Nominations sought for annual mayoral awards

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

The Mayor of Galway Councillor Declan McDonnell has called on the public to give credit where it is due by nominating unpaid volunteers, for the annual Mayor’s Award, for their work in the community in the city.

The Mayor’s Awards 2009 will acknowledge outstanding people and organisations that, through their commitment to participating in unpaid community and voluntary activities, have had a significant impact on the quality of life of their communities in Galway city.

New 600-page book to mark the centenary of the Presentation Sisters in Athenry

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

A remarkable 600-page full-colour book marking the centenary of the Presentation Sisters’ arrival in Athenry, and their educational contribution to the town and the wider area, will be launched this weekend.

Public meeting on agriculture college closure

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

A public meeting will be held in St Mary’s Community Centre in Mountbellew next Monday night, November 23 at 9pm. The meeting is called to discuss the already announced proposed closure of the Franciscan Agriculture College, Mountbellew.

Man who helped himself to dockyard scrap metal fined

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

A man who helped himself to scrap metal at the Docks was fined €300 at Galway District Court this week.

McNelis says Galway will not stand for child benefit cuts in Budget

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

The Government seems to be under the illusion that the child benefit payment is spent on luxuries but the reality is this payment goes towards ensuring children have their essential needs met.

Drug dealing accused sent forward for trial

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

An unemployed Tynagh man, accused of drug dealing and being in possession of cannabis worth an estimated €1 million, has been remanded in custody and is due to stand trial in January.

NUIG professor to ask Did Darwin Solve it All?

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Charles Darwin made an immense contribution to science and to our understanding of ourselves as human beings when he put forward his theory of evolution exactly 150 years ago.

Galway Chamber demands reduction in car park charges

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

All car parks in Galway city should introduce half price parking from 12 noon each weekday from now until the New Year, according to the Galway Chamber.

The chamber is calling on the Galway City Council and private car park owners to reduce parking charges in the run up to Christmas, in line with action taken by other cities. Chamber president Paul Shelly said that by reducing car parking charges, the Galway City Council can make a real commitment to jobs in Galway.’

The right woman for the big job

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Maire Geoghegan-Quinn has become the first Irish woman and the first Galwegian to be appointed as an EU Commissioner for Ireland, although her elevation to the job is already shrouded in controversy.

Naughton wants free parking for Galway and a reduction in rates

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

While the Galway Chamber has called for reduced charges in city car parks, Fine Gael councillor Hidegarde Naughton has gone further by calling for free parking at selected times during the week.

Both calls are aimed at encouraging people to come into town to shop thereby supporting business and employment in the city.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Galway

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

The American Holiday of Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November and Galwegians will have a chance to join in the celebrations next week.

Music, heritage, and drama at Coole

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

There will be an international flavour to the music series at Coole Park over the next few days as part of the Coole Park Winter Programme. Tonight (Thursday) Coole will host a concert of Mexican music by The Gringo Stars from 8pm to 9pm.

Is turf cutting part of Ireland’s future?

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Turf cutting is a way of life for many communities. It is a part of Ireland’s heritage, but is it part of Ireland’s future? This will be explored in a new documentary on TG4.

An Portach, from Hawkeye Films, directed and produced by Donal Haughey, will be screened on TG4 this Sunday at 9.30pm as part of the station’s Cogar series.

Claddagh School launches fundraising CD

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Taking an innovative approach to the crisis in educational funding, pupils and staff at the Claddagh National School have decided to sing for their desperately-needed services.

Send a Croí Christmas card this year

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Heart charity Croi has today launched its 2009 Christmas card pack selection. Synonymous with Christmas in Galway the Croi Christmas card selection is once again unique and exciting. This year’s pack includes a selection of stunning photos of Galway and west of Ireland Christmas scenes. The pack features streetscapes of Quay Street, Courthouse Square, internal photographs of Galway Cathedral, the crib at the Augustinian Church, as well as a Christmas depiction of Tuam Cathedral. The selection also includes images of Croagh Patrick and other snowscapes.

Children’s fun day at Bella Baby on Saturday

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Bella Baby, the nursery furniture and baby solutions shop in Oranmore, is organising a Kids’ Fun and Frantics Day on Saturday from 12pm to 5pm.

Parents, toddlers and parents-to-be are invited to meet the Bella Baby Dora The Explorer Mascot and join in a day of fun, frolics, games and face painting.

The GPO opens The G Bar

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

The GPO has a recently opened its doors to the new G bar. There are seven plasma screens and a wide screen for sporting events located in the top half of the bar.

Joint Policing Committee public meeting

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

A public meeting of Galway City Joint Policing Committee will take place on Monday November 30 at 7pm in the Menlo Park Hotel, Terryland.

Public lecture to look at the real Patrick Pearse

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Patrick Pearse is one of the most important figures in Irish 20th century history yet he is also one of the most maligned because he is so misunderstood.

Moneenageisha Junction is set to be widened

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

The controversial Moneenageisha Junction is set to be widened in order to create an additional two lanes of traffic for 60 metres in advance of the junction.

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