‘Anglo Avenger’ blocks Leinster House gates with cement truck
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The self-styled ‘Anglo Avenger’, believed to be a Galway based businessman furious at the bank, struck again yesterday morning by driving a cement truck right up to the gates of Leinster House on the first day of the new Dáil term.
Read more ...GOAL Jersey Day tomorrow
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
GOAL Jersey Day takes place tomorrow and will be supported by some of Ireland’s top sporting stars.
Jersey Day is a fun and hugely popular annual event which takes place for one day in schools, offices and organisations across the country. People are invited to wear their favourite jersey for the day and make a contribution to GOAL.
Read more ...Embattled west must prepare for cuts
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
It may have proved a futile gesture, but the man who drove his truck at Leinster House gates yesterday morning - believed to be a Galway-based businessman who previously struck in Galway - demonstrates the sheer frustration and anger many people in Ireland are currently feeling. His anger comes the same week it was revealed former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Sean Fitzpatrick’s wife retains more than €1 million in her bank account.
Read more ...Fundraising concert in memory of Manuela Riedo
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
To mark the third anniversary of Manuela Riedo’s tragic death in Galway in October 2007, a number of events will be taking place next week.
Read more ...Heritage course in Clarinbridge
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Clarinbridge Heritage will host a 10-week course in heritage, starting in the village next week.
Read more ...An Taoiseach to launch Galwayman’s book for charity
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
A new book featuring reflections on life by Galway humanitarian worker Ronan Scully with photography by Andrew Downes will be officially launched this weekend.
Read more ...Breakthrough in identifying Connemara body
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Gardai are hopeful of a breakthrough in the identification of the remains of a man found in a remote part of Connemara nearly four years ago.
Read more ...TD reassures people about future of Portiuncula
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
An east Galway Fianna Fail TD moved this week to reassure people about the future of Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.
Read more ...Refurbishment works to Wolfe Tone Bridge
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Refurbishment works to the Wolfe Tone Bridge begin on Wednesday October 6 and last for two weeks.
Read more ...Galway organic farmers win national award
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
County Galway organic farmers have won a national award for the quality of their produce.
Read more ...Cope’s meals on wheels wins
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Galway’s meals on wheels has been recognised for its quality at this year’s National Q Mark Awards.
Read more ...Childline fundraiser
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Childline Galway is holding a fundraising coffee morning at the Grand Salon of the g hotel on Wednesday October 6 from 11am until 1pm.
An ESPA at the g therapist will be available at the event to treat guests to a relaxing hand massage and introduce day spa programmes
Read more ...Fact and fiction
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
For some time now we have been fed a peculiar line of spin from our Government, and in particular from Brian Lenihan. Last December he told us that the economy turned a corner. At the time I debated this issue live on RTE Radio 1 with Dr Sean Barrett of TCD. I believed then, as I know now, that no corner had been turned. It was patently obvious to everybody in the real world who was struggling to make ends meet that this was untrue. Messrs Lenihan and Cowen obviously inhabit a different world to you and me. A world of generous salaries, limitless expenses, and munificent perks conveyed for little effort with no expectation of results.
Read more ...Top award for Croi project
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Local heart charity Croi has scooped a major award for its pioneering work in the prevention of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Read more ...Run for cancer charity
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Newcastle resident Michael Joyce is undertaking to run the New York City Marathon on November 7 and in the process he will raise funds for Irish Cancer Society. Mike has organised a fundraiser for all friends and schoolmates from the St Joseph’s College (Bish) 1994 year which will take place in Buskers Browns’ Slate Bar on Saturday October 9 at 8pm.
Read more ...David Jones: The Poet as ‘Maker’
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Poet, artist, and essayist David Jones (1895-1974) belongs to a recognisable group of British visionaries that includes William Blake and Mervyn Peake, whose work eludes categorisation.
Read more ...Irish language teddy wins top toy award
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
A Galway-based company which produced the world’s first Irish speaking teddy bear has won a top award in the Electronic toy category at the Practical Pre-school awards in the UK.
Read more ...Bus Éireann launches free wi-fi
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Bus Éireann customers using its Galway-Dublin route can now avail of free wi-fi after the company introduced a three-month trial of the service.
Read more ...HSE seeks feedback on its services
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The HSE West is urging people to give it feedback on its public health service in a bid to improve patient safety and the healthcare system generally.
Read more ...Pádraic Ó Conaire event
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The Galway City Museum will celebrate the life and work of Pádraic Ó Conaire this Saturday from 2pm.
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