Cut Renmore grass, says O’Flaherty

Thu, May 21, 2009

Renmore residents are complaining that the grass in their area is not being cut and that in some places it is more than two foot high and looks very unsightly.

A happy medium as leading psychic comes to town

Thu, May 21, 2009

The country’s most exceptional medium will visit the Town Hall Theatre on June 9, with amazingly accurate messages from loved ones who have died. It’s not creepy or kooky, mysterious or spooky.

Really feel the heat with Galway

Thu, May 21, 2009

The summer temperature may be rising but if you want real healing heat then the new Galway Hot Yoga centre in Briarhill is the place to go.

Galway non-national voters’ chance to meet the candidates

Thu, May 21, 2009

Galway’s Eastern European, African, and Asian communities are entitled to vote in the Local Elections on June 5 and next week they will have an opportunity to meet the candidates.

Naughton warns of accident ‘black spot’

Thu, May 21, 2009

There is no stop sign on the Cappagh Road leading onto the Barna Road junction because it was knocked down in an accident, and accidents on this road are far too frequent.

Mercy and Presentation schools to amalgamate into super-school

Thu, May 14, 2009

Two girls’ secondary schools in the city are to amalgamate in the next two years.

Sleeping booty — Thief pretends to be asleep

Thu, May 14, 2009

A Newcastle man who had been trespassing in a neighbour’s house ran back upstairs, jumped into a bed, and pretended to be asleep when he saw gardai coming, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Ta siad ag teacht — they’re on their way

Thu, May 14, 2009

Thousands are sailing
Across the western ocean

Gort shooter wanted gardai to take him down, jury hears

Thu, May 14, 2009

A jury has heard that a man accused of firing his shotgun several times during a 21-hour siege in Gort had never intended to hurt anyone but that he had wanted gardai to shoot him by instigating a “suicide by cop” scenario.

Jobs blow as Steiner to close

Thu, May 14, 2009

CARNMORE was dealt a jobs blow last night with the news that long-term employer Steiner is to close with the loss of almost 50 jobs.

A bandwidth the size of Tuam to power Volvo Ocean Race stopover

Thu, May 14, 2009

Galway is set to transform into a technological powerhouse during the two-week Volvo Ocean Race stopover event from May23 to June 6.

City Mayor vows he will not be silenced on health issues

Thu, May 14, 2009

City Mayor Cllr Padraig Conneely - who claims he was “ordered out” of University Hospital Galway A&E department recently and who walked out of the HSE’s regional health forum west meeting this week “in protest” over comments made by a senior health official - has vowed to continue being the “voice of the voiceless”.

The outspoken Fine Gael city councillor hit the headlines on Tuesday after he asked HSE officials to confirm if temporary ward and theatre closures were planned. He outlined that Merlin Park and University hospitals were running over budget by €1 million a month and stand to be €12m in the red by the end of the year.

Michelle Obama will ‘keep in mind’ a visit to Galway

Thu, May 14, 2009

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has said she will “keep in mind” a visit to Galway and that her staff will be asked to make a note of it.

Ó Brolcháin calls for directly elected mayor of Galway city

Thu, May 14, 2009

Galway should follow Dublin’s lead and elect a fully accountable mayor with real powers to direct transport, planning, and other local services.

Loughrea conference to heighten awareness of mental health issues

Thu, May 14, 2009

The HSE’s community mental health team in Loughrea/Athenry in association with Mental Health Ireland is organising a one day conference titled “Mental Health: The Challenges of Today”, on Friday May 22 at the Lough Rea Hotel in Loughrea.

Let City Hall help you to get on the register to vote

Thu, May 14, 2009

The final day for voters to be added to the Supplemental Register is Monday and City Hall will be open on Saturday and Monday, to help people make sure they can vote.

Have fun for great causes at the Galway Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, May 14, 2009

Galway charities are sailing in behind the Volvo Ocean Race with a host of activities throughout the two-week festivities ensuring the city will be buzzing from May 23.

More than 100 free events are planned to take place throughout the festival, including music, culture, dance, street theatre and sailing, and an array of local charities, both small and established, are hosting an action-packed events programme that will appeal to all ages. These events promise to both raise awareness and some funds for these worthwhile causes.

Lorna’s well known garden to open for charity

Thu, May 14, 2009

The famous Bushypark gardens of Lorna MacMahon will open this month to raise funds for charity.

Coyote Factor winner and new band to play Galway next week.

Thu, May 14, 2009

Fresh from her win in the recent Coyotes Factor competition, Claregalway singer Ailbhe Hession will form part of her new covers band Jukebox when they perform their debut gig in the city next week.

Imperial Hotel keeping up with the times

Thu, May 14, 2009

Galway’s well known city hotel is sleek, comfortable, and affordable. The Imperial hotel on Eyre Square has the advantage of having public transport, tour buses, and city centre shops all on its doorstep. Built originally in 1810, the hotel has enjoyed pride of place as the city’s most central hotel.

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