An Bord Snip call to merge city and county council is illogical, say councillors

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

On August 1 1485, Pyerse Lynch was elected the first mayor of Galway city and his election allowed for the foundation of the Galway Corporation, now the Galway City Council.

KATS auditions

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

THE KNOCKNACARRA Amateur Theatre Society will hold auditions in The Salthill Hotel on Tuesday July 21 and Thursday 23 at 7.30pm.

Move or improve with the help of Red Barn

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

If you have decided not to sell your house but instead to do some clever renovating , then call into The Red Barn, in Briarhill Business Park to help you with some ideas.

Xtra-vision launches new offer for Galway gamers

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Xtra-vision has announced the launch of a recession-busting offer that should be music to the ears of Galway gamers.

Swap ‘til you drop for Cancer Care West

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Imagine browsing through an extensive fashion wardrobe and choosing exactly what you want without having to worry about price tags?

Remand for man accused of impersonating garda, and false imprisonment

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A man charged with offences including alleged impersonation of a garda, false imprisonment, and assault, was remanded on continuing bail for the service of a book of evidence.

A trip down memory lane at the Druid exhibition

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

To celebrate the opening of the renovated Druid Lane Theatre, Druid will present a photographic exhibition in Artisan Restaurant, Quay Street, during the Galway Arts Festival.

Stagecoach Galway holiday workshops

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

There are a few remaining places for Stagecoach Galway’s holiday workshop for children interested in drama, running all next week at St Mary’s College.

Public meeting to discuss the Ryan Report

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Dr Peadar O’Grady, a practising child psychiatrist, will examine the Ryan Report and its recommendations in a public meeting in Galway this evening.

East Galway Food Festival takes place on Saturday

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

The inaugural East Galway Food Festival takes place at St Brendan’s Home, Loughrea, this Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm.

Family furniture

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Opening their doors for the first time in May 1959, Coppingers of Moylough have been serving customers for half a century and are still going strong.

Walsh welcomes new Garda substation for Ballybane

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

The new Garda substation for Ballybane will help deter crime and provide necessary services to the local community according to Fine Gael councillor Brian Walsh.

Jail for man who obstructed garda at court

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Five months in jail was imposed on a Limerick man who obstructed a garda in the foyer of the Galway courthouse by putting his elbow to his face.

Galway green fingers could have allotments by September

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Allotments have been a feature of urban English life for decades but with the increasing sprawl of Irish cities, and gardens becoming smaller to non-existent, allotments are now becoming popular here.

The Script play the west

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

After wowing fans in Oxygen last weekend the Script have announced that they will play one concert in the west this year and the Royal Theatre Castlebar is the chosen venue.

Hungarian dental expert to visit Galway next month

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

One of the most popular destinations for dental treatment is Hungary where huge savings can be made, as the country has a long tradition of treating foreign patients particularly from Italy and Germany.

Mervue councillors to meet city manager today

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Mervue based councillors will meet City Hall officials tomorrow to “iron out the details” of a new grant scheme to allow homes to be connected to modern water systems, so that as many people as possible can benefit.

Enjoy a night of Romanian music

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Romanian music will fill the mediaeval surrounds of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Saturday at 8pm when the ConTempo Quartet and Alexander Balanescu join forces.

Man punches taxi driver after popping the question, court hears

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A Donegal man, who assaulted a taxi driver by punching him in the side of his face on the night the accused proposed to his girlfriend, was ordered to hand over up to €1,800 in fines and compensation.

People in Need raises more than €290,000 for Galway charities

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Twenty three Galway city and county charities received grants totalling more than €290,000 from the People in Need funds raised during the 2007 RTÉ People In Need Telethon.

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