There’s something fishy going on

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The dogs in the street know there is no love lost between Minister Éamon Ó Cuív and Dep Frank Fahey TD, but at a meeting last year in Ros a’Mhíl even the fish in the sea got wind of the animosity when local FFers feared blows might be exchanged between the two heavy hitters.

FG not a hit with Nolan but Hildegarde certainly is

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

If Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil, had more councillors like Hildegarde Naughton in their ranks then planning in the city would be much better off.

This is the view of Labour councillor Derek Nolan who has applauded Cllr Naughton for her principled stand against potentially controversial rezoning decisions at last Monday’s city council meeting.

Marx for dummies

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Since free market capitalism imploded dramatically just less than 18 months ago, political pundits have been writing articles and publishing books saying how they saw the crash coming first.

Speeding TD Treacy's driving licence had lapsed

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

A Galway TD has been fined for speeding and having no driver's licence.

Galway solicitor who allegedly misappropriated clients' funds may face jail

Tue, Jan 26, 2010

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

Udaras name gets even longer

Mon, Jan 25, 2010

Gaeltacht development body Udaras na Gaeltacht is to change its name to an even longer one.

Citylink case adjourned for two months

Mon, Jan 25, 2010

Citylink case adjourned for two months

New Galway med company could eliminate needles

Mon, Jan 25, 2010

A Galway-based medical company has set up a new business which will eventually see all needles eliminated from the injecting of drugs.

Bishop Drennan to meet Pope in Rome showdown

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

DEFIANT Bishop of Galway Dr Martin Drennan, who has refused to bow to calls for his resignation after his name was mentioned in The Murphy report into the handling of child abuse in the Dublin archdiocese, is to speak face to face with Pope Benedict in the Vatican next month as the pontiff draws up a response to the Irish abuse scandal.

‘We’re keeping the name’ — College brand to be unchanged despite NUI abolition

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

NUI Galway is unlikely to change its name despite yesterday’s announcement of the dissolution of the National University of Ireland, according to the university’s president Dr Jim Browne.

Dr Browne said yesterday the university is keen to keep the NUI brand as its degrees are recognised internationally. “The Minister has assured me that he will protect that,” he added.

Aer Arann flights disrupted during traffic controller strike

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A number of Aer Arann flights were either cancelled or delayed due to the strike by air traffic controllers at airports across the country yesterday.

Job creation potential from rainwater harvesting cannot be ignored — Cannon

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Investment in rainwater harvesting systems could help prevent future water shortages and create jobs, according to Senator Ciaran Cannon.

Chaotic schools building programme leaves children in substandard conditions

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The “chaotic nature” of the Government’s School Building Programme is forcing Galway children to suffer substandard conditions which are not fit for educational purposes, that is according to Fine Gael Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Aware Connemara Cycle 2010 launched

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Organisers have announced the third annual Aware Connemara Cycle will take place in April. People are invited to participate in the fun charity event to raise much needed funds for Aware in the west of Ireland. Aware is a national voluntary organisation giving support to people affected by depression by providing a broad range of appropriate therapies.

Move to new premises facilitates additional health services in Moycullen

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A move to a new premises has resulted in additional health services now being available in Moycullen.

OPW and county council to take measures to prevent future flooding damage

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A major study and various interim measures are to be take over the coming weeks to assess the level of damage caused by the recent floods and to ensure that such damage does not recur.

Salerno nun appeals for prayer and funds for victims of Haiti earthquake

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A former Galway based nun who has been working in Haiti for the past five years has spoken of the devastation caused by the recent earthquake which has affected an estimated three million people in this the poorest country in the western hemisphere.

Thousands attend Poor Clare weekend celebration

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Thousands of people attended a public celebration and blessing to mark the completion of the newly refurbished reception area of the Poor Clare convent at the weekend.

Council needs tough policy to stamp out dumping says Connolly

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A policy must be put in place that tolerates zero dumping in any estate, as protecting residential amenities and the health and safety of child should be the priority.

Councillors defeat City Hall proposal on empty affordable houses

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

City Hall’s proposal to hand over 57 empty houses to the Cluid Housing Association was defeated by councillors on Monday and the matter must now be re-examined by the Department of the Environment.

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