Saw Doctors and Smyths raise €10,000 for charity

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The Top Five chart success of The Saw Doctors’ ‘Red Cortina A cappella’, has led to Smyths Toys, which sponsored the charity single, donating €10,000 to the St Vincent de Paul.

Ireland needs an election now says Connaughton jnr

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

There is “a desperate need for a new government”, with a mandate from the people, and not reliant on independents, to implement measures to properly deal with the banking crisis and begin a process of job creation.

This is the view of Fine Gael Galway East candidate, councillor Paul Connaughton, who has challenged the Taoiseach to dissolve the Dáil immediately and hold a general election, “before the awful state of depression gets an even deeper grip on people”.

Grealish calls for election to ‘secure economic growth’

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

It is “well past time” for the Taoiseach to “name the day” for the forthcoming general election as only an election will give the State and its people “peace of mind” politically and economically.

Speculation and uncertainty surrounds FF Galway East convention

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Fianna Fáil has chosen its candidates for Galway West but uncertainty still surrounds what the party is doing about Galway East.

Recognise unsung heroes by nominating them for Galway People of the Year awards

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

People are being urged to recognise “unsung heroes” in the community by nominating them for a prestigious local award.

Permanent lifestyle changes are the key to keeping weight off, says HSE

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

If you are congratulating yourself on keeping your New Year resolution and shedding weight rapidly, be warned.

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Thu, Jan 13, 2011

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Cláraigh anois do Sheachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Tá Conradh na Gaeilge ag ullmhú clár na Gaillimhe de Sheachtain na Gaeilge faoi láthair. Beidh Seachtain na Gaeilge 2011 ar siúl ón 5 – 17 Márta agus beidh na céadta imeacht ar siúl le linn na tréimhse sin agus na mílte duine ag glacadh páirte sna himeachtaí.

Filí Bhéal Átha na mBuillí

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Tá sé in am arís ag filí na hÉireann agus na hAlban dul i mbun a gcuid saothar a sheoladh ag ceann de chomórtais mhóra na hEorpa. Cé gur i mbaile beag i gContae Ros Comáin atá an comórtas lonnaithe, bíonn filí an domhain mhóir istigh ar Chomórtas Idirnáisiúnta Filíochta Bhéal Átha na mBuillí.

Concerns raised over plans for new convent in Taylor’s Hill

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Concerns have been raised over a planning application for a new convent in the Taylor’s Hill area, with issues such as traffic, height, and water treatment being cited.

MEP calls for investigation into Galway’s ‘petrol price rip off’

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

MEP for Ireland North West, Jim Higgins, is calling for an investigation to be carried out into the “petrol price rip-off faced by Galway city motorists”.

Only one bus stop for Bothar Uí Eithir/Forster Street bus lane

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

There will only be one recessed bus stop on the new Bothar Uí Eithir/Forster Street bus lane, following talks between City Hall and two bus companies.

Addict given last chance to avoid jail and get treatment

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A 31-year-old Galway man, with chronic difficulties with substance addiction and mental health issues, has been given his last chance to escape jail and complete a treatment course.

Gardai appeal for witnesses following city burglaries

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Gardai are appealing for witnesses in relation to a spate of burglaries which have occurred throughout the city over the last week.

Healy Eames welcomes support for second-level Claregalway school

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on education, Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has welcomed the referral of her proposal for a new second-level school in Claregalway by the Oireachtas Education Committee to the Minister for Education Mary Coughlan.

Man arms himself with kitchen knife after being followed, court hears

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A man who claimed he had been assaulted twice at a pub became so panicked when his assailant followed him home that he armed himself with a kitchen knife to protect himself, the Galway District Court heard this week.

National Recovery plan and IMF/EU bailout to be discussed at public meeting next week

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The controversial four year National Recovery plan and the details of IMF/EU bailout will be discussed at a public meeting in Galway next week.

Join Ronan Scully for a ‘Walk on the Prom’

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Galwegians are being encouraged to join Ronan Scully, Galway's representative in this year’s Operation Transformation programme for a ‘Walk on the Prom’ this weekend.

Stand up and fight

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

After the coming general election we will hopefully elect a new Government with a new focus, new energies and hopefully more ability.Those elected must immediately make many difficult, contentious and unpopular decisions. They must not shirk their responsibilities. We can all see the results of Bertie Ahern’s cowardly self serving keep everybody on-side at all costs. We are now paying a heavy price for his cowardice and greed. Amongst other things I believe the new Government must implement the following;

City development plan needs to deal with Galway’s water supply, warns An Taisce

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Galway faces severe water shortages into the future not only from the effects of climate change, but also due to bad planning decisions.

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