Galway mourns the tragic loss of two local men

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The funeral takes place today of Patrick O’Connor, the man who was tragically killed in a fire in his home in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Aran Islands airflights - a lifeline, not a luxury

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

It is strangely easy to forget that Ireland is an island. Part of that comes from the fact that, unlike Britain, Spain, or Japan, we have no real naval tradition.

Yet if you want to leave Ireland, there are only two means - via sea or air. There are no roads to other nations, and no Channel Tunnel. It is then that our island status comes forcibly to mind, and we remember, as the old songs goes “we’re surrounded by water”.

Five charged with spate of burglaries

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Four men and one woman appeared in court this week charged in connection with the theft of power tools worth more than €30,000 during a spate of recent burglaries at various locations throughout Galway and Roscommon.

Patrick Power (20) of 3 St Oliver’s Park, Clover Hill Road, Clondalkin, Martin Mongan (24) of Cluide, Corrandulla, John Francis Mongan (26) of 9 Ballyowen Lane, Lucan, as well as husband and wife Peter (36) and Mary Maughan (30) of 9 Ballyowen Lane, Lucan, Dublin, were brought in custody before Galway District Court on Monday where investigating gardai gave evidence of arrest, charge, and caution.

Food glorious food - Galway Food Festival begins today

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Galway Food Festival, the annual event celebrating the city as a good food destination, highlighting food provenance, sustainability, and healthy eating, opens today and runs throughout the Easter Weekend.

Supermac’s head buys Loughrea Hotel & Spa

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Galway businessman Pat McDonagh has purchased the Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

Three decade wait is over for €3.4 million Ballinfoile Community Centre

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

After three decades of campaigning and a “litany of false promises” local community groups and activists have welcomed the long-awaited signing of the €3.4 million contract for the Ballinfoile Community Neighbourhood Centre which took place at City Hall yesterday.

Council blasted for lack of information on Lough Atalia Bridge works

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

City councillors have refused to give approval to works to lower the road under Lough Atalia Bridge until proper consultation is carried out with businesses and locals affected by the estimated two-month closure of this major route and the details of a full transport management plan are provided.

The Part VIII planning report for the proposed improvement measures on Lough Atalia Road, which include works estimated at €750,000 to provide safer movement of large vehicles under the bridge, a low 19th century protected structure, was brought before councillors at the Galway City Council meeting on Monday. However, a motion to defer the decision until a special meeting on April 28 was unanimously passed after councillors insisted that more consultation with businesses, residents, and emergency services needed to take place and elected members provided with more information such as a traffic management plan to minimise the disruption the road closure will cause during construction.

Druid to premiere new Tom Murphy play

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Brigit, the new play by Tom Murphy, is to receive its world premiere in County Galway later this year, in a staging by Druid Theatre Company.

Fashionistas arrive in Galway for Irish Fashion Innovation Awards

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Fashionistas from all over Ireland flock to Galway today for the fifth annual Irish Fashion Innovation Awards which take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Rás Chonamara supports Galway Autism

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The popular Rás Chonamara takes place this Easter Bank Holiday weekend with 100 riders competing for the annual Gerry Clancy Memorial Trophy.

‘We shouldn’t have to pay for water, twice’ says Emrich

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Water charges are not about water conservation, but about profit as the as yet unknown standing charge will have to be paid even if a household uses no water.

Remember ‘morning after’ if driving over Easter

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

As thousands prepare to travel on Irish roads over the Easter bank holiday weekend to meet up with family and friends, drinkaware.ie is encouraging people, if socialising with alcohol, to remember the morning after.

According to drinkaware.ie, the secret to sobering up is time; no amount of coffee, energy drinks, cold showers, or breakfast rolls will speed up the process. Although these things may make a person feel better, it does not mean you are fit to drive. To find out how many drinks you have on a night out, make use of the standard drinks calculator on www.drinkaware.ie.

Celebrate with the Easter Bunny at Loughwell Farm Park

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The Easter Bunny arrives in Moycullen this weekend at Loughwell Farm Park from 12 noon to 6pm.

Pedal for Down Syndrome Galway and Salthill/Knocknacarra GAA

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A cycling challenge for young and old, families, and professional cyclists will take place on Saturday April 26 to help provide speech and language theraphy for children with Down Syndrome, and GAA youngsters.

O’Neill re-elected GMIT president for second term

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Roscommon native Sam O’Neill has been elected Students’ Union president of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology for a second term, after an overwhelming majority of 90 per cent voted to re-instate him into the position.

Galway student on skateboarding mission for MS

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A medical student from Galway is undertaking an epic skateboarding journey in Europe to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis Ireland.

Golf fundraiser to aid Crumlin children’s hospital

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The local organisers of an annual golf classic, which raises vital funds for Ireland’s largest paediatric hospital and takes place at Galway Golf Club on Friday May 2, are appealing to the public to sponsor events on the day.

Nominate your favourite place for ‘The Best Place to Go Wild’ competition

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The Irish Times is on the hunt to find ‘The Best Place To Go Wild’ in Ireland and is inviting people in County Galway to nominate their favourite place to experience nature.

Boston Scientific workers begin twentieth anniversary celebrations

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Boston Scientific, the worldwide developer and manufacturer of medical devices, kicked off its 20th year celebrations in Galway with a 90s themed event for all its workers.

Six-foot drop is placing motorists and livestock in jeopardy

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The lack of roadside barriers on a stretch of the main Glenamaddy to Dunmore route is a serious threat to public safety and also places a local farmer’s livelihood in jeopardy, according to Fianna Fáil Tuam local area candidate Nora Fahy.

Fahy, who has raised the matter with Galway County Council this week. says the lack of roadside barriers in the Cashel Cross area has resulted in an open six-foot drop into a local farmer’s yard, which poses real danger for livestock and people using the area on a daily basis.

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