New faces on FF local election city ticket

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Three first time candidates - Nicola Deasy, Alan Cheevers, and David Burke - will join Fianna Fáil’s three sitting city councillors on the party ticket for the 2014 Local Elections.

Glam Girl’s Night Out For Lily Mae

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Large crowds are expected in the Claregalway Hotel next Thursday Nov 28 for a Glam Girl’s Night Out For Lily Mae with all proceeds going towards the Sunni Mae Trust.

Government must stop banks from ‘hammering’ variable rate customers says Crowe

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Variable rate customers across Galway are being “hammered” due to the Government’s failure to stop banks from increasing the interest rates.

Fianna Fáil city councillor Ollie Crowe has accused the Government of “sitting on its hands as” banks hike the variable rates, despite the European Central Bank’s decision to slash rates to 0.25 per cent at the start of November.

See quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

All suites can be made to order with prices starting at €1,799 for 3+1+1 and styles covering everything from contemporary to traditional.

Shantalla residents win All-Island Pride of Place award

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

One of the top prizes at last weekend’s IPB All-Island Pride of Place Awards went to Shantalla Residents Association who were given particular recognition for their trojan work on the Gathering Project, bringing people from home and abroad together for the re-enactment of the Monster Rallies addressed by Daniel O’Connell.

From IKEA to the past — Folk Fiction exhibition comes to the city museum

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

The touring exhibition Folk Fiction - Translations in Material Cultures, by Galway visual artist Gareth Kennedy has come to Galway City Museum after previously being exhibited at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Kerry County Museum and the National Craft Gallery.

Higgins demands cap on moneylenders

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

A cap on the interest that can be charged by moneylenders in Ireland must be introduced by the Central Bank in order to stop them “preying on the poor”.

Charlie Byrne’s to launch 2014 calendar

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

One of Ireland’s leading cartoonists Tom Mathews will launch the Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop 2014 calendar, in the bookshop tomorrow at 6pm.

Mayor’s Awards show that voluntary spirit is alive and well in county

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

More than 250 people from community and voluntary groups from all around County Galway were honoured at the County Mayors Awards Ceremony on Tuesday in the Claregalway Hotel. The awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity around County Galway. Eleven Awards were up for grabs after a public call for nominations was made back in October.

Over €3 million of cannabis seized in county

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

There was more than €3 million worth of cannabis seized in rural districts between January 1 and October 31 this year by Galway gardai who will undergo even further extensive training and upskilling in order to crack down on drug related crime.

Addressing the members of the Galway County Joint Policing Committee on Monday, Chief Superintendent Tom Curley said that drug related crime is an area which is “going to received major attention” and that many gardai officers in the district have already benefited from further training. He made the comment after presenting the contents of the Garda Report which showed that between January 1 and October 31 this year cannabis seizures totaling €3,202,050 had been made, with the majority of cases involving grow houses. The next biggest seizures were in cocaine which came to a total of €21,160, followed by heroin at €13,450, and ecstasy at €3,850.

A reputation for quality and great value at Kerrigan’s Londis Kilcolgan

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Kerrigan’s Londis has a reputation for quality customer service, excellent value, and a deep connection to its local community in Kilcolgan and its surroundings.

Radisson to host international palliative medicine conference

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

The fourth international Cuisle Beatha Palliative Medicine Conference takes place on November 22 and 23 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway, featuring 40 expert speakers from Ireland, UK, New Zealand, and Australia.

The conference is organised by Dr Dympna Waldron, palliative medicine consultant, Galway and Roscommon University Hospitals, and clinical lecturer at NUI Galway. Explaining the significance and importance of the Cuisle Beatha Conference, Dr Waldron said: “At this conference we look at what we do in our daily practice and how we integrate with other specialities and translate that into education. This conference is not only about palliative care, it is about all specialities, that is what makes it such a unique and important educational meeting. The real buzz in research is the term from ‘bench to bedside’. We can bring this concept further to explore from home, from bedside, to intervention, to research.

Would ya have a tenor on ya?

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

The Galway Baytones have become a sort of an institution in the city and country, through their joyous performances in aid of many charities and events over the past few years.The male voice A cappella group was formed in 2008 and they are currently eleven in number.

Park and ride returns next Saturday

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

The Christmas park and ride service returns on Saturday November 30 at 7am and the Galway City Council is aiming to surpass the number of 23,000 passengers who used the service last year.

Record number of third level scholarships for Calasanctius College

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Calasanctius College students have been awarded five scholarships to NUIG.

Hogan approves Galway County Council’s €7 million water works

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan has this week approved Galway County Council’s design proposals to carry out extensive water mains rehabilitation works in the areas of Spiddal, Galway city west, mid-Galway and Ahascragh at an estimated cost of more than €7 million.

Find the perfect fit this Christmas at Suit Republic

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Suit Republic is one of leading retail and wholesale suppliers of quality suits and casual menswear in Galway.

Founded in 2010 by Darragh Fenlon, Suit Republic offers a wide range of suits expertly tailored to match all ages, shapes, and sizes. The company provides suits and casual clothing at trade prices, allowing customers to avail of high standard suits for half the price of other retail suppliers.

Bish students’ generosity wins Arrabawn’s €1,000 kindness accolade

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

Arrabawn Dairies has just rewarded students from the Bish Secondary School €1000 for their kindness shown towards a homeless man on Shop Street. The four young boys were spotted buying a coffee for the man, who had been lying asleep in the rain. The prize was given as part of Arrabawn’s Legendary Acts of Kindness Campaign, in which they reward people who are nominated for carrying out a selfless act with one of the fortnightly €1000 prizes.

The Outlet Tuam celebrates one year in business

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

With top American designer labels, great value for money, and excellent service, the Outlet Tuam has built up a strong reputation and will celebrate the milestone of one year in business by holding a customer appreciation night on Friday November 29 next.

Ó Cuív condemns slashing of housing aid for elderly

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

The Housing Aid for Older Persons Scheme has been cut by some €300,000 over the past three years, a move that will jeopardise senior citizens “living independently and securely”.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív who has reacted angrily to figures showing that the Housing Aid for the Older Persons Scheme for Galway city and county has dropped from €1 million in 2010 to €774,550 this year; and that the number of grants in Galway has been cut from 284 to 221.

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