City council to host local elections exhibition
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Local elections have been held in Ireland since 1899 and during March, City Hall will host an exhibition on local elections over the past 110 years.
Read more ...Hope ‘disgusted’ by councillors going to Cheltenham
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Bringing forward the March meeting of the Galway City Council by a week to let city councillors attend the Cheltenham Festival is “disgusting” at a time of economic crisis.
Read more ...Open day for prospective post- Leaving Certificate students at Galway Community College
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
People can learn more about post-Leaving Certificate courses taking place at Galway Community College at its annual open day on Wednesday from 10am to 4pm.
Read more ...Open day for prospective post- Leaving Certificate students at Galway Community College
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
People can learn more about post-Leaving Certificate courses taking place at Galway Community College at its annual open day on Wednesday from 10am to 4pm.
Read more ...GoBus announces new service for Galway
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
New coach operator GoBus has just announced a daily point-to-point return service operating from Galway to Dublin.
Read more ...Challenge drink culture but leave Rag Week alone, says Sinn Féin
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Withholding support for future Rag Week events is not the way to challenge the drink culture among students or in Galway generally.
Read more ...Take part in Seachtain na Gaeilge in Galway
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
The Galway city and county programme for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2009 is now available from Conradh na Gaeilge and lists the more than 100 events being organised.
Read more ...Connolly brands two hundred empty houses in city as a ‘scandal’
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
There are at least 200 vacant local authority and affordable houses in Galway city, something that is “absolutely scandalous”, given that there are more than 3,000 households on the housing waiting list.
Read more ...Get drumming for International Women’s Day
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
TO CELEBRATE International Women’s Day, Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill, will host a drumming, harmony chant, and dance workshop for women on Sunday.
Read more ...Rehab seeks volunteers for walking challenges
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
The Rehab group is seeking volunteers to take part in either of its two walking tours which will take place in Scotland in May and in Italy in October.
Read more ...Launch your learning with GTI open day
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Galway Technical Institute, Father Griffin Road, will host its annual open day on Wednesday March 11 from 9am to 5pm. GTI is the largest provider of quality assured further education (FE) courses in the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Remove graffiti on Lough Atalia Bridge, says Leahy
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
“Very prominent and visible graffiti” on Lough Atalia Bridge must be removed immediately, “particularly in the run up to the Volvo Race” according to Fianna Fáil Cllr Mary Leahy.
Read more ...Who came off worse? The Mayor or the dogs?
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
The Mayor of Galway Cllr Padraig Conneely claimed this week that he was attacked by “vicious dogs”. However councillors expressed more concern for the animals.
Read more ...Three strikes, you’re out
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
A man who showed a “frightening” disregard for drink driving laws was sentenced to five months in jail and disqualified for a total of eight years at Galway District Court last Monday.
Read more ...Have a Gas Day in Woodquay on Saturday
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Ireland has possibly €5.4 trillion worth of oil lying off the west coast, but nothing is being done by the State to claim it or even stake a claim for it.
Read more ...Access Music Project to celebrate decade of sound
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
The Access Music Project, which provides music support and education to musicians in Galway, is launching a year of celebrations to mark its 10th anniversary.
Read more ...How much change has Obama really brought, asks GAAW
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Despite the much hoped for change, war in the Middle East and troop movements through Shannon have not ceased under President Barack Obama’s administration.
Read more ...Ó Cuív still optimistic about future despite the recession
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Despite the world economic uncertainty, Ireland is in “a better position than ever” to rebuild its fortunes based on the work of many years.
Read more ...Fine Gael to meet to finalise strategy for Galway City East
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Fine Gael will hold a meeting tomorrow evening to finalise its vote management and election strategy for the Galway City East ward.
Read more ...World Day of Prayer at St Nicholas’
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church be the location for Galway’s contribution to the World Day of Prayer tomorrow at 8pm.
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