Biodiversity gathering in Rinville Park

Thu, May 22, 2014

A celebratory gathering to promote Biodiversity Day will take place in Galway on Sunday May 25 from 2pm to 5pm.

Croí launches campaign of major risk factor for stroke

Thu, May 22, 2014

The heart and stroke charity Croí is launching a campaign to raise public awareness of atrial fibrillation, a condition which is known to be one of the main causes of stroke, but which can be detected by means of a simple pulse check. Once diagnosed, more often than not, atrial fibrillation can be treated thus preventing a stroke or heart failure.

Ashford goes pink

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Co Mayo, will play host to a special ladies’ lunch on Friday June 13 when the National Breast Cancer Research Institute will hold its annual Pink Afternoon in aid of the charity.

Two Galway entrepreneurs head up new Irish weight loss and fitness challenge

Thu, May 22, 2014

Ireland will soon be home to one of the biggest and fastest growing weight loss challenges in the world. The BodybyVi 90 day challenge is now in pre-launch in Ireland, with the official launch on June 15.

Two Galway entrepreneurs, David Keane and Fiona Linnane, are part of the team heading up this launch in Ireland. Keane and Linnane help small business owners and individuals who are frustrated with this recession-plagued economy, to build a successful side business promoting the challenge, while at the same time, playing their part to end the worldwide epidemic of obesity. They are independent promoters of the challenge phenomenon and have created and founded Promoters.ie - the hub for potential promoters looking to make a difference and a living promoting the challenge.

Galway candidates not at the Euro races

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway’s two EU candidates are set to be no more than also-rans and spectators at a race which will be dominated by Ulster, north-Connacht, and Leinster politicians.

Galway city - voters to dole out punishment and rewards

Thu, May 22, 2014

Independents, female candidates, and Fianna Fáil stand poised as the main winners when the votes for the 2014 Local Elections in Galway city are counted this weekend; but Labour is fearful it could be reduced to just two councillors in City Hall.

While Labour have acknowledged it will lose at least one of its current five seats, the party is fighting a massive rearguard action to come back with at least three seats in the face of voter anger, poor poll results, and self-inflicted, bad strategy, decisions.

FF and Independents to catch up on FG in the county?

Thu, May 22, 2014

Fine Gael looks set to continue its current dominance of Galway County Council, but Fianna Fáil and Independents are set to have a solid election and may even narrow the gap with the governing party.

The county remains a wasteland for the left with Labour unlikely to take a seat, and Sinn Féin only having the prospect of realistically taking one in Ballinasloe, with a small chance of a second in Connemara, although its rival party, Republican Sinn Féin, looks set to retain the seat it won in 2009.

Who will win and lose at tomorrow’s polls?

Thu, May 22, 2014

All of the declarations have been finalised for tomorrow’s ‘Galway County Council Local Summer Festival’ which will see 74 runners and riders go to post for what promises to be a day of high excitement for owners and trainers alike.

City Hall investigates allegations of improper allocation of houses

Thu, May 15, 2014

An internal investigation is taking place in City Hall over allegations that a Galway City Council official improperly allocated a house to a fellow council staff member.

The revelation that the investigation is taking place has shocked councillors and is set to become a lightning rod of controversy when the new council meets in June - the first meeting after next week’s Local Elections.

Flannery demands regeneration plan for Salthill

Thu, May 15, 2014

A complete regeneration plan for Salthill, including tax designation status for developing specific landmark buildings, is key to turning the area into “a world class European destination”.

Cllr O’Flaherty supports calls for new school building in Renmore

Thu, May 15, 2014

Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty has given her support to the staff and board of management of Scoil Chaithríona in Renmore who require a new school building urgently.

Irish Water to invest €37.5 million in Galway

Thu, May 15, 2014

More than €37.5 million will be invested in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the county as part of the Irish Water Proposed Capital Investment Plan 2014-2016.

The Irish Water investment plan, the details of which were announced earlier this week, will see a total of €1.7 billion being pumped into some 380 projects throughout the country. In Galway, a total of €6,194,034 will be invested in eight water supply schemes across the county with construction expected to continue on the Costello Regional Water Supply Network in south Connemara, and to commence for the Galway City Water Supply Scheme at Terryland and for the Loughrea Regional Water Supply Scheme. The planning procress will be progressed for a number of other water supply schemes at locations such as Clifden and Ballinasloe.

Call for Galway to remain pro-business

Thu, May 15, 2014

As the primary source of local government funding, the business community’s priorities must become the drivers to ensure that Galway remains a pro-business environment where enterprise flourishes, that is according to president of Galway Chamber Frank Greene.

Mr Greene made the comments when speaking at the recent Galway Chamber summer reception at the Galway Business School in Salthill, an event which was attended by more than 130 people including the Mayor of Galway and An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. Mr Greene said that councillors, when elected, are integral to most of the significant decisions made affecting business life in the city and county and that there is a need for everyone in Galway to collaborate closely to unlock the region’s economic potential.

Ros a Mhíl Harbour development vital for Connemara says Lee

Thu, May 15, 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.

Celebrate your birthday in a charitable way

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway’s Declan McEntee decided to do something for charity to mark the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Stop targeting the elderly with cuts

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Government must stop targeting the elderly with cuts which are causing fear and anxiety amongst older people in the community, according to Independent councillor for Galway City East, Declan McDonnell.

“All of the cuts and taxes which have been introduced in the last number of years have affected all walks of life, but they are a particular burden on the elderly. In the last number of weeks on the canvass trail, the level of fear amongst older people in the community is huge.

Conneely threatens no confidence vote over Lesiureland

Thu, May 15, 2014

An ultimatum has been given to the Lesiureland management that it either re-open the facility in October or face a vote of no confidence.

Mayfly 10k challenge to raise awareness of mental health

Thu, May 15, 2014

The third annual Mayfly 10k challenge will take place in Oughterard on Saturday May 24 at 1.30pm.

Mounting fears over future of Portiuncula’s maternity service

Thu, May 15, 2014

Speculation is mounting that maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe may be under threat as part of a new rationalisation plan being considered by the HSE West.

Fahy to champion flooding solutions

Thu, May 15, 2014

Independent county councillor Michael Fahy, a native of Ardrahan, is urging a permanent solution be found to flooding in County Galway.

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