Council to receive €30,000 for Rinville Park enhancement

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Galway County Council is to get just over €30,000 under a Public Area Enhancement Scheme to develop Rinville Park, according to Labour candidate for the Athenry/Oranmore electoral area Madge Dean.

It is understood the funding will be spent on tree planting and the enhancement and provision of walking routes.

FG candidate Michelle Murphy urges vote for jobs and stability

Thu, May 22, 2014

Michelle Murphy, Fine Gael Local Election candidate in Galway City West, is urging Galwegians to vote for jobs, stability and growth for their local region when considering their No 1 vote tomorrow.

Broadcasting icon comes down the mountain to open new Oughterard school

Thu, May 22, 2014

National broadcasting icon Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, fresh from his climb up Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohill, was in Oughterard on Saturday to officiate at the new national school’s opening.

Council urged to invest in Oranmore community

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway County Council needs to invest in the community of Oranmore by providing more amenities and facilities for both the elderly and youth, according to Independent election candidate Roderick O’Driscoll.

Mr O’Driscoll says huge development during the boom, there has been little investment in community facilities and amenities for Oranmore which has grown substantially.

Bearna/Na Forbacha residents petition council for footpaths, lighting, and road safety signs

Thu, May 22, 2014

A petition signed by more than 500 Bearna and Na Forbacha residents has been handed into Galway County Council’s senior roads engineer requesting that adequate footpaths, street lights, and road safety signage be provided in the area.

Walk together for life on Saturday

Thu, May 22, 2014

A Walk of Life will take place in Galway on Saturday organised by Níall and Mary McDonagh who are trying to create awareness by remembering the loved ones people have lost while also portraying a positive message of life.

Improved expressway service to Dublin Airport

Thu, May 22, 2014

The improved Bus Éireann expressway route 20/X20 that travels from Galway to Dublin Airport, and connects to Dublin city, has been launched.

World record breakers at The Warehouse Gym

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Warehouse Gym has helped many young aspiring athletes grow and develop since its opening on the Old Monivea Road 15 months ago.

Ramps to stop speeding in Renmore Park and Lurgan Park

Thu, May 22, 2014

Speedsters in the Lurgan Park and Renmore Park area will experience a bumpy ride after two new ramps have been installed this week, following representations from Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty.

Don’t skip Dip in the Nip for cancer

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Dip in the Nip is the world’s first skinny dip for charity and comes to Galway Bay on Sunday June 1 in aid of Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity.

Ambulance crisis leaves mother waiting for 45 minutes after daughter’s seizure

Thu, May 22, 2014

Fianna Fail candidate for the Tuam area, Nora Fahy, has highlighted the growing crisis in the ambulance service in the region after a young east Galway mother was left waiting up to 45 minutes for an ambulance when her daughter had a seizure.

Voters urged to support anti-fish farm candidates

Thu, May 22, 2014

Candidates who have publicly opposed or raised concerns about the controversial salmon fish farm proposed for Galway Bay should be supported by voters tomorrow.

Kinane welcomes ‘Bridge that Gap’ initiative

Thu, May 22, 2014

‘Bridge that Gap’ is a new community based jobs initiative being promoted by local election candidate Martina Kinane in the Oranmore/Clarinbridge area. The idea is that locally based talent will be matched with the personnel requirements of prospective employers based in both the local and wider Galway area.

Garvey promises to stand up for small business

Thu, May 22, 2014

Ronan Garvey, independent candidate in Connemara, promises to stand up to the ‘assault’ on small business, if elected.

Ros a Mhíl Harbour development vital for Connemara, says Lee

Thu, May 22, 2014

Completing the Ros a Mhíl Harbour development is vital to the future of Connemara’s fishing industry and the employment prospects for people in the region.

Thomas blasts Government for property tax fiasco

Thu, May 22, 2014

The local property tax has been branded a fiasco by Conamara electoral area candidate, Noel Thomas. He says the promised expenditure on local services from money raised by the tax has still not manifested itself.

“I would like to ask the Government what they have done with the money? Where is it? Because it hasn't been reinvested into the roads of Conamara like they promised,” he said.

Elderly should vote against Government, urges FF’s Moran

Thu, May 22, 2014

Elderly Galwegians have an opportunity to send a clear message to the Government for its broken promises, according to Fianna Fáil local election candidate for Athenry-Oranmore Cathal Moran.

Charity ball for Pieta House at Halo

Thu, May 22, 2014

Halo Nightclub has teamed up with Sinead Deane, a nursing intern at University Hospital Galway, to organise a charity ball tomorrow evening for Pieta House - the suicide and self harm crisis centre.

Learn about Open University courses

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Open University will host a free ‘‘Open Near You’’ event at the Galway City Library on Tuesday May 27, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, where information will be available on Open University courses, study methods, and other learning opportunities in part-time study.

The OU offers a route into higher education and states that traditional entry qualifications are not a requirement for the majority of its courses.

Joint initiative for Meals on Wheels launched in Galway

Thu, May 22, 2014

Monday May 19 sees the launch of an initiative between Galway University Hospital and COPE Galway Meals on Wheels which aims to raise awareness of under-nutrition in older patients and increase awareness of the benefits of Meals on Wheels in Galway and Mayo.

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