The Polish vote could swing it in 2009

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Polish vote could be among the largest, perhaps most crucial, of any group at next year’s Local Elections - but is anything being done to make Galway Poles aware they have voting power?

Under current legislation, citizens of Ireland, or a person who is ordinarily resident in the State, who has reached the age of 18 years or over by September is entitled to stand for and/or vote at local elections.

Galway FFers disillusioned with Cowen and Lenihan

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.”

When it comes to the Budget people don’t forget

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Many years ago, a friend of mine named Anthony recalled canvassing for the Labour Party in a rural area in Co Galway during one of the general election in the 1970s or early 1980s.

Galway FF feel the wrath of people power

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

People power - often derided and dismissed - can actually be a real and potent catalyst for change as Galway politicians witnessed this weekend.

Connaughton hits out at suspension of Ballinasloe decentralisation plans

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Dep Paul Connaughton has this week hit out at the news that the long-awaited jobs for Ballinasloe will not now come to the town following the suspension of the decentralisation programme in last week’s Budget.

Driver could not explain high speed lunchtime car chase through city

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

A Galwayman could give no explanation why he led gardai on a dangerous lunchtime chase through the city during which he collided with a car, pushed another out of his way, mounted footpaths, and was only brought to an abrupt halt by a Garda jeep which pulled out in front of him at a busy roundabout.

Galway backpacker beaten up in unprovoked Australian attack

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Three Irish backpackers, including one Galway girl, who were travelling in Australia were viciously assaulted last week during an unprovoked attack which started over a cigarette.

How about ya now? — It’s retro time

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

It was kinda inevitable that when the news came through yesterday that the Saw Doctors were No 1 for the first time in a few decades, we were facing into a blast from the past. The punked-up version of ‘About Ya Now’ was symbolic on a day when a cold blast of the wind of reality was blowing ‘about us now.’ With the fashion for all things retro, flares boot cuts and mullets, it was only a matter of time before we got retro economics. For the first time in their lives, there are many Irish citizens who are only this evening absorbing the true reality of this year’s budget. And accepting that the good times are over.

Man denies involvement in death of NUIG student

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

An Omagh man has denied his involvement in the death of an NUI Galway student who was killed in a three car collison in Fermanagh in December 2006.

Leading experts to discuss diabetes

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Diabetes will come under the spotlight this weekend when leading experts in the care and management of the condition will meet to discuss the latest treatments and explore ways to achieve better outcomes for sufferers.

Upgrading of Doughiska Road is under way and will be finished in January

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

The much needed upgrading of the Doughiska Road is finally taking place and works along the 1.7km road are due to be completed by the end of January.

Make Sunday a family day at Barna Woods

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

The Biodiversity Family Day takes place in Barna Woods this Sunday October 19 and the theme of the event is ‘Love our Woods!’.

Increased class sizes will hamper children’s learning says Healy Eames

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

The increase in class sizes under Budget 09 is “the cruellest cut of all” as it will affect children’s learning and their life chances according to educationalist and Fine Gael Sen Fidelma Healy Eames.

Time the Mayor and city manager got ‘on their bikes’, says Ó Brolcháin

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Galway employers should avail of the new Cycle to Work scheme by providing bicycles for their staff in order to help the environment, ease traffic congestion, save money, and to get people fit.

Possibility of confusion between Knocknacarra medical practices ends up in court

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

A Galway doctor took court action against a colleague last week over the choice of name for his new state-of-the-art medical practice. Dr Patrick Meagher of Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra brought Dr Michael Casey, also of Clybaun Road, to Clifden Court to dispute the title chosen for his newly established medical practice.

Apostolic Workers to hold exhibitions in Salthill and Lackagh

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Two Galway branches of the Apostolic Workers group will hold their annual displays this weekend.

Fahey to host information session on new first time buyer loan scheme

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

A public information session on the new Home Choice Loan - announced for first time buyers in Budget 2009 - will be held in the Marriott Hotel on Monday October 20 at 8pm.

Galway man wins HP chess tournament

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Nearly 200 competitors from all over Ireland and the UK took part in the HP Galway Chess Open 2008 which was run by the Galway chess club last weekend in the Salthill Hotel.

Green Party candidate slams budget fees proposal

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

The increase of registration fees is a “cynical cash-grab” attempt which will hurt Galway, a city whose economy is largely dependent on the student population, according to local election Green Party candidate, James Hope.

Nine months suspended for drug dealing Knocknacarra man

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

A young Galway man who had been found in possession of cannabis, ecstasy tablets, and over €3,000 in drug debt, narrowly escaped jail this week when he received a nine-month suspended sentence.

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