Security grants for older people announced

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

Three Galway groups are among the recipients of funding announced under the Seniors Alert Scheme.

Christmas tree recycling service available from next week

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

The Galway County Council will accept Christmas trees for recycling during normal working hours at a number of depots around the county from next week. The recycling service, which is available to domestic users only, will be available from Saturday January 8 to Saturday January 15.

The first opera spaghetti western live from New York to Galway

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

The Metropolitan Opera’s 100th anniversary revival of Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West will be transmitted to movie theatres worldwide, including the Eye Cinema in Galway, on Saturday, January 8 at 6pm as part of The Met: Live in HD series.

Market drew in thousands of shoppers, say business chiefs

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

AS Galway’s first international Christmas market draws to a close this weekend, business chiefs in the city have hailed it as a marvellous success which drew tens of thousands of shoppers to the city.

Why can’t we just have boring weather anymore

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

You would think that with all the mess we’re in at the moment, the very least we could get would be a reprieve from the elements. What with us still recovering from the trauma of that few inches of snow last week, but alas, it seems that just as you read these words on this frosty Thursday morning, the first flakes of snow are winding their way down from the heavens above you.

Body taken from sea believed to be missing Mayo woman, says gardai

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Gardai were last night attempting to determine whether a body taken from the sea yesterday afternoon is that of 26-year-old Mayo woman Kathleen Davitt who has been missing for more than a week.

Fianna Fáil to hold Galway West convention in January

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Fianna Fáil will hold its Galway West election selection convention in January and six candidates will compete for a place on the party ticket.

We must avoid ‘taxi apartheid’, says human rights centre director

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The deputy-director for the Irish Centre for Human Rights, Dr Vinodh Jaichand, has called on all players mentioned in a recent report investigating allegations of racism in the Galway taxi industry to act responsibly, to work to restore the human rights of all, and to avoid a type of “taxi apartheid”.

Fine Gael to run two candidates in Connemara

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Despite not contesting the recent Fine Gael Galway West election selection convention, councillor Sean Kyne and Seosamh Ó Laoi are likely to find themselves on the party ticket in 2011.

Bring the money home for Christmas — shop local and build your communities

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

With the Christmas market coming to an end in Eyre Square, having attracted tens of thousands of people to the city over the past three weeks, despite the inclement weather, the Galway Advertiser is asking shoppers across the city and county to concentrate their Christmas spend locally to save jobs and to preserve communities.

Major study in Galway schools to establish how many children have autism

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A major national survey is taking place in local primary schools to establish the number of children who have autism.

Galway developer pleads not guilty to dangerous driving at Dáil gates

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A Galway-based developer who drove a cherry picker emblazoned with protest slogans up to the gates of Dáil Eireann on the morning of the Budget annoucement has pleaded not guilty to the charge of dangerous driving.

Suspended sentence for assault on taxi driver

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A 20-year-old man refused to pay an €11 fare and instead, along with another man, pulled the frightened taxi driver from the car and viciously beat him before stealing his mobile phone and fleeing the scene, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Gardai warn of Christmas theft and pickpocket spree

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

More than 30 reports of thefts from shops and more than 25 reports of thefts from motor vehicles were reported to Galway gardai in the two-week run-up to Christmas last year.

Opinion split in FG on whether McCormack should stay or go

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Opinion is split within Fine Gael over whether or not Pádraic McCormack should be added to the party’s Election 2011 Galway West ticket.

HP announcement shows Galway has ability to attract investment says Fahey

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Hewlett Packard’s announcement that it is to create 105 highly skilled jobs in Galway shows this city has the ability to attract significant foreign direct investment despite the difficult economic climate.

This is the view of Galway West Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey who welcomed the announcement of the job creations at Hewlett Packard on Monday.

Druid and NUI Galway announce collaboration

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A major new collaboration that will see NUI, Galway assist Druid’s next major production, and Druid develop workshops and seminars for the university, was launched this week.

Crowe confirms Corrib Park pitches funding secure

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Despite funding for many sports projects around the country being withdrawn, funding for the Westside pitch upgrading, all weather surface, and a playground in Corrib Park is secure.

The Mayor of Galway Michael J Crowe confirmed this week that the funding has not been withdrawn. The news comes following meetings with the Department of the Environment by the Mayor, Councillor Ollie Crowe, and Galway City Council officials.

Cuts in emergency services funding a threat to local communities says McNelis

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Fire and emergency services in Galway will be put at great risk following the €7 billion cut in funding announced in the Budget, according to Labour councillor Neil McNelis.

Mick Lally’s last TV work to feature on TG4

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The late, great, Mick Lally, will be remembered on TG4 next week with the broadcast of Cairdeas, the final television work in which he starred.

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