Ó Brolcháin welcomes guidelines to protect the ‘Heart of Galway’
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Business and shopping in Galway’s city centre is set to receive a boost and a new lease of life, according to Green Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin, under the proposed new planning guidelines.
Read more ...Drink driver who smashed into three cars is banned for six years
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
A Rahoon woman, who was nearly three times over the legal limit, received a six-year disqualification after smashing into three parked vehicles in Spiddal village while drunk behind the wheel of her hired car.
Read more ...Gangsters, cowboys, and coyotes - new American themed bar opens tomorrow
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Hanging out with gangsters and cowboys in Galway is par for the course if you are at a Fianna Fáil meeting, but put some coyotes into the mix, and give it an American theme, and suddenly you are into something completely different.
Read more ...New recruitment company focuses on hospitality recruitment in the west
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
FnB Solutions is a recruitment agency catering exclusively for the hospitality industry in the west of Ireland. Nigel Murray, FnB’s founder, believes that the west of Ireland has needed this service for a long time.
“Hospitality is a huge business in Ireland and with restaurants, bars, and hotels constantly trying to maintain profits in an increasingly competitive market. They’re finding it harder than ever to find the right staff that will stay and add something to their business.”
Read more ...Gluas talk costs... millions
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The long-awaited feasibility study into a light rail system for Galway will begin this day next week it was announced on Monday.
Read more ...Put back road safety signs, says McDonnell
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The road safety signs which were along busy main roads in the city must be re-erected as they play an important role in getting drivers to take care, according to PD Cllr Declan McDonnell.
During his time on the National Safety Council, Cllr McDonnell secured funds to erect a series of hard hitting road safety signs around the city. The signs were mainly concentrated around the motorways on the east side entering the city.
Read more ...No crucifixion for restaurants who sold drink on Good Friday
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
No alcohol means no alcohol, especially on Good Friday as nine Galway city centre restaurants found out after they were summoned to appear at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Labour moves to protect Corrib Park green area
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The popular Green area in Corrib Park looks set to be protected from any development as Labour councillors will seek to have the land rezoned following legal advice.
Read more ...Galway Social Space is up, running, and waiting
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Galway Social Space, the city’s new and independently run community and cultural centre, recently opened on 24 Middle Street, and has a packed programme of activities for September.
Read more ...Galway Filipino community to hold annual family day and sportsfest
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Galway Filipino Irish Community will hold its annual family day and Sportsfest event on Sunday September 21 at Áras Bothar na Trá, Dr Mannix Road, Salthill.
Read more ...Galway fairtrade company helps special needs children in Gaza
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
A Galway-based company set up to sell Palestinian Fairtrade olive oil in Ireland is supporting a special needs school in Gaza with funds to purchase speech lab equipment.
Read more ...Get in shape with Fitness 2000 and Shapes for Women
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Fitness 2000 and Shapes for Women in Loughrea believes that exercise is not only essential for a healthy body but a healthy mind too. Doctors and healthcare practitioners are prescribing exercise more and more as only 30 minutes activity per day can effectively improve the quality of your life. It can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and many other serious illnesses.
Fitness 2000, now in its eighth year of business, is a state of the art health and fitness club. The professional ability of staff ensures your health is in the best hands. The facility is conveniently located on the Bullaun Road just off the Loughrea bypass, 600 metres on the left. Free fitness evaluations, including body fat and blood pressure checks, are available, as well as nutritional advise and weight loss tips. Highly qualified fitness instructors design personalised training programmes which can include sports specific, rehabilitation, and weight loss among others. Client care is a top priority and instructors are always available to motivate, support, and answer any queries you may have.
Read more ...Monster Organic Ball ticket could send you to the sun
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The wettest summer on record has left us all a bit miserable and the hope for a hot September seems to be slipping further away.
Read more ...Salthill Devon nipper training begins this weekend
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Salthill Devon will begin practice for its nipper training academy this weekend.
Read more ...Granary Learning Centre to host regular cultural exchange events
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Granary Learning Centre has become one of the city’s most popular language schools but now it is branching out to host exhibitions, readings, and film screenings with its new events series called The Meeting Point.
Read more ...A rough guide to Galway City West Ward
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The new local election ward of Galway City West - formerly and confusingly known as the South Ward - is located around Salthill, Knocknacarra, and the Claddagh. This ward now has a new section adjacent to Taylor’s Hill.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
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