Mervue hero Billy is named top volunteer in annual Mayor’s Awards
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
VETERAN footballer and coach and fundraiser extraordinaire Billy Carr of Mervue was named as the Galway city Volunteer of the Year at the annual Mayor’s Awards which were presented on Tuesday night.
Read more ...Ennis to Athenry rail link in March
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Iarnród Éireann have announced that the opening of the Ennis to Athenry line, which will also deliver direct Limerick to Galway services, is now scheduled to take place in March.
The original planned opening of the Ennis to Athenry line had been January 9 of this year but it was deferred as a result of the flooding in November. Flooding at Ballycar also forced Iarnród Éireann to close down the Limerick to Ennis rail line but it was reopened this week, which means good news for the first phase of the Western Rail Corridor.
Read more ...Good year predicted for west’s B&Bs
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The western region director of B&B Ireland predicts 2010 will be a good year for its members.
Read more ...Clifden Community College takes step towards securing a new buildings
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The Clifden Community College took a major step forward in securing a new building as it was approved to proceed to the next development stage by Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe.
Read more ...Ten reasons to lose weight in 2010
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Have you ever been asked if you were pregnant, refused to go swimming or avoided looking in the mirror? These are just some of the reasons why you should start your weight-loss journey in 2010.
Read more ...Weddings at The Westwood
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The ever popular four star Westwood Hotel in Galway city will host its second annual ‘Weddings At The Westwood’ wedding fair this Sunday January 31 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. The afternoon is sure to be a must for those engaged couples who are considering booking the hotel for their upcoming wedding reception.
Read more ...Recreational facilities on the cards for Headford Road area
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A new objective to provide playing pitches and active recreational facilities in the Headford Road area has been inserted into the Draft Galway City Development Plan 2011 - 2017.
Read more ...Road through forest park removed from development plan
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
City councillors gave short shrift to a plan by the Galway City Council to construct a link road between the Quincenntenial Bridge and Dyke Road at a recent meeting in City Hall.
Read more ...Galway has a social conscience to be proud of
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Does Galway have a bigger social conscience than any other city? Is that why more people care about more things to do with their communities and their environment than in towns and cities of comparable size? That certainly seems to be the case as is evidenced from the 400 people who turned out to attend this year’s annual Mayors Awards on Tuesday night.
The events honoured a wide spectrum of ages, showing that the voluntary spirit of Galway was not born yesterday. At a time when it was feared that the Celtic Tiger had devoured all of our voluntary spirit, it was heartening to see that the nurturing of this generosity of time is an ongoing process.
Read more ...Galway soldier to be celebrated on new Chieftains album
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
In Mexico in the 1840s, Clifden man John Reilly led a band of Irish soldiers called The San Patricios, in an effort to help Mexico repulse a military invasion by the USA.
Read more ...Coast your way to a memorable day
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Your child’s Communion and Confirmation Day is a wonderful family day of celebration The Connemara Coast Hotel located just eight miles from the city centre, set on the shores of Galway Bay is the perfect setting for you and your family to celebrate your childs’ special day.
Read more ...Judge condemns teen’s ‘outrageous’ rape threats to gardai
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A Ballybane teenager who threatened to rape a garda’s daughter and made a “gun” sign at a garda during a court sitting was given eight months detention this week.
Read more ...Man charged with €50k cannabis haul
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A man has been charged with operating a hydroponic cannabis growing factory and cultivating an estimated €50,000 worth of the drug.
Read more ...Drink driver charged with serious traffic collision
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A drink driver charged in connection with a traffic collision at the weekend which left two people in intensive care has been remanded in custody with consent to bail.
Forty-year-old Romans Rinavas with an address at 7 Na Cleagga, Ballybrit, appeared before Galway District Court charged with alleged drink driving at Lydican, Claregalway on January 24, 2010.
Read more ...Man jailed after various charges
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A homeless man with 70 previous convictions was jailed for two months for being intoxicated and urinating in front of children in the middle of the day.
Read more ...Citylink to contest unlicensed service charges
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A case in which Galway-based bus company Citylink is charged with running unlicensed non-stop daily services to Dublin has been adjourned for hearing to March 8.
Read more ...Top bridal designers come to Belladonna this week
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Brides who want their wedding day to be different can meet face to face with top designers Marta and Marie Therese Raich at an event in Belladonna tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.
Read more ...Claregalway Dev Assoc seeks new blood
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The AGM of the Claregalway Community Development Association will take place tonight Thursday Jan 28 at 8pm in the Parish Meeting Room, beside the church.
Like every organisation it is seeking new talent to continue working to deliver services and infrastructure for the community.
Read more ...Remembering John ffrench
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The many friends of artist John ffrench, in Ireland, the United States, and around the world, will have heard the news of his death on Friday (January 22) at the age of 81, with a deep sense of loss.
Read more ...There’s something fishy going on
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The dogs in the street know there is no love lost between Minister Éamon Ó Cuív and Dep Frank Fahey TD, but at a meeting last year in Ros a’Mhíl even the fish in the sea got wind of the animosity when local FFers feared blows might be exchanged between the two heavy hitters.
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