Take part in fun walk and help local charities

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Don your walking shoes on Sunday and help raise vital funds for 11 local charities. That is the message from Merlin Park Hospital Walkers and Friends which will hold its 10th anniversary five mile charity fun walk.

Compromise must be reached on new Galwegians’ Rugby Club site says Crowe

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Plans for a facility which could have provided improved sporting facilities for young people have been thrown out by An Bord Pleanála because of an objection from the National Roads Authority - a situation Fianna Fáil councillor Michael J Crowe has condemned as “a disgrace”.

Need an extra hand with your kids?

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Are the cuts in childcare supplements affecting you? Did you know an au pair in your home could be the perfect solution?

Galway Volunteer Centre

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

GVC has been up and running since 2006 and works in the Galway city and county. What we do is very simple. If are interested in volunteering, we can meet and provide you with a wide range of choices in what you can do, and we also help you to find a volunteering opportunity that is most suited to you.

Who’s in da house? Minnie’s in The House

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Delicious food, ideal location and great entertainment for the kids – the House hotel has it all to be your ultimate Sunday lunch venue.

Farrell makes demands for Claregalway

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Footpaths, parking spaces, and safe ways for children to cross the road to school are essential for Claregalway and must be provided by the Galway County Council.

GoBus teams up with Let’s Do It Galway to support Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

GoBus and Let’s Do It Galway have joined forces to support the Volvo Ocean Race with the launch of a specifically branded Volvo Ocean Race GoBus coach - the only one of its kind in the country.

New Local Election website to be launched tomorrow

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A new website, www.localelection.ie, will be launched tomorrow, with a view to providing voters in Galway a unique insight into all the candidates running in the forthcoming elections.

Localelection.ie is the only website that focuses exclusively on Connacht for election 2009. It is designed to inform the public of all the candidates running for the Local and European elections with regard to their track records and manifestos.

Welby welcomes next stage of Oughterard sewage plant

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The next stage in the construction of the new sewerage treatment plant for Oughterard is vital as it will tackle pollution in Lough Corrib and improve business in the town.

Home Energy Savings Day at Walsh Heating and Plumbing

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme provides assistance to homeowners who are interested in improving the energy efficiency of their home in order to reduce energy use and costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and improve the comfort levels within their home.

Oughterard Show goes to the dogs

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Oughterard Show Society has again teamed up with Ardrahan Show Society for a big night at the dogs fundraiser to be held at the Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday June 26 from 7pm.

Enjoy a night of glamour

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The Dail Bar and Shelly’s Health and Beauty centre are hosting another glamour filled evening on Wednesday May 13 from 8pm.

Investigation launched into Connemara double drowning

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

An investigation has been launched into the drowning of two fishermen off the north Connemara coast this week.

Doctor still a threat to patients, UK misconduct hearing is told

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A doctor who had a “frenzied, intense and potent sexual encounter” in his consulting room with a suicidal man still remains a threat to patients, a misconduct hearing in the UK was told.

The Cruel Sea

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

“No man at all can be living forever and we must be satisfied.”

Inquest jury calls for ‘serious review’ of flight safety measures

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

An inquest jury has called for a “serious review” of safety measures during private flights, for the position of the emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) to be clearly shown, and for the Irish Aviation Authority to ensure all light aircraft operating in Irish airspace comply with regulations.

McDonnell ‘appalled’ by illegal dumping in Mervue

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Independent councillor Declan McDonnell has condemned those who are involved in the illegal dumping which has become a threat to health, safety, the enjoyment, and sport in the Mervue area.

HSE draft plan ‘insulting’ to ‘hardworking’ nurses

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A draft HSE national plan which proposes “severe” staff cutbacks to the public health service is “insulting to hardworking staff” according to a local nursing union official.