Council must clean up Castle Park alleyways says Nolan

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Gated alleyways in Castle Park are a magnet for illegal dumping and it is the responsibility of the Galway City Council, and not just the residents, to deal with this problem.

Inis Meáin harbour project leads the way

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The company behind the construction of the €14 million Caladh Mór sheltered harbour project on Inis Meáin has received one of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

Dolores Kilroe to run for Fianna Fáil in Oranmore

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Fianna Fáil has chosen Dolores Kilroe to run alongside Malachy Noone in Oranmore for the Local Elections on June 5.

New public lighting for Ballybane estates

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The public lighting in the Ard Alainn and Leas Na Coille estates in Ballybane is being upgraded and will be fully operational this weekend.

New Galway dates for NEA roadshow on insulation grants

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

National Energy Assessors will hold free information evenings on insulation grants in Headford, Ballinasloe, and Clifden in the coming weeks.

From the Big Apple to Inishbofin with Croí

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Local heart charity Croí is appealing to runners or walkers to take up a heart healthy challenge this year either at home or away.

Free one hour interior design consultations at La Maison Chic

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

La Maison Chic is offering free one hour consultations in its Oranmore showroom. Call (086) 2242328 to make an appointment.

Galway needs a school of music says McCabe

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Galway is falling behind other cities in Ireland by not having a school of music and one must be provided.

Mocks.ie - takes the strain off Leaving and Junior certs

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

As the Leaving and Junior Cert exams fast approach, thousands of students in Galway and across the country can now avail of Mocks.ie, a new online exam and correction service developed to help students prepare for their exams.

Don’t cut quality on your wedding, cut the recession with Breaffy House

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Don’t let the current economic climate put a damper on your wedding plans, because Connacht’s premier wedding venue Breaffy House Resort is ready to offer you the day of your dreams without it costing the earth. Breaffy will offer the first 30 weddings booked for dates in 2009 and 2010, a special price of just €35 per person for the wedding meal, plus fantastic added value of five free bride’s guest rooms, free corkage, complimentary Spa Rasual treatment for the bride and groom .(excluding bookings for the month of July, August, and bank holiday weekends).

Avon’s Arc Breast Cancer Crusade

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Avon Ireland, which is celebrating 15 years of helping women look and feel great, needs your help to fund-raise for the Arc Breast Cancer Crusade.

New bar for the city centre

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The people behind Halo nightclub are bringing a new bar to the city centre this week!

Transform Leisureland into an international conference centre says Keane

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Tourism in Salthill can be given a major boost if the Galway City Council has the courage to transform Leisureland into an international business and conference centre for the west of Ireland.

New walks opened at Kylemore Abbey

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Some three km of avenues, from the Abbey to the six acre Victorian walled garden - previously closed to the public - have just been opened to visitors to Kylemore Abbey & Garden.

Nolan demands answers over Roscam recreational facility handover

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Roscam residents have been waiting too long for a recreational facility for their area and there is a need to get the new centre open in time for the summer.

Budget will not stop rising unemployment says MacLochlainn

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Is the Government really saying it is fair that people earning less than the minimum wage be asked to pay an income levy at the same rate as someone earning €50,000 per year?

New faces to hold on in June?

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The 2004 Local Elections heralded sweeping changes on the Galway City Council - eight new faces, two new parties in Sinn Fein and the Greens, and a new alliance to control the election of Mayor.

Enda Kenny - Taoiseach apparent?

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Is Enda Kenny Taoiseach material? His critics, especially those in Fianna Fáil, want to make his leadership the central issue in the next election. They perceive he is the Achilles’ heel of FG and believe voters will baulk at a change of government with him as leader.

Hi Noone — Fianna Fáil chooses popular Claregalway man to contest locals

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

When Cllr Mary Hoade chose to run in the Tuam ward, the race was on to find her replacement in Oranmore, a race made all the more urgent by a confident Fine Gael and resurgent Labour.

Galway politicians will have to spend less on their election campaign this time around

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Galway politicians will have to run their campaigns on a tighter budget than before as this year’s Local Elections will see spending limits applied to candidates and parties for the first time.

This week, the Minister for the Environment John Gormley outlined the new spending limits at local elections, which came into force this week.

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