One in five car parking spaces too tight

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A nationwide survey of public car parking spaces carried out by tyre-maker Semperit has highlighted a significant number that are narrower than the recommended guidelines.

Treacy welcomes increase in income limit for student grant schemes

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

More local students will be awarded the maintenance grant for the coming year thanks to the increase in the qualifying income limit, according to local Fianna Fáil TD Noel Treacy.

HSE West legal fees bill ‘astounding’, says health forum chairperson

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has described as “astounding” the fact that the local health authority spent almost €2 million on legal fees last year.

City councillor Padraig Conneely says he will be seeking a breakdown from the director of the regional health office in Galway of the €1,945,807 paid out.

Galway animator a hit on YouTube

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The cartoon films of Galway animator John Jennings have attracted more than half a million video views on the artist’s YouTube profile JohnNetSite5000.

Gardaí seek assistance in tracing missing Scottish man

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Gardaí in Castlebar are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Richard Livingston.

Oranmore development refused planning permission

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A Oranmore development which proposed to build 56 houses, seven apartments, and leave areas for a school and a soccer pitch has been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanala because of its close proximity to important ecological sites.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland flag day

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is seeking volunteers to help with its flag day collection which will take place in Galway city on Saturday August 15. Any amount of time given to the fundraising effort would be appreciated.

Volunteers are asked to contact the society’s Galway office on (091) 561556/561882.

Oughterard hosts currach race finals

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Local competitors were to the fore in the All Ireland currach racing finals regatta which took place at Baurisheen Bay on Lough Corrib, Oughterard at the weekend.

RnaG to air interview with Máirín de Valera

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta listeners are to be treated this coming Monday to a rare interview with Máirín de Valera, daughter of Éamon de Valera.

Funeral of Moylough truck driver today

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The body of a young Galway truck driver killed in Italy last week has been brought home.

John Paul Mannion (25) from Moylough, in north Galway was killed when the cattle truck he was driving collided with another last week near the city of Verona. A requiem Mass will take place today (Thursday) at 12 noon in Moylough Church, with the funeral afterwards to Moylough cemetery.

Capture beautiful eyes with Dermalogica at the Marriott

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

If they say that the eyes are the window to the soul, then what are your eyes saying about you?

Join in a beach safari this weekend

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

As we live in a city, it is sometimes easy to forget about the wildlife all around us. From forests and marshes, to beaches and lakes, Galway city probably has the greatest number of wildlife habitats of any city in Ireland.

Acquisition of Galway medical device firm

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Jobs at Galway-based Brivant Medical are expected to be preserved, and even expanded, after joining forces with another medical device company.

Brigit’s Garden celebrates Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Something special is stirring at Brigit’s Garden. The trees are whispering that the Fairy Queen is on her way to sprinkle late summer magic over the Celtic-themed gardens on Sunday, August 23.

Take the Salthill family challenge

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Looking for family fun this August? Why not take the Salthill family challenge, guaranteed to get your brain working and your feet moving. As an extra incentive there is a chance to win a weekend in Galway including family accommodation for two nights, entry to Salthill attractions, and a dinner for the family.

Proposal to expand Work Placement Programme is a ‘win,win’ situation, says Healy Eames

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A Fine Gael proposal to expand the Work Placement Programme to include 2,000 teaching graduate placements in primary and secondary schools from September has been described as a “win-win” scheme.

Tourism industry in Galway asked to ‘shine’

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Ireland’s traditional hospitality that has attracted overseas visitors has waned over the last six years, according to figures released by Tourism Ireland.

Child safety training event for childcare providers

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The Road Safety Authority in conjunction with the Galway City and County Childcare Committee are organising a child safety training event for childcare service providers at the Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday August 11 at 7pm.

Green Dragon on show at Galway Atlantaquaria

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Ireland’s Volvo Round the World yacht, the Green Dragon, is back in its home port after its year-long exploits at sea.

Conneely calls for council’s transport director to resign over Moneenageisha Junction ‘chaos’

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Moneenageisha Junction is a failure and has only increased traffic congestion. Its traffic lights should be turned off, traffic control handed over to the gardaí, and those behind it made resign.

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