Government bodies stand accused of halting Galwegians’ proposed development

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Galwegians RFC’s €16 million development has met another stumbling block with An Bord Pleanala refusing planning permission for the club’s new grounds at Brownville.

Credit card scammer jailed for fourteen months

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A total of 14 months jail has been imposed on a man who failed to contest charges of credit card fraud at a city centre hotel nearly three months ago.

Galway man seeks murder conviction appeal to be heard by Supreme Court

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A Galway man who was convicted of murdering an elderly woman more than 25 years ago has applied to have his appeal heard by the Supreme Court.

Leahy asks if Galway has a traffic plan to deal with Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The “intolerable and unacceptable” levels of traffic congestion in Galway are leading to fears that “adequate plans” to cope with the large numbers of visitors expected for the Volvo Ocean Race do not exist.

Galway’s bar staff battle it out for glory

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

There is going to be an almighty rumble in the jungle this Bank Holiday Monday night — May 4 from 8.30pm at Central Park, as some of Galways finest bar staff take part in the first heat of Central Parks cocktail competition "Shake Off", at the club.

Water pipes installation ruined Mervue green area says O’Flaherty

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The way the green area between Parnell Avenue and Tone Avenue Mervue has been left, following the installation of the new water pipes, is “nothing short of a disgrace”.

People, not Government, must have the right to cut turf says Ganley

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Government restrictions on the right to cut turf must be removed so that people have the freedom to cut their own turf, for their own use, on their own land, except in very special circumstances.

Nevin asks where is Garda HQ for Renmore

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

An increase in antisocial behaviour and the activities of boy-racers make a Garda HQ for Renmore - promised more than three years ago - a necessity.

Free information evening on insulation grants in Clifden

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

National Energy Assessors will hold a free information evening in the Station House Hotel, Clifden on Tuesday May 5 at 8pm.

Car boot sale in aid of Renmore Gymnastics Club

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The Renmore Gymnastics Club will host its annual car boot sale this Bank Holiday Monday from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

HSE accused of ‘going overboard’ preparing for Tasoiseach’s Galway visit

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Galway city central ward independent candidate Mike Cubbard has lashed out at the HSE for what he alleges was its “lavish spending” for the recent visit of Taoiseach Brian Cowen to University Hospital Galway.

Joe Éinniú collection donated to NUI Galway

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Audio-visual material, sound recordings, images, and documents concerning Joe Éinniú, one of the greatest of all sean nós singers, was presented to NUI Galway this week.

Table quiz in aid of cystic fibrosis

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A table quiz in aid of the Galway Hospital Cystic Fibrosis fund will be held at Crowe’s Bar, Bohermore on Friday May 8 at 8.30pm.

Extra two months for letting off hotel fire extinguishers

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A young man with 44 previous convictions will have to spend an extra two months in jail for letting off fire extinguishers at a Galway hotel during St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Widely hailed beauty serum goes on sale today

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Women interested in snapping up No7’s Protect and Perfect Intense beauty serum are advised to rush to Boots pharmacy before stocks run out.

COPE seeks people to join its mini marathon team

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Have you already signed up for the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin this June but have not decided to raise funds for a particular charity?

Druid production receives eleven NY nominations

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Druid’s production of Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple Of Inishmaan has received 11 nominations from such prestigious New York theatre awards as Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Drama Desk.

Galway Bay Hotel receives award for excellence in accommodation services

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Galway Bay Hotel received their award of excellence at a Banquet Dinner which was held in Dunboyne Castle Hotel and conference centre in Dunboyne, Co. Meath recently.

The award was presented to Accommodation Manager Beatrice Naughton for Excellence in Accommodation Services Standards 2008. It was presented by Angela Kennedy, President of the Irish Accommodation Services Institute.These awards are designed to recognise excellence in all aspects of Accommodation Services and Standards.

Woodquay green area needs a clean up says Fahy

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The green area opposite the Dyke Road car park could be turned into a wonderful public park but first a clean up of the area is badly needed.

Osteoporosis specialist to speak in Galway

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Irish Osteoporosis Society national health promotion officer Michele O’Brien will be one of the speakers at a health and wellbeing event to take place in Claregalway next Thursday May 7. The event, organised by the National Dairy Council in partnership with Arrabawn Co-op will be held at The Claregalway Hotel from 7.30pm with proceeds from the evening going to heart charity Croí.

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