Government should never have left Galway begging for race aid

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The clock is ticking down fast on tomorrow’s deadline for Galway’s bid to be chosen as a stopover port for the 2012 Volvo Ocean Race and what is our Government doing about ensuring that we get this — practically nothing.

Community cycle to raise funds for Jigsaw project

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

A cycle being held in aid of the local Jigsaw project aims to raise vital funds for the organisation and heighten awareness about the role local communities can play in safeguarding young people’s health and wellbeing.

Bring Volvo Ocean Race back to Galway says Michael D

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Despite being a time of economic restraint, the Government must commit to supporting Galway being chosen to again host the Volvo Ocean Race stopover.

Oughterard card drive in aid of Croi

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Local heart charity Croi will benefit from a major “27 Nines” fundraising card drive which takes place at Oughterard Golf Club on Sunday January 31.

Hotel Meyrick hosts celebrity wedding with a twist

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Hotel Meyrick, located in the heart of Eyre Square will host its inaugural ‘Wedding Taster with a Twist’ on Saturday February 6, 2010.

New youth club for Rahoon

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

A new youth club for people aged from 10 to 18 years will begin in Tonabrucky tomorrow (Friday).

The Q Club is a variety youth club which will introduce youngsters to singing, music, dance, comedy, and fun on Fridays from 7pm to 9pm. The club, based in Rahoon/Newcastle Hurling Club, will start tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm and all are welcome. Registration is €10 for the year, plus €2 weekly.

Galway potato growers facing financial ruin after severe weather

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Potato growers and other farmers throughout Galway who are facing financial ruin in the wake of the flooding and more recent cold spell are now calling on the Government to urgently provide assistance to save them from going out of business.

Shops robbed at knifepoint

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following an incident in which two men armed with a knife robbed a shop in Newcastle at the weekend.

Irish themed week at Coole

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The Coole Park series of cultural events is now well under way. There is a feast of culture ahead over the next few months of the upcoming Spring Arts and Heritage Programme 2010.

The programme varies slightly from previous years in that all the arts events take place on Mondays and Thursdays from mid January to mid February and all the heritage course lectures take place on Mondays and Thursdays from mid February to mid March.

Monday hearing for dismissal case of well known Galway-native hotelier

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

A well known Galway hotel manager is due back in the High Court on Monday to contest his dismissal from a Dublin hotel on Christmas Eve.

Healy Eames hails handover of Maree water scheme

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has welcomed the Galway County Council’s taking in charge of the Maree Group Water Scheme. The local authority has already upgraded the scheme, a move which Sen Healy Eames said has saved householders in the area some €2,000.

“In Maree we are very fortunate that this scheme was upgraded over the last two years,” she said. “This was a slow, tedious job. It cost €60,000 alone to identify the leaks in the system, with the overall scheme costing c€250,000. In the event that this scheme experiences future problems, the newly installed infrastructure will enable the problem to be identified and rectified easily. This makes a major change from the problems we experienced over successive summers when there wasn't adequate water pressure for homes in areas like Prospect, Maree Hill, and the New Line. At times it was an absolute nightmare for families who struggled to cope.

Best Buddies programme aims to break down barriers, says chief

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

A disability awareness and befriending initiative which links secondary school children with young people with intellectual disabilities has helped break down existing barriers, the launch of an evaluation report on the programme was told recently.

NUIG lecturer proposes ‘alternative’ memorial to child abuse victims

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

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Galway acts to perform at Choice Awards

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Athenry vocalist/ composer Julie Feeney, Barna’s Adrian Crowley, and Dark Room Notes, two of whose members come from Galway, will perform at the fifth annual Choice Music Prize awards next month.

Renmore History Society social night

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The Renmore History Society will hold its first social night on Thursday February 4 at 8pm in the Victoria Hotel, Queen Street, Eyre Square.

Galway solicitor who allegedly misappropriated clients' funds may face jail

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

A Galway solicitor who allegedly misappropriated his clients' court settlement funds may face jail for not filing a statement of means.

Gardening expert to address Oranmore group

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

A gardening expert who has been gardening since he was seven will be the guest speaker at the third meeting of the Grow it Yourself Oranmore group on Thursday February 4 at Oranmore Library at 6.30pm.

Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh moves to next planning stage

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh is to move to the next stage of architectural planning which will eventually see pupils no longer having to take classes in portacabins.

O’Flaherty wants to see more bins throughout the city

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The new large dustbins which are situated both on the Salthill Promenade and the city centre are welcome but they need to be emptied regularly and more need to be installed.

Shannonwatch peace monitor to speak at GAAW AGM

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The Galway Alliance Against War will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday February 3 at 8pm in Richardson’s, Eyre Square.

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