Polls don't influence our selection of candidates says FF general secretary

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Fianna Fail top brass stated yesterday that they do not allow any polls, whether commissioned or not, to set their agenda when it comes to selecting candidates for elections.

October to be a red letter month for some FFers

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

October was a significant date for the Soviets as the October Revolution of 1917 overthrew the Russian provisional government and eventually led to the creation of the Soviet Union in 1922.

Labour to run six candidates in the city

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

It is not just Fianna Fáil that wants to make a comeback in Galway City West, Labour are also determined to regain a seat here in the 2009 Local Elections.

Anyone willing to don a Blueshirt?

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Perhaps in a fit of enthusiasm Fianna Fáil members with aspirations have put Whitesnake’s Ready an’Willing on repeat on their iPods. There are certainly plenty of people ready and willing to run for Fianna Fáil at the next local elections.

Fine Gael however are wondering if too many of their members have been taking Frank Sinatra’s 1959 album No One Cares a little too seriously. The party is finding it difficult to get people interested in running for election to City Hall in 2009 and to compound matters its selection convention is due to be held within the next six weeks or so.

Man remains stable after Claremont stabbing

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

A man remains in a stable condition at University Hospital Galway following a stabbing incident in the Westside area of the city in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Tenders for Oranmore to Tuam motorway in January

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

The new road from Oranmore to Tuam will be a reality by 2010, it was announced this week. The tender process will start in early 2009 and construction will start within two years.

‘Own up so we can move on’ — former mayor pleads to clamp councillors

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Councillors against whom allegations have been made regarding the removal of clamps must “come clean” on the issue so the “important business of the city can be attended to”, according to Fine Gael Cllr Brian Walsh.

Get off that couch, your locality needs you

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Now that the September meeting of the Galway Races is upon us this weekend, sure we may as well be dusting down the Christmas trees, the winter is heading in so fast. And when we’re done bitching about the weather, let us take a step back and see is there any way that we can make a major contribution this winter to making Galway a better place for a lot of vulnerable people.

Local family’s life a misery because of moth infestation

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

A local family whose lives have been made a misery by an infestation of moths are warning other households to be on the lookout for what they term these destructive pests.

‘I’m not an idiot,’ says Crowe who is still sick of ‘some trees’

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Outspoken Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael J Crowe has come out fighting in support of his view that some trees are causing difficulties for residents in the city and defended himself against charges that he is the reincarnation of Oliver Cromwell or an idiot.

Telling tales of gluttony, fantasy and profanity at NUIG

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Dirty jokes, ribaldry, irreverence, bad behaviour, wine, women, and song were all in a day’s work for a mediaeval bard and the stories he would write and tell.

Tuam losing water and Galway could face shortages in five years — Forfás

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Three quarters of the treated water in Tuam’s public supplies is being lost before it reaches the taps, according to a report published by Forfás this week.

GMIT requests extra parking space

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

GMIT has made a planning application this week to add an extra 31 new parking spaces to the college. The application was made to the Galway City Council and the decision is to be made by October 23, 2008.

Hanley loses favour as FF opt for young guns after poll?

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

A private poll carried out by Fianna Fáil shows the party is in with a chance of taking two seats in Galway City West in the next local elections.

Get involved in a major art project in Fana Burca

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Fana Burca residents interested in becoming involved in film, photography, and web based projects in their area are invited to a public talk with artist Michael Fortune tomorrow.

Ashford protest as locals gather outside castle walls

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

A number of Cong residents will organise a demonstration outside Ashford Castle at 5pm on Saturday in protest at what they allege is the obstruction of access to the castle grounds and amenities in the wake of the recent change of ownership of the property.

Get off your ass and help an ass

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

The west’s only donkey sanctuary is seeking walkers to take part in a fundraising mountain challenge later this month.

No bills and no bother for GMIT students with 3

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

As students arrive at GMIT this year they will be greeted with a new and innovative broadband service. Gort-based Storm Movies and Phones and leading mobile broadband provider 3 will be showcasing 3Pay broadband between September 8 and 11 and September 15 to 18 at the college and offering aftercare support to all students who avail of the offer.