Merlin woods must be a priority, says Rabbitte

Thu, May 15, 2014

The local Fine Gael candidate for Galway City East, John Rabbitte, who has lived in Merlin Park for more than 20 years, is determined to make effective changes to Merlin Woods in order to preserve its beauty for the people of Galway.

McDonagh demands traffic calming measures for Shantalla

Thu, May 15, 2014

The volume and speed of traffic on Shantalla Road means the area is “an accident waiting to happen”, according to Labour candidate John McDonagh.

City’s storm drains in ‘appalling condition’ says Ó Conchúir

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway city’s storm drains are in “appalling condition” and suffering from neglect, with the D’Alton Place area of Salthill the “worst example”.

This is the view of Sinn Féin Galway City West candidate Cathal Ó Conchúir who argues that almost all of the city’s drainage network “seems to be periodically blocked” leading to “regular flooding of streets, particularly in residential areas”.

Secondary students to showcase their work at GMIT SciFest

Thu, May 15, 2014

Secondary school pupils from counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Clare, and Tipperary will exhibit a range of exciting science projects in GMIT Galway today (Thursday) as part of the 2014 Young Scientist SciFest competition.

Loughrea’s first flea market

Thu, May 15, 2014

The first Loughrea flea market will take place in Temperance Hall in Loughrea from 8pm to 10pm today.

Naughton family honour son with Croagh Patrick climb

Thu, May 15, 2014

Hundreds of friends of Martin Naughton (23) who lost his life in a tragic road crash on the N17 at Knockdoe this time last year will climb Croagh Patrick next month in his memory and to raise funds for the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire.

GTI students host end of year art show

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Galway Technical Institute will run a series of end-of-year exhibitions, featuring the finished work of students from the art portfolio preparation, drawing and visual inquiry, and funiture making and design courses.

Galway City Museum hosts new exhibitions

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway City Museum has opened two new exhibitions for those interested in either music or maritime history.

Athenry’s Friendly Farmer is rising star of 2014

Thu, May 15, 2014

Ronan Byrne of the Friendly Farmer based near Athenry won the top prize in the ‘‘Rising Star of 2014’’ category at the first Zurich Farming Independent Farmer of the Year Awards, sponsored by Teagasc.

Join a novel sporting challenge for charity and enter the Guinness Book of Records

Thu, May 15, 2014

A novel Guinness record attempt will be made in Galway this summer in aid of five Galway charities.

NUIG symposium celebrates the naming of Neanderthal Man

Thu, May 15, 2014

NUI Galway will hold a symposium at 5.30pm on Saturday May 24 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the naming of Neanderthal Man by William King, professor of geology at the then Queen’s College Galway in 1864. He remains the first scientist ever to name a new species of human.

Church ceremony to highlight domestic violence

Thu, May 15, 2014

Two local groups have joined forces to organise a city event which will highlight the prevalence and impact of domestic violence on women and children. The issue affects one in five women in Ireland.

Research may advance search for pain treatment

Thu, May 15, 2014

Research carried out at NUI Galway may advance the quest for new therapeutic approaches to the treatment of pain.

Connemara Cycling festival worth half a million to local economy

Thu, May 15, 2014

Record numbers have registered to compete in this year’s Skoda Tour de Conamara cycling festival which takes place next weekend (May 24).

Children can celebrate small mammals during Biodiversity Week

Thu, May 15, 2014

A variety of events focusing on small mammals will take place in Coole Park and Garryland Nature Reserve next week as part of Biodiversity Week, which runs from Saturday May 17 to Sunday May 25.

Six friends, two Micras, one Mongol Rally

Thu, May 15, 2014

In an event officially launched this week by Galway City Mayor, Padraig Conneely, six local men are driving their two little Nissan Micras from Galway to Mongolia in July to participate in the Mongol Rally 2014 in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Galway Hospital Project.

Galway riders represent Connacht in Ireland’s toughest cycle race

Thu, May 15, 2014

Two Galway cyclists will hit the road on Sunday as part of a Connacht team in the 1,260km eight-day An Post Ras.

Galway needs your vote for Foodie Town Award

Thu, May 15, 2014

As the deadline for voting for Ireland’s first Foodie Town Award draws near, the team behind Galway’s bid for the accolade are calling on everyone to take part in the public voting campaign.

Online voting for the competition, taking place on www.foodietowns.ie, will close at midnight on Sunday.

Family run N17 continues to offer real deals at its two stores

Thu, May 15, 2014

The N17 brand is well-known in the region for offering customers top quality, great service, and value for money on high quality electrical and furniture goods.

Galway best for house sales in the west

Thu, May 15, 2014

House sales in 13 counties, including three from Connacht, are rising at a faster rate than Dublin, with Galway being the best performer in the west.

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