Fahey to meet EU officials to find agreement on outer bypass

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A meeting takes place in Brussels next week to find a way to avoid conflict between the EU Environment Commission, the Irish courts, and local and national Government over the future of the controversial Galway City Outer Bypass.

Terry Eagleton to speak at NUIG

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Terry Eagleton, one of the world’s leading intellectuals, literary critics, and cultural theorists, will deliver a public lecture in NUI, Galway next week.

Table quiz for autism parents group

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A table quiz in aid of the GRA Autism Parents Group, hosted by Engineers Ireland, will be held in The Salthill Hotel on Monday at 8pm.

The table fee is €40 for a table of four. Each table/team should contain a minimum of one Engineers Ireland member. There will be sponsored prizes and proceeds will be donated to GRA Autism Parents Group

Fastest mobile broad band arrives in Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Meteor announced in Galway yesterday the launch of its new 14.4 Mbps 3G high speed data network. It also introduced the new Huawei E182 broadband to go device, the first operator in the country to do so.

Council may have to sell housing stock at a loss

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

More than 70 houses belonging to the Galway City Council remain unsold after months on the open market, but they cannot be turned into social houses for rent, and if sold would end up being sold at a loss.

Treacy urges Galway businesses to apply for new job support

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Businesses in County Galway could be eligible for a new Government offer to support jobs which are viable but under threat, according to Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Noel Treacy.

Visually impaired showcase

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A range of technologies designed to make the lives of visually impaired people easier will be on display at the Victoria Hotel in Galway on Saturday November 21 from 11 to 4pm.

Christmas made easy at Red Barn

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Take the hassle out of Christmas shopping with a visit to the comfortable and stress-free surroundings of The Red Barn.

Higgins demands definitive answers on Coláiste na Coiribe

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

“Evasive and obfuscatory” is how Labour Galway West TD Michael D Higgins has described the Minister for Education’s responses to his questions about Coláiste na Coiribe.

Doughiska/Roscam/Ardaun areas experienced the most rapid population growth outside Dublin

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Some 33 different nationalities live in the Doughiska, Roscam and Ardaun (DRA) area of the city with Irish, Poles and Nigerians accounting for the three largest national groupings. Almost one in eight residents are estimated to be Polish nationals, according to a new report.

Headford may soon get a playground

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Headford may soon be in line to get a much needed playground as a planning application for one is due to be submitted to the Galway County Council.

Annaghdown Community Alert receives Government grant

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Annaghdown Community Alert is to receive a grant of €645 from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

The FBI wants Galway Gaelgoirs

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The FBI i on the hunt for Irish speaking Galwegians and it will not stop until it gets them - but fear not, it’s not the American FBI, it’s an Italian film agency.

Western Writers’ Centre needs home for valuable books

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

THE WESTERN Writers’ Centre has received a gift of some 400 books by eminent European authors, complete with display furniture, but it has nowhere to house the collection.

Kenny’s Bookshop & Art Gallery to hold major auction

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Kenny’s Bookshop & Art Gallery, in association with auction house Mullen’s, Laurel Park, is to hold an auction of fine art and furniture this weekend.

Junior chess club

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Galway Chess Club runs a children’s chess club on Thursdays from 6.45pm to 7.45pm in the Bridge Club, St Mary’s Road.

Loughrea Hotel caps first year with Best New Hotel Award

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Loughrea’s newest edition Loughrea Hotel and Spa capped their first 16 months in business with being awarded Best New Hotel 2009 at the National Hospitality Awards in Dublin last week.

Fairground owner uses vehicle ‘as a weapon’ to intimidate competitor, court hears

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Pressure led to a fairground owner using his vehicle “as a weapon” to imidate a competitor and make threats, the Galway Circuit Appeals Court heard this week.

Judge Raymond Groarke expressed alarm last Tuesday when he heard how Alan McCormack used his truck as a “battering ram” to purposely push another vehicle off the road. The 31-year-old with an address at 6 Lispauchaun, Ennis, Clare, successfully managed to get his driving licence re-instated following his appeal, however, he will now have to pay an increased fine of €2,000 for dangerous driving and pay €1,000 to the injured party.

There is something for everyone at Cafe 903

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Cafe 903 is located in Cuba/Bar 903 on Eyre Square right beside the new TK Maxx. It is open seven days a week from 9am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm Friday and Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sundays. The cafe has been recently refurbished, and is now a cool and funky place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee or speciality tea.

GMIT Heritage Society events

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Heritage Society of GMIT will host a series of public talks, starting at 7pm, in the college throughout November.

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