Fahey welcomes Government U-turn on income levy

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

In its second U-turn of the week the Government announced that the one per cent income levy in Budget 09 will not apply to people on or under the national minimum wage.

Galway Bay on Ice for city centre site

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Galway Bay on Ice will return to a city centre site this Christmas, and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Gardaí probe pub assault claims

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following an alleged assault in a city centre pub at the weekend.

Claddagh ice rink is dangerous, says O Brolchain

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Claddagh Ice Rink was branded “not acceptable” by Niall O Brochain this week as fears have surfaced after 2006’s events which saw the ice rink take off and land in the Corrib!

No facilities makes recycling hard for apartment dwellers, say Greens

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The lack of recycling facilities for people living in apartments is a major contributor to the volume of waste generated in the city according to The Green Party’s Mairéad Ní Chróinín.

Ms Ní Chróinín is the Green candidate for Galway City Central and is concerned that most people living in apartments in the city centre do not receive the same level of waste services as those living in houses.

Education cutbacks puts Irish students’ future in jeopardy says Cameron

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Government’s cutbacks to education is “jeopardising the future of all our children” and are “indefensible and regressive” according to Labour Cllr Billy Cameron.

Mayor calls for nominations for the Mayor’s Awards 2008

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Mayor of Galway Cllr Padraig Conneely, launched the sixth annual Mayor’s Awards in City Hall on Tuesday and called on the public to nominate the most deserving groups and individuals for an award.

Orthoscopic clinic opens in Knocknacarra

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Richard Hughes opticians has opened an orthoscopic clinic at his practice at Seacrest, Knocknacrra.

Orthoscopics involves solving perception problems by coloured lens correction. It is designed for patients with conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ASD, migraine, multiple sclerosis, headaches, ME and eye muscle problems including double vision and squint. It is also suitable for “lazy eye” condition, hearing and speech difficulties, neurological conditions and ADD/ADHD.

No limits on snooker king Kevin’s ambition

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Galwayman Kevin Monroe, the Irish masters snooker champion, is getting ready for the World Championships next month by practising on the pristine tables at the new snooker lounge at the City Limits complex in Oranmore.

Man fined €1,000 after nearly crashing into bridge

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A catering business owner, who was fined €1,000 for nearly crashing into a bridge while drunk behind the wheel, learnt that it was far cheaper and safer to get a taxi after a night out.

Brendan Duffy (48) with an address at 41 Crestwood, Galway, appeared at Galway District Court this week where he pleaded guilty to refusing to give a breath sample at Galway Garda Station and to dangerous driving at Dyke Road on March 16, 2008. A second dangerous driving charge was withdrawn.

Drink driver to serve extra seven months in jail

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A man with 31 previous convictions which include a plethora of road traffic offences will have to serve an extra seven months for drink driving and driving while uninsured.

GMIT careers fair next week

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

More than 80 national and international employers have signed up for the GMIT recruitment and careers fair 2008, which will take place in the GMIT Dublin Road campus on Thursday October 30.

Good Shepherd parish set to lead all nationalities on a merry dance

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A GALWAY parish priest is spearheading set dancing classes as a way of bringing different nationalities together in a spirit of fun and learning.

‘Troubled’ woman steals €1,000 worth of clothing

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A “troubled” woman, who was found with more than €1,000 worth of clothing stolen from two retail stores, was granted bail and ordered to co-operate with the Probation Services.

Sacred space

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The day after being released from my leg brace, I went to the pool in The Ardilaun where Damian and the staff minded me and the surfaces are covered in the perfect tile, secure even when wet. I moved unsteadily, the first few feet from the disabled dressing room to the steps, inched down them and slid, easily and safely, down into the water. When no-one could see me I cried, to be restored to myself again, though I could only manage one lap, grateful that in water I still felt safe. It is the element that bears you up.

Grealish is better off staying away from Fianna Fail

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

While the implosion of unregulated free market capitalism blew the PDs off the front pages of the nation’s newspapers, the botched, badly planned, and badly sold Budget 09 might have them back on it again.

The Polish vote could swing it in 2009

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Polish vote could be among the largest, perhaps most crucial, of any group at next year’s Local Elections - but is anything being done to make Galway Poles aware they have voting power?

Under current legislation, citizens of Ireland, or a person who is ordinarily resident in the State, who has reached the age of 18 years or over by September is entitled to stand for and/or vote at local elections.

Galway FFers disillusioned with Cowen and Lenihan

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.”

When it comes to the Budget people don’t forget

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Many years ago, a friend of mine named Anthony recalled canvassing for the Labour Party in a rural area in Co Galway during one of the general election in the 1970s or early 1980s.

Galway FF feel the wrath of people power

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

People power - often derided and dismissed - can actually be a real and potent catalyst for change as Galway politicians witnessed this weekend.

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