Second novel from Galway author John Rodgers

Thu, May 20, 2010

Egg Shells and Broken Dreams, the new novel by Galway born author John Rodgers, chronicles the lives of people in rural Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s.

Fisherman charged with stabbing warned to stop ‘codding the court’

Thu, May 20, 2010

A Connemara fisherman charged with stabbing a man during a drunken scuffle over two years ago was warned by a circuit court judge to stop “codding the court” and to take his alcohol difficulties seriously in order to avoid a jail sentence.

A little bit of Havana in Galway’s Latin Quarter

Thu, May 20, 2010

Galway's Little Havana Festival is a new, free and fun-filled event taking place in the city’s Latin Quarter from June 4 to 6.

Some divine sounds for the Galway Arts Festival

Thu, May 20, 2010

Galway audiences will be hopping on the ‘National Express’ or taking a ride on ‘My Lovely Horse’, in order to enjoy a game of cricket and a dance at the indie disco, in the company of The Divine Comedy in Galway this summer.

The Divine Comedy (aka Co Fermanagh vocalist and songwriter Neil Hannon) is coming to play the Galway Arts Festival in July, as are Rodrigo Y Gabriela, and Brad Mehldau, for a series of concerts that promise sounds that will be divine, Latin, and jazz.

Let our natural beauty shine through this summer

Thu, May 20, 2010

The summer is upon us if one follows the Irish calendar, or, according to meteorologists, June is the starting point for the three summer months. No matter which is correct, Galway has come to expect a steady stream of tourists wanting to experience Galway’s unique atmosphere and cultural highs.

We must be grateful for the natural beauty of our city and county - Galway Bay, the Aran Islands that can bewitch and bewilder, the uniqueness of the Claddagh, and the beauty of Lough Corrib. Culturally we also have much to admire and enjoy - an unrivalled array of festivals - the Galway Arts Festival, film fleadh, the races, oyster festivals, and new this year a maritime festival based on power boating and, starting on the June Bank Holiday weekend, the Cuban Festival. Such entertainment has become an integral part of what Galway is - a vibrant destination guaranteed to entertain and renown throughout the world as the cultural capital of Ireland.

Galway could be be ‘managerless’ for six months

Thu, May 20, 2010

Galway City Council could be without a manager for up to six months once the current incumbent Joe MacGrath leaves to take up his new position as North Tipperary County Manager.

Crowe calls on Government to address job losses in Galway

Thu, May 20, 2010

The loss of 85 jobs in Boston Scientific is “a blow to the city”, the Government “must do all it can” to give Galway a “pick up and to stimulate job creation in the city”.

Frightened parents deplore ‘savage’ cuts to Brothers of Charity services

Thu, May 20, 2010

“Savage” cuts planned for the Brothers of Charity’s budget for 2010 will devastate services and cause “untold grief” to service users and their families, a concerned parent warned this week.

County views on Irish language sought

Thu, May 20, 2010

An in-depth survey on the Irish language in Athenry and Ballinasloe is to be carried out by Gaeilge Locha Riach, NUI, Galway, and the Galway County Council.

A follow-up to last year’s survey in Loughrea, this survey of Athenry and Ballinasloe will seek to find how may people can/do use Irish, frequency of use, attitudes to the language, and suggestions as to initiatives that might increase use and acquisition of Irish.

Council criticised over horses’ muck in Ballybane estates

Thu, May 20, 2010

Residents in a number of housing estates in the Ballybane area are up in arms over the Galway City Council’s perceived failure to tackle the on-going problems with horses being left tethered or roaming free, leaving manure and muck on green areas, footpaths, and streets.

Vandals won’t intimidate Ó Brolcháin

Thu, May 20, 2010

“I will not be intimidated” by an attack that was “designed to intimidate” is how Green senator Niall Ó Brolcháin has reacted to the vandalism of his Salthill clinic.

New GP referrals cuts A & E pressure

Thu, May 20, 2010

A new direct GP referral system means family doctors may now bypass A&E when referring patients to University Hospital Galway.

Connemara set to oppose FF plans to abolish cumanns

Thu, May 20, 2010

The days of the Fianna Fáil cumann look to be numbered as party HQ seeks to abolish the old local organisation system, a move that is likely to cause consternation in Connemara.

It is understood FF HQ is seeking to abolish the cumanns and replace them with a ‘one member one vote’ system.

Gardai exhume Galway student’s body for advanced forensic testing

Thu, May 20, 2010

Members of Gort gardai and the Garda Cold Case Unit investigating an unsolved case have exhumed the remains of the young victim found in a burnt out caravan five years ago because of scientific advances in forensic testing.

Supreme Court to hear challenges on Galway City Outer Bypass

Thu, May 20, 2010

Dates have now been confirmed for legal challenges against plans for the Galway City Outer Bypass. The legal challenges will be heard by the Supreme Court.

Pressing need for south Connemara fire service

Thu, May 20, 2010

Lives in the south Connemara area are being put in jeopardy because of a serious lack of fire services, according to Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Parking nightmare at UCHG causing unnecessary patient stress

Thu, May 20, 2010

People attending out-patient appointments at University Hospital Galway are often late and in some cases, miss appointments altogether because of the difficult getting parking at the west’s biggest hospital.

Macnas features in Leaving Cert exam

Thu, May 20, 2010

The internationally acclaimed Galway arts company Macnas is included as a question in the latest Leaving Cert honours art paper.

Head shop substance ban may drive businesses underground

Thu, May 20, 2010

The Government’s crackdown on a range of psychoactive substances sold in head shops, which has resulted in many of these outlets closing, at least temporarily, may drive these businesses underground, the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has warned.

Sporting grants available for city clubs

Thu, May 20, 2010

Sports clubs in the city promoting physical activity can avail of a special grant from the Galway City Sports Partnership.

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