Port plan launched in a sea of positivity

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

In every era in history, there is watershed in which what was acceptable before is no longer the norm, that what was expected is no longer expected, that what was tolerated was no longer allowed to be the dominant way of thinking.

New €200 million Galway Harbour redevelopment plan goes on public display

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

International cruise liners and yachts boosting the local economy as well as major enhancements and growth in port business activity could be a reality in just over six years if the €200 million redevelopment of the new Galway Harbour gets the go-ahead, and the public will have the chance to play their part in the future of the port this weekend.

Sinn Féin to run Trevor Ó Clochartaigh in Galway West

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Sinn Féin looks certain to make gains in the next election, particularly in Donegal, and the polls show the party on level support with Fianna Fáil at 14 per cent.

Tomorrow's port announcement is most significant in history of Galway

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

When they come to write the history of Galway 100 years from now, we can be fairly sure that the legacy of an event tomorrow (Friday) will be writ large on those pages.

Walsh lambasts EU meeting on outer bypass a ‘pointless junket’

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A meeting between EU officials and an Irish delegation led by Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey over the Galway City Outer Bypass has been labelled a “pointless junket” and a “waste of taxpayers’ money”.

Service for woman swept out to sea while scattering ashes

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Family and friends of a woman drowned while scattering her sister’s ashes in Connemara paid their final farewells at a service held in Dublin on Tuesday.

Jail for man who drove while disqualified for twenty five years

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A Ballybane man who had been caught behind the wheel despite having a previous disqualification from driving for 25 years has been sentenced to five months in jail.

‘We’re open for business’ — the Skeff quashes ‘closing down’ rumours

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The Skeff Bar & Hotel has come out strongly this week to quash speculation that the bar and hotel, as well as Karma Club is to close.

Ó Brolcháin backs himself with Fine Gael bookie for charity

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The odds are against him and the pundits have written him off, but Green senator Niall Ó Brolcháin remains optimistic and is putting his money where his mouth is for the election.

Sen Ó Brolcháin has backed himself to win a seat in Galway West in March’s General Election. He has placed his bet with John Mulholland Bookmakers and any winnings will go to a local Galway charity.

Tom Welby — Independents can make a difference to next Dáil

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Tom Welby is not among those who think that Independents candidates will be an irrelevancy at Election 2011. He feels Independents could have a significant role in the next Dáil, and in leading the way in reforming the Irish political system.

Aran Island ferry company in High Court battle over crippling harbour fees

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

An Aran Islands ferry company is in the midst of a High Court battle against the Department of the Marine which has been criticised for increasing charges for use of Rossaveal harbour by eightfold, resulting in crippling bills.

Eamon Gilmore to visit Galway city tomorrow

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The leader of The Labour Party Eamon Gilmore will visit Galway tomorrow to support the General Election campaigns of the party’s three candidates in the county.

Fahey vows to continue meetings despite protests and walkouts

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Frank Fahey meeting on the economy may have begun with protests and ended in a walkout, but the Fianna Fáil TD is determined to continue his public meetings on the main political issues in the run up to the General Election.

Nurses under ‘enormous’ pressure due to recruitment ban

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A number of nurses at University Hospital Galway, under severe pressure from staff and bed shortages, have written to management disclaiming responsibility in the event of anything going wrong on their watch, a local nursing union representative revealed this week.

Disability rights campaigner to run in General Election

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A long time campaigner for better rights for people with disabilities is to run as an independent candidate in the Galway West constituency in the General Election.

Róisín Dubh wins IMRO Connacht Live Music Venue award

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The Róisín Dubh has again won the IMRO Connacht Live Music Venue of the Year Award, beating off competition from the five other counties in the province.

Newcastle man charged with city burglaries

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

A 25-year-old man has been charged with alleged burglaries in the city last summer.

O’Flaherty welcomes new bollards for Eyre Square

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Permanent bollards are to be installed this week on the west side of Eyre Square, to eliminate illegal parking and rat running in the area.

A unique gift to treasure at Teddy Mountain

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

When it comes to gifts for children, and many adults, teddy bears are a perennial favourite. A new Galway company is now offering people the chance to break from the traditional shop-bought teddy bear and create a very personal gift.

Win a large teddy bear

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Teddy Mountain is offering Galway Advertiser readers the chance to win a large teddy bear with outfit, adoption certificate, and colour photo.

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