McNelis concerned by state of Rosary Lane wall

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

A wall near Taylor’s Hill Road has fallen into “serious disrepair” and presents a “serious health risk” to schoolchildren and other pedestrians.

Labour councillor ‘disgusted’ at absence of ministers

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, and senior representatives of the Office of Public Works (OPW) have been called on to visit Galway as a matter of urgency and to meet with city councillors and officials to discuss concerns over the extensive damage caused by the recent storms and flooding.

Run and have a laugh at PREDA’s Freedom Weekend

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Last year more than 300 people ran twice around Galway Racecourse in aid of the Philippines based children's charity PREDA — and organisers are hoping that number will increase when the popular 5k is held this year on Saturday March 1.

Coláiste na Coiribe over ‘final hurdle’ for new school building

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Students and teachers at Coláiste na Coiribe could be moving into a new school building by late 2015 after signifcant progress was made recently with the Galway Roscommon Education Training Board advertising for tenders for the construction project at Ballyburke in Knocknacarra.

The advertisement, placed on the Government eTenders procurement website last week, is seeking tenders for the construction of the new purpose built secondary school for Coláiste na Coiribe, which will accommodate 720 pupils and comprise three and two storey teaching blocks, a sports hall, five hard court surfaced ball courts, 68 parking spaces, and a grassed playing pitch.

Galway woman among delegation to develop Ghanaian credit unions

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

St Anthony’s and Claddagh Credit Union, in partnership with the Irish League of Credit Unions International Development Foundation (The Foundation), which is the charitable arm of the Irish credit union movement, is to provide assistance to help develop the Ghanaian credit union movement.

Dogs and pups looking for new homes at MADRA Dog Adoption Day

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

A dog adoption day will take place at Trusty Pet Pals dog day care centre in Briarhill Business Park on Saturday, January 25 , from 12 to 4 pm.

The adoption day, organised by local dog charity MADRA, will offer those interested in adopting a dog the opportunity to talk to the MADRA team and to meet some of the dogs and pups that are currently looking for their new homes.

Croi urge people to adopt holistic approach to losing weight

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Dietitians from the heart and stroke charity Croí have advised people keen to lose weight after the festive season that weight management is not about “good” or “bad” foods; celebrity or crash diets; or sudden and unsustainable weight loss.

City to benefit from housing adaptation grants increase says Cameron

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Ten per cent more elderly and disabled householders in Galway city will be able to access grant aid to adapt their house this year compared to 2013.

Growing Galway Food to survey producers and buyers in the food sector

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Growing Galway Food is inviting small food producers as well as retail and hospitality food buyers to participate in an online survey of food production in Galway as part of its aims to develop a county wide strategy for food in Galway, to contribute to the future development of the sector by fostering cooperation and cohesion amongst food producers and to build relationships between food producers and buyers in the retail, catering and hospitality sectors.

Fahy to lead calls to scrap Merlin Woods bus corridor

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Plans to build a bus corridor through Merlin Park Woods look set to be scrapped as councillors move to have the controversial proposal deleted from the Galway City Development Plan.

Fine Gael councillor Frank Fahy has tabled a motion for the February council meeting that the proposal be scrapped. He is confident he has the numbers to get his motion on to the table for discussion and to pass it when it comes up for an official vote.

No country for old men

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

In theory, home is where we all should feel the safest. It should be a refuge for all of us lucky to have a place to call home. It is the place where you can truly be yourself, far away from the pretence of modern life where, as characters in the great play of life, you learn your lines and your role before you walk out each day to act out your part.

Mountjoy-bound but Margaretta D’Arcy vows to keep up fight against US use of Shannon

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Margaretta D’Arcy is due to be transferred to Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison in the coming week, having refused to sign the bond which would grant her release. She remains determined to carry on her protest as long as Shannon Airport continues to be used as a hub for the US military.

Gardai left without contractor to deal with dangerous stray horses

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Galway gardai attending scenes of accidents involving stray horses are currently being left to deal with the potentially dangerous animals without the services of specialised contractors, a meeting of the County Galway Joint Policing Committee was told this week.

Fatal Ardrahan hit and run case still active

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

The investigation into the hit and run incident which led to the tragic death of Gerard Keane is very much active with gardai renewing their appeal for information, Chief Superintendent Tom Curley told members of the County Galway Joint Policing Committee this week.

Gone in 15 minutes — Home heating oil thieves are becoming professional, warns top cop

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Thefts of home heating oil have increased significantly in the last four to six weeks with the culprits becoming so professional that 1,000 litres of oil can be stolen in just 15 minutes.

Advertiser launches the Best of Galway 2014

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Do you feel your company is the best in your business in Galway? Sure you do, but do you feel that there is never an opportunity for your customers to show just how much they appreciate your fare? Maybe you did, but not any more because the Best Of Galway awards are the answer to your prayers.

Fundraiser tonight for city man who contracted meningitis while living abroad

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

A 46-year-old city man undergoing treatment in the United States for a condition he contracted abroad is to benefit from a major fundraiser being held tonight (Thursday) at 8.30pm at Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore.

Walk a ‘Golden Mile’ in Galway this spring

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

An exciting new element, The Golden Mile of Galway Talks and Walks, has been added to the Golden Mile of Galway Project this year, with the announcement of nine events open to the public, free of charge, taking place throughout the county in spring 2014.

Storm waves would have destroyed fish farm and bay, say salmon groups

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Waves such as those which lashed the west coast last week would have destroyed the proposed fish farm in the bay and caused serious ecological damage to the wild salmon gene pool, opponents to the project have claimed this week.

Big demand for city rentals but it is not a bed of roses for landlords

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

There has been a noticeable increase in demand for rental properties in Galway of late, compounded by additional property buyers being held back by restrictive bank lending, increasing employment, and the general increase in population. According to local property letting agents, there has been a ‘surprise spike’ in queries in recent months, and rental properties are being snapped up within days of becoming available. They expect that rising demand for rental properties will continue for the foreseeable future but caution that it can still be a tough business.

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