Clifden RNLI to name new inshore lifeboat ‘Joyce King’ in memory of a beloved wife

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A new Atlantic 85 lifeboat for Clifden RNLI is to be officially named ‘Joyce King’ during a ceremony at the lifeboat station in the Connemara town at 2pm on Saturday November 9. The lifeboat, which went on service in June, was funded by a legacy from the late John Charles King in memory of his wife Joyce.

John from Lincolnshire in England passed away in 2009 and expressed a wish that a gift in his will would be used to purchase an inshore lifeboat named after his wife, Joyce.

Excellent savings and a dedication to the local community at Hughes’ Londis Plus

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Hughes’ Londis Plus in Mountbellew has established a long tradition of excellence in terms of customer service and a dedication to the local community.

People urged to examine their relationship with alcohol

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

People are being urged to challenge their personal relationship with alcohol in a bid to reduce its potential harm.

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg invites young people to AGM

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg will hold its AGM on November 12 in the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square and it is encouraging young people to attend.

New COPE Galway shop to provide funds for increased demand in services

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

COPE Galway have announced the opening of their new charity shop on St Augustine St., Galway. The shop will provide vital funds for COPE Galway and all proceeds from the shop will help deliver front-line services to vulnerable and isolated people in Galway city and county.

African minister to launch autobiography in Galway

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Rev Sahr Yambasu, the former minister for Galway’s United Presbyterian and Methodist Church will return to the city next week to launch his autobiography.

Ballinasloe Library to host annual soapbox competition

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

The Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library is organising its annual soapbox competition and is calling for entries over the next two weeks from the people of Galway. The competition is broken up into two categories, one for adults and one for under 18 years. This year’s event will once again take place in the Westside Library in Galway city on Friday November 15 at 8pm.

Theatre and social media

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

SOCIAL MEDIA, be it Twitter or Facebook, are, like the theatre stage, a performance space where people ‘perform’ versions of themselves to the outside world.

Fine Gael to choose Oranmore-Athenry candidates tonight

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Six candidates will tonight be competing for four places on the Fine Gael ticket as the party holds its selection convention for the new Oranmore-Athenry ward in the 2014 Local Elections.

Fianna Fáil to choose city election candidates next week

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

their names forward to run for Fianna Fáil in the 2014 Local Elections, but there will be competition for places as the party will only run six candidates next year.

James Kilbane gala concert in Corofin Church

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Christian and country gospel singer James Kilbane will feature in an enchanting Christmas concert in St Colman’s Church in Corofin on Sunday December 8 at 8pm.

Angling experts fly in to Galway for international fair

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A host of the greatest fly tyers, fly casters, and angling celebrities throughout the world will once again gather in Salthill this weekend to take part in the fourth Irish Fly Fair and International Angling show.

Double win for local Galway city stores in National Daybreak Competition

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Arthur and Bernadette McGuire’s Daybreak in Raven Terrace and Jason Henchy’s Daybreak in Eyre Square were both proud winners at the 2013 Daybreak Store of the Year awards, which were held in Druids Glen Resort, in Co Wicklow.

Airport site should be made into major sports stadium for the west says Carroll

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A 25,000 seater stadium for use by rugby, soccer, and the GAA, along with a sports centre of excellence, should be the aim of any future plans for the Galway Airport site in Carnmore.

This is the view of the Fine Gael Mayor of Coounty Galway Liam Carroll, who brokered the deal this week that saw the purchase of the former airport site by the Galway County Council and Galway City Council for €1.1 million.

Healy-Eames to battle FG attempts to throw her out of the party

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Efforts are under way to expel controversial senator Fidelma Healy-Eames from Fine Gael and force her to hand over her membership card — however the Galwegian could become a symbol for tensions within the party over the current leadership.

Body found in search for missing man

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

A car understood to belong to James Ryan, who has been missing since October 22, was found burned out close to Monivea on Tuesday. Gardaí were this week working to identify a body found in the vehicle.

Comers are on board as Galway FC gets ready to apply for licence for next season

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Galway FC has confirmed that it will make a licence application to compete in the 2014 Airtricity League of Ireland season.

Fine Gael poised to gain seats in city in local election

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

A mixture of familiar faces, dynasties, and at least one new name characterise the make up of Fine Gael’s 2014 Local Election ticket for Galway city.

Next May, the party will run former mayor John Mulholland and first time candidate Michelle Murphy in Galway City West; Mayor Pádraig Conneely and Frank Fahy in Galway City Central; and John Walsh, brother of TD Brian Walsh, in Galway City East.

Road safety measures to be implemented in Renmore — Crowe

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

The chairman of Galway City Council’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Michael Crowe, announced this week that a number of areas in Renmore will have traffic calming measures installed in the coming weeks.

“I met with the director of transport some time back and discussed in detail with him the requirement for traffic calming measures in parts of Renmore, and indeed the continuous speeding of vehicles across the entire area,” Cllr Crowe said. “I requested that officials examine a number of neighbourhoods and last month I received a report which was brought to the council meeting. Three areas within Renmore were identified. They are Lurgan Park, Ballyloughane Road, and Lakeshore Drive.

Croi prevention centre leads the way in Europe

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

The Croí Heart & Stroke Centre at Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway which was officially opened by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD in November last year, has been lauded as a European leader in Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention by one of Europe’s leading heart experts, Prof David Wood.

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