The late Ma O’Driscoll kept a close eye on students’ morals
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The death has taken place earlier this month of Ms Mary ‘Ma’ O’Driscoll, the much loved Lady Dean of Residence at NUIG until her retirement. Her home at Taylor’s Hill, opposite the school, was a great meeting place for female students, who might have wanted nothing more than a cup of tea in a friendly home, or a sympathetic listener to a struggle with exams, a landlord, or boyfriends.
Read more ...Mervue hero Billy is named top volunteer in annual Mayor’s Awards
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
VETERAN footballer and coach and fundraiser extraordinaire Billy Carr of Mervue was named as the Galway city Volunteer of the Year at the annual Mayor’s Awards which were presented on Tuesday night.
Read more ...Ennis to Athenry rail link in March
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Iarnród Éireann have announced that the opening of the Ennis to Athenry line, which will also deliver direct Limerick to Galway services, is now scheduled to take place in March.
Read more ...Good year predicted for west’s B&Bs
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The western region director of B&B Ireland predicts 2010 will be a good year for its members.
Read more ...Clifden Community College takes step towards securing a new buildings
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The Clifden Community College took a major step forward in securing a new building as it was approved to proceed to the next development stage by Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe.
Read more ...Ten reasons to lose weight in 2010
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Have you ever been asked if you were pregnant, refused to go swimming or avoided looking in the mirror? These are just some of the reasons why you should start your weight-loss journey in 2010.
Read more ...Weddings at The Westwood
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The ever popular four star Westwood Hotel in Galway city will host its second annual ‘Weddings At The Westwood’ wedding fair this Sunday January 31 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. The afternoon is sure to be a must for those engaged couples who are considering booking the hotel for their upcoming wedding reception.
Read more ...Recreational facilities on the cards for Headford Road area
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A new objective to provide playing pitches and active recreational facilities in the Headford Road area has been inserted into the Draft Galway City Development Plan 2011 - 2017.
Read more ...Road through forest park removed from development plan
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
City councillors gave short shrift to a plan by the Galway City Council to construct a link road between the Quincenntenial Bridge and Dyke Road at a recent meeting in City Hall.
Read more ...Galway has a social conscience to be proud of
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Does Galway have a bigger social conscience than any other city? Is that why more people care about more things to do with their communities and their environment than in towns and cities of comparable size? That certainly seems to be the case as is evidenced from the 400 people who turned out to attend this year’s annual Mayors Awards on Tuesday night.
Read more ...Galway soldier to be celebrated on new Chieftains album
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
In Mexico in the 1840s, Clifden man John Reilly led a band of Irish soldiers called The San Patricios, in an effort to help Mexico repulse a military invasion by the USA.
Read more ...Coast your way to a memorable day
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Your child’s Communion and Confirmation Day is a wonderful family day of celebration The Connemara Coast Hotel located just eight miles from the city centre, set on the shores of Galway Bay is the perfect setting for you and your family to celebrate your childs’ special day.
The hotel provides ample free parking, has a purpose built out door play-ground, while indoors there is a pool room; a Sony Playstation Lounge, and playroom” especially for the children’s entertainment.
Read more ...Judge condemns teen’s ‘outrageous’ rape threats to gardai
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A Ballybane teenager who threatened to rape a garda’s daughter and made a “gun” sign at a garda during a court sitting was given eight months detention this week.
A shocked Judge Mary Fahy described the actions of 18-year-old Thomas Laffey as “outrageous” and condemned the “trend” of threats that gardai and now even their families face. She added that a defendant’s personal and alcohol issues were no excuse to make threats, whether it was meant or not, to a garda.
Read more ...Man charged with €50k cannabis haul
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A man has been charged with operating a hydroponic cannabis growing factory and cultivating an estimated €50,000 worth of the drug.
Read more ...Drink driver charged with serious traffic collision
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A drink driver charged in connection with a traffic collision at the weekend which left two people in intensive care has been remanded in custody with consent to bail.
Read more ...Man jailed after various charges
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A homeless man with 70 previous convictions was jailed for two months for being intoxicated and urinating in front of children in the middle of the day.
Read more ...Citylink to contest unlicensed service charges
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
A case in which Galway-based bus company Citylink is charged with running unlicensed non-stop daily services to Dublin has been adjourned for hearing to March 8.
The Galway District Court heard this week that Citylink, which is owned by Singapore-based Comfortdelgro, would be contesting the two charges brought against it by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Read more ...Top bridal designers come to Belladonna this week
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Brides who want their wedding day to be different can meet face to face with top designers Marta and Marie Therese Raich at an event in Belladonna tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.
Read more ...Claregalway Dev Assoc seeks new blood
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The AGM of the Claregalway Community Development Association will take place tonight Thursday Jan 28 at 8pm in the Parish Meeting Room, beside the church.
Like every organisation it is seeking new talent to continue working to deliver services and infrastructure for the community.
Read more ...Remembering John ffrench
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The many friends of artist John ffrench, in Ireland, the United States, and around the world, will have heard the news of his death on Friday (January 22) at the age of 81, with a deep sense of loss.
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