Put back road safety signs, says McDonnell
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The road safety signs which were along busy main roads in the city must be re-erected as they play an important role in getting drivers to take care, according to PD Cllr Declan McDonnell.
Read more ...No crucifixion for restaurants who sold drink on Good Friday
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
No alcohol means no alcohol, especially on Good Friday as nine Galway city centre restaurants found out after they were summoned to appear at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Labour moves to protect Corrib Park green area
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The popular Green area in Corrib Park looks set to be protected from any development as Labour councillors will seek to have the land rezoned following legal advice.
Read more ...Galway Social Space is up, running, and waiting
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Galway Social Space, the city’s new and independently run community and cultural centre, recently opened on 24 Middle Street, and has a packed programme of activities for September.
Read more ...Galway Filipino community to hold annual family day and sportsfest
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Galway Filipino Irish Community will hold its annual family day and Sportsfest event on Sunday September 21 at Áras Bothar na Trá, Dr Mannix Road, Salthill.
Community officers are calling all the kababayans, friends, and affiliates in Galway city and county to join the event.
Read more ...Galway fairtrade company helps special needs children in Gaza
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
A Galway-based company set up to sell Palestinian Fairtrade olive oil in Ireland is supporting a special needs school in Gaza with funds to purchase speech lab equipment.
Read more ...Get in shape with Fitness 2000 and Shapes for Women
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Fitness 2000 and Shapes for Women in Loughrea believes that exercise is not only essential for a healthy body but a healthy mind too. Doctors and healthcare practitioners are prescribing exercise more and more as only 30 minutes activity per day can effectively improve the quality of your life. It can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and many other serious illnesses.
Read more ...Monster Organic Ball ticket could send you to the sun
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The wettest summer on record has left us all a bit miserable and the hope for a hot September seems to be slipping further away.
Read more ...Salthill Devon nipper training begins this weekend
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Salthill Devon will begin practice for its nipper training academy this weekend.
Read more ...Granary Learning Centre to host regular cultural exchange events
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Granary Learning Centre has become one of the city’s most popular language schools but now it is branching out to host exhibitions, readings, and film screenings with its new events series called The Meeting Point.
Read more ...A rough guide to Galway City West Ward
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The new local election ward of Galway City West - formerly and confusingly known as the South Ward - is located around Salthill, Knocknacarra, and the Claddagh. This ward now has a new section adjacent to Taylor’s Hill.
Read more ...Polls don't influence our selection of candidates says FF general secretary
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Fianna Fail top brass stated yesterday that they do not allow any polls, whether commissioned or not, to set their agenda when it comes to selecting candidates for elections.
Read more ...October to be a red letter month for some FFers
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
October was a significant date for the Soviets as the October Revolution of 1917 overthrew the Russian provisional government and eventually led to the creation of the Soviet Union in 1922.
In the 1930s, Fianna Fáil were accused of being Bolsheviks and perhaps that charge was not unfounded as the October-Red-Soviet-Fianna Fáil connection is about to receive its latest twist.
Read more ...Labour to run six candidates in the city
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
It is not just Fianna Fáil that wants to make a comeback in Galway City West, Labour are also determined to regain a seat here in the 2009 Local Elections.
Read more ...Anyone willing to don a Blueshirt?
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Perhaps in a fit of enthusiasm Fianna Fáil members with aspirations have put Whitesnake’s Ready an’Willing on repeat on their iPods. There are certainly plenty of people ready and willing to run for Fianna Fáil at the next local elections.
Read more ...Man remains stable after Claremont stabbing
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
A man remains in a stable condition at University Hospital Galway following a stabbing incident in the Westside area of the city in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Read more ...Tenders for Oranmore to Tuam motorway in January
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
The new road from Oranmore to Tuam will be a reality by 2010, it was announced this week. The tender process will start in early 2009 and construction will start within two years.
Read more ...‘Own up so we can move on’ — former mayor pleads to clamp councillors
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Councillors against whom allegations have been made regarding the removal of clamps must “come clean” on the issue so the “important business of the city can be attended to”, according to Fine Gael Cllr Brian Walsh.
Read more ...Get off that couch, your locality needs you
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Now that the September meeting of the Galway Races is upon us this weekend, sure we may as well be dusting down the Christmas trees, the winter is heading in so fast. And when we’re done bitching about the weather, let us take a step back and see is there any way that we can make a major contribution this winter to making Galway a better place for a lot of vulnerable people.
Read more ...Local family’s life a misery because of moth infestation
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
A local family whose lives have been made a misery by an infestation of moths are warning other households to be on the lookout for what they term these destructive pests.
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