A vote for an Independent is a wasted vote

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

It is fashionable to be Independent at the moment, but given the record of Independents nationally and locally, Insider is not exactly sure why. True, political parties are not that popular right now, and Independents do not have to carry that baggage, but what have they ever actually done? What is their purpose?

‘We don’t support you! We will not hide you, we will report you’ Galway Imam tells ISIS

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

My dear Irish brethren, I write this piece with deepest sorrow in my heart that, once again, innocent people have been killed by those who claim to be Muslims and claim to belong to the faith of Islam.

A ‘profoundly personal and spiritual calling’, says busy diocesan secretary

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Since his ordination in 2010, Fr Martin Whelan has become a familiar face to the thousands who attend Mass in Galway Cathedral on a regular basis. In addition to his work as curate, assisting parish priest Canon Peter Rabbitte, he is also busy with his role as diocesan secretary. Fr Whelan is one of a new breed of younger generation priests who are firmly making their mark on life in the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora

Park and Ride from this Saturday for just €3 per car

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

The annual Park and Ride Christmas Service will commence this Saturday December 5 right up to Christmas Eve and recommence again Monday December 28 to Jan 3.

The service will operate from Ballybrit Racecourse to the City Centre from 07:00 – 21:30, Monday to Saturday and from 11:00 – 19:00 on Sundays. The service will run every 15 minutes from the racecourse to the Coach Station at Fairgreen. The service is operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of Galway City Council and the fee is €3 return regardless of the number of passengers and includes all-day parking at Ballybrit.

Exclusive designer dress rental store opens in Galway

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Ahead of a very busy festive events season, Ellie & Dal the designer dress rental store opened its doors at Number 10 Woodquay. Ellie & Dal is bringing incredible international labels like Jovani, Terani and Badgley Mischka to the west and giving ladies the opportunity to wear these coveted designs at a fraction of the price.

300 primary school students ‘graduate’ from NUI Galway

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

NUI Galway recently conferred special certificates on the ninth cohort of ‘graduates’ from its Youth Academy. 305 primary school children from across the Western region received their certificates, with more than 1000 friends and family attending the ceremony.

Another splendid Christmas Extravaganza from Corrib Dance Academy

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Corrib Dance Academy present their seasonal classic ‘Christmas Extravaganza’, Town Hall Theatre from December 18-20 with five shows including two matinees.

EZ Living Furniture’s Christmas family and friends night to kick off weekend

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

EZ Living Furniture will hold their special Family and Friends night at their flagship store in Terryland Retail Park, Galway tomorrow Friday December 4 from 6pm to 9 pm. Join their team for an evening of Christmas cheer with live music and complimentary mulled wine, fruit punch and seasonal bites to enjoy whilst you browse through their fabulous range of Christmas decorations and home accessories, which will be up to 50 per cent off for one night only.

City council to explore designated planning area for urban Gaelgoirí

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

The Galway City Council is to examine the possibility of creating a Gaeltacht language planning area in the city, effectively a mini-Gaeltacht zoning to accommodate some 20 houses which would be available for sale exclusively to Irish language speakers.

Brave the cold so others do not have to this Christmas Day

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

COPE Galway has launched its 26th annual Christmas Day Swim and the local charity is calling on all Galwegians to once again don the togs and make a splash in order to raise much needed funds.

Catch the lyrical treat that is Coda in concert next week

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Lovers of harmonies and the incredible instrument that is the human voice will find a musical Mecca in Nun’s Island Theatre on Friday 11 December, as Coda play their first concert there. Oranmore-born Leonard Kelly is a founder member of this all-male, seven-strong group who are becoming something of a phenomenon nationwide as their richly-harmonised approach to vocal performance reaches an ever-growing audience.

South Connemara fire fighters to work with county ahead of opening of first fire station

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has welcomed confirmation that from this month the fire fighters from the new South Connemara fire station will be accompanying colleagues from Clifden and the City on call-outs as part of their final phase of training.

Coffee morning for charity which supports women’s health in Ethiopia

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

A fundraising coffee morning will take place this weekend in NUI Galway’s Institute for Lifecourse and Society to raise funds for a charity which works to provide safe obstetric facilities to women in Ethiopia.

Christmas at McDonogh Home Garden and DIY — 190 years on

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Every year since 1825, McDonogh’s of Galway have been delighted to help Galway people celebrate Christmas by providing a range of decorations, trees, lighting and accessories to help brighten any home or business. This year is no different and McDonoghs have extended their tree and lighting display into their Garden Centre so prospective customers can view their favourite tree and lighting before choosing from their extensive range.

Collins McNicholas sold in management buyout by three senior executives

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Collins McNicholas, one of Ireland’s most respected and long-established recruitment and HR services companies has been sold in a management buy-out (MBO) that will see the firm taken over by its three most senior executives.

Galway Lions Club annual Radio Auction next week

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

The Galway Lions Club has launched its annual Radio Auction which will be held on Friday December 11 in the Salthill Hotel between 9am and 12pm.

The auction will once again be broadcast live on the Keith Finnegan Show. Galway Lions is seeking the support of local businesses and organisations, in helping the less well-off in our community, by either making a financial donation or by sponsoring an item that can be auctioned.

Call to postpone IFA leadership election gains traction locally

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

With the controversy in the IFA showing no sign of abating, the Galway county chairman has called for cool heads to get the organisation out of its current choppy waters.

Bish move to Dangan back on the agenda in new draft development plan

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Plans to move St Joseph’s College, The Bish, to a new site were back before the Galway City Council this week following a proposal seeking to designate lands in Dangan, owned by NUI Galway, for the development of a secondary school. The proposal has been included in the draft Galway City Development Plan 2017-2023, which councillors met to discuss on Monday.

Councillors voted against rezoning the lands by a narrow majority when the proposal last came before the council 10 years ago, though the Bish site on Nuns’ Island was rezoned for residential use under the current development plan.

Rates system forces small businesses to pay massive rates but gives big companies reductions - Rabbitte

Wed, Dec 02, 2015

The madness of upward only rent reviews and rates based on valuations dating back to the boom years is seeing small businesses in Galway "having to fork out for huge rates bills", while big utility companies can availing of substantially reduced rates.

Joe Higgins to speak at public meeting in city

Tue, Dec 01, 2015

Joe Higgins TD will address a public meeting organised by the Anti Austerity Alliance in the Westwood Hotel, Newcastle, tomorrow [Wednesday December 2] at 8pm.

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