Be careful — Galway lifesavers are taking a rare night off
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
People of Galway are being advised to keep safe on October 3, because all the lifesavers are taking the night off!
Read more ...Labour says no to any return to domestic water charges
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Galway Labour has reacted angrily to Green Minister for Natural Resources Eamon Ryan raising the possibility of the reintroduction of domestic water charges.
Read more ...New project seeks to preserve and promote Galway’s maritime heritage
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
The last six boats of the Claddagh fleet are to be restored to working order in time for the Volvo Ocean Boat Race, as part of a new project which seeks to preserve and promote Galway’s maritime heritage.
Read more ...Tynagh Energy selects company to run massive power plant
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Tynagh Energy Ltd has announced that GE Energy will operate and maintain the 400- megawatt Tynagh Power Plant and ensure that it complies with the highest environmental standards.
Read more ...New pro-EU group to be launched in Galway
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
In the aftermath of the No vote to Lisbon many people are asking what the EU stands for, how democratic and engaged with its citizens is it, and what is Ireland’s future within the union?
Read more ...Charities join forces for unique fundraising event
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Two Galway based charities, the Galway branch of Cystic Fibrosis and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre, have joined forces to organise a unique fundraising evening in the city on October 31.
Read more ...A Galway Mass for the late Seamus Brennan on Saturday
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
A ‘Galway Mass’ will be held for the late Seamus Brennan, in St Patrick Church, Forster Street Galway this Saturday at 1pm.
Read more ...Clarenbridge oyster event in the tent for Chernobyl
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
This year, the Clarinbridge Oyster Festival will host the Friday night opening in association with Claren Home of Hope, Chernobyl, and Colga soccer club. As always, it promises to be a great night, held in the Festival Marquee at Paddy Burke's and music will be provided by the local Oyster Boys and big band Boogie Nights.
Read more ...Ó Brolcháin appointed as a peace commissioner
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Green Party Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin has been appointed by the Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan as a Peace Commissioner.
Read more ...Ballinasloe launches search for Queen of the Fair
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
The search has begun in Ballinasloe for a new Queen of the Fair ahead of the Ballinasloe October Fair, which takes place from October 4 to 12.
Read more ...Protect the trees on Salmon Weir Bridge, says Ó Brolcháin
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
While Cllr Michael J Crowe may be ‘sick of trees’, one man who certainly isn’t is Green Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin, who is concerned about the future of trees near the Salmon Weir Bridge.
Read more ...Cuddy raises concerns about new Oranmore roundabout
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Oranmore Councillor Jim Cuddy has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed location of a roundabout by Galway County Council at the Beal an Bradán bridge on the Oranmore-Maree Road, which he claims will encroach on the land and gardens of local residents.
Read more ...Sadness at death of Poor Clare sister
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Sr Agnes Horgan of the Poor Clares Nun’s Island, died on August 21, having undergone heart surgery on the August 13.
Read more ...Renmore History Society to examine The Da Vinci Code
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Dan Browne’s The Da Vinci Code enraged the Roman Catholic Church with claims that Christ was a married man, while historians warned that the book is not based on factual, reliable evidence.
Read more ...Perlico’s success based on customers saving money
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
From its humble beginnings in 2002, Perlico has really accelerated competition in the telecommunications industry — It is now the confirmed number one alternative to Eircom and has in the process saved its customers millions of euro every year.
Read more ...Government accused of snubbing one in six second level students
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
The needs of the most disadvantaged students in local second-level schools are not being taken seriously by the Government, Galway West’s Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Education has claimed.
Read more ...Couple die as blaze rips through mobile home
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
The community in Ballinasloe was in shock yesterday when they awoke to the news that a married couple had lost their lives in a fire which tore though their mobile home in the middle of the night.
Read more ...Don’t serve cheap booze during rag week - presidents’ call
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
The presidents of the GMIT and NUIG have come together to hit out at special offers on alcohol as well as extended drinking hours during rag week.
Read more ...Galway Leaving Certs among the highest achievers in the country
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
Galway Leaving Cert students celebrated yesterday with most of the local secondary schools emerging with “outstanding results”.
Read more ...Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal Connemara crash
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
Gardaí have appealed to a driver, who may have witnessed the accident in which two French tourists lost their lives on Monday, to come forward.
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