Long serving mayoral secretary retires

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Simon McKiernan, the long standing mayoral secretary in City Hall, who has served the mayors of the city for the past 23 years, will retire tomorrow.

Website launched for reporting missing buoys

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

With its long coastline, lakes, numerous rivers, and the popular Salthill Prom, Galway is very much a ‘county by the sea’ and ringbuoys are a common sight and a necessity along our beaches, rivers, and lakes.

Dog owner warned to keep pooch under control

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

A man has been warned to keep his pooch under control after gardai received complaints it has been running around a housing estate by itself during the day and jumping on local children.

Rahoon woman charged with arson

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

A Rahoon woman who has been charged with commiting alleged arson two years ago was granted bail at Galway District Court yesterday.

Private Tenancy Board called upon to help evict problem tenants

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Councillor Padraig Conneely has called upon the Private Rental Tenancy Board (PRTB) to appear before the next meeting of the Joint Policing Commitee in January in a bid to protect residents from unruly neighbours

Scheme which helps improve security in older people’s homes to continue

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

News that the Government is to continue a scheme - which helps improve older people’s security in their homes but was suspended earlier this year - has been welcomed by local Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey.

Man questioned over jockey arson death released from bail

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

UK police investigating last month’s suspected arson attack which resulted in the tragic deaths of two promising jockeys, including Claregalway teen Jamie Kyne, have released from bail a man who had been questioned over the incident.

Colaiste na Coiribe deserves better than a ‘no show’ by minister says Walsh

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Education Minister Batt O’Keefe’s failure to turn up at Colaiste na Coiribe was “disappointing” but the real shame was that the school has again been left with no news on whether or not it is to get an upgrade and new location.

Family and friends of deceased publican to run Dublin City Marathon in his memory

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The start of the 2009 Dublin Marathon will be particularly poignant for friends and relatives of the late Galwayman Dave Kelly.

Works to begin on new paths at Carrowmanagh

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The Galway County Council is due to begin works on providing additional paths at Carrowmanagh, Oughterard.

Cancer Care West centre to run new classes

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Two new classes are being provided at Cancer Care West’s cancer support centre at 72 Seamus Quirke Road.

These are a gentle exercise class for people with a cancer diagnosis and a transitions support group for those dealing with life after cancer.

Local bodybuilder wins Mr Ireland

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The owner of a city store has recently won the national body building championships, and regained the title he won last year of Mr Ireland.

Get racing this Bank Holiday

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Time to get a trick or a treat at the Galway Races as the much anticipated October race meeting gets under way this Bank Holiday weekend.

Emus spotted in Newtownsmith

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Despite the clear and sunny skies, October has seen a steady drop in temperature, sparking the need for warm and comfortable footwear for a number of everyday activities.

Fashion comes alive at the Galway Shopping Centre

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Galway Shopping Centre in association with the Galway Advertiser is putting the focus firmly on fashion for the next two weeks.

Man dies after fall from moving car, inquest told

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

A man who died after falling from a moving car had been standing on the ledge of the opened passenger’s door just moments before it took off, the Galway West Coronor’s Court was told last week.

Cheques, mate — Galway players win nearly €1,000 at international chess tournament

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The eighth Galway International Chess Tournament, held at the Salthill Hotel last weekend, was the most successful yet for local chess players with Galway club members winning two of the three sections and collecting nearly €1,000 in prize money.

Oissine Murphy from Knocknacarra and Mark Monahan from NUIG both won their sections after three days of intense competition. Mr Murphy won €450 for winning the largest section of the tournament while Mr Monahan won the Hugh Finan Memorial Cup for winning the section limited to those relatively new to chess.

Educo — The perfect gym for today’s world

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Tara McFadden is a 31-year-old entrepreneur, running her own business in Oranmore as a franchise holder of Educogym. Launched almost two years ago, Educogym is a great success with 35 gyms worldwide, more than 100 trainers, and 6,000 clients. McFadden saw bringing this well known franchise to Galway as a great business opportunity.

O’Flaherty calls for the reinstatement of Ballyloughane Road

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Repairs and reinstatement works must be carried out on the section of the Ballyloughane Road which is close to where the new apartments are being constructed.

Is your home keen to go green?

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

TOP, a leading Irish-owned fuel importation and distribution business, will carry out free energy audits to show that ‘going green doesn’t cost the earth’ at this year’s TOP Ideal Home Show.

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