Blueshirt battle to get into the Dáil

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

In November 1982, Fine Gael had their biggest breakthrough in Galway West when it took two out of five seats. Since the 1987 General Election, the party has never looked like repeating that success - until now.

Health Squad star visits Galway

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Karen Ward, presenter of RTE’s highly successful show Health Squad will visit Galway city this Saturday June 27.

Cameron calls on council to establish Galway film commission

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

If Galway wishes to compete with Wexford and Wicklow as a film location, it must establish a Galway film commission office - a move that would also help boost the local economy.

Fahey welcomes commitment to introduce traffic taskforce

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The establishment of a dedicated taskforce to tackle Galway’s traffic problems is welcome and must have as its priorities bus and commuter transport development.

Financial aid scheme for parents of schoolgoing children in jeopardy due to staff shortage, claims c

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A scheme which provides financial help to parents of school going children is in jeopardy due to a staff shortage locally, a former mayor and city councillor has claimed.

Baboró to get bigger thanks to Small Size

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The Baboró children’s festival has joined the Italian based Small Size organisation, a European network of cultural organisations which works in the area of the arts for toddlers to six-year-olds.

Eighty per cent off as prices are slashed at Born store sale

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The summer sale at the Born shop at Newtownsmith kicks off tomorrow (Friday) with up to 80 per cent off brands in store.

The event starts at 8am with the first 200 customers who arrive receiving an extra 30 per cent off all marked sale prices.

Crowe welcomes council’s appointment of club liaison officer

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The Galway City Council is to appoint a Club Liaison Officer to liaise with the many sporting clubs throughout the city, particularly regarding pitch maintenance.

TK Maxx to open in Prospect Hill this autumn

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

There was good news for fashionistas this week with the announcement that TK Maxx, the designer brands-for-less retailer, is set to open its doors at City Point, Prospect Hill this autumn.

Public urged to support development of docks for cruise ship traffic

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

City businesswoman and chairperson of the Galway City and County Enterprise Board Mary Bennett is urging people to get behind the city authorities to help fast-track the development of Galway docks.

Cookin’ up a storm on radio

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A well known Connemara cookery expert and her nephew will present a special half hour edition of the cookery programme Blúirín Blasta on Sunday at 10.30 am on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Fahey calls for co-operation between government agencies on bypass objection

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Government agencies opposing each other in a High Court case over the Galway City Outer Bypass is “ludicrous” and may “ultimately put the bypass in jeopardy”.

Staffing shortage at Mountbellew College

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Deputy Paul Connaughton has called on the Minister for Agriculture Mr Brendan Smith, and Gerry Boyle Director of Teagasc to provide sufficient staff to accommodate the record breaking number of students who have applied for places at Mountbellew Agriculture College this September.

Patients availing of breast care services at UHG almost doubled in last four years

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The number of patients availing of breast care services annually at University Hospital Galway has almost doubled in the past four years.

Let your luggage get there before you

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Have you ever wanted to tour remote and beautiful areas of Connemara and the West but found that with luggage, such plans have to be cancelled? If so, a new Galway business has been set up to make sure that you can holiday without having to worry about having to transport your luggage from one hotel, hostel B&B to the next.

Garda investigation initiated into vandalism at Annaghdown pier

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A Garda investigation into “chronic anti-social behaviour, vandalism, and destruction” at Annaghdown pier has been initiated following calls for such action by Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

According to Sen Healy Eames, ‘boy racers’, “deliberate destruction of cruisers”, an attack on a local person, suspected drug dealing, vandalism, littering, and intimidation against local families are among the “on-going problems” being experienced in the Annaghdown area.

Dusty Banjos are coming to Cleggan

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

DUSTY BANJOS will play a series of Irish traditional music sessions in the local pubs in Cleggan this weekend.

Absolute Mortgages well placed to outline on new suite of Hibernian Aviva plans

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Galway’s health insurance subscribers can now get faster access to medical treatments and more medical facilities while making significant savings following the launch of a new suite of health insurance plans by Hibernian Aviva Health.

John Faulkner to sing emigration songs at City Museum

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The renowned folk singer John Faulkner will present Farewell to Éireann: Songs of Emigration at his next gig and lecture in the Galway City Museum on Saturday at 3pm.

Delays in funding affecting elderly in Galway City Central says Cameron

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Community projects throughout the city are being “hampered in their provision of services” because of Minister Éamon Ó Cuív’s delay in corresponding with the HSE, Labour councillor Billy Cameron has alleged.

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