Fahey welcomes return of Aer Lingus routes
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The return of the Aer Lingus Gatwick route to Ireland West Airport Knock and the Aer Lingus Heathrow route to Shannon Airport is a considerable boost for Galway and the west of Ireland, according to Dep Frank Fahey.
Read more ...Spare a thought for the environment this Christmas
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
With Christmas upon us, we should spare a thought for the environment and try to make Christmas as environmentally friendly as possible. This does not mean that we cannot enjoy Christmas, rather it means we make small changes to reduce any possible negative environmental effects our enjoyment of Christmas may have.
Read more ...Dr Helen Greally to head up Cancer Care West’s psychological services
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
A senior psychologist with more than 28 year’s experience has been chosen to head up Cancer Care West’s psychological and support services expansion programme in Galway city and the west.
Read more ...Galway City Recycling Centre Christmas opening hours
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The Galway City Council operates a recycling centre in the Liosbán Industrial Estate and over the Christmas period it will have slightly different opening hours.
The centre will be closed to the public on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St Stephen’s Day. It will open again on Saturday December 27 from 9am to 1pm. It will be open from 2pm to 4pm from Monday December 29 to Wednesday 31.
Read more ...Galway-based Liberian charity seeks help for blind
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
A Galway-based Liberian woman who runs a charity for blind people in her home country is appealing for support from the people of Galway over the festive period.
Read more ...Fancy some free maths grinds as your Christmas pressie?
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
A company set by a Galway woman and her Cork partner - which provides an interactive online revision aid for ordinary level maths students - has just launched a nationwide giveaway of free introductory memberships for Leaving Certificate students.
Read more ...Truck owner fined more than €5,000
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The owner of heavy goods vehicles was fined more than €5,000 at Galway District Court this week for failing to have the proper carriers licence in place and failing to pay road tax.
Read more ...More than 180 licensed premises signed up for Designated Driver campaign
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
More than 180 licensed premises in Co Galway have signed up for the Coca-Cola Designated Driver Christmas Campaign.
Read more ...VEC literacy project shortlisted for awards
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
A Galway VEC literacy project aimed at the fishing industry is among the shortlisted nominees of the 2008 Adults Continuing Education awards.
Read more ...HSE urges people to be good neighbours this winter
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The HSE is urging people to be good neighbours this winter, especially to check on older people in their neighbourhoods.The call comes from Chris Kane, the spokesperson for the HSE West’s winter initiative team.
Read more ...Design and decorate your home with La Maison Chic
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
For Christmas, La Maison Chic is offering you its classic interior design consultations gift voucher. Or why not visit the showroom in Oranmore for unique gifts, candles, throws, lighting, and more. You are guaranteed to offer a one of a kind present from a range of exclusive suppliers.
Read more ...Public outcry at poor state of local roads
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
Residents in Lisheenkyle, Castlelambert and Raheen have to contend with burst tyres and damaged vehicles because of the poor state of local roads.
Read more ...White Christmas for our troops in Kosovo
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
Many west of Ireland members of the army will spend Christmas overseas and were delighted to get a visit from An Taoiseach Brian Cowen yesterday (Monday).
Read more ...Mary McPartlan to be part of Culture Ireland delegation to major New York conference
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The Galway based folk singer and producer Mary McPartlan has been selected as part of Culture Ireland’s delegation to attend the APAP Conference 2009 which will be held in New York.
The conference is an annual showcase of the best of international performing arts and is produced by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters in the US. It is the largest gathering of performing arts influencers, presenters, decision-makers, managers, and artists in the world and takes place at the prestigious Hilton Hotel, New York.
Read more ...Man threatens to burn down Galway Rape Crisis Centre, court hears
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The staff at the Galway Rape Crisis Centre were forced to lodge a complaint with gardai after a Connemara man made 17 nuisance calls and threatened to break every window and then burn the centre down, the Galway District Court heard last week.
Read more ...Knocknacarra Action Group demands council ‘rethink’ over halting site plans
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
An angry group of Knocknacarra residents are calling on the Galway City Council to clarify details on a proposed traveller halting site on Ballymoneen Road, which they say contradicts the 2007 council’s framework study of the area.
Read more ...Man jailed for urinating on solicitor’s sofa
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
An alcoholic who wandered into a solicitor’s office and urinated on a sofa as well as making a nuisance of himself at UHG was sentenced to six months in jail at Galway District Court last Monday.
Read more ...Westside youth and Macnas to benefit from company’s move to new premises
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Macnas’ move to new premises in Westside is not just a boost for the company, it is also a boost for the youth of the area as it will get them interested in and working with one of the leading arts organisations in Ireland.
Read more ...Heart charity sets birthday challenge
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Local heart charity Croi is urging people to celebrate their big birthdays next year by embarking on a charity challenge.
Read more ...Fourth death threat made against GAAW’s Niall Farrell
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Niall Farrell, the PRO of the Galway Alliance Against War, received a death threat when he answered his phone on Tuesday - the fourth such threat in nine months.
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