Michael D calls on Galway to vote Yes

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

If Ireland votes Yes to Lisbon, the door is opened to a more social EU that defends workers’ rights, but also Ireland’s right to its own laws on taxes, abortion, and defence remain intact and cannot be interfered with.

When the British tried to invade the Aran Islands

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

In December 1920, the British army, then fighting the IRA in the Irish War of Independence, carried out an amphibious raid on Inishmore in the Aran Islands.

Cura launches new post natal support service in Galway

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Crisis pregnancy agency Cura has announced the establishment of a new post natal support service which will offer support and help to mothers of new babies who may be feeling overwhelmed or isolated in their new role.

Atlantic College’s response to adult learner needs

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Market research conducted by Atlantic College when designing its part-time course programme shows that the needs of adult learners are changing rapidly. Learners now require short, sharp, skills-focused courses that are accredited by trusted organisations. These skills may then be used to immediate effect as employment currency.

Dwindling donations sees GSPCA threatened with closure

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Spiralling costs and dwindling donations have forced the GSPCA to consider closing.

Joyce’s to join renowned hygiene and food safety programme

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Family-run business Joyce’s Supermarket Group has announced it is to join the Q Mark for Hygiene and Food Safety programme, a nationally recognised, accredited programme offered by Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA).

Minors to majors — Special sponsor’s reception for All-Ireland hurling heroes

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Galway’s All-Ireland winning minor hurlers will be treated to a special reception at sponsors Supermac’s on Saturday.

Book your Christmas party nights at the Connemara Coast

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas at the luxurious Connemara Coast Hotel, just 10 minutes from Galway City.

No immediate plans for permanent sexual assault treatment unit

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Plans by the HSE to build a permanent sexual assault treatment unit (SATU) in Merlin Park have been put on the long finger due to budgetary constraints. A temporary facility opened last month at Parkmore.

Ballinasloe fair queen to be crowned

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The Carlton Shearwater Hotel Queen of the Ballinasloe Fair will be crowned tomorrow night in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe.

Celebrating family day at Moycullen’s An Fuaran

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Free food, giveaways, entertainment, and parking on Sunday

The Forge - Moycullen’s entertainment hub

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The Venue at The Forge is fast becoming the entertainment centre of Moycullen and its surrounds.

Open House Galway launches architectural festival

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The inaugural Open House Galway programme was launched along with details of the city’s first architectural festival. The event, in partnership with the Irish Architecture Foundation, takes place from October 16 to 18. By selecting some of the city’s best examples of quality design, Open House aims to enthuse and engage the public in the built environment. Guided tours will be provided by the architect of each participating building.

Get into shape — it doesn’t have to be all pain and no gain

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Why do people find it so difficult to get into shape and then to stay there? Science shows us that as we age, we lose 30 per cent of our muscle mass. This can lead to cardiovascular problems and poorly functioning organs and with very little effort our bodies go shapeless as we lose our strength.

Government is ‘hellbent’ on rescuing ‘failed banking system’, says Michael D

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The economy is in recession and the banking system has failed, but the Government’s only solution is to “revive a model that has failed, rather than to totally reform the system”.

Connaughton expresses fear for loss of rural gardai

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of gardai who have decided to retire from the force. In reply to a Dail question tabled by Deputy Paul Connaughton, the Minister for Justice stated that the retirement numbers were 184 in 2007, 259 in 2008 and a dramatic increase to 351 up to September of this year.

Ask Knocknacarra locals what they want for their community centre, say councillors

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The proposed Knocknacarra Community Centre at Cappagh Park is welcome but more ambition in the plans and consultation with locals is needed according to councillors.

Galway Refugee Support Group launches website

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The Galway Refugee Support Group will hold a coffee morning on Thursday October 1 between 10.30am and 12 noon to mark the launch of its new website www.grsg.ie.

City gets major increase in taxi ranks

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Galway city now has 110 taxi spaces, an increase of 39 spaces, following approval for new bye-laws from councillors this week. Some 43 new temporary taxi spaces have also been introduced.

Cuddy calls for submissions to be made on Cashla power plant application

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Independent Oranmore Councillor Jim Cuddy is advising residents in the Cashla area that further submissions can be made until October 5 on the application for a gas power planet in the area.

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