1957). A virtually forgotten name now.

HP Galway in forefront of battle against mother to baby HIV transmission

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

A team of researchers in Galway will play a pivotal role in the development of technology which will help prevent the transmission of HIV from pregnant mothers in Africa to their children.

Thistles Bridal Couture opens in Tuam

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Thistles.ie has announced the opening of its new stores — Thistles Bridal Couture in Tuam, Co Galway.

Nolan calls for an end to upward-only rents

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Countless jobs have been lost in the retail sector because of upward-only rent reviews which are forcing retailers, in a time of economic crisis, to pay ever higher rents to landlords.

Caith vóta leis an nGaeilge

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Tá deimhniú tugtha ag Éamon Gilmore, ceannasaí Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre, go bhfuil Páirtí an Lucht Oibre chun seasamh le pobal na teanga agus an Ghaeilge a choinneáil mar phríomhábhar Ardteiste. Thug sé an deimhniú seo do thoscaireacht ó Chonradh na Gaeilge agus Guth na Gaeltachta ag cruinniú sa Dáil an tseachtain seo caite.

Scoil Gheimhridh Mherriman 2011

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Reáchtálfar Scoil Gheimhridh Mherriman an deireadh seachtaine seo romhainn san Óstán Meyrick. Beidh an scoil ag ceiliúradh na deartháireacha Brian agus Ciarán Ó Nualláin, beirt a d’fhág lorg láidir ar shaol agus ar scríbhneoireacht na Gaeilge.

Gradam Uí Ógartaigh

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Tá Gaillimh le Gaeilge, i bpáirt le buaiteoir Ghradam Uí Ógartaigh na bliana anuraidh, Bácús Uí Ghríofa, ag eagrú ócáid eolais tráthnóna inniu, Déardaoin 27 Eanáir, ó 6.30i.n. go 7.30i.n. i mBácús Uí Ghríofa, Sráid na Siopaí.

Higgins and Connaughton election campaign launch events

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Two Galway East general election candidates will hold the official launches of their election campaigns over the coming week.

Síle Seoige is looking for Ireland’s most entertaining family

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

From The Clancy Brothers to Clannad to Crystal Swing, Irish families have been involved in musical groups or in the case of Connemara’s The Cunninghams, dance groups, over the decades.

Druid to undertake largest US tour by Irish theatre company

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Seán O’Casey’s play The Silver Tassie was written in 1927, but it has never been performed in the United States. However that will change this summer.

Galway Family Planning Clinic encourages women to have a smear test

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

This week is European Cervical Cancer Prevention week. Organized by the European Cervical Cancer Association, this Europe-wide event aims to raise awareness about cervical cancer and the preventative value of having a regular smear test.

Another fairy story

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days. Nobody could find him and all of the angels and saints were getting very worried. It was most unlike God to go missing. He was usually such a reliable fellow. So all of the angels and saints organised a search party and set out to find him.

Psychometricity

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Now I don’t know about you but I’m sick to the back teeth of all of them blatherin on, on the radio, and the internet about the state of the nation and lack of leadership. We are, allegedly, a democracy although last week the goings on were far from democratic. For years we’ve been electing leaders but in recent times the process aint workin. Hypothetically of course, might it be possible to fit the right person to the right job and in this case the most important and difficult job in the country? Think outside the box (I know, I hate that aul jargon too!). Why not advertise for the job? ‘Taoiseach wanted. Must have copious amounts of common sense. Should possess leadership qualities with a real commitment to learning and personal growth. Must be able to do sums. Preferably be creative. Experience not essential. On the job training will be provided. Salary negotiable for suitable candidate.’

St Brigid’s Day at Galway City Museum

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Tuesday is February 1, the feast day of St Brigid, and the Galway City Museum will be marking the day with a series of events.

Sign up for St Patrick’s Day Parade

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

This year the St Patrick’s Day celebrations will start early and the organisers have created a programme of events in the run up to the day.

For those wishing to take part, this year’s parade will be held on Thursday March 17 and registration is now open. This year the theme is ‘World of Wonder’ and the organisers are encouraging people to harness the carnival spirit and be creative with their entries.

Noel Treacy bows out of politics after thirty years

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

After a 30 year career in national politics and as the Dáil TD for Galway East, Fianna Fáil’s Noel Treacy this week announced his retirement from politics.

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