Try anything— Triathlon for beginners
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The idea of completing a triathlon for many people is a daunting prospect, however lack of fitness, knowledge, or an inability to swim need not stand in the way.
Galway Triathlon Club will hold an information day for people of all abilities on Saturday February 20 at 9am in the Kingfisher Club in NUIG.
Read more ...E Brún celebrates two successful years in business
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Celebrating its second birthday, and two years of successful trading is bar E Brun on Dominick Street.
Read more ...Residents demand council ‘honour commitment’ to fix ‘death trap’ road
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Galway City Council must honour commitments made in 2008 to tackle the problem of a “death trap” stretch of road that is putting lives of pedestrians and school children at risk.
Read more ...Cuddy calls for rest stops on new M6 motorway
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Rest stops on the section of the M6 motorway in Galway must be provided by the National Roads Authority according to Independent councillor Jim Cuddy.
Cllr Cuddy said such rest stops are essential because apart from one being developed at Kinnegad, at the moment there is none between Galway and Dublin.
Read more ...Businessman consents to €2.7million summary judgment order
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway businessman John Sweeney, whose Black Shore Holdings company was wound up last week, has consented to a € 2.7 million summmary judgment order being made against him at the Commercial Court over unpaid loans.
Read more ...‘Crater like’ potholes in Ballygar to be repaired
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Major resurfacing works to repair the “crater like” potholes on Main Street, Ballygar, will be carried out within the next two weeks according to Fine Gael councillor Paul Connaughton jr.
Cllr Connaughton had been calling for the repair work after the severe floods before Christmas left the street “badly potholed”.
Read more ...Galway artist criticises council decision to abolish public arts officer post
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The abolition of the post of Galway City Public Arts Officer has led local artist Aideen Barry to call on artists and arts organisations in the city and county to “challenge” City Hall on the issue.
Read more ...Run, jog, or walk in the first west of Ireland mini-marathon for Special Olympics
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Special Olympics Connaught is looking for women to participate in the inaugural West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon in Castlebar in May.
Read more ...Grifters
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
In this column last August I criticised the ridiculous economic strategy better known to us all as NAMA. I illustrated how it can never achieve its objective and how it will be a financial millstone around our necks for generations to come. It come to light in the last week that Messrs Cowen and Lenihan knew this all along but decided to carry on regardless.
Read more ...New regulations limit councillors’ junket options
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Councillors abilities to go off on junkets or make claims for conferences they may not have attended will be limited under new regulations.
Read more ...Cahergal to get major funding for flood prevention measures
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A total of €50,000 for flood mitigation and prevention measures in Gortbeg, Cahergal, Tuam, has been allocated by the Office of Public Works.
Read more ...Swine flu vaccination clinic in Merlin Park
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The swine flu vaccination clinic at Merlin Park University Hospital will operate on Wednesdays and Thursdays only from Wednesday February 24.
Read more ...Greens and Labour demand City Hall reopen An Taibhdhearc
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The re-opening of Ireland’s national Irish language theatre is vital for Galway’s cultural and artistic heritage and the Galway City Council must provide funding to make this happen.
Read more ...Treacy encourages County Galway to apply for European project funding
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Voluntary groups and education bodies in County Galway can apply for funding under a new EU initiative which aims to help raise awareness about the EU in their community.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is administering the fund and consideration will be given to proposals for events, large or small, that are organised to celebrate Europe Day on May 9 in County Galway.
Read more ...Arts Council allocates almost €4 million to Galway
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway is to receive almost €4 million in funding from the Arts Council to support theatre, dance, music, exhibitions, readings, and other performances across the city and county.
Read more ...Galway Film Centre courses
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Galway Film Centre is running courses in filmmaking, writing, and animation for beginners and those with some knowledge.
Read more ...Grealish welcomes progress on Milltown and Claregalway sewerage schemes
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Plans for the long awaited Claregalway and Milltown sewerage schemes are now at an advanced stage and construction is expected to start next year.
Read more ...Galway Film Centre offers new courses for beginners
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Galway Film Centre is running courses in filmmaking, writing, and animation for beginners and those with some knowledge.
Read more ...Galway harpist thrilled and surprised by Meteor nomination
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway harpist Kathleen Loughnane was “surprised and delighted” to find herself in contention with Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon for a Meteor Award.
Read more ...Securing Seamount College’s future offers solution to school places crisis, says umbrella group
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The securing of Seamount College’s future will now offer a solution to south Galway’s secondary school accommodation shortage, according to RESCUE, the umbrella group established to campaign for the retention of secondary education in Kinvara.
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