Sharon Shannon to play for dog shelter

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A concert to raise funds for a Connemara dog shelter will see the likes of Sharon Shannon, No Banjo, The Brennan Sisters, Seamus Begley, and Donagh Hennessy performing in the Roisin Dubh on Monday June 29.

New Left grouping emerges on new county council

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A new independent and left leaning political grouping has emerged on the Galway County Council to challenge the Fianna Fail and Fine Gael camps.

Who will win and lose seats in the next general election for Fianna Fáil?

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The figures speak for themselves so let’s see what the figures actually said in the recent local elections to the Galway city and county councils.

Blueshirt battle to get into the Dáil

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

In November 1982, Fine Gael had their biggest breakthrough in Galway West when it took two out of five seats. Since the 1987 General Election, the party has never looked like repeating that success - until now.

Health Squad star visits Galway

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Karen Ward, presenter of RTE’s highly successful show Health Squad will visit Galway city this Saturday June 27.

Cameron calls on council to establish Galway film commission

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

If Galway wishes to compete with Wexford and Wicklow as a film location, it must establish a Galway film commission office - a move that would also help boost the local economy.

Fahey welcomes commitment to introduce traffic taskforce

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The establishment of a dedicated taskforce to tackle Galway’s traffic problems is welcome and must have as its priorities bus and commuter transport development.

Financial aid scheme for parents of schoolgoing children in jeopardy due to staff shortage, claims c

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A scheme which provides financial help to parents of school going children is in jeopardy due to a staff shortage locally, a former mayor and city councillor has claimed.

Baboró to get bigger thanks to Small Size

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The Baboró children’s festival has joined the Italian based Small Size organisation, a European network of cultural organisations which works in the area of the arts for toddlers to six-year-olds.

Eighty per cent off as prices are slashed at Born store sale

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The summer sale at the Born shop at Newtownsmith kicks off tomorrow (Friday) with up to 80 per cent off brands in store.

Crowe welcomes council’s appointment of club liaison officer

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The Galway City Council is to appoint a Club Liaison Officer to liaise with the many sporting clubs throughout the city, particularly regarding pitch maintenance.

TK Maxx to open in Prospect Hill this autumn

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

There was good news for fashionistas this week with the announcement that TK Maxx, the designer brands-for-less retailer, is set to open its doors at City Point, Prospect Hill this autumn.

The fourteenth TK Maxx store in Ireland will boast over 32,000 sq ft of designer items in fashion, home and gifts as well as children’s and shoe departments and a jewellery counter.

Public urged to support development of docks for cruise ship traffic

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

City businesswoman and chairperson of the Galway City and County Enterprise Board Mary Bennett is urging people to get behind the city authorities to help fast-track the development of Galway docks.

Cookin’ up a storm on radio

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A well known Connemara cookery expert and her nephew will present a special half hour edition of the cookery programme Blúirín Blasta on Sunday at 10.30 am on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Fahey calls for co-operation between government agencies on bypass objection

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Government agencies opposing each other in a High Court case over the Galway City Outer Bypass is “ludicrous” and may “ultimately put the bypass in jeopardy”.

Staffing shortage at Mountbellew College

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Deputy Paul Connaughton has called on the Minister for Agriculture Mr Brendan Smith, and Gerry Boyle Director of Teagasc to provide sufficient staff to accommodate the record breaking number of students who have applied for places at Mountbellew Agriculture College this September.

Patients availing of breast care services at UHG almost doubled in last four years

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The number of patients availing of breast care services annually at University Hospital Galway has almost doubled in the past four years.

There were 4,739 patients recorded for 2004 compared with 8,132 in 2008, according to a spokesperson for the HSE West.

Let your luggage get there before you

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Have you ever wanted to tour remote and beautiful areas of Connemara and the West but found that with luggage, such plans have to be cancelled? If so, a new Galway business has been set up to make sure that you can holiday without having to worry about having to transport your luggage from one hotel, hostel B&B to the next.

Garda investigation initiated into vandalism at Annaghdown pier

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A Garda investigation into “chronic anti-social behaviour, vandalism, and destruction” at Annaghdown pier has been initiated following calls for such action by Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Dusty Banjos are coming to Cleggan

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

DUSTY BANJOS will play a series of Irish traditional music sessions in the local pubs in Cleggan this weekend.

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