Corrandulla will not be left without a garda says Hoade
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Concerns are currently being raised that the Corrandulla area will be left without a garda.
In the past the Corrandulla area had two gardaí in the area - one sergeant and a garda. In the last number of years the area was covered by one garda, who has now retired.
Read more ...EU countries must act together to defeat the recession, Galway conference told
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Many individuals and businesses have seen pensions, savings, and profits plummet, as banks have failed, credit has stopped, workers have lost their jobs, and consumers have stopped spending.
Read more ...Westport House’s Pirate Adventure Park Competition
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
For those looking for the perfect value for money family day out, look no further than Westport House and its recently rebranded Pirate Adventure Park – ‘a treasure trove of family fun’. Built on the ruins of a former castle of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley and still owned by her direct descendants, this magnificent house and fun-packed Pirate Adventure Park has something to appeal to everyone, young or old.
Read more ...Galway women wanted for Croí mini marathon fundraiser
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Local heart charity Croí is reminding all those considering taking part in this year’s Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to act fast as the April 21 closing date for entries is approaching fast. The largest all women’s event of its kind in the world, with over 40,000 participants, the mini marathon will take place this year on the Bank Holiday Monday, June 1.
Read more ...Half price luxury Easter eggs at Headlines
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Make your Easter more luxurious by purchasing your Lily O’Brien’s Easter eggs in Headlines Newsagents, Corrib Centre, Galway.
Headlines is offering Lily O’Brien’s Easter Eggs at half price throughout Easter Week.
Read more ...New sheltered bicycle stands in Eyre Square and Spanish Parade
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
This week sees the rollout of new sheltered bicycle stands in Eyre Square and Spanish Parade areas for a trial period of six months.
Read more ...Access Music Project to celebrate 10th birthday
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Galway’s Access Music Project will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Monday with a gathering in the St Patrick’s Band Society Hall, Forster Street, at 10am.
Read more ...Cara Office Supplies takes the pain out of setting up
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
If you are setting up a new business or moving premises Cara Office Supplies is your one stop shop for all office requirements.
Read more ...NLP for self esteem and performance
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Lifelong Learning Centre is collaborating with Evelyn Cormican, the founder of Blueprint Coaching andTraining to offer a new night course titled “Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) for Self Esteem and Performance”, starting on April 22.
Read more ...Lorg Printmakers
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
LORG PRINTMAKERS has moved to new premises at the Ballybane Enterprise Centre.
Read more ...Youth work activism workshop
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
An event aimed at youth workers, managers, teachers, and those looking to develop their skills in the area of global issues and activism in youth work, will take place in Galway.
Read more ...Ken Bruen up for major short story award
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Time Of The Green, a short story by Galway crime writer Ken Bruen, has been selected as a finalist in the International Thriller Writers 2009 Best Short Story Of The Year competition.
Read more ...Galway Dance Centre open auditions and courses
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Galway Dance Centre, is opening auditions for children, teens, adults to take part in the next show. The Galway Dance Centre based in Terryland Retail Park is the best place in town to learn to dance, have fun dancing, get confident and relaxed while dancing, get fit and get into shape with dancing, all this to the music of your choice, Latin, hip-hop, ballet, country, waltz — you are sure to find a course that appeals to you and suits you and your child.
Read more ...Potential park and ride site investigated by council - Fahey
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
A potential site for a park and ride facility to service areas north of the city is currently being investigated by the Galway County Council, according to Galway West Fianna Fail TD and chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee Frank Fahey.
Read more ...MEP launches Galway County Community and Voluntary Forum awareness programme
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
MEP Sean O’Neachtain this week launched the 2009 Awareness Programme for Galway County Community and Voluntary Forum (GCCVF) stating that he felt an “immense pride” in acknowledging the success of the work of the Galway Forum.
Read more ...Galway City Central is not a foregone conclusion
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
This week, Insider is going to take a look at the number of first preference votes received in 2004 by candidates in the old West Ward and potentially what the outcome may be in the new Galway City Central ward in June for the sitting councillors, repeat candidates, and new candidates.
Firstly, from an electorate of 11,500, Insider believes that 55 per cent will turn out to vote. If this is the case, 6,325 people will be deciding who will represent them in City Hall.
Read more ...Labour’s red rose set to bloom
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Last weekend’s national Labour Party conference in Mullingar set out its platform for the forthcoming elections.
Read more ...The art of Fianna Fáil-ure
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Conor Casby’s nude portraits of Brian Cowen, which have been causing a sensation these last few days, reminded me of a story I once heard about Brendan Behan.
Read more ...Josette leads Labour’s new charge in the county
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Right now and heading into June’s Local Elections is a good time to be a candidate for The Labour Party. Labour could take four - perhaps if lucky five - seats in the Galway City Council, but can it do the same in the county?
The party has only one county councillor - Colm Keaveney - and Labour knows that it has an uphill battle to secure more seats in areas that have traditionally been barren ground.
Read more ...Is Fianna Fáil out to get Josie Conneely?
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
What is Fianna Fáil doing in Connemara? The fortress of Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív is grinding slowly, very slowly, to making a decision regarding the team that will contest the Local Elections on June 5.
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